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DoubleDCoverage #50

DoubleDCoverage #50

The Nerdy Bird brings you a VERY special anniversary edition of DoubleDCoverage! Reviews/recaps for Batman and Robin #10 & Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton #1 PLUS some super-duper special exclusive extras!!

PS3 Review: Star Ocean: The Last Hope International

PS3 Review: Star Ocean: The Last Hope International

Does Tri-Ace’s epic RPG series start with a big bang or an inaudible whimper?

X360 Review: Mass Effect 2

X360 Review: Mass Effect 2

Is it too early to crown a game of the year?

CES ‘10: SteelSeries

CES ‘10: SteelSeries

I had the pleasure of getting to know the guys and products behind the SteelSeries!

Georges Jeanty Rules the Buffyverse

Georges Jeanty Rules the Buffyverse

Can you imagine what it’s like being responsible for bringing characters fans have come to know and love over 7 seasons of TV to the comic page? That’s the duty Buffy artist Georges Jeanty shouldered when Joss Whedon handpicked him for the gig. Fazed? Hardly. Jeanty was too busy enjoying his comics, sci-fi and horror to notice the pressure.

Tag Archive | "Cosplay"

October Cosplayer Spotlight: makeshiftwings

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October Cosplayer Spotlight: makeshiftwings


The cosplay community is chock-full of extremely talented cosplayers from all levels of experience and skill. It’s more than just being good at sewing. To really excel at the hobby, you need to know how to think outside of the box and take your creativity to the next level. Most cosplay costumes are not simple and require a lot of creativity to complete in order to look as authentic as possible. This month’s Cosplayer Spotlight celebrates one such cosplayer who faces every challenge with determination and amazing ingenuity! Read the full story

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Cosplay Your Way to Japan

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Cosplay Your Way to Japan


Many cosplayers and anime fans dream of visiting Japan one day, but at next weeekend’s New York Anime Festival, 60 will have the chance to win a free ride to the land of the rising sun.

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Dragon*con 2009: Recap

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Dragon*con 2009: Recap


Another epic convention has passed, so how was it? The crowds were back, the guests were more incredible, and a world record just may have been accomplished. If you ask me, Dragon*con 2009 was a huge success. Not able to make it this year? Here’s just the tip of the iceberg of what you missed. Read the full story

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Cosplayer Spotlight: Heza-Chan

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Cosplayer Spotlight: Heza-Chan


With everything from comic books, to animated series, to live-action TV-shows, chances are, if you’re a fan of Japan, you’ve heard of Cutie Honey. A magical girl AND an android? Doesn’t get much better than that.

I was able to wrangle a fan and cosplayer of Cutie Honey, Heza-Chan, for an interview about her amazing costume that’s been featured on more than a few sites across the web!

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Dragon*con 2009: Thriller World Record Attempt

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Dragon*con 2009: Thriller World Record Attempt


Prepare your cosplay and get ready to stomp and roar, because Dragon*con is calling the undead (and not-so-undead) to break a world record by dancing to the late King of Pop’s “Thriller”. It’s one of the major events planned for this Labor Day weekend’s convention and it’s something no geek will want to miss. Read the full story

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Dragon*Con 2009: 8th Annual Parade

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Dragon*Con 2009: 8th Annual Parade


2008's D*Con Parade Pirates

2008's D*Con Parade Pirates

Everybody loves a parade! And what do we love more than parades? Geeks on parade! When you have thousands of colorful geeky costumes running around a convention, it’s easy to miss out on some of the best. It’d be much better if they could parade in front of you, and at Dragon*con, that’s exactly what they do on Saturday morning. Read the full story

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Animeland TuCon 2009

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Animeland TuCon 2009


Although Arizona is the neighbor to one of the largest fan states boasting possibly the most conventions, we have yet to hold a convention that would rival one of California’s. But that doesn’t mean we don’t try!

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Anime Festival Orlando 2009

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Anime Festival Orlando 2009


D.Gray-man Group

D.Gray-man Group

While it’s the super-large conventions that get national attention and industry exposure, the smaller conventions appeal to the heart and soul of fans both local and beyond. Ask any fan or cosplayer, and most will tell you that they prefer the smaller conventions over the larger ones. Just because a convention is smaller doesn’t mean it’s any less fun. In fact, they tend to be a lot more fun. Read the full story

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World Cosplay Summit 2009: Grand Finale

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World Cosplay Summit 2009: Grand Finale


The World Cosplay Summit 2009 champs were just crowned. But who won? Who placed? And how did Team USA do in the Grand Finale event? Read the full story

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WCS 2009: Day 2 Osu Cosplay Parade

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WCS 2009: Day 2 Osu Cosplay Parade


Today Team U.S.A. strutted their stuff through the streets of Tokyo with the rest of the WCS duos. Read the full story

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