Your Favorite Cosplay~!

Hey all you experienced cosplayers out there. What have you all done in the past that makes you a great cosplayer? What is your favorite cosplay to date? Insert and image and tell us the story behind the costume! How long did it take you to make? What special challenges did you have to overcome and how did you solve those problems? How did your cosplay hold up during cconvention time? Did you get any awards?

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