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Alison Birbz (Cosplay Guest & Judge) |
Alison ”Birbz” is a 10+ year veteran and Master level NJ cosplayer. She is well known for her Brigitte Cosplays and highly detailed foam armor builds. Alison has previously been a cosplay judge at conventions like Fan Expo Philadelphia and has worked professionally as cosplay talent for Overwatch League and League of Legends. When not bringing gaming characters to life, Alison spends her free time streaming her favorite games (and sometimes cosplay!) on Twitch.
Pronouns: She/Her
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White Rabbit Cosplay (Cosplay Guest & Judge) |
White Rabbit resides from the fictional land known as Central Jersey. She has been cosplaying and crafting for over 20 years. With a degree in illustration and Clinical Psychology, White Rabbit has mastered the art of stitching and over analyzing every inch and stitch of handcrafted creations. Specializing in “historically” inspired garments, White Rabbit loves taking her love of villains and morphing them into characters who stepped right off their respected time machines. She is a proud voice and advocate for both the LBGTQ+ and plus size community. She wants everyone to embrace whomever they want to be in and out of cosplay.
Pronouns: She/Her
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Kasei Cosplay (Cosplay Guest & Judge) |
Mars is a master level cosplayer and weeb extraordinaire from New Jersey. She has been cosplaying since 2005 at events throughout the East Coast and Japan. She strives to master as many different crafting techniques as possible, and is especially fond of sewing and fiber arts. When not cosplaying, Mars is active in the zine community and enjoys taking photos of other cosplayers.
Pronouns: she/her
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Hailium Workshop (Head of Cosplay & Judge) |
Jack is a hispanic cosplayer and huge ally to the LGBTQIA+ community with a spawn (kid) who is two-spirit. He began his cosplay journey with his spawn and has been cosplaying for a decade. An actual rocket scientist by trade and a foamsmith by heart, he spends his free time thinking about and crafting cosplays. He is an advocate of acceptance and equality in the cosplay and con community, and loves helping anyone who wants to get into cosplay, or challenge themselves further. He particularly enjoys building screen-accurate cosplays on stilts, and large props.
Pronouns: He/Him
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Horror Queen Cosplay (Cosplay Guest & Judge) |
Horror Queen Cosplay has been a cosplayer since 2008, having done over 200 costumes. She loves cosplaying frilly ball gowns, and spooky nightmares! From Krampus to Sleeping Beauty, Mother Miranda to Ever After High. If it's frilly or frightening, she loves it! An award-winning cosplayer with an affinity for transforming garments, she can't resist a good performance. Whether it’s a ribbon dance, feather fan dance, crazy magical props, or a costume that transforms with magnets! She is a mother to one Calico cat and four Furbies. As well as a lover of sharks.
Pronouns: she/her
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