Cosplay is an exciting world where
people can dress up as their favorite characters. Whether it is for a photo
shoot, going to a con, or any other of the many reasons to dress up, cosplay is
popular and done by many talented people. Epic Nerd Shit would like to start
highlighting those exceptional people in the world of cosplay, with a series of
cosplay features. This week we will talk to and highlight the work of
HappyCosplayer.
ENS:
How long have you been into cosplay?
HC: I’ve been cosplaying since 2013, and don’t foresee
myself ever stopping.
ENS: How many hours would you guess, and on average how much
money gets spent? Also, I know that a lot of times prizes or money are given
out. Do you think that you personally, or others, do it for the prizes or more
for the sheer love of the art?
HC:
More than most people estimate, and sometimes more than we cosplayers want to
admit! It varies on the build, but the time spent on a costume is well worth
the few hours worn at con. On average I spend anywhere from 10 hours to well
over 50 hours on one cosplay build, with a budget that ranges from $50 up to
$200. If your question is pertaining to masquerade and or other cosplay
contests, I think most of us do it for the recognition. Of course getting a
free badge to come back to con next year is great, though for me, just having
my work and builds loved by others is very rewarding.
ENS: How many cons have you done if any, and what was the
biggest?
