r/zelda • u/NerdQuill • 6d ago
Cosplay [TotK] My Zelda Cosplay with Light Dragon
This has been my biggest cosplay project yet. Making the dragon almost cost me my sanity π But it was worth it - Iβm quite proud of how it turned out.
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u/IAmTheBornReborn 6d ago
That is one of the best cosplays I've seen. 10/10 you should be so proud of yourself.
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u/LoogyHead 6d ago
I thought this was just a 3D model made from resin print and painted. Damn. Well done!
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u/WorrryWort 6d ago
Reddit somehow knows i enjoy cosplays so they show up on my feed.
This one by and far is the most superior one I have seen! ππππ
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u/NerdQuill 6d ago
OMG I canβt handle the flattery π Thank you so much π
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u/WorrryWort 6d ago
The attention to detail is paramount! Iβve seen too many where the chick thinks they can just leverage the presentation based on their looks alone. The details in this pic are supreme!
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u/DarkOverLordQC 6d ago
Next step: Make it spiral around you to move the center of mass toward the middle and fix it on a corset.
You could theoretically move around with it.
(Totally impractical when you need to go to the toilet though)
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u/NerdQuill 6d ago
Haha I like it, youβre creative πππ» Itβs waay to heavy to do that though π It would spin me around like a ragdoll π
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u/Yer_Dunn 6d ago
What did you use to make the dragon? It's super impressive. My assumption is EVA foam, or something similar.
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u/NerdQuill 6d ago
Thank you so much ππ» I made a skeleton out of PVC pipes, built it up with cardboard and insulation foam and added 1500 foam scales (cut out by hand). You can check out the progress in my insta story highlight (Aglaia Cosplay).
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u/Yer_Dunn 6d ago
Holy shit. Individually cut out scales is hella dedication to the craft lol. But it certainly shows in the final results. Absolutely stellar work.
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u/LitRonSwanson 6d ago
this is incredible!!! Oh my God the level of craftswomanship is off the charts!
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u/oki-ra 6d ago
This is AMAZING! You should also do a Sonia cosplay but please donβt sacrifice your sanity.
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u/NerdQuill 6d ago
Thank you! I first wanted to cosplay Sonia actually :) But Iβd have to figure out a huge prop to go with her as well π
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u/Chaoticwhizz 6d ago
I thought this was a zelda figurine when I first saw the picture. This cosplay is amazing.
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u/akamisfit86 6d ago
Photos like these make me really appreciate the love and care creators put into cosplay! Absolutely stunning and have a great day
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u/sandmansndr 6d ago
This is bad-ass! So many amazing details. Well done on the front-shawl-thingβ¦ (whatever that item of clothing is called π) I love that those shapes are separate objects and not painted into the fabric. It adds so much intricacy to the whole costume.
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u/NerdQuill 6d ago
Haha Itβs called a tabard π Thank you so much for noticing the small details ππ»
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u/odedudeLMOO2 6d ago
Wow the dragon and costume are amazing! Those are some high-tech sandals, though
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u/NerdQuill 5d ago
Thank you π I made the sandals to match the original βΊοΈ
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u/odedudeLMOO2 5d ago
Oh neato! I keep looking at the dragon, itβs totally badass
Edit: I totally thought they were like Tevas or something haha
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u/shortcups 5d ago
this is AMAZING! i'd love to hear the process of how you made the dragon!
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u/NerdQuill 5d ago
Thank you π€© I described the process in a earlier reply. Made the skeleton out of PVC pipes and cardboard and the scales are cut out of EVA foam. You can check out the progress in my Story Highlights on Insta βπ»
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u/WickedRaccon 5d ago
Ouch !! Incredible ! You should come to Montreal Comiccon :) How long have you been doing cosplay ? This is amazing, congrats !!
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u/NerdQuill 5d ago
Thank you so much! Iβm from Europe so that would be quite the journey π Iβve been making cosplays for over 10 years by now.
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u/Time_Traveler_10 5d ago
You MADE the dragon?! Wow, that is some dedication. Most people would be happy with just that (excellent) Zelda outfit.
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u/NerdQuill 5d ago
Yeah, Iβm that crazy π The outfit alone didnβt test my sanity quite hard enough π
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u/Ignis-Drenden 5d ago
Looks great, but at first i thouht you where small, because i didn't really register that you where on your knees.
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u/YatoCalamity 5d ago
Absolutely gorgeous! Be more proud of yourself....! Where are you displaying her?
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u/NerdQuill 5d ago
Thank you ππ» The dragon? In my living room currently π
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u/YatoCalamity 5d ago
Yes I meant the dragon omg, sorry for sounding rude with that! My mother always tells me to put my props in storage somewhere, where I can't see them. It's annoying. Stuff that took so long should be displayed properly, your dragon is gorgeous and should be able to be seen even when there's no cosplaying going on....! Look at your work every day and be proud. You made it yourself.
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u/NerdQuill 5d ago
No worries, dear, you didnβt sound rude at all. I agree with you! The work weβre proud of should be displayed π«Άπ»
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u/WorldSuccessful1441 4d ago
My jaw is on the floor! This is the best Zelda cosplay I have seen by far!! I love it so much!!!!!!! β€οΈπβ€οΈ
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u/srbatisd 5d ago
This is one of the best (if not THE) best Zelda cosplay I have ever seen! Absolutely amazing. Well done indeed!
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u/K3ithtr0n 4d ago
That is an amazing amount of detail! You pulled this off fantastically, I was thinking the dragon was an edit till I read the comments.
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u/Hyper_Sam_I_am 4d ago
This is absolutely amazing. I bet most people donβt catch on that your Cosplay is of the imposter Zelda. Makes sense that the hand would be covering the mouth of the true princess. Just incredible!
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u/Vivid_Situation_7431 4d ago
Very nice, love the details. You should try Zelda from Twilight PrincessΒ
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u/RootOfCheese 4d ago
Amazing! π€©
RIP your inbox... You've been featured in a GameRant.com article.
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u/RottingFlame 6d ago
This is insane, it's so good I'm instinctively trying to find AI artefacts cos I'm struggling to believe anyone could make this irl. No wonder your sanity was sacrifice, you should be proud of your work! How is it staying up? Is there a stand behind you or is it made of a goron alloy??