The pros.
1. Pandora Hearts Panel
It was a hit! People were lining up outside the room waiting for our panel. We ran upstairs after the contest, our Will got changed and we fixed ourselves up, then rushed downstairs to the panel room. We got everything ready and let them in. Every single host was amazing. Everyone stayed in character and laughed and joked, fought and had a great time. People were laughing and asking us questions, they really got into it and had lots of fun. We are now planning to do two Pandora Hearts panels next year, one of them being an 18+ panel. We will not be returning as Alice and Oz but as Sharon and Break again. We cannot wait! It was the best thing about the whole con.
2. The cosplay contest.
We didn't win anything but we met a lot of really awesome people, saw some awesome skits and saw some wonderful costumes. It was so much fun watching everyone. The half time show was funny as hell. It was much more fun sitting in the green room than out int he crowd. We don't care whether we won or not, yes it would have been nice but I had more fun meeting new people and walking on stage. I am so happy that the Trinity Blood cosplayer won! I was hoping she would, her costume was amazing! I really enjoyed it. The skits were very fun to watch as well. I think we will do this again next year if our Trinity Blood cosplays are finished.
3. Hanging out with friends
Our friends and us spent the night during day zero having so much fun. There are so many memories from that night I'll never forget. It was a ton of fun and was a great way for us all to let loose before the contest and panel. It's sort of become our tradition now and we'll be spending many more day zero nights drinking, playing games and laughing our butts off.
4. Our cosplays!
Both our Pandora Hearts and our xxxHolic cosplays were recognized! It made me so happy. All the hard work was paid off. These were our favorite cosplays to wear. I think our prop was pretty eye catching. Lots of people stopped to stare at it. It made me very happy.
The Cons.
1. The heat
Holy cow! It was hot. Not something we can control. Luckily the con made sure there was lots of free water for us around the con. The maid squad (Volunteers who dress in maid outfits.) served everyone in line water while they waited and the insides of the hotels were blasting the air conditioning which made it okay. Thank goodness they were kind enough to have lots of water for us as we often forgot to bring our water bottles with us.
2. Cosplays
Yes, it was a blessing and a curse. Our Trinity Blood cosplays were falling apart. Well, Abel's armor plates were. I have really improved because now, looking at the TB cosplays I'm a bit embarrassed by them. I'm glad I have improved. We wore them for less than an hour. My Yuuko cosplays was super hot. The kimonos did not want to stay closed. Although I did manage to walk back and forth to and from the hotels in my platform heels. I'm very proud of that. We'll be getting a new kimono for Yuuko later.
3. Long hours of nothing +Waiting.
There was much to do. Day one we walked a lot, sat a lot, talked a lot, waited even more. It was very boring. There weren't many panels that interested us, the ones we wanted to go to we couldn't due to the pre-meet for the cosplay contest. It was packed. The elevators had lines. They were so slow. At one point we waited about ten minutes for one. We couldn't use the stairs due to our large prop.
4. The rudeness
People pushed, shoved and stopped right in front us when they saw us coming with our large prop, yet they would stop and take a picture of another cosplayer right in the middle of a busy sidewalk pathway. It was crazy. Lots of new con goers were there this year and they did not understand the rules very well. Lots of people complained the rules were too forceful, I don't believe they were enough. We had people trying to touch our prop, cut in front of us. No one was kind enough to move out of the way ahead of time so we could hurry to our costume judging, even with me asking them to please move.
All cons have pros and cons. This con was not the best. I don't think we have had the worst yet. Hopefully we never do. There are many things we can do next time to stop this from happening, staying at the main hotel is one of those so we do not have to walk a long ways. I wish this con could have been better but I am so happy with how the panel turned out, that alone was enough to make the con worth the trip.
And because of all this talk of another PH panel for next year, we have come up with a firm plan for our 2014 plans!
As I have said before we will be doing two new Trinity Blood cosplays. Those will only happen if we both have jobs as it will be sort of costly. These will replace our old TB cosplays that are now retired. We will be focusing to finish two new Pandora Hearts (What? We're addicted!) cosplays first. These will be for the next panel and to replace our Alice and Oz cosplays.
We will be...
BRINGING BACK SHARON AND BREAK! I'm so excited. We talked it over and we feel most comfortable as Sharon and Break. Our personalities fit better. Alice and Oz were a lot of fun but I have to admit I like Sharon much better. Plus it will give me an excuse to make some new bloomers and wear my hoop skirt. Which I love wearing. It's a lot of fun to sit in. Plus Sharon is more girly and more modest. It suits me better. My fiance bought up the idea and I'm liking it a lot. He has already decided firmly to do Break's Mad Hatter outfit.
He's wanted to do this version for a while. Now that I know how to sew I can easily make it. We're hoping that we find good stable jobs within a month or two so after that we can pay off the bills and start on these. I'm hoping it will only take three months for both. It will help now that the computer room is now a sewing room. I'll have more space.
For Sharon I am thinking about this outfit but may change my mind. I will not know until I have money and go to a few fabric stores to see if I can find a light purple/ or bright pink fabric with white pin strips. If not I may changed my mind and do another dress.
I love this dress. Between the cape and the design of the dress I am very excited to make it. It's very Victorian. Yet simple enough that I could easily finish within a few weeks. I'm so excited to be able to be Sharon again. And for the panel, it should be a lot of fun.
So that means I will be making four new cosplays. Holy crap. Plus find a new kimono for Yuuko. Lots to do but there is a lot of time to finish things. Our next big con is in Spring, April I believe. Or late March. Either way I am guessing only the new Pandora cosplays will be finished. Our Trinity Blood cosplays will not be rushed. We want to add as much detail as possible. So if they are not done in time they will be worn for Kumori-con 2014.
So that's it for tonight. I am very tired and want to write. Toodles for now!
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