Live Magazine April May 2017 Issue

OZ COMIC CON
ADELAIDE
WRAP UP!
The Post Con Blues are already setting
in for the Adelaide Cosplay and
Fandom Community. Our first Con of
the year was here on the weekend
and it’s always sad how fast those
two days go.
I cosplayed both days – Cindy from
Final Fantasy XV on Saturday, and
Cindery’s re-design of Kindred from
League of Legends on the Sunday.
The event again this year was not a
disappointment. There was a good
variety of guests and artists again,
even if some of the guests weren’t
as ‘current’ as they have been on
previous years. I only met Torri Higginson
myself this year, and she
was so warm and welcoming. Fan
favourite Jason Mamoa was back
again and as what is becoming normal
for him, he was a bucket load of
fun over the weekend – some may
have seen the video of him zooming
around on an electronic scooter!
Cosplay Central was again well organised
with two talented and highly
renowned guests – international
Cosplayer Ivy Doomkitty and local
pocket rocket Floksy Locksy Cosplay.
Both ladies are lovely and interacted
with the fans perfectly, and
nothing but positive things were said
about them.
The Photoraphers Wall had a great
line up of talented photographers
again this year, and the line was constant
for them all.
The display mannequins were set up
around the Wall which was a great
touch as it gave people something
to look at and talk about whilst in line.
The backdrops were stunning this
year again and it was great to see
people having fun taking photos in
front of them.
Even though I only witnessed and
was a part of the Championships
of Cosplay (which was hosted brilliantly
by JusZ Cosplay!), it seems
as though the Cospaly Active, Kids
Cosplay and Cosplay Parade events
ran smoothly.
Exhibitors and Artists had a vast array
of booths with great content for
sale / viewing. Exhibitors are always
exciting as there’s a good chance
Con goers can find goodies that
they can’t normally buy elsewhere.
My only minor (VERY minor) complaint
on the event was having it
squished into one side of the Pavillion.
In previous years it has been
spread out across both sides, and
as a result didn’t tend to feel claustrophobic.
Having everything (except
some events) in the one Hall
created a lot of cramped spaces,
bottlenecks and difficulty in moving
around. It also made it seem much
hotter inside so those in heavy /
bulky costumes tended to struggle
a little. I’m sure, however, that there
was a reason for it this year as it is
the first year it has been set up this
way. The Volunteers were pleasant
and fun, with smiles on their faces
which was great to see.
There was a huge amount of Panels
and Workshops this year, all offering
something different. These are
not only interesting and informative
for the general public, but also
a great help for those into costume
making, cosplay and photography.
It was great to see so many people
on board and the numbers attending
each event looked good.
Con goers themselves were also
bright and bubbly, and it was heart
warming to see so many people
interacting positively. It was clear
to see that many friendships were
made and strengthened, only furthering
the love, joy and passion that
unites all of us Con goers.
Here’s to the next Convention,
Adelaide!