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Original Aired Date: May 21, 2021 Anime Central Chicago Online 2021 How to diversify the cosplay community and discuss the different issues people of color currently face while geeking out. Hosted by Monica Paprocki of Geeks A Gogo with Special Guests: Papa Bear Cosplay Prado's Projects Shar Starr Chicago Loki __________________________________________ Follow us here - Website: http://www.geeksagogo.com/​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geeksagogo​​​​ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo​​​​ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/geeksagogo​​​​ Our Mailing address is: Geeks A Gogo c/o Monica Paprocki PO Box 410861 Chicago, IL 60641 If you would like to help support our video creations, you can either send it to: Ko-fi.com/geeksagogo. Patreon.com/GeeksAGogo Thank you for watching and have a great day!

This panel will be discussing key points such as: - How fandoms breakdown barriers and promotes diversity and inclusion. - Cosplaying for charity and for small community events. - The impact community events can have on younger people who may not have been exposed to geeky things. - How the pandemic has affected the way we geek out as a community Panelists: @Prados Projects @Shar Starr @The Paige Mage @MollySouthgate Moderated by: Geeks A Gogo

Welcome to my Banner Spear Race cosplay tutorial, Pax Unplugged Vlog and Frosthaven Giveaway. WHY SHOULD I WATCH THIS VIDEO? If you are a Gloomhaven/Frosthaven fan and you attended Pax Unplugged in 2019, you might find yourself in the video below! Also- I showed quite a few cosplay making techniques in this video that I'm sure you will also enjoy and learn from. And lastly, watch me sprinkle snow on a surprised Tom Vasel from Dice Tower while he was on stage during the Frosthaven announcement panel at Pax Unplugged. (They made me do it!, I swear). In this video I show you the process of how I built the Banner Spear cosplay as well as the Vlog of my experience working for Cephalofair games at Pax Unplugged 2019. I also included a sneak peak of my next project with them. Check out the Blog Post and link to the giveaway here - https://www.geeksagogo.com/single-post/BecomingThe-BannerSpear This contest runs from Sunday 2020-04-19 05:00:00 PM through Sunday 2020-04-26 05:00:00 PM Winner will be announced Monday, April 27, 2020 by 5:00pm CST You can find more of my award winning cosplays here - https://geeksagogo.wixsite.com/paralumancosplay/photo-gallery Find my media features here: https://geeksagogo.wixsite.com/paralumancosplay/media We would like to thank Cephalofair for this opportunity and sponsoring this giveaway! Follow us here- Website: http://www.geeksagogo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geeksagogo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/geeksagogo

Monica from Geeks A Gogo joins the show to talk about her phenomenal Phoenix Monster cosplay build! Learn about how she overcame some of the construction obstacles with the 12’ wings, the larger-than-life wig and crown, and more! Hosted by Beverly of Downen Creative Studios for SheProp. Listen to this podcast episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tkvdx-ed5a4a ⇨ TOPICS / MENTIONS:- The Crooked Feather Resource - Making wings - Making a giant wig and headdress - Using worbla and EVA foam - Tulle feathers vs. real feathers - Tips for making wings lighter ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Geeks A Gogo Links: Website: http://www.geeksagogo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geeksagogo Youtube: Youtube.com/c/geeksagogo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/geeksagogo ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ RESOURCES: The Crooked Feather: https://www.thecrookedfeather.com/ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Join the SheProp Community: Facebook: https://bit.ly/38HjbaA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShePropForum SheProp! Latinoamerica: https://bit.ly/36AypMD ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Listen to ShePropTalk on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://sheproptalk.podbean.com/ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Sponsor an episode!Email Connect@SheProp.com for information! ::::::::::::::::::::: ShePropTalk is created and produced by Downen Creative Studios ⇨ http://www.downencreativestudios.com ⇨ https://www.facebook.com/downencreativestudios ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/downen_creative_studios ⇨ https://twitter.com/DownenCreative

Check out the work of Geeks A Gogo in this week's Artist Featurette! Artist Featurettes are 90 second mini-spotlights designed to introduce you to more female/non-binary/trans cosplayers from the SheProp group. Every episode features a little info about their work, told in their own voices - including favorite cosplays, what else they do in the cosplay community, desired superpowers, where to follow their work, and more! SheProp is a growing community that is focused upon supporting, empowering and representing female, non-binary and transgendered cosplayers, artist and makers. Stay tuned for weekly interviews and featurettes, and support these artists! Please enjoy this mini-episode, and of course be sure to follow their work! While you're at it, I'd love for all of you to subscribe to the SheProp channel for more highlighted members of our community! ♥️♥️♥️ Follow and Support their work: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GeeksAGogo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeeksAGogo Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeeksAGogo Photos: @theportraitdude @edgappa ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Join the SheProp Community: Facebook: https://bit.ly/38HjbaA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShePropForum SheProp! Latinoamerica: https://bit.ly/36AypMD ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Listen to ShePropTalk on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://sheproptalk.podbean.com/ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Sponsor an episode! Email ShePropForum@gmail.com for information ::::::::::::::::::::: SheProp, ShePropTalk and Featurettes created by Beverly of @downencreativestudios SheProp founded by Beverly of @downen_creative_studios #sheprop #sheproptalk #cosplaypodcast #artistfeaturette #geeksagogo #womenofcosplay #arthenya #arthenyatribune #princessjasmine #phoenixmonster #bellefette #mermaid #originalcharacterdesign

Honest conversations about race and culture are more important than ever. In this panel we talk with Black and POC cosplayers about their experiences in the cosplay community, and how their culture, hair and skin has been politicized. We will talk about cosplaying a race or culture that does not match our own, and how we can do it successfully without hurting BIPOC people. ⇨ TOPICS / MENTIONS -Defining the terms used in this discussion -History of Blackface -Intense level of scrutiny on cosplayers of color -BIPOC cosplayer moral, particularly online -Perspectives of blackface and race in other cultures -Colorism and working with natural hair textures in cosplay -Cultural appropriation -White washing in media -Subtle forms of racefacing and problematic characters -Can I cosplay that, and what to do if you are accused of blackface or cultural appropriation? -Importance of involving people from the culture you have questions about in the conversations about their culture and respecting the time and mental energy of BIPOC people ⇨ MODERATOR Abbycat Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/abbycatcosplay ⇨ PANELISTS Pros and Cons Cosplay https://www.facebook.com/Prosandconscosplay Babs Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/babsek79/ Geeksagogo https://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo/ Black Bettie Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/blackbettiecosplays/ ⇨ RESOURCES BLACK AND BLUE: AN ORIGINAL SERIES Blue Forge Films http://bit.ly/BlackAndBlueSeries Exploring issues of people of color in the entertainment industry, science fiction, fantasy, cosplay and in the world, Blue Forge Films welcomed actor/author/cosplayer Abie Ekenezar to organize her own panels to discuss and educate. CULTURAL APPRECIATION VS APPROPRIATION @MOState_ResLife http://bit.ly/CulturalAppreciation-VS-Appropriation WHY HALLOWEEN SEASON CAN BE A DOWNER FOR BLACK COSPLAYERS TwinCitiesGeek.com http://bit.ly/HalloweenAndBlackCosplayers Video produced and edited by SheProp founder, Beverly of Downen Creative Studios ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LEARN MORE ABOUT SHEPROP https://www.sheprop.com SheProp is a unique and vital part of the cosplay community, supporting female, non-binary and transgender cosplayers, artists and makers of all skill levels across the globe. ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ JOIN THE SHEPROP COMMUNITY Facebook: https://bit.ly/38HjbaA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShePropForum SheProp! Latinoamerica: https://bit.ly/36AypMD ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Listen to ShePropTalk on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://sheproptalk.podbean.com/ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Sponsor an episode! Email us Connect@SheProp.com for information

It’s no secret that cosplayers love to recreate established and well-known characters from their favorite fandoms, but designing an original character can be an incredibly rewarding experience too! Role-playing games, LARPing, and extended universes have helped to open the possibilities of designing a character that is entirely unique from backstory to costume. In this panel we will talk to cosplayers who regularly create characters that have never been seen before, why they do it, and why you should too! ⇨ TOPICS - Where to start with a new design - Cosplaying new characters within an established universe - How do you make sure your character is still recognizable with a new design - Cosplaying and its relationship to role playing - Larping - Con-Going ⇨ MODERATOR AbbyCat Cosplay - https://www.instagram.com/abbycatcosplay ⇨ PANELISTS Monica of Geeks A Gogo – https://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo Kim of Epic Nerd Camp – https://www.facebook.com/EpicNerdCamp/ Momma Sammu – https://www.instagram.com/mommasammu Xander – https://www.instagram.com/xanderpandercosplay ⇨ RESOURCES https://epicnerdcamp.com/ ⇨ CREDITS Graphics: Monica from Geeks A Gogo - https://www.geeksagogo.com/ Video Editing: Mia from Mia May Cosplay - https://www.instagram.com/mia_may/ Graphics, Social Media and Promotion: Beverly of Downen Creative Studios - www.downencreativestudios.com ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LEARN MORE ABOUT SHEPROP https://www.sheprop.com SheProp is a unique and vital part of the cosplay community, supporting female, non-binary and transgender cosplayers, artists and makers of all skill levels across the globe through community and content like this. ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ JOIN OUR SHEPROP COMMUNITIES Facebook: https://bit.ly/38HjbaA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShePropForum SheProp! Latinoamerica: https://bit.ly/36AypMD ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Listen to in-depth interviews with "SheProppers" on our podcast, and learn techniques to help level up your cosplay and crafts! Check out ShePropTalk on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://sheproptalk.podbean.com/ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Sponsor an episode! Email us Connect@SheProp.com for information

How are Black cosplayers treated differently in person than online? ::::::::::::::::::::: Panelists: Pros and Cons Cosplay, Black Bettie Cosplay, Babs Cosplay, Geeks A Gogo, AbbyCat Cosplay ::::::::::::::::::::: If you’ve ever asked “is it ok if I darken my skin for that character”, we made an ENTIRE panel answering your question: https://bit.ly/CanICosplayThat​ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LEARN MORE ABOUT SHEPROP https://www.sheprop.com​​ SheProp is a unique and vital part of the cosplay community, supporting female, non-binary and transgender cosplayers, artists and makers of all skill levels across the globe through community and content like this. ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ JOIN OUR SHEPROP COMMUNITIES Facebook: https://bit.ly/38HjbaA​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShePropForum​​ SheProp! Latinoamerica: https://bit.ly/36AypMD​​ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Listen to in-depth interviews with "SheProppers" on our podcast, and learn techniques to help level up your cosplay and crafts! Check out ShePropTalk on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://sheproptalk.podbean.com/​​ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Connect with Us! Email us Connect@SheProp.com for information

Changing the color of your skin for cosplay (or any reason) is not okay, and Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay tells us why. If you’ve ever asked “is it ok if I darken my skin for that character”, we made an ENTIRE panel answering your question: https://bit.ly/CanICosplayThat​ ::::::::::::::::::::: Panelists: Pros and Cons Cosplay, Black Bettie Cosplay, Babs Cosplay, Geeks A Gogo, AbbyCat Cosplay ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LEARN MORE ABOUT SHEPROP https://www.sheprop.com​​ SheProp is a unique and vital part of the cosplay community, supporting female, non-binary and transgender cosplayers, artists and makers of all skill levels across the globe through community and content like this. ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ JOIN OUR SHEPROP COMMUNITIES Facebook: https://bit.ly/38HjbaA​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShePropForum​​ SheProp! Latinoamerica: https://bit.ly/36AypMD​​ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Listen to in-depth interviews with "SheProppers" on our podcast, and learn techniques to help level up your cosplay and crafts! Check out ShePropTalk on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://sheproptalk.podbean.com/​​ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Connect with Us! Email us Connect@SheProp.com for information

In this fun panel highlight, Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay, Black Bettie Cosplay and Babs Cosplay talk about cosplayers that insist upon recreating offensive characters. Spoiler alert: your attention to detail, straight seams, and dedication to historical accuracy to these kinds of characters will not be appreciated (i.e. don't cosplay a Nazi, it's just not okay, ever). ::::::::::::::::::::: Panelists: Pros and Cons Cosplay, Black Bettie Cosplay, Babs Cosplay, Geeks A Gogo, AbbyCat Cosplay ::::::::::::::::::::: If you’ve ever asked “is it ok if I cosplay that character”, we made an ENTIRE panel answering your question: https://bit.ly/CanICosplayThat ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LEARN MORE ABOUT SHEPROP https://www.sheprop.com​ SheProp is a unique and vital part of the cosplay community, supporting female, non-binary and transgender cosplayers, artists and makers of all skill levels across the globe through community and content like this. ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ JOIN OUR SHEPROP COMMUNITIES Facebook: https://bit.ly/38HjbaA​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShePropForum​ SheProp! Latinoamerica: https://bit.ly/36AypMD​ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Listen to in-depth interviews with "SheProppers" on our podcast, and learn techniques to help level up your cosplay and crafts! Check out ShePropTalk on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://sheproptalk.podbean.com/​ ::::::::::::::::::::: ⇨ Connect with Us! Email us Connect@SheProp.com for information

Join our Librarians in a discussion on inspirations for costumes, what events to attend, designing your own costume, and finding materials for your costumes. Submit Questions before Panel: https://tinyurl.com/HPLPanelQuestions

Welcome to the Geeks A Gogo Mermaid HQ! In this 5 episode series, we'll be showing you how to: Episode 1: How to Plan a Mermaid Photoshoot https://youtu.be/h8Jq6CseC8g Episode 2: Mermaid Crown DIY Episode 3: Mermaid Tail DIY (Coming Soon) Episode 4: Mermaid Makeup DIY (Coming Soon) Episode 5: Photoshoot Photo Gallery (Coming Soon) Find out more in our blog post on our website- www.geeksagogo.com Comment below which one of these videos are you most excited about! Follow us here- Website: http://www.geeksagogo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geeksagogo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/geeksagogo ____________________________ Follow Amie and Cole here: https://www.facebook.com/photographybyamiee/ https://www.facebook.com/CharrCole

Check out our video highlights from yesterday's Ace Comic Con Midwest 2018 Cosplay contest. Ace Comic con Highlights video here: https://youtu.be/OuFWQo4HpoU Please share if you like the video. More pics on our blog post: https://www.geeksagogo.com/single-post/2018/10/14/Ace-Comic-Con-Chicago More updates, pics and video coming soon. In the mean time, check out some of our highlights from this year's New york Comic Con! We have more videos coming, so stay tuned and subscribe to our channel. Our NYCC Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcssyREGNJGbVtd12e1zZ0dc8eJXINL2t Click on the bell at the bottom of the screen to get notified when a new video gets uploaded! Website: http://www.geeksagogo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geeksagogo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/geeksagogo Music: Electronic Vibes by HookSounds http://www.hooksounds.com/ Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cmT3MMckL34

Here's some highlights on my very first Brunch and Build with fellow cosplayers! Follow us at: www.geeksagogo.com Website: http://www.geeksagogo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geeksagogo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/geeksagogo

New York Comic Con 2017 - Day 1 Highlights More pics & full article here: https://www.geeksagogo.com/single-post/2017/10/06/New-York-Comic-Con-2017-Day-1 Check out the cool things we saw at New York Comic Con 2017 on the first day. More videos and pictures coming soon. Check out our website for more geek events in the area on our geek calendar! https://www.geeksagogo.com/geekcalendar Website: http://www.geeksagogo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geeksagogo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/geeksagogo

New York Comic Con 2017 - Day 2 Highlights Check out our coverage for NYCC 2017 - Day 2 (Friday) More videos and pictures coming soon. Check out our website for more geek events in the area on our geek calendar! https://www.geeksagogo.com/geekcalendar Website: http://www.geeksagogo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geeksagogo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/geeksagogo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/geeksagogo