cosplay

April 26 2017

FEATURED TALENT: The North Florida Ghostbusters

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North Florida Ghostbusters is an “Ghostbusters” costuming group/non-profit organization that is officially recognized member of the Ghost Corps. The group was founded 17 years ago with the goal of doing their part in their community and making a difference in people’s lives.
Today, the group is split into two different branches, the original North Florida Ghostbusters in Gainesville and the North Florida Ghostbusters – Jacksonville. Their goal is still to make a difference in their communities and bringing smiles to people’s faces. We’re ready to believe you.
Check them out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NFGhostbustersJax/

September 29 2016

FEATURED TALENT: Cosplay Model Jenna Esposito

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jenna Jenna Esposito is a business woman, cosplayer, crafter, and Wonder Woman superfan based out of Jacksonville, FL. Recognized in the region as an award-winning cosplayer and one of Folio Weekly’s Favorite Cosplayers in Jacksonville, she has enough credential to make Diana Prince gasp. Not only was she hired by the Jacksonville Sharks football team as Wonder Woman herself, she donates her time and efforts to charity causes via the Jacksonville Heroes Alliance.
Not afraid to venture into non-Wonder Woman cosplay territory, she is also a noted member of the North Florida Jedi Academy. In 2016, she was invited as a guest model to GAAM (Games Art and Music) to display her talent as the Mortal Kombat queen Sindel.
As many women can relate, Jenna expands her crafty nature into her other true love: shoes. Her internationally selling shoe and fashion business, Shoebeedoo Boutique, has garnered sales from around the world. Her expert in the craft dons the feet of many a blushing bride, as well as power fans at conventions everywhere.
Though boasting her enviable collection of 1978-to-now Wonder Woman merchandise, closet of Wonder Woman outfits, and guest appearances, Jenna considers her greatest legacy and achievement her two teenage daughters. Determined to lead them down the path of nerdy glory, they often accompany her in awe-striking cosplays, reminiscent of Wonder Woman herself.
We’re thrilled to have one of Jacksonville’s best known cosplay personalities as a part of WasabiCon this year!

September 2 2016

FEATURED TALENT: Umbrella Corporation Jacksonville (Home of the 219th Brain Surgeons)

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Who are the Umbrella Corps?
“We are a costuming group based on the Umbrella Corporation from the Resident Evil series of games and movies. We operate primarily in Jacksonville and Saint Augustine, Florida. Our beginning was small and humble – with a few members gearing up for zombie events, midnight game releases, conventions and of course, Halloween night. We decided to take it to the next level and turn what we had into a truly organized group effort. Thus, the 219th was born.
Our goals are to have fun, share camaraderie, encourage creativity and help out charitable causes along the way.”
The 219th will be on hand this year with an expanded panel presence, so be sure to check out their presentations!
You can check them out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/umbrellajacksonville

August 25 2016

FEATURED TALENT: Noise Complaint (Cosplay Performance Group)

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Noise Complaint is Florida’s premiere professional tap ensemble…
… that also cosplays.
They perform many types of shows from one-song one-offs to full length productions. Tap Dancers are dancers as well as musicians, and through the rhythms we create with their feet and their bodies along with some of the best music, new and old, they put together stellar performances that will have you both glued to the edge of your seat and dying to get up and dance.
There truly is no way to describe the experience of a Noise Complaint show, but the following adjectives may apply:

…and most importantly: TAP!!
**Technically, “tap” isn’t an adjective by any standard dictionary. However, with Noise Complaint, “TAP” is a noun, a verb, an adjective and a way of life.
Performance details coming soon.
Check out Noise Complaint’s official website: www.noisecomplaintlive.com

August 16 2016

FEATURED TALENT: Blogger & Cosplay Model Candy Keane!

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Candy L. Keane began a modeling career in college and would often bring her own creations to shoots when not modeling other company’s designs. In 2005 she started Three Muses Inspired Clothing as a way of turning her passion for creating costumes into a career.
Since then her costumes and cosplay photos have been featured in movies, TV, magazines, books and online. She is most well known for her Slave Leia and Wonder Woman cosplays which have been featured on E!’s 25 Most Memorable Swimsuit Moments, in Empire Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Folio Weekly and in the documentaries Jedi Junkies and ComicCon Episode IV A Fan’s Hope (both the book and movie).
She not only makes the costumes, but also does her hair, make-up and special fx (horns, ears, fangs, etc.) to go with each outfit.
In 2009 she opened a retail location in Jacksonville, FL featuring her own handmade items, plus retail brands and items by local artists. Candy continues to share her love of costuming with people all over the world through her boutique website ThreeMusesClothing.com and by dressing up at numerous events and conventions throughout the year. She also maintains GeekMamas.com – chronicling her life cosplaying while navigating motherhood with her young son, Keelan.
We’re thrilled to have Candy join us at WasabiCon for another year!

October 7 2015

ADDED! @CONjureFlorida's Cosplay Repair Station

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Presented by CONjure (www.conjureflorida.com)
Having a problem with your costume? Need something touched up of fixed? The team from CONjure – Orlando, Florida’s premiere event for fans of fan convention culture – will be on hand with sewing supplies, a glue gun, pins, and more to help maintain your costume’s integrity during WasabiCon!
The Repair Station will be located near the Fan Tables. (Check out map for details: www.wasabicon.com/schedule)

September 3 2015

The 1701st Fleet Florida Squadron is returning to WasabiCon!

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The 1701st Fleet (www.1701st.com) is a Texas-based nonprofit worldwide Star Trek fan and costuming organization and is comprised of and operated by Star Trek fans. The Florida based squadron appears at a number of events in the Sunshine State to promote costuming and fandom in an environment where people of diverse backgrounds and a shared interest in Star Trek can interact.
They will be joining us again at WasabiCon 2015 – so swing by their fan table and check out their panels. (Panel schedule coming soon.)
The 1701st Fleet Florida Squadron Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1701stFleetFloridaSquadron

August 14 2015

FEATURED TALENT: Noise Complaint (Cosplay Tap Dance Troupe)

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…and most importantly: TAP!!
**Technically, “tap” isn’t an adjective by any standard dictionary. However, with Noise Complaint, “TAP” is a noun, a verb, an adjective and a way of life.
This year Noise Complaint’s Saturday performance will be a “geeky Halloween” themed one for the occasion. You won’t want to miss it!
Check out Noise Complaint’s official website: www.noisecomplaintlive.com

August 13 2015

FEATURED TALENT: Cosplay Model Candy Keane

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Candy Keane is a professional costume designer, costumer and owner of Three Muses Inspired Clothing costume and corset boutique in Jacksonville, Florida. Her award winning costumes have been featured in magazines, TV and movies since starting Three Muses in 2005.

She is most well known for making and wearing the Slave Leia outfits featured in Empire Magazine and the E! Channel’s Top 25 Most Memorable Swimsuit Moments and also making the Leia costume Kristen Bell wears in the movie Fanboys.
When Candy isn’t working in her boutique, she can usually be found at conventions and events dressed up in a variety of costumes, quite often as Wonder Woman or Harley Quinn. She was most recenly featured in the book and Morgan Spurlock documentry ComicCon Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope as both Wonder Woman and Slave Leia.
Candy has been a regular with us since 2013, and we’re thrilled to have her back to WasabiCon! She will be appearing at the convention on Sunday only.

Official Website: www.CandyKeane.com

October 24 2013

CONTEST! The (My Little) Pony Pageant at WasabiCon 2013

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BY POPULAR DEMAND! There seems to be a large My Little Pony (and Bronies!) fan base in the Jacksonville area, so we’ve worked with 3 Muses Clothing to coordinate something special for our MLP Cosplayers. Enter: The (My Little) Pony Pageant!
SCHEDULE

Sunday (November 3, 2013) at 1:00 PM – Panel Registration & Pre-Judging in Panels A. (6o Minutes)
Sunday (November 3, 2013) at 4:30 PM – Set Up for the Event; Contestants MUST arrive at this time. (30 Minutes)
Sunday (November 3, 2013) at 4:00 PM – The Pony Pageant in Main Events. (90 Minutes)

RULES

You must have purchased an entry into WasabiCon 2013 in order to enter/present on stage for the Pony Pageant.
The Pony Pageant is a family-oriented event. Please keep all costumes to a “PG-13″ rating (i.e. no nudity or overly revealing attire).
All costumes must be based on existing Ponies from My Little Pony (any incarnation of the show). No original ponies are allowed.
Be creative! The more you put into your Pony costume, the more you will wow the judges! And it is a pageant, you want to WOW those judges!
All weapons and props must conform with WasabiCon rules, hotel and convention center policies, and local laws concerning carrying a weapon. If there is a question of doubt, don’t bring it.
Please provide reference images of your pony. We cannot guarantee the judges will know what your character looks like, so having something to compare to will help you as much as them! Please provide this image on a piece of paper to attach to your pageant registration form. No digital images (i.e. cell phones, iPads, portable computers, tablets, etc.) or books can be submitted for your reference image. Please print the picture out for the judges.
The contest will be limited to 40 entries total. (NOTE: Pony Pageant entry forms are available at the convention ONLY. You may pick them up at Registration when you pick up your badge/wristband for the convention.)
Every pony must be present for prejudging. Prejudging will take place between 1:00pm – 2:00pm on Sunday in Panels Room A. The pageant will then take place on Sunday at 4pm in Mane Events (yes, it is spelled Main Events on the schedule, we are just being clever).
WasabiCon reserves the right to modify, update, or amend the rules at any time… just in case.
Have fun!

AWARDS

Best In Show
Runner Up
Judges Awards