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| Photo by Martin Wong |
The excitement that I've been having for Ms Rae's Hawkgirl reached its tipping point when she finally debuted the cosplay at Katsucon this year. If memory serves, I believe that this was supposed to have been done for NYCC last year, but difficulties prevented that from happening. Nevertheless, the extra wait was worth it. This version of Hawkgirl is a bit more on the common/classic side but it looks absolutely killer. The cosplay consists of long green pants, boots shaded in a deep red, and the top which is mainly yellow with green inserts on the sides near her arms. Kelsea really went the extra mile and added in bracers along with the iconic mace and helmet. Oh, you saw the huge wings too right? Foam and Worbla were I think used in the construction of the mace and helmet. The spikes coming out of the mace head look really awesome. I think styrofoam was used for the top part? I could be mistaken!
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| Photo by Martin Wong |
The helmet is painted in a dark brown with black stripes coming up from the center. Spines are extending from the sides and back as well. The bracers have silver buttons on the top and little holes for possible lacing if that ever happens. With addressing the wings, Kelsea did work out a harness of sorts to hold the wings in place. I imagine wiring was used in the structure along with the dozens of feathers you see in the wings. I love the hair in the photos too! What I think is neat, is how Kelsea's lipstick is of such a deep red, that it's easy to point out in the pictures I have for you guys! Standing out on its own.
Kelsea also does an awesome job with posing. Standing tall and badass like the Thanagarian warrior is meant to be. The brown belt holds several pouches along with the buckle portraying Hawkgirl's logo/symbol. The boots are lined with white accents in various areas throughout them! I was geeking out so hard when pictures of this started popping up. As always, she did not disappoint and in a way, leveled up with her crafting skills! Check out the other pictures I picked out for you guys!
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| Photo by Dave Yang Photography |
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| Photo by Maze Studio |
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| Photo by Neeko Cosplay Photography |
If you guys haven't checked out Ms Rae's Cosplay page, definitely fix that! Sailor Moon cosplays along with other awesome ladies present in her portfolio!
https://www.facebook.com/msraecosplay
