WasabiCon is an annual anime convention held in the Jacksonville area, that celebrates the ever-growing anime and cosplay community. It has grown from a small convention in a hotel's lobby, into this massive 2-day experience that has built itself upon the grassroots backs of the fandoms and communities that continue to frequent the convention.
Cosplayers of Color: Tiburon Takes Aim
What is good Blockheads, CoC is back and today we got to sit down with the lovely, the talented and my sister from another mister, Tiburon Cosplay! Hope you enjoy the conversation we had. Bobbo: So, I wanna first thank you for being a part of this and do you have any questions for … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Tiburon Takes Aim
Cosplayers of Color: A Late Bloomer, But Major Force
Cosplayers of Color is back with another amazing feature. Today to keep the momentum of #28DaysofBlackCosplay, we have AshaAnime Cosplay. We got to sit down and talk with this really dope cosplayer and we wanted to make sure you guys got to know her like we do. Bobbo: So, can you tell our readers a bit … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: A Late Bloomer, But Major Force
Cosplayers of Color: We’re Going Ghost!
Hey guys! Cosplayers of Color is back and ready to give you readers a look at some of our favorite cosplayers doing what they love. Up first, we have the lovely Otaku Skum Cosplay! Don't forget to check her out on her Facebook page and give her a follow. We got a chance to sit … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: We’re Going Ghost!
Casual Cosplay: Brightest Day and Greenest Envy
Hey Delightful Dolls and Dapper Dans, DyedBelle is back with you for another dose of Casual Cosplay! I've gotten my first ever request guys. I can't tell you how excited I am! "DyedBelle how come you never show us big guys any love?" Well big Guys I've heard you loud and clear. I told you … Continue reading Casual Cosplay: Brightest Day and Greenest Envy
Casual Cosplay: Power Through The Weather
Hey guys! Dyedbelle here and I'm sure everyone is dealing with wacky weather... or is it just me? What's that old saying again? "April shower's bring May flowers?" Yeah we're having a lot of showers over in my neck of the woods, but also hot and humid days. Some days I feel like I've already … Continue reading Casual Cosplay: Power Through The Weather
The Tops: Who Are You This Time?
So Con Season is upon us. We all will be heading around the country and going to different conventions, but sadly we all will be seeing the same thing. There has been a major trend within the cosplay world where everybody apparently has the same great idea for a cosplay. I love the art and … Continue reading The Tops: Who Are You This Time?
Casual Cosplay: Blade Selfies
Today's Casual Cosplay is a mixture of inspiration and a bit of late follow up to promises made. Fashionerds and Fashionerdettes do you remember how in the first Casual Cosplay post I said I'd show you a real world example of how Vixen could be done? Yeah Dyedbelle, you totally dropped the ball. I'm so … Continue reading Casual Cosplay: Blade Selfies
Casual Cosplay: Put Some Spring in Your Step
Howdy guys, DyedBelle coming back at you with another weekly dose of Casual Cosplay. I don’t know about you but I’ve been excited about the Luke Cage talk for Netflix. We haven’t had any teaser trailers yet but that can’t stop my mind from wandering. If you need any back up info on the bad … Continue reading Casual Cosplay: Put Some Spring in Your Step
Casual Cosplay: DC’s Big Cats
Now don't get me wrong, DisneyBound has the section on lock for Disney characters. However, the way I see it there are more things that I'd like to cosplay casually besides Tiana. Why not comic, anime, or game characters? The whole point of #casualcosplay is for us lovers who want to inject a little homage … Continue reading Casual Cosplay: DC’s Big Cats
Anime Day Jax 2015
Hey guys! This weekend your Friendly Neighborhood Nerd, The Bobbo, went on a day out and I am starting off my Con hopping. So I had the pleasure of going to Anime Day Jacksonville this weekend. Anime Day is a one day, that's right I said ONE DAY, anime convention and Marketplace. So you have … Continue reading Anime Day Jax 2015
Cosplayers of Color: No Strings on Me
Welcome back to today's episode of... wait sorry, wrong cue card. *ahem* Hello readers! Continuing our Cosplayers of Colors series, we bring you Dar the Puppet Master! If you find yourselves compelled to read, we have absolutely no idea what might be the cause... *hides chakra strings* Bobbo: What's going on Dar... Thanks for doing … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: No Strings on Me
Cosplayers of Color: Dat Hokage Life
Hey readers! Beware of high voltage from this next segment for our Cosplayers of Color series. Today we're giving you a surge of awesome from our interview with Ms. Shockolate Energy! Who said lightning never strikes twice on the same Block? XD Shockolate Energy: Oh my... Bobbo: Hey Jazzy, thanks again for doing this interview with … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Dat Hokage Life
Cosplayers of Color: Going Back to Kali
The Cosplayers of Color rolls on and we're going going, back back to see a good friend of ours here on The Block, Kali Neko. If you don't remember Ms. Neko, she was our second guest on the podcast for guess what, our cosplay show. I just KNEW we had to interview and get everybody … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Going Back to Kali
Cosplayers of Color: Bree The V! As Seen on TV
What is good guys, we have finally commenced with the Cosplayers of color and we have talked with everyone, and I want to share the hilarity with us all. So the first Feature is Ms. Bree The V, you guys may know her from some of the post on the fan page we have shared … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Bree The V! As Seen on TV
Cosplayers Of Color
This month has been always a time to reflect and look back on the great achievements of pioneers of African-American History. We have all heard the stories and seen the documentaries. We know that it is important to know from where we came from, but where are we heading next. We know here on The … Continue reading Cosplayers Of Color
Luigi Is Not Playing Any More Games
Oh my freaking god, like this video here just breathed Life into me. It basically is of a guy who pulled off THE GREATEST Death Stare Luigi cosplay at Anime Expo. The cosplayer D Piddy, will forever go down in my hall of fame for the MVP of Anime Expo 2014. He wreaked havoc and … Continue reading Luigi Is Not Playing Any More Games
PodOmatic | Bring The Noise Like A Onamotopia
[CLICK HERE TO LISTEN] Episode Running Time: 1 hr 31 min 58 sec This episode is about Cosplay and the sexual and racial aspects that come along with it nowadays. We have a great Panel for The Talk and I intro two new people who will be sticking around for the rest of our blockness. … Continue reading PodOmatic | Bring The Noise Like A Onamotopia
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