Meet LeeAnna Vamp

Final Challenge: A Night at the Space Opera

Cosplay Melee judge Leeanna Vamp is known all the world over for her cosplay. Here are some pictures of her work, along with some tips!

Tip #1: "Cons can have very strict rules about props! Both my shotgun and chainsaw are made of plastic, they look badass, but are completely safe to carry around in a crowd"

Photograph by Mike Saffels

Tip #2: "My blaster is a $10 toy gun painted to look like the real thing, which is a great way to save a little money. Cosplay can be expensive, so finding items that can be modified to fit your needs is always helpful when you're on a budget."

Photograph by Mike Saffels

Credit: Mike Saffels

Tip #3: "One thing I love to do is put my own spin on a character. We all know Stormtroopers didn't have their belly exposed, but being a smart femtrooper I use it as a distraction tactic ;)"

Tip #4: "When you have a costume with oversized components it's often a good idea to find a place to 'set up shop' where photos can be taken of you. Walking around SDCC in this helmet became pretty difficult since my head was almost 3ft wide."

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