'Like Disney World for geeks': Cosplayers enjoy the crowds at Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo
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Cosplayers, dressed up as their favorite characters, sometimes take years to perfect their outfits. And while the origins of their costumes might not be apparent, their efforts were not lost on the crowds.
Celebrities weren't the only ones getting a lot of attention at the Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo on Saturday.
Cosplayers, dressed up as their favorite characters, sometimes take years to perfect their outfits. And while the origins of their costumes might not be apparent, their efforts were not lost on the crowds.
Halle Stolk and Ethan Andrews attended the event as Waffle Woman and Powdered Toast Man from the 1990's animated series Ren & Stimpy.
"Even if people don’t recognize us they seem to want to take photos with us anyway," Stolk said. "Because – come on – we look pretty cool."
"People need to learn the Ren & Stimpy show," Andrews added.
Whether known or not, cosplayers often put lots of time and special attention into their costumes.
"All of the embroidery down the front and down the sleeves and down the dress is all hand done," said craftsmanship cosplayer Austyn Larkam.
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