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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
Full Flickr Set

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!).

My Favorites
My Favorites!

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] queenzebra.livejournal.com 2011-01-21 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm really, very flattered that you enjoyed our trio! I'm the small tan dog by Shadow of Feast of Dreams, and it was literally my second time ever in a fursuit. Annnnd I loved every second of it.

You make fantastic work, and it's good to read you had time to do things other than sitting in the dealers den. :)

Thank you again for the compliment, and the photo of us is super lovely, is it yours?

[identity profile] furtech.livejournal.com 2011-01-21 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
You guys were great! And I've already gushed at Shadow on her fantastic work. Your trio is an example of why furry fandom is getting a better and better reputation: cute, non-threatening and happy to meet-and-greet the public. Nice job!

[Actually, I had Steve helping this year, which enabled me to go AWOL much of the time. Much more fun this way-- though it can be nice to be planted in one place and have folks come by.]

The photos in the Flickr album are mine-- if you'd like full-res versions, give me an email and I'll send them out to you. Do whatever you'd like with 'em.