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Costume Photos
DOPPELGANGER!
MCM Expo London May 2010
MCM Expo London May 2010
Masquerade
-insert magic spell here-
In The Trees
Dragon?
Slacking Off
Gwen and Merlin
Adorkable
Costume Information
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| I must first apologise profusely to Colin Morgan, for I wore this to the Merlin panel at MCM Expo May 2010 and he saw me and I think I must have freaked him out just a little. Which makes me wonder if he's ever googled 'Merlin cosplayers'. If so, I am fecked. Completely and utterly fecked. 8'D No, wait, I blame Charlotte Morris for being too epic. ¬_________¬ Aaanyway, I got the urge to make this after watching series 2. I love the show, and obviously Merlin is my favourite character (cheekbones! guh oAo). I wore this on the Saturday of the London MCM Expo May 2010. It's also the first cosplay I've made that comes from a live action series 8D Aren't I just the coolest piece of cool you've ever come across? . . .what do you mean no? ¬__¬ Fabrics: Blue cotton for the shirt, with hand stitched decoration around the neck. Red cotton for the other shirt. Red and blue cotton for the neckscarves. Brown cotton-velvet for the pants. Real leather for the jacket (reverse used) AND COMPLETELY HAND STICIHED FOR I AM IN IDIOT. MY FINGERS. THEY BLED Dx. Black cotton for the lining. Also used: Brown wig, tinted and styled by myself. White socks. Brown faux-suede boots. Blue contact lenses. Needed: May buy gold contacts for magic-casting times. All in all I'd say it was a pretty successful costume. I got recognised by a few fans of the show and stared at by a few others. Then found a Gwen cosplayer and felt instantly better (y) It's quite comfortable, but got really hot and a bit sweaty after being indoors for a while :/ But I was wearing binding, shirt, leather, neckscarf and a wig so that was to be expected. It was good outside though and nothing broke and I'll be wearing it again for MCM Expo October 2010 after re-making some stuff (the shirt shrunk in the wash!!! ;lsdisfolhijkdfb\dn) and if the cast happen to be around while I'm wearing this, well I'll make sure I'm carrying a shovel so I can dig myself a hole and die in it :D It would be nice to have some picture in this that, like, aren't all the same fking pose. . . I'm, also going to be working in this more soon. I need to alter the pants, possibly make a new shirt and a new jacket out of faux suede instead of leather. | |
Journal
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Jacket (Posted 19th August 2011) This costume will be coming with me to London MCM Expo October 2011, and as such I really need to fix up the jacket. |
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HOLY FRAK (Posted 18th May 2010) THERE WILL BE A MERLIN PANEL AT EXPO AND IT'S BEEN CONFIRMED AND EVERYTHING! |
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-thumbs. . . are. . . pain- (Posted 8th May 2010) ohmygod they hurt so much. |
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-is a lonely Merlin- (Posted 28th January 2010) So, I was chatting away with my Arthur the other day, and the subject came to the dates of Expo. |
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Wig and Expo (Posted 22nd December 2009) A lot of people have been telling me that they like the wig I already have, but I don't. Also, I'm hoping that there will be another Merlin panel at Expo to promote Series 3. |
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. . . D= (Posted 13th December 2009) Just rewatched Episode 12 of Merlin 'The Fires Of Idirsholas', and I've just noticed that his shirt has freakin' slits up the sides at the edge. |
Comments
Looking great so far!
The neck tie looks a little too red to me, that may be the light though. Can't wait to see the overall look though, I love that show
I'm going to get some new fabric for the neck tie.
I only have that 'cause it was the only red I had in the house.
It does look darker in natural light though.
Cool, it looks great so far, have you got an Arhur to wait on?
I do have an Arthur, yes :)
And the way I persuaded him to be Arthur was to tell him he could boss me around all day xD
The wig look fine, I don't think it's too thick myself, The way you've done the scarf is fab now...Can't wait to see the pair of you. Pics please :p
i had to just look twice.
can't wait to see you both together, i hope you'll post photos :D Pretty pleaseee?
If I see my Arthur over Christmas, I'll see if he'll be willing to do a photoshoot ^___^
Excellent!
Wow! You look spot on. Great job.
Love it - you make a great Merlin!
Eee brilliant Merlin:D
I have an Arthur planned, making chain mail will be tedious~!
Yah! Merlin!
Brilliant - Loving it so far!
Hope they will be back this Expo =3
If they're back it would make my life 8D
I'm so gutted that I missed them in May '09 >_<
omg yay~ you finished it! :D
Looks awesome~
Your Merlin is spot on! The contacts are amazing too!
8D yay!! So I get to see this at an expo!! >w<
Can't wait to see it 8D
Uh, yeah 8D
Just look for the one attempting magic and failing miserably ^__^
Fantastic - it was wonderful to see all the detail and care you put into this in person at Expo. I really like your fabric choices, and I think the jacket has to be my favourite part. Great work!
Thank you very much ^__^
That jacket is like my child o_o
Glad you liked it 8D
haha! Saw you in the Merlin auto queue haha. Then again at Digbeth coach station is Brum *shrug* anyways, you make a lovely Merlin!
Nem from CCP x
Digbeth? How random lol xD but thank you very much. Glad you like the costume ^__^
Haha you were there right? About 10 ish I think.
Yeah, it was my coach change spot ^_^ for national express are a bit crap and refused to give me one straight home D<
You're an amazing Merlin, and I think it's hilarious Colin spotted you and was all confused XD
Wish I went to Expo so I could have seen you in person! T^T
Thank you very much ^__^
Haaa, my lord it was the funniest thing ever xD
Oh Colin -pets-
Well, I'll be there again as Merlin in October.
Hopefully with my Arthur this time :D
I'm hoping there's something on Youtube so I can watch it back and laugh XD
Awesome! I'll hopefully be there in October, so I'll look out for you guys! :D
Sweet! Just look out for the massive feathered hat of d00m!!!1
D00M!!!!!1111111oneoneone
LOL oh my gosh, you're such a legend for taking on the hat of DOOOOOOM <3
I'm sure I won't miss you if you're wearing that beautiful thing XD
If he's there again, I'm gonna ask Colin to wear it.
"DON'T BE AFRAID PRETTY MAN! PUT ON THE NICE HAT AND ALL WILL BE FINE! Colin?! Colin!!!?!?! Wait, why are you running? Don't run! HAT!!"
Or something. . .
YES. Oh god X'D
Don't worry, if he tries to run, I'll tackle-hug him from out of nowhere and bring him back for the hat <3
Go Team Morgan! 8D
And possibly Team James!
If he can be arsed showing up next time, lazy git. . .
*waves Team Morgan flag* 8DD
And yes, possibly X'D
Aww, it sucks he didn't show up D: would have been nice if he showed up for at least the panel, but never mind >.< were the girls there?
I heard he was tired from filming at night, and that his train was delayed and various other reasons but I'm not sure which to believe o_O
Yeah, Angel and Katie were there.
They're all so nice >__<
Ahhh I see o_O how strange!
That's good! :D
I haven't met any of them before >_< mainly because I'm usually in a cosplay from a different series and will probably scare them X'D
I'd love to meet Anthony and Richard toooo~!
I saw you in the masquerade on Saturday, I was the Cosmos cosplayer. I loved your costume! :D
Lol xD
We didn't get to meet them, 'cause they had to get back to Wales ¬__¬
-stupidfilminggrumble-
But ohemgee meeting Anthony Head would be amazing!
King Giles!!
Thank you very much ^__^
Awww that sucks :(
but hey, I guess it means season 3 will be out sooooon <3 *noms the BBC* *¬*
It would be sooooo epiiiiiiic 8D I'd just stand there and stare at him. And then realise it's creepy. And not care. Because he's all sparkly and king-like and stoof <3
-rolls in series 3-
-also rolls in THE ACTION FIGURES!!!!!!!!! OMG MINI MERLIN AND ARTHUR AND SLASH DRAGON-
Yeah! Come on Expo! We know Colin and Bradley are pretty and stuff, but the oldies need love too D:
Richard! and omg John freakin' Hurt! Come ooon!!
*joins you in the rolling* <3
OMFG ACTION FIGURES?! *just died and went to Merlin heaven <3*
They totally dooooo ;A; I wonder if there's a way to suggest guests to Expo? I'm pretty sure they'd all get plenty of attention, 'cause they've been in tonnes of other stoof too!
Yes!
They were announced at the panel and they have one set made already and I tried to persuade the stall owner to let me buy them but he wouldn't ¬___¬
I think if you pester the Expo staff enough through email/forums etc, they may listen?
Perhaps?
Or email the guest you want, ask them, then tell Expo the guest is interested. . .
Woooooow *__*
Awww, stingy git D: never mind. They'll start floating around somewhere soon I guess... *strokes chin*
Oooo ideas, ideas! We could give it a try...
July, I think they said?
o____O
-shall perhaps pre-order from somewhere-
Right then, let's go harrass Anthony and Richard and John!
8D
And David Tennant. . .
Ooo not too far off then!
I wish I could pre-order some D: *shakes fist at lack of funds and at employers refusing to hire me XD*
YAY HARRASSMENT 8D
hnnnggggghhh David Tennant <3
Well, I owe my friend £50 for a Gackt ticket o_o
So maybe not pre-order. . .
Stupid work and your stupid crappy pay D<
And Matt Smith?!??!?!
-new Doctor is new and needs love?-
Oh D8 yeah maybe not then XD;
INDEED D8 *flails angrily*
Yes, and Matt Smith!
I do approve of him quite a lot 8D
*gives him lots of love*
Nice one, you make a great Merlin =)