For people outside the hobby, a prop gun and an airsoft gun can look nearly identical. Both are often modeled after real ...

[CutTransformGlue] recently posted a build video for “Making Rey’s Star Wars Blaster“, embedded after the break. The construction uses layered MDF sheets to build up the blaster, and it’s a treat to ...

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The gap between a successful 3D print and a convention-ready prop is bridged by finishing techniques that have evolved significantly in 2026. Whether you're crafting the intricate blades of Rumi or ...

Like many cosplayers, Tim Winn is a stickler for authenticity. When he dresses as Reinhardt from Overwatch, he spends months making sure he gets his giant Rocket Hammer just right. He'd never cosplay ...

There are some hobbies that would be so much easier to pick up if only there were solid guides available at the tip of our hands. Cosplaying is one of them. Picture this. There have been countless ...

Next month, he plans to bring the biggest and most ambitious project of his cosplay career to San Diego Comic-Con.