Pair of solo shots from #otakon, just love how these came out even after being in costume for 8 hours 📸 FXDandy #monsterhunter #monsterhuntercosplay #cosplay #lagombi

@fxdandy got some stunning shots of the new builds together at #otakon the other weekend. Super thrilled to have taken these out together for the first time. #monsterhunter #cosplay #monsterhuntercosplay #lagombi #lagombiarmor #capcom @monsterhunter.capcomusa.com 2h

Solo shot from #otakon by DMV Cosplay, took some incredibly nice hall shots. #cosplay #pokemon #pokemoncosplay #gijinkapokemon #alolanninetales #kitsune

Couple of hall shots courtesy of Bryant Cox Photography I don't think we were completely prepared for the amount of love these builds got on their first day out together. Still coming down from that #otakon high #monsterhunter #cosplay #cosplayer #monsterhuntercosplay #lagombi #lagombiarmor

Going to be giving a talk next week with Creative Morning's Chicago chapter on cosplay. Tickets are free and available here - tinyurl.com/3e5p8xmr Super stoked for this opportunity, there will be a stream and a VOD available after the presentation.

Detail shots of my older lagombi armor. Got these back just as I finished up the new one. One last set before retiring the build. 📸AmandaSwanson #cosplay #sewing #monsterhunter #capcom #lagombi #monsterhuntercosplay

Who wore it better? 📷AmandaSwanson #lagombi #cosplay #monsterhunter #monsterhuntercosplay #nendoroid

Some shots showing off all the little details 😁 📷AmandaSwanson #lagombi #monsterhunter #sewing #monsterhuntercosplay #cosplay #capcom

ACEN was a ton of fun this year, the rebuild took best in show at the contest. Already looking forward to wearing him at more cons later in the year! #acen #animecentral #cosplay #monsterhunter #lagombi #monsterhuntercosplay #capcom #sewing

Got this phenomenal set back from amandaswansonphotography at katsucon. Just in time to debut the replacement for my Lagombi tomorrow! Stunned at how well these all came out! #capcom #monsterhuntercosplay #monsterhunter #cosplay #cosplaying #sewing #lagombi

Started in August last year, finished in May. The rebuild is complete and the wear test successful. A few minor things to touch up but we're ready for #acen 😁 #cosplay #sewing #lagombi #capcom #monsterhunter #monsterhuntercosplay

Last WIP dump of the #lagombi #cosplay The pair has been the most strenuous build I've ever done but it's finally all coming together. #monsterhunter #capcom #monsterhuntercosplay #sewing

Just a month to go before #acen getting there on the #lagombi armor. #monsterhunter #monsterhuntercosplay #cosplay #capcom

Old House from TUNIC isometric animation. #pixelart #TUNIC @finjico.bsky.social #aseprite #dotpict #ドット絵

A set of amazing shots from @blizzardterrak.bsky.social at Katsucon. Still stunned at how well these turned out! #katsucon #cosplay #lagombi #monsterhunter #capcom #monsterhuntercosplay

Some work in progress shots of my new lagombi set. #cosplay #capcom #monsterhuntercosplay #monsterhunter #sewing

Almost four years separate these two builds, huge improvement in build quality and cleanliness. #cosplay #monsterhunter #capcom #sewing #lagombi #monsterhuntercosplay

Always keep your big monster beating stick well sharpened. #monsterhunter #capcom #monsterhuntercosplay #lagombi #lagombiarmor #cosplay

Wear test and obligatory gazebo photos successful! #katsucon #monsterhunter #cosplay #monsterhuntercosplay

Finally compete and just in time for #katsucon #lagombi armor with a greatsword. Almost six months of work, so worth it! #monsterhunter #monsterhuntercosplay #cosplay

Small #lagombi WIP dump, I think it'll all be done just in time for #katsucon #cosplay #monsterhunter

Guy at MAGFest was cosplaying as the Wheel of Fortune. He would ask people to choose a number between one and four and then say "NOPE"

Never using a sharpie on my EVA foam again. These are heat sensitive markers from singer, disappear completely with a quick heat gun blast. #cosplay #cosplaytutorial #evafoam #foamsmithing

Weaving the belts for the new lagombi outfits. Not nearly as difficult as I'd thought it would be. Once you get into a groove you can fly through it. #cosplay #weaving #monsterhunter

Cosplayers a week before the con 🥲

I submitted a FOIA request for every submission for the Illinois state flag competition. Today, I got the files. You have no idea what they're keeping from us.

Work on the lagombi armor continues! Still have a lot to do, but it's coming together nicely. #monsterhunter #cosplay

Definitely have some FOMO missing out on #animeweekendatlanta Short 🧵 on why we choose not to attend this year...

Had a great time at #MFF2024 this year, always one of the highlights of our year. First time running a booth there, huge thanks to everyone who stopped by and chatted with us. Linktree has been updated and we'll be open for orders starting next year!

Found @caffeinecraft.bsky.social too good!

Two sets of paws for our Kitsune costumes, adds that little extra touch when we want mostly wear the masks. #cosplay #sewing #furry #fursuit #kitsune

First few pieces finally finished! #lagombi #cosplay #monsterhunter

Trim weathered and attached, need to turn it under and stitch it all down. #cosplay #monsterhunter #monsterhuntercosplay #sewing

Progress for the day, next up the trim needs some weathering and then to be tacked down. #sewing #cosplay #monsterhunter

#painting #art #kitsune Underpainting of a kitsune character wearing a fox mask over her lower face.

New vs Old lagombi boot builds. A lot of new techniques and a much cleaner execution. Even built the shoe base from scratch! #cosplay #monsterhunter #monsterhuntercosplay #lagombi

That Dio ain't right I tell you what #cosplay #kingofthehill #koth #jjba #jojo #jojobizarreadventure

One of my favorite group cosplays, wish we had gotten some more time together but we did at least get some fantastic shots! 📸AmandaSwanson Raphtalia @jitters.bsky.social Filo _st6nes #cosplay #shieldhero

A few other shot of the old Lagombi, currently working on a rebuild and one for Setters 😁 📸yingalicious #lagombi #monsterhunter #cosplay #monsterhuntercosplay

I think it's been over six years since I've made one of these, let alone multiple. They're about 9' long and can be worn. They'll be for sale at MFF and maybe on the etsy store after. #sewing #cosplay #pokemon #gyarados

Goomy Hats! #pokemon #sewing #goomy

One of my favorite shots of the old ninetales. IanTheFifth does some amazing photography and composite work. #gijinkapokemon #alolanninetales #cosplay #pokemon

Along with starting to take commissions, we also spun the etsy store and its hats back up. All made from fleece with a custom headband to pose and keep the ears up when worn. Linktree in bio has a link to the etsy shop. #pokemon #hat #fleece #sewing

Bit of progress breakdown for how a fursuit head comes together. This was a commission we finished over the summer, made from carved upholstery foam, resin cast eyes, and 3D printed eye sockets. Few more pictures in the reply below! #fursuit #cosplay #WIP

Nue & Mamizou Miss doing these two but we'll still pull them out if we ever need something very comfy around con. #touhou #cosplay

Give me the malört #fursuit #furry

Suit test build we finished earlier this year. Was a lot of fun to try out new skills and bring this to life. Next year we'll be upgrading them to a full and hopefully give them a set palico armor. #fursuit #furry #cosplay

Lagombi armor, hoping they keep him around in Wilds 🙏 Currently working on a new version of this as well as a matching set for Jordi #monsterhunter #lagombi #cosplay

Finished partial commission for CoralLeaf 🐎 Have a few other things to work through over November but should open a few more slots in December. #fursuit #fursuit_partial #fursuitpartial #mlp #mylittlepony

Foxes aren't dangerous, promise~ Pics - Amanda Swanson #kitsune #cosplay