Zira, Planet of the Apes
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Jessica
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Wow...the last time I was in full ape gear was summer of 2011. It has been a super dry spell. Very sad for me.
However, I heard about Wizardworld's Sacramento Con a few months ago, and decided to get my ape on. It was local and my sister was going, so I had a hotel to stay in. It was super duper crowded, and I am so very glad I went. I was finally able to be in full ape gear, with TONS of other people who were also in costume, so I did not feel awkward. Actually, even if I was the only ape in town, it was not as bad and as lonely as I had felt dressing ape in previous years. Mainly I think it was because it was such a positive costuming experience and I was dying to go ape.
My wig, which totally was a rat's nest after being scrunched in its corner of the bathroom, was dusty and just full of crap from the tons of hairspray through the years. I had to get rid of all of the glues that were stuck on the edges of it. So....two weeks prior to the convention, I soaked it for a few days in alcohol. It puffed up the dried up prosthetic aide that had crusted over the years...to the point where I was able to work 80% of it off. I gave it a thorough shampoo and was dismayed to still find a crapload of hairspray still stuck on it. And, to add to my worries, the rinse water was quite dark...meaning that I was losing the browns the hair was dyed with. I was stressed. I found out after some research to use a paste of baking soda and shampoo to get rid of the crud...and thank goodness it worked.
Unfortunately, all of the scrubbing of the wig further knotted the already hairy mess. It took me half the day to coax out the tangles. And, I was dismayed to find out that I had accidentally used fake human hair in my ventilation. I did not know it then, but now, I could spot fake hair a mile away. More reason to add to my worries and stress. I restyled the hair with curlers and just let it air dry. Found all of my facial hair pieces...and proceeded to put together all the crap I would need.
It was impossible to drive to the convention the night before, so I made an early start of it the day of. Thirty minutes into the commute after I crossed a toll bridge, I had a major panic attack. I remembered packing my facial appliance, but I did not remember placing it in the trunk of the car. I pull over, and sure enough, I did not pack it. I had to turn back and retrieve it. Another major setback. It was like the whole universe was working against me. Ffffffffftttttttt!
It took me about 3 hours to put on the makeup and wig. I actually blended the edge of my wig with additional liquid latex. And, because I was re-using a facial appliance that I had used the last time I went ape, the edges were a bear. Very difficult to prep and blend. Next time I will just make it a point to be more prepared and bake a fresh face.
The highlight of the day was hanging out with Norman Reedus. I just can't for the life of me fathom how unbelievably humbled I was by his presence. He had me under his protective embrace for a good half hour while he met and greeted his fans, and signed autographs for them. Since it was difficult for him to sign autographs while his left arm was around my shoulders, he asked me to hold down the memorabilia so he could sign it. I willingly obliged. He tried so many times to get great selfies of us together, and his hat hair was bothering him, so he let me fluff up his hat hair. OMG!!! THIS NEVER HAPPENS!!! So...he had me say, "Watch the Walking Dead tomorrow night" on his cell phone, and this video he instagrammed (OMG!!!!). He introduced me as his new girlfriend to his staff, and asked them to add me to the roster. He wanted to know if I was coming back the next day, even! What an adventure!!! OMG! If I didn't have photos, nobody would believe me.
Anyway, here are the photos of my Norman Reedus adventure, the highlight of my Sacramento con. (also, I am embarrassed to say that I have never seen an episode of the Walking Dead because zombies scare me).
I guess even if I rarely get to be in full ape gear, something magical always happens to me!!
In this photo, Norman was having a hard time signing with one hand, and I asked him if I should hold down the photos for him and he said, yeah. OMG!!
Oh...just me and my buddy Norman...hanging out...LOL!!
This is a still of the video he uploaded:
You can't deny these are my furry chimpette hands fluffing up his hair even if I was too short to be seen:
Here's the selfie!
Checking to see if the selfie came out ok:
This was me saying OMG OMG OMG IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING????
First the good news....I made it to Bleeding Cool. Now the bad news! My photo was crap. Ffffffttttt......http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03/16/wizard-world-sacramento/
However, I heard about Wizardworld's Sacramento Con a few months ago, and decided to get my ape on. It was local and my sister was going, so I had a hotel to stay in. It was super duper crowded, and I am so very glad I went. I was finally able to be in full ape gear, with TONS of other people who were also in costume, so I did not feel awkward. Actually, even if I was the only ape in town, it was not as bad and as lonely as I had felt dressing ape in previous years. Mainly I think it was because it was such a positive costuming experience and I was dying to go ape.
My wig, which totally was a rat's nest after being scrunched in its corner of the bathroom, was dusty and just full of crap from the tons of hairspray through the years. I had to get rid of all of the glues that were stuck on the edges of it. So....two weeks prior to the convention, I soaked it for a few days in alcohol. It puffed up the dried up prosthetic aide that had crusted over the years...to the point where I was able to work 80% of it off. I gave it a thorough shampoo and was dismayed to still find a crapload of hairspray still stuck on it. And, to add to my worries, the rinse water was quite dark...meaning that I was losing the browns the hair was dyed with. I was stressed. I found out after some research to use a paste of baking soda and shampoo to get rid of the crud...and thank goodness it worked.
Unfortunately, all of the scrubbing of the wig further knotted the already hairy mess. It took me half the day to coax out the tangles. And, I was dismayed to find out that I had accidentally used fake human hair in my ventilation. I did not know it then, but now, I could spot fake hair a mile away. More reason to add to my worries and stress. I restyled the hair with curlers and just let it air dry. Found all of my facial hair pieces...and proceeded to put together all the crap I would need.
It was impossible to drive to the convention the night before, so I made an early start of it the day of. Thirty minutes into the commute after I crossed a toll bridge, I had a major panic attack. I remembered packing my facial appliance, but I did not remember placing it in the trunk of the car. I pull over, and sure enough, I did not pack it. I had to turn back and retrieve it. Another major setback. It was like the whole universe was working against me. Ffffffffftttttttt!
It took me about 3 hours to put on the makeup and wig. I actually blended the edge of my wig with additional liquid latex. And, because I was re-using a facial appliance that I had used the last time I went ape, the edges were a bear. Very difficult to prep and blend. Next time I will just make it a point to be more prepared and bake a fresh face.
The highlight of the day was hanging out with Norman Reedus. I just can't for the life of me fathom how unbelievably humbled I was by his presence. He had me under his protective embrace for a good half hour while he met and greeted his fans, and signed autographs for them. Since it was difficult for him to sign autographs while his left arm was around my shoulders, he asked me to hold down the memorabilia so he could sign it. I willingly obliged. He tried so many times to get great selfies of us together, and his hat hair was bothering him, so he let me fluff up his hat hair. OMG!!! THIS NEVER HAPPENS!!! So...he had me say, "Watch the Walking Dead tomorrow night" on his cell phone, and this video he instagrammed (OMG!!!!). He introduced me as his new girlfriend to his staff, and asked them to add me to the roster. He wanted to know if I was coming back the next day, even! What an adventure!!! OMG! If I didn't have photos, nobody would believe me.
Anyway, here are the photos of my Norman Reedus adventure, the highlight of my Sacramento con. (also, I am embarrassed to say that I have never seen an episode of the Walking Dead because zombies scare me).
I guess even if I rarely get to be in full ape gear, something magical always happens to me!!
In this photo, Norman was having a hard time signing with one hand, and I asked him if I should hold down the photos for him and he said, yeah. OMG!!
Oh...just me and my buddy Norman...hanging out...LOL!!
This is a still of the video he uploaded:
You can't deny these are my furry chimpette hands fluffing up his hair even if I was too short to be seen:
Here's the selfie!
Checking to see if the selfie came out ok:
This was me saying OMG OMG OMG IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING????
First the good news....I made it to Bleeding Cool. Now the bad news! My photo was crap. Ffffffttttt......http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03/16/wizard-world-sacramento/
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Such exciting news Jessica. You look great!
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SpaceCowboy
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It is Norman who was humbled to be in the presence of JESSICA OF THE APES!!!!!
Grrrrr... I must start sculpting my Zako prosthetic soon, or I will explode from pent-up apeness... the siren call of the Planet of the Apes is too strong!
Grrrrr... I must start sculpting my Zako prosthetic soon, or I will explode from pent-up apeness... the siren call of the Planet of the Apes is too strong!
Jessica
Well-Known Member
OMG I have been putting together a female chimp jacket and it came out spectacularly. So perfect and beautiful! I can't believe how gorgeous it is. The lining makes it extra special. It is based on an original jacket that I had the opportunity to possess for a brief moment in time. I am blessed.
Seems the right place for this...
Some people think beauty's only skin deep
But I've got something that you ought to know
Some people think it's in the eye of the beholder
Some people hope they die before they get old
Granted that you stole my eyes
Before you stole my heart
Zira, do you realize
That I can't bear to be apart from you
(Call out my name) You know I will be there
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
If I can't fret then what can I do
My whole world's waiting just to hear from you
I know that one day she'll be mine
(Poor Cornelius) - he'll be crying
So if you ever think of me
And you ever need love, Zira
I promise you the best that you've ever seen
Zira, I never want to see you cry
(Call out my name) You know I will be there
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
(Call out my name) And I'll come running to you
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
Some people think beauty's only skin deep
But I've got something that you ought to know
(You just call out my name) You know I will be there
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
(Call out my name) And I'll come running to you
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
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There totally needs to be a montage made of convention appearances to this.
But I've got something that you ought to know
Some people think it's in the eye of the beholder
Some people hope they die before they get old
Granted that you stole my eyes
Before you stole my heart
Zira, do you realize
That I can't bear to be apart from you
(Call out my name) You know I will be there
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
If I can't fret then what can I do
My whole world's waiting just to hear from you
I know that one day she'll be mine
(Poor Cornelius) - he'll be crying
So if you ever think of me
And you ever need love, Zira
I promise you the best that you've ever seen
Zira, I never want to see you cry
(Call out my name) You know I will be there
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
(Call out my name) And I'll come running to you
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
Some people think beauty's only skin deep
But I've got something that you ought to know
(You just call out my name) You know I will be there
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
(Call out my name) And I'll come running to you
You just call out my name
You know I will be there
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There totally needs to be a montage made of convention appearances to this.
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Man that IS the goods!
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FYI to all classic POTA fans.....
http://necaonline.com/49154/product...le-action-figure-classic-series-2-assortment/
somerset fox
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Still the best, Jess 
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