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Title: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on August 14, 2013, 12:33:43 PM
WARNING, GEEK GIRL POST AHEAD. EXPECT TO READ STUFF ABOUT HAIR AND MAKE UP, IN RELATION TO COSPLAYING TOS CHARACTERS.

Hi Rico! Hi TSF guys and gals. Angela and I had an Anomaly Podcast booth last year at Austin Comic Con, and we're working on getting one this year too (Nov 22, 23, 24). Are any of you going? We'd love to meet you. We still won't know for a month or so if we will be granted another table (fingers crossed), but we'll be there nonetheless, especially since William Shatner will be in attendance! Good grief, last year we saw Patrick Stewart, this year Shatner? Maybe we should retire from cons after this, as we would have seen the heavy weights of geek fandom. ;) That said, Stan Lee and Jewel Staite, among others, will be there. Hopefully Kaylee will find it in her heart to give us a liner for our show.

Because the Shat will be at Austin Comic Con, Angela and I will be cosplaying with a group of our friends as TOS officers. Kasey, from Anomaly Supplemental, as well as two of our best friends, Jen and Stephanie, who are always in our vidcasts, will make up our band of Anomalous miniskirts.

Last year's Austin Comic Con was our first major convention. We didn't cosplay the entire time, we wore our Anomaly Shirts and  came away feeling like we should have dressed up more. It would not only be more fun to cosplay, but Angela and I, having studied the other booths around us, feel like it would also entice more folks (guys and gals) to stop to talk with us. We figure having a BIG group like ours, all dressed in coordinating outfits, would make people curious. :) Don't get me wrong, people talked to us last year, but because we were dressed like drug reps in our uber professional Anomaly button down shirts, people thought we were selling something, if they didn't automatically recognize our show.

Here's the reason for my warning: because we're Anomalies (a blend of girly and geeky) we're very excited about the 60's hair and make up portion of our TOS cosplay. One friend, Jen, is a hair and make-up artist, so we're in good hands. We already started a Pinterest board and have pretty much decided on hair styles. Pinterest is addicting.

We're also looking for as many affordable TOS props as we can get our hands on. Angela and I have TOS communicators and I think she has a tribble. But I'm thinking of getting a Geological Tricorder. I found one for a fairly good price, by Diamond Select. Have any of you purchased this? Is it any good? I don't want a piece of junk, but I'm not looking for Grade A quality either.

And by that token, have any of you bought this TOS duty uniform dress? Angela and I are both buying red since it's our podcast colors and we're going to have our picture taken with the Shat, so we want to coordinate. See? Girly geeky. :D  Our other friends are opting for blue or gold.

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on August 14, 2013, 12:38:15 PM
Hey Jen, Avanos is the current gold standard for TOS costumes but they are not cheap.

http://www.anovos.com/star-trek-tos/star-trek-tos-blue-science-dress/ (http://www.anovos.com/star-trek-tos/star-trek-tos-blue-science-dress/)

Diamond Select/Art Asylum is your best bet fro props. I have an extra tricorder that the lights and sound don't work that I can contribute to your cosplay if you or one of the gals pays the shipping. :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on August 14, 2013, 12:43:20 PM
Oh yeah, Avanos rocks... sort of out of our price range though. Cosplay Sky is where we're thinking of buying. They sell the dress posted above. We had a chance to examine the quality of their First Contact/Nemisis duty uniforms while we were at Comic Con last year (we made friends with the Trek costume clubs in the booths near ours). They were very nice and the guys really liked them. Just didn't see anyone in a TOS dress from Cosplay Sky. If we had the time, I think I'd by a pattern from Roddenberry.com. I bought TNG uniform patterns from the show, off that site. Angela has yet to make them. :) 

You'd be willing to sell us your tricorder for just the shipping cost? That's so nice of you! I will ask the gals, see if one of them is interested. I bet Kasey would jump on that. Thanks for offering, Bryan. 
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on August 14, 2013, 01:42:24 PM
 You bet! It's the Medical Tricorder.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on August 14, 2013, 04:12:03 PM
Awesome idea!  If you want/need a decent TOS phaser prop replica, shoot me an address and I'll get one sent to you all. 
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on August 14, 2013, 04:14:14 PM
Quote from: Rico on August 14, 2013, 04:12:03 PM
Awesome idea!  If you want/need a decent TOS phaser prop replica, shoot me an address and I'll get one sent to you all. 

And if you need more phasers on the cheap, get these, they just need a re-paint.

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Classic-Phaser-Gun/dp/B0029F1WO2 (http://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Classic-Phaser-Gun/dp/B0029F1WO2)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on August 15, 2013, 05:15:24 AM
Now, I really want to get to this con even more than last year. Now where did I put my uniform tunic? :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on August 15, 2013, 08:12:47 AM
That's awesome guys! Thanks, I may take you both up on those offers. Brian, one of our friends is a nurse in real life, she's decided she's going to wear blue, so that medical tricorder might be a good buy for her. I'll see if she is interested.

Rico, if you come down we'll let you hang out at our booth. It was good to have a home base at the con, not only because we could meet and greet and people watch, but because we could stash our snacks and backpack and rest our feet. :)

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: billybob476 on August 15, 2013, 09:56:02 AM
It'd be the Treks in Anomaly table :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on August 16, 2013, 10:21:33 AM
Brian, you have a taker on that medical tricorder. Let me know what you think the shipping cost will be, and give me a Paypal address or something and I'll have her send you the money and give you an address. :) Thanks!

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on August 16, 2013, 10:39:20 AM
Quote from: Jen on August 16, 2013, 10:21:33 AM
Brian, you have a taker on that medical tricorder. Let me know what you think the shipping cost will be, and give me a Paypal address or something and I'll have her send you the money and give you an address. :) Thanks!

Shoot me the address so I can give an estimate.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on August 16, 2013, 11:56:21 AM
Thanks Bryan. I will PM it to you.

On a separate note, I just ordered the Diamond Select geology tricorder, with a phaser, for 21 bucks on Amazon. Pretty good deal, especially since I see just the tricorder all over the place for about 60. The price differences between venders is so weird. Are they price gouging?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0E1U3M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0E1U3M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on August 16, 2013, 12:04:08 PM
Amazing deal! Amazon has had some great discounts on the props lately.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on August 16, 2013, 12:11:45 PM
I just bought it! Thanks for the heads up!!!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on August 16, 2013, 02:05:13 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on August 16, 2013, 12:11:45 PM
I just bought it! Thanks for the heads up!!!
Ha ha! Think we may have bought the last two. That said, amazon has another one for 28. It's today's special. http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Select-Communicator-Geological-Tricorder/dp/B00A0E1TYC/ref=xs_gb_20_left-3_7_B00A0E1TYC?pf_rd_p=1531530842&pf_rd_s=center-7&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=104YAAKFEF176D3P3MAD (http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Select-Communicator-Geological-Tricorder/dp/B00A0E1TYC/ref=xs_gb_20_left-3_7_B00A0E1TYC?pf_rd_p=1531530842&pf_rd_s=center-7&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=104YAAKFEF176D3P3MAD)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on August 22, 2013, 05:29:17 PM
I just got my tricorder and phaser. I had to laugh after I heard myself say "DON'T BREAK MOMMY'S PHASER, AARON!!!!" You don't hear that everyday, and I am an Anomaly.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: jedijeff on August 22, 2013, 05:32:48 PM
That is funny to tell your boy not to play with a toy Jen  :D

Diamond Select makes some nice Star Trek props, so I am sure they will go well with your costume.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on August 22, 2013, 05:42:05 PM
Yep, they will go nicely with the TOS communicator Angela's mom bought for us on a trip to Vegas before Star Trek the Experience closed. :) I have to keep that on a high shelf because Aaron is enamored with it.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on October 04, 2013, 03:08:20 PM
Hmm, what's this?

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: sheldor on October 04, 2013, 04:07:30 PM
Oh god - its that time of year again.  When all little boys get out their pointy ear sets.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on October 04, 2013, 04:16:42 PM
How is the fit?
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on October 04, 2013, 04:20:17 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on October 04, 2013, 04:16:42 PM
How is the fit?

Snug, and short.  Going to have Lynn lengthen it (there is extra fabric for that).  I got the XL size which was about all I could find.  I will make it work.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on October 04, 2013, 04:25:53 PM
Better snug than loose, IMO. These look terrible when they are too loose.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on October 04, 2013, 04:48:23 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on October 04, 2013, 04:25:53 PM
Better snug than loose, IMO. These look terrible when they are too loose.

True.  And for the boots...

http://www.buystarwarscostumes.com/darth-vader-deluxe-boots.html (http://www.buystarwarscostumes.com/darth-vader-deluxe-boots.html)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: jedijeff on October 04, 2013, 05:23:40 PM
Cool Pickup Rico, looking forward to seeing some pics of you in it.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on October 07, 2013, 09:12:31 AM
Flights booked for Austin!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: billybob476 on October 07, 2013, 09:26:38 AM
Looking forward to pics/video!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on October 07, 2013, 11:52:53 AM
Quote from: billybob476 on October 07, 2013, 09:26:38 AM
Looking forward to pics/video!

Going to be lots of that! My goal is to get Jen and Angela out one night singing Karoke. Maybe The Shat will join us! :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on October 07, 2013, 11:58:36 AM
Special Joint Cast while there?
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on October 23, 2013, 02:56:02 PM
Got my custom pants and boots now!  Coming together...

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: M-5 on October 24, 2013, 01:14:25 AM
That's looks good! :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: WillEagle on October 24, 2013, 07:32:32 AM
You'll have a blast and look cool too!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on October 31, 2013, 03:28:47 PM
Ready for Austin Comic Con!

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: jedijeff on October 31, 2013, 04:56:41 PM
Looking good Rico, you look ready to be assigned to landing party detail.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Vartok on October 31, 2013, 05:13:44 PM
Load up lots of photos while you are there, especially of the ladies!

V
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on October 31, 2013, 06:50:58 PM
Quote from: Vartok on October 31, 2013, 05:13:44 PM
Load up lots of photos while you are there, especially of the ladies!

V

2nd that!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: moyer777 on November 01, 2013, 07:54:19 AM
That is awesome... so cool!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on November 01, 2013, 08:16:20 AM
Awesome!! I need pants for my Command tunic, where did you get those?
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: billybob476 on November 01, 2013, 08:24:37 AM
We also got a preview on Jen's getup over on Facebook.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 01, 2013, 09:33:50 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on November 01, 2013, 08:16:20 AM
Awesome!! I need pants for my Command tunic, where did you get those?

Custom made.  I'll email you the details.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: M-5 on November 02, 2013, 01:25:41 AM
You look awesome!  Have a great time and take lots of pictures. :cheers
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 16, 2013, 09:25:05 AM
Full programming schedule for the upcoming Austin Comic Con (Nov. 22-24th).

http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-tx.html (http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-tx.html)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 17, 2013, 10:40:45 AM
Con prep time...

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 17, 2013, 02:01:03 PM
You expecting trouble?  ;)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 17, 2013, 03:39:39 PM
Quote from: Bromptonboy on November 17, 2013, 02:01:03 PM
You expecting trouble?  ;)

Made me laugh
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: jedijeff on November 17, 2013, 05:00:43 PM
You need to work on your moves, so you will look as slick as Captain Kirk when he grabs for a phaser or tricorder.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 18, 2013, 09:20:00 AM
I would love to see him arrive with a phaser rifle!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 18, 2013, 02:59:58 PM
Angela and other Jen, from here on out to be known as "Sith Jen" (not me, my friend), have not received their TOS costumes yet. Cross your fingers, they were so busy making a wedding gown for our best friend that they had to wait until the last minute to order their dresses. Jen got a notice saying her order shipped, but Angela is still waiting. It may just be me and you Rico.
J
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 18, 2013, 03:06:05 PM
I posted this on the Anomaly Facebook Group Oct. 31st... I wore it to work for Halloween. My company hosted a costume contest and my friend from IT, who dressed as Indiana Jones, tied with me for last place. Go us! LOL

Anyway, hoping Angela and our friend "Sith Jen" get their costumes in. Otherwise it'll just be me and Stephanie dressed up. I forgot that she received hers a few weeks before me.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 18, 2013, 03:12:31 PM
Angela just bolted into my office to tell me she and Sith Jen ordered, as a back up, Anovos TOS dresses and paid extra to have them shipped overnight. DUDE, that is commitment. If they get their less expensive dresses in on time, then they'll just return the mega expensive awesome ones. I kind of hope that happens, so that they save money and don't one up me in the costume department. :D
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 18, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
WOW!  That is commitment.  I hope all the costumes work out in time.  Keep me posted.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 19, 2013, 08:01:18 AM
Really great costume!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 21, 2013, 07:13:44 AM
Angela got her dress on time! Because she was worried that the CosplaySky.com dress wouldn't get here before con (it's tailor-made, shipped from overseas and she waited until the last minute to order), she "bit the bullet" and bought an Anovos TOS skant dress as "Plan B". To her GREAT relief, they both came in on the same day and she was able to compare the two. She'll do a little report on that at some point. Anyway, she's sending the Anovos dress back. Angela decided to keep the Cosplay Sky dress for a number of reasons; they both fit the same, but oddly, the lesser expensive dress was nicer. The emblem was nicer, the fabric was breathable and just as nice, and it was made with all the same details plus a few that are there purely for modesty...like a hidden layer behind the flap in the skirt so your bloomers don't show when you bend over. Mind you, we know that the Anovos dress is screen accurate and that the bloomers SHOULD show when you bend over, but we're not exhibitionists. The Cosplay Sky dress is accurate enough and practical in more than one way.  We are very happy with the costumes we ordered from them.

PSA: If you have an event you want to wear a costume to... don't do what Angela did and wait until the very last minute. :D  She was lucky it worked out.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 21, 2013, 08:16:25 AM
Jen

When do we get to see it?

Marko
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 21, 2013, 08:28:48 AM
Hi Marko. See the comparison report or the costume? :)  If you mean the costume, scroll up a little in this post. I uploaded it a few days ago. You can bet I'm getting my photo with Rico too. :D
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 21, 2013, 09:50:24 AM
Awesome! See you tomorrow in Austin!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 21, 2013, 11:02:17 AM
Away mission in Austin!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Meds on November 21, 2013, 12:58:06 PM
Bloomers!!! lol havnt heard that word in years pus over here a bloomer is also a bread product ;)

Cant wait to see all the pics from the con, especially the Rico meet up :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 21, 2013, 05:05:40 PM
"Scotty, beam me to Austin!"

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 21, 2013, 06:46:50 PM
Quote from: Jen on November 21, 2013, 08:28:48 AM
Hi Marko. See the comparison report or the costume? :)  If you mean the costume, scroll up a little in this post. I uploaded it a few days ago. You can bet I'm getting my photo with Rico too. :D

Thanks!  you look great.... have a great time :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Vartok on November 21, 2013, 08:22:51 PM
Be sure to leave the phaser in the suitcase vs. the cabin!!  Post photos!!!

V
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 22, 2013, 03:01:20 AM
Of course.  TSA would want it for themselves!  Airport time.....
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 22, 2013, 06:25:11 AM
Hmmmm....
General Order 15: No flag officer shall beam into a hazardous area without armed escort.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 23, 2013, 07:20:07 AM
I'm having a blast at the Austin Comic Con.  So cool meeting Jen, Angela, her husband Jim, the 'other' Jen, and all the rest of the Anomaly peeps!  Here's just a brief sample of day one.  Today is our big day in full TOS costumes.  Much more to come!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 23, 2013, 07:25:56 AM
And here's a fuzzy phone pic a few minutes after Jen and I met up for the first time.  I look like a goof as I tried to bend down my 6' 4" frame.  Jen said, "you're much taller in person."  LOL!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: moyer777 on November 23, 2013, 07:26:43 AM
AWESOME!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 23, 2013, 07:42:11 AM
Looking forward to more pics.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: WillEagle on November 23, 2013, 09:04:35 AM
That's cool. Looking forward to seeing more.
I really want to go to one of these and I have no good excuse except for bad timing. I have one less than an hour away!! They did change the Ohio Comic Con to the beginning of Oct. so maybe that will work out better.
I really like that Jedi costume Jen has on. Very cool.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 23, 2013, 11:17:02 AM
Make sure to keep an eye on the TSF and Anomaly Facebook groups too. At the big Doctor Who panel now.  Much more to come.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 24, 2013, 02:25:28 AM
Having such a great time here at Austin Comic Con, can only sleep 3 hrs at a time! So, here are a handful of pics from day 2. I need a nap!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 24, 2013, 02:27:51 AM
And a few more...

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 24, 2013, 05:32:22 AM
Rico

Great pictures of you Jen & Angela.... you all look wonderful and looks like a great time.

Marko
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on November 24, 2013, 05:39:04 AM
Love it!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Meds on November 24, 2013, 06:33:21 AM
Great photos Rico wish i could have been there. Looked like you had a blast.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 24, 2013, 08:12:26 AM
Quote from: Meds on November 24, 2013, 06:33:21 AM
Great photos Rico wish i could have been there. Looked like you had a blast.

Meds - it would have been great to have you here.  You would not believe how much fun it was to watch the Doctor Who 50th with such a great crowd, Kasey and all the rest.  We cheered when each character appeared for the first time on the screen.  It's been a very long time since I've watched something like that with such a great audience.  Everyone was so into it.  Just an amazing 50th anniversary episode and to see it here was something truly special.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 24, 2013, 08:14:25 AM
More pics from day 2!

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 24, 2013, 10:52:32 AM
What Character is the guy with the robe & Captains hat? Also any Andorian hotties there?
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 24, 2013, 12:20:28 PM
Kirk Hefner, of course!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 24, 2013, 05:11:44 PM
It was completely epic! I can't even say how great it was to meet everyone and "geek out" over the past three days. The costumes, the pictures, 3-D posing, the panels, the Doctor, the goodies, the Book (Angela), the food, the FUN, etc. But the very best part was getting to spend time with Jen, Angela, Jim, Kasey, "other Jen", Stephanie and Jeff. Thanks for making this Yankee feel so welcome. You are all very special people that I feel proud to call friends. Until next time....

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 24, 2013, 06:12:04 PM
Rico


Fantastic pictures.... thanks for sharing, i have a feeling this won't be your last COSPLAY.

Marko
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 24, 2013, 06:54:38 PM
So, guess who is on the main Wizard World Facebook page picture thumbnail right now - yeah - these cool folks!

https://www.facebook.com/wizardworld (https://www.facebook.com/wizardworld)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Ktrek on November 24, 2013, 08:52:51 PM
Great pictures Rico! It looks like you all had a really great time! I wish I could have come but work just didn't allow it.

Kevin
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 25, 2013, 03:05:19 AM
This looks like it was such a blast.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 25, 2013, 03:11:12 AM
Quote from: Bromptonboy on November 25, 2013, 03:05:19 AM
This looks like it was such a blast.
More like a nuclear blast! :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 25, 2013, 01:00:35 PM
Jen and Angela and a happy Captain! 
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: moyer777 on November 25, 2013, 01:35:20 PM
Just AWESOME!  So fun!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Meds on November 25, 2013, 01:44:02 PM
Awesome photos, amazing stuff.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 25, 2013, 04:37:55 PM
Sneak preview...

http://www.treksinscifi.com/video2/Austin_trailer_1a.wmv (http://www.treksinscifi.com/video2/Austin_trailer_1a.wmv)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 25, 2013, 05:28:55 PM
I posted up here too, since Youtube seems to freak if you use a little Star Wars music in your video.  I mean, really guys? 

Austin Comic Con - Treks in Sci-Fi trailer on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/80326246)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 25, 2013, 05:38:35 PM
She caught me when I wasn't looking!   :joker
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 25, 2013, 07:37:48 PM
Quote from: Rico on November 25, 2013, 01:00:35 PM
Jen and Angela and a happy Captain! 

Priceless !
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Ktrek on November 25, 2013, 10:23:20 PM
I love the action shots and especially the one with Jen and Angela with the Shat!

Rico, did you take those pics yourself with the SX50? If so I am wondering about your settings because when I click on them and look at them full size they look pretty pixelated. I've seen tons of pics from that camera before and not seen that issue. Did you compress them using a photo program that compromised the images? I'm not being critical but I'm just curious since photos are part of what I do every day for a living.

Kevin
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 26, 2013, 03:30:10 AM
Kevin - the pictures have been adjusted using software to compress and fit them better here. Keep in mind this is a mix of pics from sources and many done very much on the fly.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jobydrone on November 26, 2013, 04:17:00 AM
Looks like you had such a great time Rico!  Sitting here this morning, looking at those pics, with the kids screaming and fighting behind me, I sure would like to get away for a couple of days myself.  Maybe next time I'll join you!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 26, 2013, 05:05:14 AM
It was the most fun I've had in a long time - for many reasons.  People have such crazy, busy lives these days that it's more important than ever to get away and have some fun with good friends.  It really was great!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 26, 2013, 08:35:38 AM
Rico

Love the Babe or Hunk pic!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on November 26, 2013, 08:37:54 AM
Quote from: Rico on November 26, 2013, 05:05:14 AM
It was the most fun I've had in a long time - for many reasons.  People have such crazy, busy lives these days that it's more important than ever to get away and have some fun with good friends.  It really was great!

"Gee, I wish I hadn't spent three days at a convention with great friends playing dress up" said no one ever. :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 26, 2013, 09:00:43 AM
Bryan,,,, so true
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 26, 2013, 12:19:41 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on November 26, 2013, 08:37:54 AM
Quote from: Rico on November 26, 2013, 05:05:14 AM
It was the most fun I've had in a long time - for many reasons.  People have such crazy, busy lives these days that it's more important than ever to get away and have some fun with good friends.  It really was great!

"Gee, I wish I hadn't spent three days at a convention with great friends playing dress up" said no one ever. :)

Indeed!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 26, 2013, 12:29:38 PM
I think I'm going to have to change my profile pic to something a little more "Trek". :)

BTW, here are some more pics. I already shared them on Facebook, but not everyone on the boards follows us there. These are a few of my favorites. The ones with the Gorn and with me and Rico posing like movie stars are at the top of that list.

JUST WAIT until you see the 360 images we had done. OMG, that was one of the highlights of this con for me. That and meeting Rico. :D They haven't sent us the images yet, but as soon as they do we will post them somewhere, I promise. We were like rock stars after that, LOL.

I did an interview with the owner of the company. I'll post that as a video as soon as they send us the images. I want them to be apart of the interview.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 26, 2013, 01:39:02 PM
I think - in keeping with the whole swinging 60's Trek thing - you should have been under one of those huge old massive hair dryers - both leafing through magazines at the old 'Beauty Parlor'.  :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 26, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Rico.... i didn't know you had to battle a Gorn

Marko
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 26, 2013, 02:34:44 PM
Quote from: MARKO on November 26, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Rico.... i didn't know you had to battle a Gorn

Marko

I had to MacGyver up some gun powder!  ;)

Thanks for posting those pics here too Jen.  Like you mentioned, the 3-D image chamber was super cool!  Such a great concept to take to a con and have people pose in costume inside.  Yeah, we were pretty much rock stars after that!  :)

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 26, 2013, 03:43:46 PM
The Jen's do battle!

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 26, 2013, 06:59:44 PM
Here's a real nice one of Kasey. 
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 26, 2013, 07:07:49 PM
A little different version of this group shot.

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 26, 2013, 07:27:43 PM
One more for tonight.  I really love this pic!

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: moyer777 on November 26, 2013, 11:40:12 PM
Great pictures!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 27, 2013, 11:27:03 AM
Vote for me and my friend Jen. We're 074 and 075 respectfully. We're doing pretty good, but we need your "Likes". https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.585129138226886.1073741841.109848425754962&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.585129138226886.1073741841.109848425754962&type=3)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 27, 2013, 12:23:19 PM
Jen

I'm logged in but where do i vote?

Marko
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 27, 2013, 01:47:31 PM
Vote by clicking the link above, finding the photo of me, and clicking the "Like" button associated with it. I'm #074, you don't have to scroll too far down. I'm dressed as a Jedi. My friend is the woman dressed as Black Widow in the picture just to the right of mine.

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on November 27, 2013, 01:57:02 PM
Done!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on November 27, 2013, 02:05:58 PM
Yay! Thanks!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Vartok on November 27, 2013, 04:20:19 PM
Voted ladies!!
Quote from: Jen on November 27, 2013, 11:27:03 AM
Vote for me and my friend Jen. We're 074 and 075 respectfully. We're doing pretty good, but we need your "Likes". https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.585129138226886.1073741841.109848425754962&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.585129138226886.1073741841.109848425754962&type=3)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Vartok on November 27, 2013, 04:27:09 PM
I did see Bruce Campbell up around number 500 but totally missed Rico up to that point.

V
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 27, 2013, 05:19:46 PM
Quote from: Vartok on November 27, 2013, 04:27:09 PM
I did see Bruce Campbell up around number 500 but totally missed Rico up to that point.

V


Not in that set of pics.  Vote for the Jen's!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on November 27, 2013, 05:35:21 PM
Thanks....I voted for the Jens.

Marko
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 27, 2013, 05:44:39 PM
A few more pics for you. 
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 27, 2013, 09:11:05 PM
And then there is this...

(images courtesy of the great folks at:  http://www.thecirclecam.com (http://www.thecirclecam.com))

(http://www.treksinscifi.com/images/Trekkies_anim4x6.gif)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 28, 2013, 04:12:02 AM
Not to mention this...

(http://www.treksinscifi.com/images/StarWars_anim4x6.gif)

(images courtesy of the great folks at: http://www.thecirclecam.com/ (http://www.thecirclecam.com/))

Still grab below:
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: WillEagle on November 28, 2013, 06:53:34 AM
OK, after seeing all those  :kewlpics I am going to the Mid-Ohio comic con next year!! I just told the wife our plans for the beginning of October 2014!! That looked like so much fun and those 360 pics were very very cool!!!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 28, 2013, 07:32:11 AM
 But, in the meantime enjoy this part of the event and cast that I just made and posted up.

Austin Comic Con - After Party on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/80553025)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 28, 2013, 10:00:42 AM
See - I am working on the vidcast!

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 28, 2013, 07:33:40 PM
Rico will sell no video cast before it's time..  :)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 29, 2013, 05:23:16 AM
LOL!  That is correct.  So much great stuff to put into this one.  In the meantime...

Here's one more preview of another 3-D image animation of the Jen's doing battle!

(http://www.treksinscifi.com/images/Jedi_Sith_anim4x6.gif)

Animated here too:
http://www.treksinscifi.com/images/Jedi_Sith_anim4x6.gif (http://www.treksinscifi.com/images/Jedi_Sith_anim4x6.gif)

(images courtesy of the great folks at: http://www.thecirclecam.com/ (http://www.thecirclecam.com/))
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bryancd on November 29, 2013, 06:09:39 AM
So cool!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on November 29, 2013, 06:52:26 AM
That is great Rico!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 29, 2013, 08:20:25 AM
Coming along pretty nicely now on the videocast.  Still quite a bit to do, but I see a light at the end of the tunnel!  :)

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: billybob476 on November 29, 2013, 08:26:59 AM
Man, video is labour intensive! Even the crappy game streams I do take a good amount of time to prep and I barely edit those.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 29, 2013, 09:56:49 AM
Quote from: billybob476 on November 29, 2013, 08:26:59 AM
Man, video is labour intensive! Even the crappy game streams I do take a good amount of time to prep and I barely edit those.

That's the truth!  Not to mention working with various file formats and working out ways to turn a less than a second animated .gif file into usable video.  (Oh, I found a way).
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: moyer777 on November 29, 2013, 10:30:09 AM
I am now using Final Cut Pro X for my video stuff and it is pretty cool.  But you ARE RIGHT.  Video is intensive for sure.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 29, 2013, 12:49:19 PM
Got it pretty much done!  Trying the first render of it all now.  About a 45 min. show.  I'll probably put a smaller version in the feed and try to upload a better, higher res. version to Vimeo.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 29, 2013, 05:35:08 PM
THE COMIC CON VIDCAST IS READY!  ENJOY!!

http://vimeo.com/trekkie/tsf464 (http://vimeo.com/trekkie/tsf464)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: davekill on November 30, 2013, 02:34:18 AM
Cool video Rico!

My favorite part of the cosplay was Jen's Beehive Hairdo :)
Must have been a lot of work, but so worth it
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on November 30, 2013, 03:47:24 AM
Quote from: davekill on November 30, 2013, 02:34:18 AM
Cool video Rico!

My favorite part of the cosplay was Jen's Beehive Hairdo :)
Must have been a lot of work, but so worth it

Yeah - all the ladies had great hair for the TOS day.  Dave, don't you live down around Texas?  I'm trying to recall.  If you are in the area, next year you need to stop on by!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on December 06, 2013, 04:58:22 PM
Girl power!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on December 19, 2013, 02:08:28 PM
In gathering our own images for Anomaly's belated 2013 Con Report, I found these pis and thought I'd add them to the thread here.

Angela and I are FINALLY recording our commentary tomorrow night. I'm going to be putting the video together in the days following in an attempt to upload to our feed by Christmas.  It will be different from Rico's, but we really liked his music video so I'll be including one of our own.  It's not as heartfelt and awesome as Rico's, it's more cheeky and self deprecating and includes a Flight of the Conchords song.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on December 19, 2013, 02:11:47 PM
Great pics! 
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on December 19, 2013, 02:26:29 PM
OH YEAH!  More pics!!!  Woo-hoo!!!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on December 21, 2013, 10:37:34 AM
Just came in my email...

(http://www.treksinscifi.com/images/wizardworld2014.gif)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on December 21, 2013, 11:33:40 AM
Hmm, maybe I'll try for the Philly one.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: WillEagle on December 22, 2013, 07:02:50 AM
I really want to try and go to the Ohio one. Crossing my fingers that it will work out.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on January 01, 2014, 12:13:17 PM
New music video I just put together today gang.  A little something to start the New Year off with a smile.  Enjoy!

Austin Comic Con Music Video - 2013 on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/83179559)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: MARKO on January 01, 2014, 12:43:13 PM
Rico loved it thanks for sharing.... i think you have the Comic con bug now!

Marko
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on January 02, 2014, 04:32:51 AM
Quote from: MARKO on January 01, 2014, 12:43:13 PM
Rico loved it thanks for sharing.... i think you have the Comic con bug now!

Marko

I've done cons a long time but this one in Austin was very special.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: WillEagle on January 11, 2014, 07:09:33 AM
Very cool video, Rico.
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Bromptonboy on January 11, 2014, 08:31:31 AM
Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on January 19, 2014, 08:52:20 AM
Wallpaper collage of pics I just put together from mine and from my Anomaly friends.  Hope you like it!
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Jen on January 22, 2014, 07:24:27 PM
I just finished our own Con Report. Though we covered the same material as Rico, the video and commentary is different. I hope you'll check it out. This particular video is probably best viewed on a mobile device or tablet as that's the medium it was exported for. It will look like total crap if you try to fill the screen on a desktop computer. :D  I am exporting a hi-def version for youtube and vemio that I will upload soon. I hope you'll check it out! If you're subscribed to our show, it's in our podcast feed.

http://www.anomalypodcast.com/news/austin-comic-con-2013/ (http://www.anomalypodcast.com/news/austin-comic-con-2013/)
Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on February 04, 2014, 05:23:49 PM
Time for a con pic!

Title: Re: TOS Cosplay at 2013 Austin Comic Con
Post by: Rico on February 20, 2014, 06:20:46 PM
The Anomaly Podcast Austin Comic Con Vidcast - now in HD!

Anomaly Podcast's: AUSTIN COMIC CON 2013 - HD on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/87228988)