SyFy's Heroes of Cosplay

[Notbob]

On another note, did anyone else laugh as hard as I did when they showed the "harness" Hell Girl was using to hold her tail, after mentioning that she just had to "turn it around?"

-Nick

I was in the audience for that contest. Hellgirl shared a charming anecdote telling how she acquired that particular piece of the costume. She went into a , uhhhh , "grown-ups" store and found what she was looking for. I forget what her inspiration was to look in that particular store. My wife and I thought it was pretty funny.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

On another note, did anyone else laugh as hard as I did when they showed the "harness" Hell Girl was using to hold her tail, after mentioning that she just had to "turn it around?"

-Nick

Completely missed that, but now :lol Points for creativity I guess.

As far as deadlines, I think all of the "reality" shows BS the audience about deadlines. A bunch of the car or motorcycle shows always do that "We only have two weeks to get this done" stuff. That's just stupid because both the cons and events on the car/motorcycle know when these things are scheduled for like 6 months ahead of time.

 

[Alpha Proto]

I was in the audience for that contest. Hellgirl shared a charming anecdote telling how she acquired that particular piece of the costume. She went into a , uhhhh , "grown-ups" store and found what she was looking for. I forget what her inspiration was to look in that particular store. My wife and I thought it was pretty funny.

Cool! You are that Galatus who beat the "Heroes"!
You devour of worlds and cosplay contests!
You Notbob should have been asked to be on that show.

 

[infymys]

Hellgirl is best known as Riddle and I'm sure a lot of you have seen her Betty Page Rocketeer outfit. I also heard somewhere that she was a member of this forum.

 

[Notbob]

Cool! You are that Galatus who beat the "Heroes"!
You devour of worlds and cosplay contests!
You Notbob should have been asked to be on that show.

Hahah, thanks but my wife says I can't be on a show like that. There is no way we could do a costume in 2 weeks.

Since that Wizard World, I have stayed in contact with the Iron Man who was in the contest. THAT guy cranks out costumes like no ones business.

 

[Clutch]

Entertainment Weekly gave it a B+

 

[Sandman0077]

Just watched this for the first time. I didn't know any of these people prior to watching this.

5 minutes into the first episode I hated Yaya. Ambassador of cosplay? Please. She painted her first costume the wrong color. She makes a point to complain to Monika about having her boobs hang out, and EVERY ONE OF YAYAS COSTUMES HAS CLEAVAGE. So stupid. Her fans can't possibly like her for her personality. She acts like an expert on everything. Of what? Dressing up in a costume?

Monika was ridiculous. Her outfit didn't look good at all, and she just slopped her way onto the stage. I don't understand what she was trying to get out of that costume besides some attention from boys. It didn't look anything like the original drawing to me.

Jessie was ehhh. It seemed he just bought a lot and modified it. Although he said he just started out, so let's see where his skills take him. He seems to be the only one who wants to do this because he wants to do it. Everyone else is out to impress Yaya's dumb ass.

Hellgirl was unique. That's all I have to say about that.

The two friends that did D&D HAD to have been scripted. I liked their stuff but every word they spoke sounded rehearsed.

The Tron girl is annoying as ****. Every two seconds she's yelling at her boyfriend to fix this or do that or freaking out because of something. Why he's with her I don't know.

I like Chloe the best so far. It's weird that she has a show about cosplay, but she's never done it. It's nice that she is getting into it and went with something so old school and unique. Didn't need her boobs hanging out to win me over. It's bull**** that all the other girls blew her up for saying people can dress up as whoever they want and that its just for fun. Cash prizes are nice, but common. They act like this is the only thing they can do to survive in the world.

I wish they would do this show like MTVs Made series. One person per episode, so we can really get the whole process from beginning to end for each person.

Also, are there really that few of people who do the contest? There were only like 15-20 contestants at each.

 

[Art Andrews]

Alright sit, PUT ON YOUR FIGHTING TROUSERS! THERE'S ONLY ROOM FOR ONE!

No beheadings! No beheadings!!!

 

[CelticRuins]

No beheadings! No beheadings!!!

:lol

....No promises .

 

[Crank729]

Man, this show has me so torn. I just finished the second episode, and here are some if my immediate thoughts.

- I Understand that Yaya does have credit as a cosplayer, but she really acts very high and mighty at times. I'm sure a lot if that has to do with editing, but it still annoys the heck out of me.

- I really liked Chloe at Emerald city because she seemed to be the only one who was in it for the fun and all that. Guess what people; if you start a costume a week before a con, you're probably going to have a bad time.

- I find it odd that everyone keeps mentioning how important it is for them to win so they can get a larger following...considering they are on national television, which is exposure that most of us only dream of.

All in all, this show really hasn't been very appealing to me so far. This could have went in a much better direction. But hey, better than nothing. I'll keep watching if they keep making them.

 

[Kim]

I like Chloe the best so far. It's weird that she has a show about cosplay, but she's never done it. It's nice that she is getting into it and went with something so old school and unique. Didn't need her boobs hanging out to win me over. It's bull**** that all the other girls blew her up for saying people can dress up as whoever they want and that its just for fun. Cash prizes are nice, but common. They act like this is the only thing they can do to survive in the world.

Didn't she say that she's done cosplay for a few years, but has never entered a contest? She's definitely been in costume for Nerdist-channel SDCC coverage.

 

[Alpha Proto]

Didn't she say that she's done cosplay for a few years, but has never entered a contest? She's definitely been in costume for Nerdist-channel SDCC coverage.

Being in costume is not the same as competing in contests.

I suppose sewing a costume is much faster than fabrication, sculpting, molding, and casting.
It takes me 3 to 6 months per costume. That includes designing ,ordering, and shopping for materials.

I will keep watching the show, but I am more interested in the people who the heroes compete against.
I ways find Costume contest fun to watch.

I doubt Yaya is really as high and mighty as she seems in the show. I have stood next to her booth at conventions, and didn't really care to talk to her. I had no reverence for her talents. She made me feel uncomfortable. I did not want my eyes to wonder...

The one part that had me face palm while watching the show was when the little girl walked up to the Brave cosplayer, and said "When I grow up I want to be just like you!"
~FACE PALM~
Just so/ planned scripted!

As stated before when they edit these shows they are setting all the people on the show up as archetype characters; the goof, the witch, the newbie, the ambitious. It is just strange seeing it done with costuming, because it makes me question, "If this is what costuming is like then what kind of character am I/ Who represents me on this show? "
That is what I find embarrassing. XD

 

[Kim]

Of course its not the same, but you don't have to be in contests to cosplay either. I was just pointing out that this wasn't her first costume.

Like you say, I think most RPF costume projects are fairly full-on, with every piece being designed and fabricated from scratch. I think the costumes we've seen from the cast on HoC are probably closer to the average cosplayer. Still, they should do a special episode where they have 6 months to work on the costume and can't use any prefab items or get any outside help.

 

[Guri]

Just watched my first episode of this show... have to agree with some of the comments in this thread about this not really representing what I know of the hobby... but then again, the people I know involved are mostly in it as a hobby, not bent on winning competitions. Even friends I know who enter competitions don't seem to view it as even a necessary part of their experience, but as an additional activity, if they have time and can be bothered.

The thing that struck me most about Yaya was the pressure she feels to live up to the image she has created. The people I know personally make costumes because they love the character and the particular costumes they are choosing, they do their best because they enjoy the process and the outcome, but don't stress out about perfection for OTHER people's opinions, they decide the level of excellence based on their OWN satisfaction of accomplishment and most can knowingly wear something that they think has flaws and have a blast anyway....

Needing to constantly come up with costumes that continue to impress people so you can maintain a status doesn't sound very fun; unless your fun is the attention and status you have and not the costuming itself. Or maybe it's like many other artistic professions where not only do you have to be consistently putting out high quality work in order to make a living (or be a judge in Yaya's case) but once you become too successful, anything that isn't better than what you've already done is considered a failure.

I wish it didn't have to be that way and it makes me sad that this show may lead people down that stressful, fun-sucking path where not only do they have to live up to the high standards that other professionals have set for themselves, but they think that everyone else is going to think less of them if they don't - and they will start thinking less of anyone else who doesn't as well. (Like CelticRuins already mentioned, many already do this... it just doesn't seem as much fun IMO)

I too think Chloe got it right for the vast majority of costumers/cosplayers out there. Do what you love, enjoy it, do it for yourself and your own satisfaction, who cares what other people think... those that are judging you are missing the point of the fun of the hobby. The best revenge is to live well - enjoy yourself.

If you 'need' to win a contest, maybe then consider some of the advice this show is giving, but for the most part, the attitudes present at that dinner will kill the hobby dead for those who believe what they are selling, especially if they don't have the time, energy and money to live up to it. (or the body type *re*)

 

[spacebat]

I would love to see more of Jinyo's work and the process of his craft. That is my biggest gripe with the show. However, I understand that the show is meant to be entertaining, not informative or educational. Perhaps the Diy Network might pick up a few people like Jinyo and do a run on costuming some day?

I enjoy the show for what it is. I find it difficult to begrudge it for what it isn't.

 

[CelticRuins]

I have to add that them making up these "CRAZZZAAYYY PRIZZESSSSS!1"...is also very ridiculous.

Never, ever have I heard of anyone winning $1,000. That was a Syfy thing. And if people are going to jump into the hobby because they think they're going to win that or more than that.....Yikes.

On top of the fact that a $1,000 doesn't even cover the materials you've bought and the labor that goes into something.

Even at Dragon*con, you only ever win maybe $50 in dealer hall credits. Or signed memorabilia, if you're lucky.

 

[Sandman0077]

Didn't she say that she's done cosplay for a few years, but has never entered a contest? She's definitely been in costume for Nerdist-channel SDCC coverage.

Yes, you are right. I meant to say competing. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Emmabellish]

I have to add that them making up these "CRAZZZAAYYY PRIZZESSSSS!1"...is also very ridiculous.

Never, ever have I heard of anyone winning $1,000. That was a Syfy thing. And if people are going to jump into the hobby because they think they're going to win that or more than that.....Yikes.

On top of the fact that a $1,000 doesn't even cover the materials you've bought and the labor that goes into something.

Even at Dragon*con, you only ever win maybe $50 in dealer hall credits. Or signed memorabilia, if you're lucky.

The larger conventions usually have best in show prizes between $1000-2000. There was an anime convention in Las Vegas last year that had a $10,000 best in show prize. But second place didn't get anything; it caused lots of drama. This year they broke it up more evenly, and Best in Show was $2500, then best performances were awarded $500, best craftsmanship $200

 

[Alpha Proto]

Yeah, there is not much money.
I got a $50 gift card for first place at SGC, and my brother and I ended up using that for the valet parking

I like critiques of my work from people who are suppose to know costume making. That is why I like posting my work on the RPF.

 

[Guri]

The larger conventions usually have best in show prizes between $1000-2000. There was an anime convention in Las Vegas last year that had a $10,000 best in show prize. But second place didn't get anything; it caused lots of drama. This year they broke it up more evenly, and Best in Show was $2500, then best performances were awarded $500, best craftsmanship $200

$10,000 would be something to get crazy about, but even $2500 doesn't cover your material expenses, travel, hotel, food and not to mention time.

You have to either being doing this hobby for the love of the process and then be about entering and winning contests for the status of being 'the best'.

If you do it for $$, that makes no sense.

Unless you want to get noticed so that people will hire you to fabricate their costumes...

They did mention someone saying they were hoping to get noticed that someone would see their work and like what they're doing - but outside of other costumers, does anyone know of anyone who has been approached for a professional job because of their cosplay?

Has anyone ever just been 'Discovered'?

Maybe it has happened, but everyone I know working professionally either before they got into costuming or after they were in costuming, got there by busting their butt and paying their dues. So that would be another really bad message to send to people as a reason to get into or work hard at the hobby.