Unfortunately, I decided not to attend Waicon. I decided to concentrate on my postdoc application instead as my career should come first above cosplay.

This will give me more time to finish Guts well, rather than rush him and then regretting spending so much money on something not made as well as it could. :'(

Yay, I'm currently organising the first Australian Cosplay Parade.

Here are the details:

Natsumatsuri Festival, Sydney Darling Harbour
Saturday, February 6th 2010, 12:00 - 20:00

The Japanese Summer Festival Natsumatsuri showcases both traditional and modern dance, as well as traditional Japanese instruments.

Cost: FREE
Location: Palm Cove, Sydney Darling Harbour (next to IMAX)

Special Feature: Cosplay Parade (organised by Animania Festival)
Cosplayers will gather at a location (To be finalised) withing Darling Harbour. When the parade starts, cosplayers will be follow a specific route. The Cosplay Parade will end on the stage at Palm Cove.
Time: TBA (probably around 1pm)

Rules and conditions:
-The Cosplay Parade is limited to 30 cosplayers (registration details will be given later)
-Cosplayers must be from Japanese anime, manga or games
-Cosplayers must follow the route given, and follow directions given by Animania Festival staff.
-Animania Festival Cosplay weapon rules applies.
-more to come later.

Cosplay performances: This is still not confirmed, but depending of the schedule, some performances may happen in the evening. If it happens, we will choose the best performers to go on stage.

Are you interested to purchasins Animania's Cosplay Calendar 2010?

If so, you may still buy some. You need to send an email to: cosplaycalendar@animania.net.au

Please say clearly how many calendars you wish to buy, give your mailing address.

You will first receive an email back asking you to pay first (with payment details).

The calendar is a great X-mas gift for friends and family!!

Here are some of the photos featured in the calendar:
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Happy shopping!!

Last week I said goodbye to Hypnos... I dropped him in the garbage bin, with a tear. It was taking too much space on my balcony, getting rained on, a cat and a crow were playing with the wig as if it was a dead animal... so it was time to say goodbye and throw it away. I have to do that with Aiolia soon too! He is on the other balcony, unuseable.

I need to get rid of Mog too, but he is still in good condition so I want to sell it. Considering that it won 2 awards and is a great beanbag, I would sell it for about $300. If anyone is interested, let me know.

Oh, I got a Cure account now!! Yay!
Accout number: 169921
Nickname: Wakaleo

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I need to find new judges and panelists for all the Animania events in 2010:

Judges needed: Sydney March, Melbourne April and Sydney September.

Panelists needed: Sydney March, Melbourne April, Brisbane May, Sydney September, Brisbane September, Adelaide October.

Also, I will be needing costumes for the Cosplay expo for Sydney September, Brisbane May and September (changing to bigger venue so expo will be happening), and Adelaide October. Also, note that costume in the expo can be sold, so you can put a price tag on it, and it's also a great way to get people to know your work.


Send me a note if you are interested by any of the above.