Author Topic: 2011: Hetalia & SatW (Please Post Your Photos, and Thank You! <3) (Read 390206 times)

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1500 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:28:39 pm »

Quote from: Blender on March 10, 2011, 09:43:37 pm

MariaRose, yes but there's also the problem with money and I already have my heart set on the cosplays I have on my list.

It's Miria.

And that sucks. But like Malaria said, lots of APH cosplayers come out of the woodwork at con.

Malaria · « **Reply #1501 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:53:50 pm »

LIKE A MILLION MORE OF THEM
-HUFF HUFF-

But anyway! Blender, if you're really so worried about there being a Japan around, there's always the time-tested tactic of cajoling one of your friends into it.

A bit OT, but I think you guys'll appreciate this. Today I sat through a presentation on Olympic boycotts that include the presenter mixing up South America and Africa, and being completely unable to tell which nations belonged on which continent. It was also pretty entertaining watching him struggle through trying to pronounce Seychelles. I almost wish Côte d'Ivoire had come up.

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #1502 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:58:41 pm »

@Malaria
Yeah, Gilbird's pretty stylin'

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #1503 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:59:45 pm »

So, I'm thinking that I've determined which character to go as, IF finances will enable me to do so. I think I'll be focusing on Ukraine.

Quote from: Malaria on March 10, 2011, 10:53:50 pm

A bit OT, but I think you guys'll appreciate this. Today I sat through a presentation on Olympic boycotts that include the presenter mixing up South America and Africa, and being completely unable to tell which nations belonged on which continent. It was also pretty entertaining watching him struggle through trying to pronounce Seychelles. I almost wish Côte d'Ivoire had come up.

That's funny!

Side trivia! Côte d'Ivoire changed its name from Ivory Coast in 1985.

Blender · « **Reply #1504 on:** March 11, 2011, 08:11:40 am »

Yeah...that won't work too well Malaria. My friends already have their APH characters picked out.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #1505 on:** March 11, 2011, 01:17:22 pm »

Quote from: Malaria on March 10, 2011, 10:53:50 pm

A bit OT, but I think you guys'll appreciate this. Today I sat through a presentation on Olympic boycotts that include the presenter mixing up South America and Africa, and being completely unable to tell which nations belonged on which continent. It was also pretty entertaining watching him struggle through trying to pronounce Seychelles. I almost wish Côte d'Ivoire had come up.

That's just really sad. Just about as sad as someone being asked to do a Welsh accent and breaking out into an Indian one because they had no idea where Wales was and thought it had something to do with India (which I did, in fact, witness.)
I would've given him a blank map of Africa and asked him to name all the countries.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1506 on:** March 11, 2011, 08:23:06 pm »

Quote from: sandrobotticelli on March 11, 2011, 01:17:22 pm

Quote from: Malaria on March 10, 2011, 10:53:50 pm
A bit OT, but I think you guys'll appreciate this. Today I sat through a presentation on Olympic boycotts that include the presenter mixing up South America and Africa, and being completely unable to tell which nations belonged on which continent. It was also pretty entertaining watching him struggle through trying to pronounce Seychelles. I almost wish Côte d'Ivoire had come up.

That's just really sad. Just about as sad as someone being asked to do a Welsh accent and breaking out into an Indian one because they had no idea where Wales was and thought it had something to do with India (which I did, in fact, witness.)
I would've given him a blank map of Africa and asked him to name all the countries.

I had the best world history teacher ever, and so when we got to our Africa section for geography, he told us a story to help us remember the countries for the test. It was about Chad, a man who drove a Sudan. Him and his girlfriend wanted to go to Lake Victoria, but his tank was DOUBLE E for empty, and he was so MADAbouttheGASinhisCAR. He ended up going to a gas station, got some ZZ top and some Eminem, and then him and his girlfriend got to Lake Victoria and tanned.

. . I don't really remember it well, but that's the basic story. Shi probably remembers better than I.

luvan1me · « **Reply #1507 on:** March 11, 2011, 08:50:35 pm »

just letting you know, i'm not cosplaying italy anymore >.< i got other plans sorry! D:

Ana Otaku · « **Reply #1508 on:** March 12, 2011, 12:43:41 am »

Hey, i am most likely cosplaying Fem prussia for half a day. It's not certain yet, but i definitely will be cosplaying some hetalia for part of the day(:

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #1509 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:37:26 pm »

Finally posting pictures of my Prussia wig =w=

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1510 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:53:46 pm »

Awesome. Also, that Gilbird is adorable!

Does anyone in here know how long it takes to drive from San Francisco to Portland? My classes begin a week before Kumo, which is some mass fail. I'll probably have to leave early on Monday so I can make it back to school.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #1511 on:** March 13, 2011, 12:08:56 am »

Saki: Cute wig! : D

Miria: It takes about 12 hours.

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #1512 on:** March 13, 2011, 12:14:37 am »

@MiriaRose/sandrobotticelli
Thank you :'3 Oh and Miria, If you're worried about missing classes for a day, you could probably call in sick ^^; That's actually what i did.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1513 on:** March 13, 2011, 12:23:30 am »

Quote from: sandrobotticelli on March 13, 2011, 12:08:56 am

Saki: Cute wig! : D

Miria: It takes about 12 hours.

Thanks! Alright, that won't be so bad. I won't even have to leave early on Monday and I can get a few hours of sleep in!

Saki, for college? I'd do it if I'd still be in highschool, but missing classes I don't have every day isn't something I'd like to do. xD;; SORRY, I should have clarified.

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #1514 on:** March 13, 2011, 12:26:55 am »

Oh o.o; Yeah, sorry. I didn't realize you were talking about collage xD

Malaria · « **Reply #1515 on:** March 13, 2011, 11:53:32 am »

Miria: As long as your classes don't have required attendance (and even if they do!) there's a certain amount of leeway for missed classes, especially if it's a lecture+powerpoint type class, 'cause then you can just get the notes later. I know you're disinclined 'cause you're a good student, but once you get far into the term, this'll seem like a perfectly good option, especially if you feel like sleeping in. xP

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1516 on:** March 13, 2011, 01:29:47 pm »

Ahahaha. . Good student. . I mean, yes, of course I'm a good student!

But thanks for the advice.

And I really do enjoy sleeping in. .

Malaria · « **Reply #1517 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:27:46 pm »

*relatively talented slacker
Better? XD

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1518 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:42:37 pm »

MUCH MORE ACCURATE. As far as I know, "good students" don't write their papers at 12 am the day they're due. . |D

hyperkineticenergy · « **Reply #1519 on:** March 13, 2011, 10:23:59 pm »

Hey ya'll, I'll be going as Romano! I dunno where the heck I'm supposed to post this diddly doo so please just continue with the topic at hand

octavielilou · « **Reply #1520 on:** March 14, 2011, 04:36:36 pm »

>> *hasn't been on here in forever, yay school!*
Hiii guys. Just updating on my cosplay stuff. Turkey and Sister Sweden are for sure not happening this year because of money stuff.
Buuut my fem!Germany wig came today. :3 It's a lot blonder than I anticipated, but I think it'll work~
http://oi56.tinypic.com/23h6agl.jpg
^*trying to look stern and failing hardcore*

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1521 on:** March 14, 2011, 10:21:03 pm »

Does anyone know where I can get good, preferably collapseable flag pole for my Iggy and Seychelles flags?

EDIT

Also, added Jeanne d'Arc to my list n.n

EDIT EDIT

Got the dye, ribbons, and lace for Seychelles. Also got the first batch of fabric for Jeanne and the fabric for my chest bind.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1522 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:30:44 pm »

): Bad news, we're probably not going to Sakuracon.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #1523 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:34:04 pm »

Mitsukai: Oh I've always wanted to do a Jeanne d'Arc. That's going to be very cool to see!

Miria: Awww that's very sad news! : (

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1524 on:** March 15, 2011, 11:56:25 pm »

Yup n.n I'm going to make her using mostly fanart, and the breast-plate-less version. I might make the breastplate as well, dunno n.n

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #1525 on:** March 16, 2011, 12:12:36 am »

Quote from: MiriaRose on March 15, 2011, 09:30:44 pm

): Bad news, we're probably not going to Sakuracon.

Right now, it's not looking good. There'll be a definite yes/no answer by Sunday, though. :c

saki-sempai · « **Reply #1526 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:09:37 pm »

octavielilou: It looks so cute though.
Wanna see mine? XDDD

Miria & Shi: ;.; Really? But.... -whimper-

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1527 on:** March 16, 2011, 10:21:42 pm »

Finished Jeanne's cloak. I'll get a pic up as soon as I find my camera charger ><

Malaria · « **Reply #1528 on:** March 16, 2011, 10:41:30 pm »

Miria+Shi: Oi oi, what's with all the people suddenly cutting out Sak?

Tavie: You're perfectly stern! And adorable. If you wanted maybe some stern, you could try furrowing your brows.

Mitsu: I dunno where you can get a collapsible one, but you can get standard flagpoles at Michael's.

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1529 on:** March 16, 2011, 10:43:56 pm »

Hmm... okay, do you know about how much they are?

Malaria · « **Reply #1530 on:** March 16, 2011, 10:58:38 pm »

'Bout ten dollars. I haven't really seen them for cheaper.

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #1531 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:35:07 pm »

Quote from: Malaria on March 16, 2011, 10:41:30 pm

Miria+Shi: Oi oi, what's with all the people suddenly cutting out Sak?

In short? Family that I'm not immediately connected to had a sudden serious change in health, and it's thrown everything that was planned off. Currently, it's hinging on my dad getting home, and talking it out to see what the final verdict is~
And I'm dragging Miria up, so she gets involved by proxy. ;;

@Mitsukai Seconding Michael's. The only non-fifteen feet or above collapsible flag pole I found was $30. And a standard one's sturdier and works just as well.

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1532 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:53:57 pm »

Hmm I guess so. I'm just worried about accidentally braining someone with it xD;;; or moving through the halls of con with it. Would I have to get the pole peace bonded?

Now I'm gonna get a French flag to go with Jeanne as well xD;;;

Malaria · « **Reply #1533 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:59:17 pm »

Shi: Oh no! I hope it all works out for the best.

Mitsu: Don't worry about it. Many people, probably clumsier than you ie me, have managed just fine with their 5' flagpoles. The trick is to keep it close to your body. And for propriety's sake, keep your flag off the ground. The easiest thing you can do to make sure you aren't dragging is to tuck the top corner into one of the holes and pull it through. It's pretty easy to pull out, even with a cheap polyester flag like mine, and you don't have to worry about doing something horrible to someone's national pride. : D

Sak's a bit neurotic with its weapons policy, so you will probably need it peacebonded. I don't remember if that was a thing at Kcon. Regardless, it's not that much of an imposition.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #1534 on:** March 17, 2011, 12:13:25 am »

Mitsu: There is a particular white flag that Jeanne was known to carry,she even stated, "I had a banner of which the field was sprinkled with lilies; the world was painted there, with an angel at each side; it was white; there was written above it, 'JHESUS MARIA'; it was fringed with silk." If I did a Jeanne I was planning on making this flag. Do I know a little too much about Jeanne? Maybe.
Though if you could find the flag of medieval France that would be awesome as well. Although these are historical things that I myself would enjoy, I can understand to be recognized and for convenience's sake you'd want to stick with the current French flag. These are just little things I thought I'd mention just in case you wanted to go the extra mile.

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1535 on:** March 17, 2011, 01:11:10 am »

Ah, I forgot about St. Joan's Battle Standard, Pennon and Banner. I found the medieval French flag easy enough on ebay (from the same people I got another flag from, no less!) but I can't seem to find a replica of her flag. I might decide to make it myself, but if not, I'll get the medieval flag. Thanks n.n

I'll definitely have to get her sword and Pirate!Iggy's rapier peacebonded into their sheaths when I get them xD;;;

The ones I'm looking through for Jeanne are these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/KNIGHTS-TEMPLAR-Crusader-MEDIEVAL-Ceremonial-SWORD-/260750495440?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb5f0ced0
http://www.gothicfantasy.com/Gen2/ip-085.html
(I could not, for the life of me, find a replica of the Fierbois Sword that wasn't a letter opener xD;;

And a rapier for Iggy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Renaissance-Rapier-Fencing-Sword-Swept-Hilt-Wire-/390297239409?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adf873f71
... or a cutlass:
http://cgi.ebay.com/38-Pirate-Sword-Caribbian-Cutlass-/260731155218?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb4c9b312

EDIT
Found much better swords already xDD;;; And I'm looking into getting a medieval English flag for Pirate Iggy

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1536 on:** March 17, 2011, 02:30:14 pm »

Hey, is anyone else going as non-nation Hetalia characters? I think I saw an Old Fritz or two, and I'm going as Jeanne d'Arc... and I think I saw a General Winter? Maybe? xD;;;

EDIT

Also decided on Jeanne's and Iggy's swords.

Jeanne:
http://cgi.ebay.com/41-Medieval-Crusader-Knights-Long-Sword-Plaque-/200579161669?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb3731e45

Iggy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Pirates-Caribbean-Cutlass-Sabre-Sword-/150575966745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230f06ea19

The only thing that might change is if I can find a good person to commission Jeanne's sword out of metal.
(A letter opener replica of the Fierbois Sword: http://www.tienda-medieval.com/en/1559-3429-thickbox/letter-opener-joan-of-arc.jpg)

Malaria · « **Reply #1537 on:** March 17, 2011, 02:39:46 pm »

You should check Kcon's weapons policy to see if they'll let you bring in steel.

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1538 on:** March 17, 2011, 02:45:17 pm »

I did, and you can. I just can't take it out of the sheath. n.n Just no LIVE steel, as in sharp. I made sure to check before even looking into the sword xDDD

Malaria · « **Reply #1539 on:** March 17, 2011, 02:59:22 pm »

Good on you. XD I'm too used to Sak's weapons policy, which is essentially "If it even looks like a weapon from 30 yards while squinting, you can't have it."

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #1540 on:** March 17, 2011, 03:51:55 pm »

Aww, I haven't been to SakuraCon xD But yeah, I guess we are a bit more lax when it comes to that xDD;;;

I am going to have FAR too much fun as Jeanne d'Arc... despite the fact only Hetalia fans will probably recognize me unless I make the St. Joan Battle Standard n.n;;; I was SO happy when I saw she was in Hetalia, even if for like... a single panel xD I am a huge history buff, and Jeanne d'Arc is... my childhood hero I guess xD

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #1541 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:11:05 pm »

Does anyone know where to get a (possibly cheap) Iron cross for a necklace? I can't seem to find any that doesn't have the swastika on it....

Malaria · « **Reply #1542 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:48:38 pm »

Saki: Ew.
You're in Portland, right? Try Another State of Mind. It's downtown, on Burnside, right near Voodoo.

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #1543 on:** March 19, 2011, 12:00:07 am »

@Malaria
I don't live in Portland, but i'm going to Portland tomorrow ^^ I'll make sure to check that store out. I just looked it up on Google maps and it looks pretty cool and easy to find.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1544 on:** March 19, 2011, 11:19:08 am »

Quote from: Saki-the-cat on March 18, 2011, 11:11:05 pm

Does anyone know where to get a (possibly cheap) Iron cross for a necklace? I can't seem to find any that doesn't have the swastika on it....

I had that problem, too. >.> Except I don't live anywhere near Portland so I just said "F this" and went without one.

saki-sempai · « **Reply #1545 on:** March 19, 2011, 06:55:25 pm »

Saki: Mmmmm.... I got mine off Ebay. And it's sexy and without swastika.
I wish I could remember the person though. I'm sorry! DX

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #1546 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:21:16 pm »

Seconding eBay. You can find some for $20 or under.

I actually have progress. :3 I'm finally able to pay for shipping on my TaoBao order, so I'll have wigs sometime within the next two weeks. (Spain, Belarus, replacements for both Austria and Hungary)
And since it'll be on the way soon, Miria, I got you an Iron Cross. : D

No update on Sakura yet, though. I'll probably bring it up in an hour or so. :x

MiriaRose · « **Reply #1547 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:28:06 pm »

Quote from: Shi_no_Akuma on March 19, 2011, 07:21:16 pm

Seconding eBay. You can find some for $20 or under.

I actually have progress. :3 I'm finally able to pay for shipping on my TaoBao order, so I'll have wigs sometime within the next two weeks. (Spain, Belarus, replacements for both Austria and Hungary)
And since it'll be on the way soon, Miria, I got you an Iron Cross. : D

No update on Sakura yet, though. I'll probably bring it up in an hour or so. :x

OH **** REALLY

SO THAT WAS IT

GAAAAAAAAH I WANT TO HUG/STRANGLE YOU.

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Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #1548 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:30:47 pm »

Quote from: MiriaRose on March 19, 2011, 08:28:06 pm

OH **** REALLY

SO THAT WAS IT

GAAAAAAAAH I WANT TO HUG/STRANGLE YOU.

YA RLY 8D

GOOD THING I WON'T SEE YOU FOR A WEEK
Unless my mom decides to go through with her, "Let's kidnap Miria and run to the Commie Sandwich Shop" plan~

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MiriaRose · « **Reply #1549 on:** March 19, 2011, 11:35:05 pm »

Quote from: Shi_no_Akuma on March 19, 2011, 10:30:47 pm

Quote from: MiriaRose on March 19, 2011, 08:28:06 pm
OH **** REALLY

SO THAT WAS IT

GAAAAAAAAH I WANT TO HUG/STRANGLE YOU.

YA RLY 8D

GOOD THING I WON'T SEE YOU FOR A WEEK
Unless my mom decides to go through with her, "Let's kidnap Miria and run to the Commie Sandwich Shop" plan~

That sounds like a fun plan. |D I LIKE IT WHEN YOU GUYS KIDNAP ME. EXCEPT WHEN I THROW UP AFTER EATING INAPPROPRIATE DONUTS.

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Author Topic: 2011: Hetalia & SatW (Please Post Your Photos, and Thank You! <3) (Read 390206 times)