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NYCC 2013 Recap

Lady Vader at New York Comic Con 2013

Lately my weekends have been pretty typical – hang out with friends and family, watch movies, play some games, watch a lot of football. However, this past weekend was incredibly unexpected since I flew 3000 miles to spend a day at New York Comic Con! Even though I hadn’t planned on going, I took an unexpected last minute trip to New York and suddenly realized I would be there the same weekend as the con! With some last minute luck, I was somehow able to scramble for a ticket, packed my cosplay, and hoped for great New York weather. Since I only had time to go to the con on Saturday, I spent my entire day on the floor, seeing some old friends, getting a taste of New York cosplay, and meeting some great people. I actually hadn’t been to NYCC since 2008 and OMG, I was seriously blown away by how large it had become. I would say it’s pretty comparable to the size of SDCC minus all the downtown activities and maybe a little less crazy in terms of lines. To New York Comic Con I will say, “Impressive, most impressive.”

I decided to make a small update to my Vader cosplay by adding a half mask (sorry folks who want to see the whole helmet, but I’m not up for spending hours trapped in a helmet). Even though I had thought of the idea for SDCC, it just seemed like another uncomfortable thing to wear and I decided to forgo the mask. However, with colder NY weather and the fact that I was only going for one day, I decided to give it a shot. Wearing the mask was not as bad as I thought, but I have to admit it did make me feel a bit robotic, or perhaps half woman, half machine? Anyhow, on with the pics!

Of course, I had to take pics with fellow Star Wars fans. Welcome to the dark side.

Darth Maul and Lady Vader NYCC 2013

As someone pointed out, I’m about to need to replace my robotic hand!

Jedi and Lady Vader NYCC 2013

Hottie Ewok! And looking cool in those shades.

Sexy Ewok NYCC 2013

Bust a move with rapper Vader.

Rapper Darth Vader NYCC 2013 cosplay

And on the flip side, homeless Vader.

Homeless and Lady Vader NYCC 2013

What’s a con without some famous cosplayers? Vampy Bit Me (Linda Le) was Lady Nightwing.

Vampy Bit Me Nightwing and Lady Vader NYCC 2013

And Monika Lee was Elizabeth from Bioshock. People, use the focus, please!!

Monika Lee and Lady Vader NYCC 2013

 I saw some other tight cosplays as well. I don’t think anyone could have missed Doc Ock.

Doctor Octopus cosplay NYCC 2013

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of seeing female Gambit.

Female Gambit NYCC 2013

Gorgeous group of patriotic ladies.

NYCC 2013 Marvel group cosplay

Love this retro pin-up Spock! She’s so adorable!

Retro pinup Spock NYCC 2013

I only saw a few celebs, but they were cool ones – John DiMaggio (Jake the Dog)

John Dimaggio NYCC 2013

It’s Cookie Monster!! aka David Rudman

Cookie Monster David Rudman NYCC 2013

One of my favorite parts of cons – seeing lots of cool art. This was a Walking Dead exhibit next to the convention center featuring a lot of comic book art and props from the set.

Walking Dead Exhibit NYCC 2013

By far one of the best games I have EVER played – Walking Dead by Telltale Games.

Walking Dead Exhibit NYCC 2013

Love this 80s inspired Leia art by Craig Drake

Princess Lei art Craig Drake NYCC 2013

Even though I was only there for one day, I still had a great time. Hopefully this time I won’t wait as long to go back. Till next time New York!

Lady Vader NYCC 2013

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