Teng Kiwi Chan

Location: Malaysia.
Kiwi Chan's cosplay often portrays impressive workmanship on her props and costumes. Excelling in both cosplay and crossplay, let's find out a little more about her:

請問您ｃｏｓｐｌａｙ多少年？

從２００６到２０１２，已經有６年。

自己認為最喜歡的作品（為什麼？

這個問題很難選擇……許多ＡＣＧ和霹靂布袋戲的作品都是我心中所愛：Ｐ

Ｃｏｓｐｌａｙ對您而言代表什麼意義？

Ｃｏｓｐｌａｙ讓我覺得是一種可以籍由扮演，而變成自己憧憬角色的興趣，籍此嗜好也讓我認識更多志同道合的夥伴：）

什麼情況之下ｃｏｓｐｌａｙ會激勵您或使您感到消極？

每次挑戰不同的道具飾品，化妝技術，都是一種ｃｏｓｐｌａｙ的激發點。每次感到消極卻是工作太疲勞導致沒足夠時間準備修羅……

(Translation)

How long have you been cosplaying?

It's been 6 years, from 2006 to 2012.

Favourite project (why)?

Difficult to choose...many ACG and Pili Puppet are also my favourite project ：P

What is cosplay to you?

Cosplay is a hobby which can fulfill the dream when you're dressing up being the character you admire. Cosplay also let me met many friends with the same of interest ：）

What motivates and demotivates you from cosplaying?

Every time I make an accessory, differently make-up, it's always a challenge for me and motivates me in cosplaying. What demotivates me? When I feel so exhausted after a long workday at company, no free time to do handiwork.

Emi Lo

Location: America

A prop maker with amazing crossplay, Emi shares a little on her cosplay journey. 

How long have you been cosplaying?

Erm...since 2009...so about 3 years?

Favourite project (why)?
Dear God, I have so many that are near and dear to me.  I think any of Allen Walker or Sheryl Nome.  Oh...also Edward Elric, LOL. I always loved Allen - some parts of his personality are very similar to me.  Also...he's a pianist! And piano is the central point of my life, hahaha....obsession. Sheryl Nome is such a strong character.  I don't usually
grow fond of female characters enough to want to cosplay them, but her character really spoke to me.  Ed, too. I really connect with his character....also the short jokes...but also don't want to go into detail for him or Allen cuz it gets personal, hahaha....I think that's why I've been able to cosplay so many versions of both Allen and Sheryl...because I love them so much, and hope that one day I can give them justice with my cos.

What is cosplay to you?
Cosplay is several things for me, but mainly it is a way for me to have fun with my friends. Even when I'm cosplaying solo, one of my best friends is usually my photographer, so I love being able to goof around and work with her. It's also to bring my favorite characters to life and find different sides to myself. I'm used to being a very plain girl and not very satisfied with my appearance, but it's very interesting how I can try to portray different personalities (and genders) with cosplay.

What motivates and demotivates you from cosplaying?
Motivation would be everything I just mentioned, haha. Demotivation? People that cosplay just to become "famous." I also don't like cosplaying for the sake of cosplaying – having cosplayed characters I don't like before, it takes most of the fun out of it! Cos can also be so stressful, especially in the sewing process…Why can't cos just make itself, right?  But half the fun is watching the fabric turn into something somewhat wearable, and then looking at photos and saying "hey, it doesn't look as terrible as I
though!!" (or hope I can say that LOL.)

Jon Dei Goon

Jonathan, a local cosplayer currently reside in Australia shared some of his work with us. He made all his props and does not hesitate in sharing knowledge or information with fellow cosplayers. Let's find out a litt

How long have you been cosplaying?

6+ years and counting!

Favourite project and why?

Daft Punk helmets. The challenge. Seriously, the challenge. These helmets have been a horrible pain in my side for months, but the satisfaction that I felt when I finally completed them overshadowed everything else. Also, because I love Daft Punk with all my heart!

What is cosplay to you?

A fun hobby where I can meet new friends and enjoy myself with old friends. And it's also an outlet for my creativity and technical skills.

SILENT HILL

What motivates and demotivates you from cosplaying?

Fun. Every hobby should be fun. If it's not fun, it's not a hobby. Demotivation? Most probably would be the lack of initiative from newcomers to the cosplay scene in making and researching their own costumes and characters. 

AC Hernandez

Location: Butuan, Philippines. 
Personally met him and his partner during AFA, 2011. I tell you, the props are as good as solid T.T it was downright impressive! Good props and armor aside, he is friendly and humble person as well. Thanks for sharing with us with cosplay experience!

How long have you been cosplaying?I've been cosplaying for about 5 years now but i was already making props for about a year before i started cosplaying,the first character i cosplayed was Jiraiya from "Naruto". 

Favourite project and why?For me it would be the costume "War Machine" we made,it was based from the Iron Man toys not the movie. the reason why i like it soo much it's because it was the first costume i made with my dearest friend, he is also a cosplayer/props maker.making props together with friends for me is one best parts of the hobby,bouncing ideas figuring out things, it was a really memorable experience. 

What is cosplay to you 
Cosplay for me is a performance art. it's where i express myself,express the passion for the characters i really like. Cosplay is also a way for me to bound with my friends. 

What motivates and demotivates you from cosplaying?Demotivates??? hmmmm... i think my parents, they dont like my cosplaying. Motivations? it would be my friends, specially the ones i met in the hobby.Cosplay is where we meet true friends,even if the wig fade and the costume won't fit anymore they will always be there for you,the wonderful friends and people that cosplay has allowed me to meet are the reasons why i love this hobby soo much.

Cosplay Competition!

This is an online cosplay competition. Public votes DO NOT count. Public comments will be taken into considerations during judging. So DO leave us comments on why you think who deserves to win.

Prizes!

1. One cosplayer is entitle to one prize only.

2. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to another person.

3. Cash will be banked in.

4. Items mailed over or COD at Mid Valley only. 

5. Winning cosplay projects to be featured in the blog.

Best Workmanship

(Open to self made costume/props only)

1. Medal + RM50 cash

2. 50% waiver off CosplayBall 2012 ticket

3. Wig stand + wig cap (Akihiko & Molly Cosplay Wonderland) 

4. Cyber Colour Skin Care - Purifying Cleansing Oil Grapefruit make up remover (Lisa Chow Irrevocablepassion)

Best Resemblance

(Open to all)

1. Medal + RM50 cash

2. 30% waiver off CosplayBall 2012 ticket

3. Wig spray + wig comb (Akihiko & Molly Cosplay Wonderland)

4. Cyber Colour Skin Care - Botanical Smoothing Hydro-Base make up base (Lisa Chow Irrevocablepassion) 

Submit your entry now to cosplayball2011@gmail.com!

Deadline for submission: 14th April

Showcase deadline: 30th April

Result: 8th May

(Kindly submit a clear picture. We will revert back to you should the picture be blur/overexposed/too crowded background et cetera)

Back For 2012

You guys ready for this year? CosplayBall no longer just run for the much anticipated ball end of this year! We will be bringing much more activities throughout the months to come, all evolving around cosplay! Do look out for more updates coming soon and join our online activities ;) cheers!

See you soon...

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! We targeted 100 cosplayers/photogs/ACG members for the ball and guess what? 120 turned up! Woot! Thanks for joining us to end the year 2011 the cosplay style! Really hope you guys have enjoyed yourself.  

Just wanted to share a short thought here. I was really happy to see the happy faces during gift exchange. I've said this last year and I'll say it again this year: 

1. If you brought a good gift and received a good gift in return, God bless you!

2. If you brought a good gift and received a not so good gift, just know that the person who received your gift is greatly blessed by it.

3. If you brought a not so good gift and received a good gift, I'm sure you know by now how good does it feel to receive good gifts so in future, do take the effort to bless the others by doing likewise. 

4. Well if you brought a not so good gift and received a not so good gift...I'll leave this to you xp

5. For those who tak bawak langsung, now you know it feels good to receive something on christmas so next time, pandai-pandailah xp.

Hisashi and Fazri, up at 3pm to test the sound system for the night~

Glow in the dark concert! 

I regret that we didn't have enough time for Titans 6. Hopefully this year we can start on time so all the activities and games will not be missed out :)

Should there be any feedback (positive or negative), do mail them to cosplayball2011@gmail.com. Once again, this is not a sponsored event but one which succeeded because of each and everyone of your contribution. Lastly but not least, the ball would not have happened without the awesome committee members and helpers that were by my side throughout the event planning and execution. Do give them a pat on the shoulder :) 

Marianne  Yukito  Kenneth Tee  Anthony Lee  Joseph Low  Justin

Bin Yun  Shiomaru  Huei Chan  Kuro Dai  Arisa  Hisashi  Fazri  ZcDave  Will Wee  Ayase  Sky  Yuan  Misao  Yuki 

More pictures:

KC Lee Album

Shinjuku Sendai Album

Kenneth Tee Album

Moon Art Studio: Shinjuku Sendai

Lord Takkun

Razrig Album

Beng Yew Album

Misao LS Album

Do join us again end of this year! Until then, let us have a good rest and fill 2012 with more wonderful memories ;)