NS – Hey Rob, thanks for talking to us today…. When did you first get into Cosplaying?

ROB – The first time I cosplayed was at New York Comic Con 2013 with my best friend: I was Jules Winfield and he was Vinny Vegas. My girlfriend was supergirl. I officially started cosplaying when I moved to Chicago from NYC on Novemeber 1st at a Halloween party at Green Lantern a cosplay I still do and have upgrades to as well. The first built cosplay is my famous Red Hood which I made all myself except for the helmet.

NS – What …

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My final Cosplay interview for 2014, the one person who started it all for us at the beginning of the year—we at NERDSociety.com ask you to please enjoy!

NERDSOCIETY: Thanks for taking the time to interview with us at NERDSociety.com, would you be so kind as to state your name? Stage name? Where are you from?

BYRON: You’re welcome and thanks for the opportunity! My name is Byron Huguley, but I go by B.T. I’m originally from Canton, Ohio; currently residing in Columbus, Ohio.

NS: What was it that got you into cosplaying? How did the “light bulb” go off telling …

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Hello guys and dolls. It’s been awhile since NERDSociety has sat down to catch up with the truly outrageous fans of the Jem and the Holograms community. Part 1 was a look at the fantastic Milky Mixer, which can be read here. The interviews continue though and I hope to get more of these posted in the coming months. My goal for this series of interviews was always to showcase the awesome nature of Jem fans. Now dust off those earrings and shine with some glitter ‘n gold, because Part 2 in this exclusive series of interviews starts now!

NERDSociety:…

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The year was 1985 and cartoons had never been better. An entire lineup of animated awesomeness was available for young boys and girls to enjoy. There was a little something for everyone. All kinds of stories could be told on Saturday morning and eventually in weekday syndication. There was one show though that came along with all the glamour and glitter, fashion and fame that kids weren’t even aware they needed in their life.

Jem and the Holograms came out at a time when music videos and high fashion were being given a lot of exposure. Hasbro, Marvel Productions, and Sunbow …

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Here is a really awesome cosplayer that we at  NERDSociety.com have gotten the chance to talk to…the lovely and creative Chelsey Cosplay.

NERDSOCIETY.COM:  What cosplay name do you go by and where are you from?

CHELSEY:  I usually go by Chelsey Cosplay:) I am from the Cincinnati, Ohio area.

NS:  How did you first get started in the world of cosplay?

CC:  I used to dress up as my favorite characters before I even knew what cosplaying was. When I found out that there were actually conventions you could dress up at, my mind was blown. It was pretty hard for …

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We are about to go on a costuming journey of make-up and outfits that will change the fantasy into reality…

NERDSOCIETY.COM: Thanks for taking the time to interview with us at NERDSociety.com, would you be so kind as to state your name? Stage name? Where are you from?

LOPTI: My name is Lopti, and I come from the United States!

NS: What was it that got you into costuming? How did the “light bulb” go off telling you, ‘this is what I want to do?’ Were you introduced into costuming by someone? Do you make your own costumes or do you …

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We are about to go on an awesome cosplay journey with…

NERDSOCIETY.COM: Thanks for taking the time to interview with us at NERDSociety.com, would you be so kind as to state your name? Stage name? Where are you from?

KNIGHTMAGE: Thanks for the opportunity. My name is Michael Wilson. I go by either Michael “Knightmage” Wilson or just Knightmage. I’m originally from Cleveland, Ohio; now residing in Youngstown, Ohio.

NS: What was it that got you into cosplaying? How did the “light bulb” go off telling you, ‘this is what I want to do?’ Were you introduced into cosplaying by someone?  …

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NERDSociety: Hello! I can’t thank you enough for agreeing to be interviewed for NERDSociety. Could you start off by giving us the name you go by?

Steampunk Cylon: Folks online may know me as Steampunk Cylon but my actual name is John D’Antonio.

NS: First off, you just got back from Katsucon. Share with us about what that event is and how was it? (Check out some photos of one of his recent costumes at the con: an Umbrella Agent) 

SC: Katsucon is an anime convention held in the D.C. area once a year and is usually the first anime convention …

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We are about to go on a Cosplay adventure with…

NERDSociety.com: Thanks for taking the time to interview with us at NERDSociety.com, would you be so kind as to state your name? Stage name? Where are you from?

Victoria: My stage name is Victoria Cosplay. I do not use my legal name for my online persona. I am originally from Philadelphia however I no longer live in the city.

NS: What was it that got you into cosplaying? How did the “light bulb” go off telling you, ‘this is what I want to do?’ Were you introduced into cosplaying by someone? …

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