Cincinnati (actually Blue Ash), Ohio. From their site "Pandoracon is a brand new convention in Cincinnati, Ohio for fans of science fiction, fantasy, anime, LARP, comics, gaming, cosplay, and various other flights of imagination. . . . The programming of Pandoracon is built around genre fans gathering together to celebrate their joy of all aspects of the Dork Side of the Farce." Now you know as much as I do.
We saw an ad for the event in a local news and entertainment weekly paper, but really didn't understand what this three day gathering was all about and so weren't about to plunk down the registration fee for the unknown. On Friday we went to the motel where things were being set up to see what we could find out. I was more confused after talking to a few of the folks than I was before. The next day we were eating lunch at a nearby restaurant when a couple of the attendees came in dressed in full costume. I struck up a conversation with them and then decided we should go to the motel on the chance we could get some shots of some of the costumed participants. We weren't disappointed although my shots would probably have been better if I was more familiar with my new camera and the conditions had been more conducive to getting a good shot. We plan to return next year and hope to be better prepared.
I have no idea who this guy is supposed to be, but I loved his costume. Perhaps someone in the know will be able to help.
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Cincinnati (actually Blue Ash), Ohio. From their site "Pandoracon is a brand new convention in Cincinnati, Ohio for fans of science fiction, fantasy, anime, LARP, comics, gaming, cosplay, and various other flights of imagination. . . . The programming of Pandoracon is built around genre fans gathering together to celebrate their joy of all aspects of the Dork Side of the Farce."
"The Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.) was an elite special forces division under the jurisdiction Raccoon City Police Department. It employed ex-military personnel and academic civilians for appropriate positions within the police department.[1] The overall idea was to form a team combining tactically-sound soldiers with scientists, allowing the team to operate in both anti-terrorism and increasingly-potent urban crime." From the S.T.A.R.S site:
residentevil.wikia.com/Special_Tactics_And_Rescue_Service
Go figure. I can't, but the folks at Pandoracon looked to be having a great time. When we spoke to this crew, it was obvious they took their roles very seriously. They tried to explain stuff to us, but I can't say I understood.
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Cincinnati (actually Blue Ash), Ohio. From their site "Pandoracon is a brand new convention in Cincinnati, Ohio for fans of science fiction, fantasy, anime, LARP, comics, gaming, cosplay, and various other flights of imagination. . . . The programming of Pandoracon is built around genre fans gathering together to celebrate their joy of all aspects of the Dork Side of the Farce."
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Cincinnati (actually Blue Ash), Ohio. From their site "Pandoracon is a brand new convention in Cincinnati, Ohio for fans of science fiction, fantasy, anime, LARP, comics, gaming, cosplay, and various other flights of imagination. . . . The programming of Pandoracon is built around genre fans gathering together to celebrate their joy of all aspects of the Dork Side of the Farce."
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Cincinnati (actually Blue Ash), Ohio. From their site "Pandoracon is a brand new convention in Cincinnati, Ohio for fans of science fiction, fantasy, anime, LARP, comics, gaming, cosplay, and various other flights of imagination. . . . The programming of Pandoracon is built around genre fans gathering together to celebrate their joy of all aspects of the Dork Side of the Farce."
This is one of the exhibitors. It was very difficult to get a shot of him as he was constantly moving while directing some of the attendees for photographs he was taking. He had one of the most detailed and elaborate costumes we saw. From the looks of his right eye, I'm thinking he forgot his patch.
Shades of Pirates of the Caribbean.
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