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Fursuiting the Philly Geek Awards
12 years ago
As some of my friends are aware, I had this brilliant idea to dress up as Reginald for the Philly Geek Awards because Velociraptor! Cannibalism! was nominated for Indie Game of the Year (did not win). With slightly less than 3 weeks before the ceremony I went looking (albeit not very hard) for anyone who would be able to do up a head and hands in time and not for exorbitant cost. My mom said, "I know a guy" (or rather, a gal) who offered to do the partial suit for $150 plus any extra materials she had to buy. "Deal!" I said. The rented tux was another $200.
The result was fantastic. Also, I look damn fine in a vest.
Overall durability and quality isn't great ("speed, price, quality, pick any two") but I figure I can get a few more uses out of Reginald before he completely falls apart, though I'll have to have his monocle rebuilt already.
Have some pictures!
Photobot 3000: Pic 1 Pic 2
JR Blackwell's photos (JR would be the dashing gal to my left in Photobot's second picture, and partner in crime)
Philly.com (regional newspaper's online presence).
Clever Girl Photography Pic 1 Pic 2
A total of about 14 other people had their pictures taken with me (two were too shy to ask, but they looked like they wanted a photo, so I spoke up), along with all of the other cameras, still and video, plus one fellow with Google Glass, though I haven't seen any of those pictures show up online yet. Video will likely take a while to edit before showing up.
Only two people noticed/asked about the mouthpiece I had, which was connected to a camelback full of vitamin water. One asked if I had it filled with alcohol. Given how much I drank that night to stay cool and hydrated, I'd have been totally wasted by the end of five hours (and with an open bar with free/discounted drinks, why would I got to the trouble of bringing 3 liters of my own?).
Had a blast, even if we didn't win and I was sweating like a pig in the air-conditioned museum.
The result was fantastic. Also, I look damn fine in a vest.
Overall durability and quality isn't great ("speed, price, quality, pick any two") but I figure I can get a few more uses out of Reginald before he completely falls apart, though I'll have to have his monocle rebuilt already.
Have some pictures!
Photobot 3000: Pic 1 Pic 2
JR Blackwell's photos (JR would be the dashing gal to my left in Photobot's second picture, and partner in crime)
Philly.com (regional newspaper's online presence).
Clever Girl Photography Pic 1 Pic 2
A total of about 14 other people had their pictures taken with me (two were too shy to ask, but they looked like they wanted a photo, so I spoke up), along with all of the other cameras, still and video, plus one fellow with Google Glass, though I haven't seen any of those pictures show up online yet. Video will likely take a while to edit before showing up.
Only two people noticed/asked about the mouthpiece I had, which was connected to a camelback full of vitamin water. One asked if I had it filled with alcohol. Given how much I drank that night to stay cool and hydrated, I'd have been totally wasted by the end of five hours (and with an open bar with free/discounted drinks, why would I got to the trouble of bringing 3 liters of my own?).
Had a blast, even if we didn't win and I was sweating like a pig in the air-conditioned museum.
http://www.meetup.com/Suburban-Philly-Gaming/
That meetup group I go to regularly. Not the location in center city 'cause its waaay out of the way, but I get up to the King of Prussia location almost every month.
If you're near center city, both the 124 and 125 hit KOP mall not too far from the brewery. Depending on traffic it's only 30-45 minutes.