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Kit Quinn

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    August 24, 2012

    International Cosplay Day is Saturday. But Why Do People Cosplay in the First Place?

    Dressing up as famed characters from across the pop culture landscape for events other than Halloween is nothing new. Certainly, people were doing it well before the term cosplay came into being. But, with every passing year, the image of the superfan dressed in detailed, oftentimes complicated, cos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 5, 2012

    5 Essential Cosplay Tips for Beginners

    See also: *"Kit Quinn and Tallest Silver: The Great Pretenders" *"14 Essential Items to Bring to Every Fan Convention" Every once in a while, I think I might try my hand at cosplay. I'll read a comic book or watch an old TV show and get an idea for a great costume. Sometimes, I'll message one of my ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Kit Quinn and Tallest Silver: The Great Pretenders

    Two of the fascinating Angelenos featured in L.A. Weekly's People 2012 issue. Check out our entire People 2012 issue here. Kit Quinn and Tallest Silver keep their legal names off the record. The best friends' fear is that, as their images circle the web, boundaries blur. Online, strangers want to g ... More >>

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    December 22, 2011

    Top 10 Cult Stars of 2011

    Shannon CottrellWhere's Andrew W.K. on this list?​I had the chance to interview quite a few people this year. Some were famous. Others weren't. However, most of this year's interviewees had a few things in common. They all created something, be it an event or a piece of art, that is memorable. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    Best of the Cons Part 1: 8 Standout TV Shows, Cosplays, Games and More from 2011

    There are still a few more conventions left for 2011, but it's not too early to begin the countdown of the best of the superfan scene. This week, I'm counting down a few of the most popular trends spotted at conventions this year. This list avoids perennial favorites (i.e. Star Wars, Star Trek and D ... More >>

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    July 26, 2011

    San Diego Comic-Con Cosplay Spotlight: Gender Bent Justice League

    Shannon CottrellKit Quinn as Superma'am and Tallest Silver as Batma'am​Gender Bent Justice League is a group of cosplayers who have taken characters associated with DC's Justice League and transformed them into something that is more Rule 63 than it is crossplay. "A couple of us like to do ... More >>

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