The VERY LONG Overdue Anime North 2013 Recap!

So, as Anime North 2015 is quickly approaching, I figured I would do a quick recap of AN 2013!
Yes, I know! That was two years ago, but it's better late then never!

Anime North 2013 was my first time going to a convention. My fellow Marine and Freshwater Biologist, Jaxiaa, had asked me if I wanted to go, as we had been talking and both realized we are into gaming and anime. So of course, I jumped at the chance! While there, we meet up with Adam, a friend of Jax's from school.

Over the next couple of months, I went to thrift stores to gather stuff for a Setsuka Heel cosplay (Skip Beat!) and she ordered a Misa (Death Note) cosplay from online and away we went! Now, I am not a fan of my first cosplay. For one, it was put together and not well done. Secondly, I weighed 20 lbs more that year, so I rather forget it ever happened (if you watch my Youtube videos for preparing my Halo cosplay for AN 2015, you will see it).

We had a blast, went to some panels, a dance and just spent a lot of time wandering around and taking pictures. That year, Jax REALLY wanted a picture with Kakashi, who managed to show up every time Jax was not with me or Adam (we found it hilarious, her, not so much!).

Anyways, without further wait, here are my pictures from Anime North 2013!

Jax and Adam at Swiss Chalet for dinner during the convention!

Jax finally found her Kakashi!

Lilo and Stitch

Halo!

Jax as Misa from Death Note.

Mummies Alive!

Myself (Rabbit) and Jax

Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask

The Sheik that made me want to cosplay as Sheik!

Slenderman

Starfox!

Toph from Avatar

Halo MK VI Update!

So, since Anime North is just around the corner (not nearly enough time!!!!) I spent the weekend working on a LOT of stuff for this cosplay.
What I have done:

•  the bicep pieces so they dome in place
• the neck seal and shoulder seals are done
• the undersuit is DONE!
• the thigh pieces now sit in place using straps
• knife is done
• mask is done (not sure why, but I wanted to make one)

What I need to do:

• Seal the rest of the cracks/lines
• Battle damage (pre-paint stage)
• Seal the suit with Plasti-dip
• Paint
•  Battle damage
• Finish the right boot (foam)
• Finish the shins (foam)
• De-fog my visor (with my SCUBA diving de-fog)

Mask done based on the ones you see online all the time. Painted with fabric paint.

Glove with hand plate and my halo knife.

Armor and undersuit from the knees up.

I have a Spartan in my living room...and she is missing a boot!?

Well, I have finally managed to make BOTH shin pieces this morning. It took forever, and I wanted to strangle myself, however, I didn't have to resize them like I thought. After watching a video by Adam (from the 405th) putting on his armor, I realized that the shins look massively big before he put them on. So I ran and put my uncompleted one on with the thigh pieces since the rigging is done for it and it fits!

So, since I have to run to work I will post pictures and write more later...and yes, I still have to make that boot!