Mini Busts
I’ve been revisiting my childhood collection by 3D scanning original action figures and cleaning them up to create highly detailed mini busts. I have new files on the way! These …
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Hong Kong Comic Con 1
Just back from my first Hong Kong Comic-Con! It was amazing meeting local and regional fans on and off the floor. I decided to debut my original Feldgrau officer uniform—usually …
Mando & Grogu Shanghai Premiere
I attended the Mandalorian & Grogu premiere in Shanghai and really enjoyed the movie. I can see why some people might view it as an extended version of the TV …
Tokyo Comic-Con 25
My yearly trip to Tokyo Comic-Con is always the highlight of my year. It’s the biggest and best con in the area, and it’s the perfect excuse to hang out …
Celebration Japan
Bachi Makoo Imperial Trading Post – The Japanese Troops have done an incredible job in outting this together… This was the best club area I have seen in any celebration. …
The Ligne Claire of Fandom
Upon reviewing the findings of my research, it is difficult not to be overwhelmed by a creeping sense of despair and anxiety. This is especially true when one examines the …
The Costumor/Collector framework
My own positioning within the Costumor-Collector spectrum illustrates the fluidity of these categories. While I frequently advocate for a costumor-oriented approach to simplifying entry requirements to broaden participation, my commercial …
Screen Accuracy vs. Set Accuracy
I often joke that watching Star Wars isn’t fun for me anymore—it’s research. I’ll watch a new scene ten times, pausing frame by frame, studying the stitching on a jacket …
Your Costume Is a Memory Machine
Scholars and psychologists have noted how social media alters human connection. This shift makes opportunities for real-life interactions increasingly important. Big gatherings thus become rare chances for communal experiences. Seen …