Meer Campbell returns with a new look~

The former Meer Campbell photoshoots were all done by Yu cosplaying as Meer~ This time Meer Campbell has returned as herself and she is happier than ever~^_^ She's all smiles~
I deliberately reshaped the Yoko mask head and made the new look specifically for Meer. Hmm... I'm even considering changing the name of the mask. But that would cause confusion and would just mean I was indecisive in the beginning wouldn't I. The reason I named the design Yoko, was originally because it was meant to be used to cosplay Yoko from Tengen Toppa Guren Lagann by a friend. Giveth the Yoko mask the her but she's got other other business to tend to than actively kigurumi-ing. Well... a thing of the past now.

What do you think, can I call the refurbished Yoko mask the Meer Campbell mask? Ok, gonna talk about the update. I shaped the wig to look like Meer's cute spikey bangs and permanently fixed those. I also permanently fixed a pair of sideburns. No more bad hair days.

I'll say something about the new masks. They are sooo easy to switch and put on compared to the Yu masks. I just popped the Meer one off and popped the T-fa one back on during the live chat yesterday in less than 20 seconds. That provides so many possibilitues.. If I were to refurbish the Yu mask, I must make it a pop and ready to go design as well. The current Yu mask has a zipped up back and the hair needs to be attached seperately. However, the Yu mask has incredible versatility... like a GN drive Gundam (hmm nvm if you don't know that). Its hair is completely not fix and can be styled in any way. Was thinking about making Chun Li again with the T-fa mask but it is not possible. The hair is permanently set >_<. Only Yu can go from Chun Li to Mitsuki Sawatari with a little hair tying. I'll upgrade the Yu mask when I have the time.

Back to Meer. Posted up a few photo manips of Meer as how she would look like in the anime world. I found that version really cute too though photo editing is too much a chore to do anymore. I saw the comments in that post, I'm afraid its gonna be hard. Did a second image, it is not easy with the hair in the way and also trying to avoid making photoshop stretch marks outragrously obvious. So I think there won't be an animerised version of Meer. Posted a few of the pictures taken yesterday below. I think the new mask looks perfect for Meer Campbell... well I would make it so for other characters anyway. Really love the look and feel~^_^ Enjoy~

What would happen if I were anime~^_^

Took the Yoko mask... well Meer Campbell mask now... out for a spin. Realised that the new look is ravishing... living so close to a cute songstress yet can't ask her out for a date... need to keep businesses in the bedroom hehe~^_^...
Got a comment from someone that Meer's busts should be bigger... I thought... what?!?! Aren't they still not big enough??... Well... took a look at my Meer Campbell figurine and though... well yeah... in anime her busts would be like two grapes stuck on a board ^_^. Hmm and the waist of the Meer figurine is soo thin... its almost like it is going to break.

I thought what would I look like if I were anime. Took the photographs taken and did photo manipulation to it... hehe... a little push here and some presses there. Finally got what I think is reasonable. Somehow I think the anime version is still larger... but I can't tell myself to keep going any further, its starting to look ridiculous in photograph lol...

Anime version of Meer Campbell Kigurumi (wait a sec... a little confused... i thought kigurumi should already look totally anime-ish already...nevermind try again next time. There is not enough stretch in my costume to attain that unfortunately)
Well... just for fun... have a look, feel free to comment.

T-fa preview and hair attachment tutorial

Hi everyone,
Couldn't wait to test out the T-fa mask although I really wanted to finish off the other masks first.
Well anyway, did a small small preview trial shoot in the T-fa mask today... also meant to test out the mask to see if everything is comfortable and whether anything needs changing. Well apparently there were.... things that I need to improve upon it. Paddings, hair, illusion etc... I've talked about it in the T-fa mask making thread in the forums. Oh the preview images are there to, so take a look if you wanna get a glimpse of it ~^_^

Did a live in the same costume after the small small shoot... did it at a very awkward time... I know it is an awkward time because if more than 3 people asks you why is it at such at awkward time... it must be.
...an awkward time ^_^. Didn't went live for long... was on dialup... maybe the next time @_@

Click on the images of T-fa to access the topic in the forum... or you may already have clicked it and was hoping it to expand into a full sized pic... hehe. Oh would be greeeeaaat if you can tell me what you think... it is still early, anything wrong can be salvaged.

OK, I added another sticky topic to the mask making related category... it is about attaching wigs. Well there are probably several ways to attach wigs onto kigurumi masks as everyone probably had learnt in school, so I'll just explain the way I usually do mine. Its probably gonna be one of the easiest and cheapest way to do it. No need for customised sized wigs, no need to fanciful contraptions... just regular wigs and regular tools. Have a read and tell me what you think ^_^

The images for the tutorial was taken while I was attaching the wig on for the Yoko mask. If anyone thinks that they know enough to do it, maybe come to me and offer to do the third one, Ignis for me. Yeap... one more to go.

A little side note. The forum migration has mostly settled down for now I feel. The visitors who turn up at the former forums and went "OMGWTHNOBBQGTHO" is reducing in numbers. There are still a number of missing bodies yet to be recovered... well I guess they will eventually surface one by one over time. I'll leave the former forum alive and running for as long as proboards allow it... I have now idea how long (can anyone tell me?). It is because the proboard's forum is still topping the google search in terms of my forums and I just want to leave it there to guide wandering souls to our new home.~^_^

So, until the next time (which is probably tomorrow) so long.

T-fa mask completed...

Actually the title is only partially correct. Indeed the mask with hair is all done up... well I still needed to fix the hair permanently so there is just one step left to go. Might do that after writing this post even... But I'll post pics of that soon enough.

Hmm... finished 3 masks in one day. Guess that finishes my degree in kigurumi mask making (if there is one >_<) Anyway... yeah, the final stages of making the mask can be progressed through rather quickly. The jobs done today were painting and installing of facial features. Painting has always been a mess and frustrating... but somehow, it all works out eventually... so far. Well there is actually one very important piece of the puzzle still missing before I can complete this cosplay... can anyone guess what it is? Shouldn't be too hard now since almost everything is in place for a cosplay... except this thing ^_^. Hopefully in a few more days I will have time to do a full cosplay in the T-fa mask and post pictures up.

OH~!! almost forgot... I have new wigs for the Ignis and Yoko masks too... hehe. Gonna use the Ignis and Yoko mask to cosplay different characters this time. Hmm sounds like a lot of work to do >_<... eeeks lol.

Has everyone been into the new forums already? Don't forget to collect your temp password to keep your original user account and posts okie? ^_^ If you are new to the forum, please register and enjoy the content. Don't forget to join in the conversation too~ And most importantly, if you see any ads that interests you, visit the advertisement and give me your support. Thank you~^_^

Click on the images above to visit the forum thread regarding the T-fa mask.

New Live Wear Yu Kigurumi Cosplay Society forums fully operational~^_^

The Live Wear Yu Kigurumi Cosplay Society forums has completed its home relocation and also received a major face lift. It is now fully tweaked and operational, feel free to drop in and register a new account~^_^. I have added most of the features I intended to add and there are less member restrictions on visualisations than before. I hope to provide a new an improved bulletin board experience to everyone to share thoughts, craftwork and images. And because I'm hosting the entire forum on my webserver now, there are so much more freedom for me to provide to members. Do you want larger avatars? Or bigger signatures to customise your profile? Want to list your website here or use fun emoticons when writing? Now you can. The images and attachments can be hosted on my server, so feel free to upload anything you like to be attached here to share with others. I will monitor and fix any further problems while at the same time look for more robust upgrades to make the forum experience as interactive yet not too cluttering for everyone. Feel free to chat anything you wish in the related categories and help me make the forums a lively, friendly and informational place. ^_^ Thank you~!!!

A reminder again, if you are a member of the FORMER forum, check your private messages in the FORMER forum for your temporary user ID and Password for the new forums. This is so that you can retain your user ID with all your post records in the new forums. If you haven't got an account before, or want to make a new account anyway, just sign up in the new forums and you can start commenting and customising your profile. I strongly encourage you to get a forum account, hehe... so that you will receive certain announcements and priviledges~ Once again, thank you~

I have currently resumed working on the T-fa mask, it is almost completed ^_^. The latest step I did was to smoothen and gloss coat the mask surface, and once it is dry, I will be able to paint it. All the remaining necessary materials have been obtained and waiting for the mask to be completed and attached ^_^ Hopefully I'll finish the mask within the next two to three days and I'll continue to post pictures in the forums~^_^