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furtech ([personal profile] furtech) wrote2011-01-21 01:44 am

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Cutest Costumes at FC 2011
Cutest Costumes
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FC 2011 was particularly fun this year. I'm not really sure what, specifically, made it so enjoyable, but partly this was because there was a good balance between socializing, work (panels) and table-sitting. Plus, I was able to get together with a number of people that at other cons I only see in passing. Many nice meals, lots of terrific conversations. Plus, Hyena henchmen all weekend!

The collage above are what I think were the cutest costumes at the con. The springer was my favorite last year (edit: worn by "Feast of Dreams"-- hi, Katie! and built by Mixed Candy!); the trio of cat, dog and husky were *really* cute! (dog and husky made by "Feast of Dreams"; cat by Temperance); I loved the fierce little hyena girl.

There were also a number of new costumes at the con that were both spectacular and well-performed. The hawk's wings were very effective; I loved the Qarrezel gnoll-demon; faithful henchmen get a plug; the husky on the right impressed me with his ice skating skilz and mad dancing.

Great Costumes

There were also some spectacular new costumes: the neon-birds-of-prey rocked my world. Not sure who did them, but-- Wow! Great to look at in full light and amazing in the dark! I loved the big springer spaniel adventurer/detective! Great personality both in design and acting: he was my favorite new costume of the con this year! I also enjoyed the Dr. Borrible-esque canine: I forget their name, but the design was both unique and extremely personable-- and the costume worked perfectly with the head! (<--best partial at the con!).

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My panels went particularly well this year. Partly this is from having done them several times, partly because I was better prepared. I did one on "Advanced Head Design" that focused on how, exactly, to translate a 2-dimensional design into a 3-dimensional head. the other panel was the "Exotic Materials and How Not to Kill Yourself" panel. I got extremely positive feedback on these! This made me very happy.

The move to the convention center next year does not make me happy, but we'll see. All in all, possibly the best FC I've ever been to!

[identity profile] theassassinnox.livejournal.com 2011-01-21 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"The springer was my favorite last year (by "Feast of Dreams"-- hi, Katie!); the trio of cat, dog and fox (mea culpa if I got species wrong) were *really* cute!;"

Awww, thank you so much for the kind words! It was great chatting with you!

Bridget the springer is actually not my work- she was made by LatinVixen- MixedCandy....I'm just lucky enough to own and wear her. <3 LV did a fantastic job on the suit. <3

That being said, two of the others are my work! Trixie the husky was from last year, and Leeloo the mutt dog (the little tan one) was brand new this year.

The cat was made by Temperance.

Alas, I don't know anything about the little hyena gal- but I adore the costume!



Thank you so much for the shout out! I'm glad you had such a great con (I think all in all it was a really good con for a lot of folks, I've heard a LOT of good things, and I know I had a a blast!)

[identity profile] furtech.livejournal.com 2011-01-21 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Latin did a wonderful job on the Bridget! She captured the breed characteristics (my sister has a ton of springers) and made a very cute, perky costume! Probably my favorite Mixed Candy suit.

Trixie and Leeloo are adorable. And the performers accentuate the cuteness. Very nice work!

I -think- the tiny hyena is Jill0r...but I'm lousy at ID'ing costumes-- that's why I have henchmen.

Next time we'll find time for dinner or lunch or something!

[identity profile] nesting.livejournal.com 2011-01-21 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
tiny yena is jill0r, yep!