This impressive Cthulhu mask was created by Ian Langohr. The Canadian has a BFA after attending the Ontario College of Art and Design and now creates masks, often surreal, for his costume design service. He notes; Conflicts are presented within the masks through the manipulation of scale. These are meant to be allegorical, often reflecting […]
A review of Clockwork Watch: The Arrival
Clockwork Watch: The Arrival is a graphic novel set in a “retro futuristic” London. It’s steampunk with a flavour of its own. We follow Janav Ranbir, a young Indian boy who travels to England with his highly respected engineering father and his clever mother. Chan Ranbir is a world leading expert in Kinect engineering and […]
Mind’s Eye Theatre: Vampire the Masquerade LARP looks to return
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bynightstudios/minds-eye-theatre-vampire-the-masquerade/ [Back this Kickstarter] At the start of the year By Night Studios announced a deal with CCP that gave them a license deal to update the LARP system for Mind’s Eye Theatre. This would mean a revision of the Vampire: The Masquerade LARP rules and perhaps other World of Darkness properties. It’s a few […]
The Cthulhu cultist with goggles mask
I’ve seen people clubbing in gas masks. I suspect this particular mask might appeal to them as well. It’ll appeal to ravers, goths and those who worship alien gods from beyond time and space. This mask, tentacles and all, is on sale over at Legion Leather’s etsy store. Take note of the warning; Made from […]
Frighteningly good female orc warrior cosplay
This incredible orc cosplay, a frighteningly good female warrior, was created by Lagueuse. The sisters in arms also manage an etsy store if you wish to join the ranks of the armour clad. It’s worth paying attention to the fine detail in this suit. The pot marks, the scars, the shine and tarnish. The orc […]
Impressive ogre costume
I’m not sure whether to file this as LARP or cosplay. This ogre costume was created for Halloween and resulted in many prizes for “best costume”. The orgre was created by 6’2″ Scott Carreras who has it on sale at etsy for $2,000 and he reckons a smaller person could wear the suit – but […]
A review of Plague Nation by Dana Fredsti
Plague Nation is the second Ashley Parker novel and follows Plague Town. The third book, not out yet, is to be called Plague World so you can see how things are progressing. I reviewed Plague Town nearly a year ago and enjoyed it. It was a zombie novel that would appeal to zombie fans while […]
Interview: Chewing the fat with Dana Fredsti
Dan Fredsti is the author of the Ashley Parker series. We’re talking zombies and then lots more zombies. Fredsti is a LARPer, a swordfighter and a geek. Her most recent book Plague Nation is the second in the series and follows the drama of a zombie plague outbreak. Geek Native has an exclusive extract to […]
Top 5 things to keep in mind when costuming a fantasy webseries
Vanessa Driveness studied Theatre Arts at the University of Puget Sound, and now lives in Vancouver, Canada. She is the costume designer and an associate producer for Standard Action, as well as stepping in as Assistant Director for parts of Season 2. She works throughout the professional and independent film and TV industries in Vancouver […]
LARP costumes for the sexiest, bravest, elf warriors
Mittelalter is a German store that sells medieval clothing, fantasy and LARP costumes. They specialise in leather armour and creating feelings of insecurity. Okay, the insecurity may not be intentional but Mittelalter create tiny pieces of leather armour, designed for the body beautiful and the brave. It’s hard to judge what the AC for these […]
