How does /cgl/ feel about full-on costumes like pic related?
>>8759901
Mascot costumes are fine when done well.
>>8759901
I appreciate the effort that goes into them
There is a lot to think of when making those things.
My respect if one can make them.
I really like this airplane costume and I want to buy one, but I think they're exclusive to the airport it represents. A lot of the japanese yuru-chara are really adorable and I wish that America used designs more like those instead of the style that's common here.
>>8760078
Could you be any more of a weeaboo?
>>8760078
This is so cute.
Mascot costume thread?
I can't imagine trying to store them afterwards
>>8760266
Or just hauling one around. I kind of want a Rilakkuma one but I don't even think I could fit it in my dinky ass car for cons.
>>8760270
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>>8760078
holy shit that's a cute plane
I wanna be a giant Koala waddling around and gettin' all the pussy.
step aside, best mascot coming through
>>8760397
>>8760401
Life as corn is suffering
How could anyone be scared of one of these things?
>>8760278
are there more of these ones?
>see this at con
>what do
>>8760397
Melon Kuma is GOAT. I will fight you.
>>8760444
Trips don't lie.
>>8760451
>>8760442
Cry deeply and begin praying and chanting Gregorian exorcism rites.
>>8760461
Holy shit they have special oversized handcuffs that fit him.
>>8760473
He's bitey. They have to be prepared to restrain him at all times.
>>8760427
Oh god my sides.
>>8760477
I never want context for this.
>tfw not sure if I'm lying to myself
>>8760481
Why would anyone want any fursuit or mascot suit? Why do people cosplay at all? For fun.
>>8760488
>fursuit : desire to play as an animal, or sexual reasons, playing as a OC
>mascot : because they are being paid to by a corporation that wants to instill brand recognition and loyalty in a younger crowd
>fursuits (like OPs that are a character) : because they enjoy that character and want to portray them off screen
>cosplay : bringing the character off screen and acting as someone else for a while, instant approval, attention, and likes from fellow interested people
None of those apply to a random Japanese corporate mascot. If you're not being paid to represent the brand, you're doing a minimum wage job for free. You won't even get the recognition and approval of your peers that makes other forms so enticing because who the fuck knows what you're being, and if they do know, they assume you're a corporate shill.
>>8760278
that fucking keita
>>8760481
imo It's not much different than lolita (where you''re just dressing up for funsies) or cosplaying a character you think is cute. How is it any different from cosplaying a copyrighted character or wanting to fuck Tony the Tiger?
>>8760499
You know, you can cosplay brand mascots too, like how the Vocaloid character designs are actually mascots to the software they are named after.
>>8760499
Those aren't the only reason for people to do any of those things; not all fursuiters do it sexually and not all cosplayers do it for the approval of others. Plenty of people in both those groups do it because they enjoy dressing up.
And what about lolita? There's literally no reason to do lolita that wouldn't apply equally to wearing an airplane costume.
>>8760266
Hi! Mascot cosplayer here! Storing is actually kind of easy! All you need is a storage tub! The real problem is finding a place to put it! I wish I had my outfit here, I'd show an example.
>>8760278
I'll post a few after this. I love Yokai Watch too much. I'd totally cosplay Komajiro.
>>8760713
Jibanyan is actually my least favorite, but he's the flagship Yokai so he's gonna be seen more often.
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>>8760270
Anyone know where I can get one of these?
I saw them on aliexpress but I don't trust the stock pics to be accurate
>>8760996
Seems like Aliexpress, eBay... might have to make it yourself if you can't trust the prices or that the quality won't be what is pictured.
>>8760713
Who do you cosplay? Do you make your own or purchase them?
>>8760996
I know it sounds weird, but try looking at furaffinity. There's probably a few that do mascot style suits.
Going to aliexpress and ebay is definitely mixed. I would not trust the quality on those sites.
>>8760397
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>>8760405
i love buffalo bell, i have the figma of her too. i don't even care about baseball lol. she's probably my #1 favorite mascot suit.
i'm not a fan of most western mascot suits, but i really like the Japanese ones. i guess the proportions are just more appealing and they have more of a grasp on how to make them look cute. actually, some kemono suits are pretty cute too.
>>8759901
I guess this sorta belongs here. How do you think a kemono suit/fur suit of an Écaflip from Wakfu would translate to real life? It's my favourite class and I really want to cosplay it but I'm not sure if it would actually look good irl
>>8761957
I cosplay Pabu from Legend of Korra, but I actually want to do Buffalo Bell or Komajiro at some point. I purchase because well, I can't sew and even if I could it'd be beginner stuff, BUT I do know how to build them, and can share any tips or tutorials.
>>8763877
Most fursuit makers won't make copyrighted characters unless they made it for themself or if it doesn't completely resemble the character (usually means a different style)
>>8765054
I think it'd do well kemono wise! The bodysuit might be hard because tight suits are a bitch (material wise). You just have to do some pre-sketches or have someone else do that for you.
>>8759901
thinly veiled furry
I don't mean to sound like a weeaboo, but seriously, why the fuck can't America do mascot suits right? Even the mascots from Disneyland, a place made to make children happy, are fucking terrifying to be around. And don't even get me started on sports mascots. I still have a hard time being around them as an adult.
Why are ours so creepy/ugly? Will it ever change?
>>8765171
Japanese kemono fursuits use stretchy fur fabric for a tight fit, shop is http://e-nakano.net/
Pic related uses the short one for example.
>>8765293
>Why are ours so creepy/ugly? Will it ever change?
Depends on the manufacturer, there are quite a bunch of western companies that make flawless ones, like Maydwell Mascots. The issue seems to be that the companies don't want to spend much money so they go for the cheapest option.
>>8765409
What kind of kemo suits are you looking at?
>>8765190
if you've got any better ideas as to how to cosplay a monster character like that without going for a humanization
>>8765616
>>8765664
I don't know much about her, no.
>>8765673
Guess how Rufen doesn't wrinkle at the chest part while still being form-fitting and without being more than one piece.
>>8765679
Huh. Neat.
The only suit I'd wear is Kumamon.
>70% chance that a full on costume will win the cosplay contest.
every con I've been to at least had topped off first and second place with those kinda costumes
>>8760078
> makes a soft shushing sound as he flies past you
>>8765409
I love Steel Ball Run
