Yep, strapped myself into a medieval gown and went to a Renaissance Festival. That’s as far back in time as I go cuz I can’t be without my wet wipes, make up, hot baths, books, my computer and cell phone. I’m a hardcore 21st century gal.
But across the country, more dedicated historians do a little “time travelin” themselves with the help of Historical Reeanactments. There are Civil War reenactments, Fur Trade reenactments, Old West Train Robbery reenactments, 19th century Women’s Education Schools and the Old Time Base-Ball League, to name a few.
In period uniforms and language, the players of the 1860’s baseball league and their fans (called “rooters”), also dressed in the fashion of the day, are devoted to accuracy. The players use real dinner plates as bases which was standard protocol in the late 1800s and the “hurler” pitches underhand. Hand-sewn, leather-bound baseballs are caught with bare hands and you get four strikes before you’re out at the old ball game.
Late night talk show host, Conan O’Brien, caught wind of the league and decided to pay them a visit. Conan said his 1860s Baseball experience was his favorite video clip in Late Night history. Besides being hilarious, this video will give you an idea of what you can expect when you get involved with historical reenactments:
The Slave Leia metal bikini costume is arguably the sexiest, most iconic costume in the history of scifi/fantasy costuming.
And thanks to the Slave Leia Appreciation Society, you can view a gallery of hundreds of Slave Leia costume photos on Flickr. Awesome! Ah, such lovely ladies. This costume will never get old.
Wow, Newsweek has published an incredible gallery featuring rare photos of early Star Trek conventions in the 1970s!
I love the old school look and feel of these events, and the costumes are awesome! The original Star Trek fans successfully fought to save their show. They kept Trek alive, and they started the entire fan convention phenomena. Geeks around the world owe a lot to these passionate fans. Truly amazing and wonderful people!
This post is sizzling hot. Video Game Burlesque? Video Game Burlesque!
LA Weekly has posted a photo gallery of the recent Video Game Girls Burlesque at Bordello. The costumes include Princess Peach from Super Mario Bros., Metroid’s Samus Aran, Street Fighter’s Chun-Li, Link and Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda, and BloodRayne’s Rayne.
Very cool and sexy. Is it just me, or has being a geek become totally cool these days? Heh, I’m not complaining!
After CNN ran as story about Cincinnati-based superhero “Shadowhare” last week, it appears Shadowhare caught the attention of ROACH, a Cincinnati-based league of Super Villains!
ROACH, which stands for Ruthless Organization Against Citizen/Chubby Heroes, a self-proclaimed “Consortium of Evil” put out an ad on Craig’s List. They’re willing to spend $10 to learn the real identity of Shadowhare!
You can click the ad to view full-size.
Well, this is just the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I hope Shadowhare can protect his identity and overcome the dark forces against him! I get the feeling a perfect storm is coming to Cincinnati and all hell is about to break loose. It’s go time!
We’ve written about the World Superhero Registry before, but CNN brings a fresh look at the Cinncinatti-based “Allegiance of Heroes” group. And while they may look funny walking the streets in their superhero costumes, they’re serious about helping the police fight crime.
These guys are quite the vigilantes, carrying handcuffs and tasers. It’s perfectly legal to make a Citizen’s Arrest in Ohio, but they could totally get sued if they “arrest” someone who turns out to be innocent. Interesting stuff!
This looks like a real wolf, doesn’t it? Watch the video below and it’s hard to believe otherwise. But it’s actually a costume made by Beastcub, Queen of the Furries.
That’s pretty incredible. LOL, I wonder what that cat thinks?
According to her website, Beastcub has been making animal costumes since she was nine years old, and joined up with the Furry fandom when she was 20.
Furry Fandom is subgroup of science fiction and fantasy fans who focus on cartoon animals and anthropomorphic (humanized) animals. The fandom has a wide range of members including artists, writers, costume makers, costume performers and simple fans of work containing anthros. Most “Furries” are into the fandom as a hobby in the same way one would be interested in science fiction, Fantasy or anime.
For me, I discovered Furry Fandom when I was 20 and i had been making animal costumes since I was 9 years old. I had been interested in the elements of Furry Fandom long before I had ever heard the term ….and thanks to the Furry Fandom my dream of making a living off of my art is coming true.
I can’t believe how impressive this is. Here’s a video of Beastcub wearing her unicorn costume - being ridden by a princess!
Beastcub’s website is full of great photos and videos demonstrating her work.