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This was our first Wondercon, and first Wondercon Masquerade. This year’s Master and Mistress of ceremonies were Phil and Kaja Foglio.
This year’s judges were Amber Brite, Andrea Fontaine, and Max Cervantes. These three all are accomplished in the fields of costuming and prop construction, as well as have had their places switched and competed as convention costumers themselves. This was the second cosplay competition we have seen judged by Amber Bright, the first being the adult cosplay competition at Tucson Comicon 2017.
2018 WonderCon Trophy Winners
Best In Show
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Re-creation of Frollo and Esmerelda, based on Sunset Dragon‘s art), worn and made by Angie Viper and Dresses & Capes.
Judges’ Choice
The Fifth Element (6-person Re-Creation from the film), worn and made by Ali Williams, Steve Davie, Chris Vick, Rashon Wilson, LeRoyal Tutt, and Utahime Cosplay.
The Queen of Hearts (Re-Creation)
Best Re-Creation
The Queen of Hearts (Re-Creation), worn and made by Christina Jesenski.
Best Original Design
Princess Lolly (Original), worn and made by Nina London Cosplay.
Best Workmanship
Wonder Woman Warrior (Original interpretation of the comics character), worn and made by Victoria Mason.
Most Humorous
Sanderson Sisters (Re-Creation from the movie), worn and made by Liz, Prudence, and Brenda, of Ambrose Cosplay and PrueDuctions Cosplay.
Most Beautiful
Art Nouveau Raven (Re-Creation), worn and made by Pastel Jellies Cosplay.
Best Young Fan
Teen Titan Robin (Re-Creation), worn and made by Nathan Elizondo.
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mention for Judges’ Choice:
Golden Afternoon (7-person Original interpretation of Disney’s animated Alice in Wonderland), worn and made by Cindy, Mike Lynleigh, Kie, Ashley, Martin, and Kate of Cosplay On The Rocks.
Honorable Mention for Young Fan
Jedi Temple Guard (Young Fan Star Wars Re-creation), worn and made by Brooks Smith.
Honorable Mention for Presentation
Belle (Beauty and the Beast Re-creation with an Original twist), worn and made by Amy Spence.
Winners of the Industry and Organization Awards
Frank & Son Collectable Show – Audience Favorite
Sanderson Sisters (Re-creation), worn and made by Liz, Prudence, and Brenda, of Ambrose Cosplay and PrueDuctions Cosplay
DC Comics
Teen Titans Robin (Re-Creation), worn and made by Nathan Elizondo.
Costume-Con 36
Belle (Re-Creation), worn and made by Amy Spence
Princess Nuala of Bethmoora (Re-Creation from Hellboy II), worn and made by Maddie Caffarel
The Costumer’s Guild West – Most Promising Costumer
“Batgirl (Stephanie Brown)” (Re-Creation), worn and made by Ayla Trayer. With the title she also received a full scholarship to Costume College 2018 or 2019 and one night’s stay at the con hotel
The Motion Picture Costumers, Local 705
Best Technical Costume Construction
Hera Syndulla (Re-Creation from Star Wars), worn and made by Lunar Lyn
Youth Costumer of Tomorrow
Poison Ivy at the Gotham Gala (Young Fan Original Design), worn and made by Alexandra Nash
Cosplayverse.com
Best Sci-Fi Re-Creation
Fifth Fleet Monster Hunter (Re-Creation), worn and made by Chris of the Broken Blade Workshop
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