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Cosplaytology (Marina)

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Oct 21

Hi I'm Mina!
I'm a Plus Size, award winning Master level Cosplayer from Northern AZ, with a specialty in wigs & hand sewing.
I like to share and teach what Ive learned in 16+ years of cosplaying!

I believe in sustainability, affordability, accessibility, and that COSPLAY IS FOR ALL!

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · 17d

Sometimes I need to paint a prop to get back my motivation to sew a cosplay, this time it's the Medusa from Dr. Stone!

3D printed by @w13rdostudios on Instagram!

#cosplay #drstone #3dprintcosplay

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · 23d

"Artie, do you want to officiate? Do you want to marry us? That's so sweet!"

GUYS ITS WEDDING DAY!!

Jester: me!
Traveller: @poisonskye.bsky.social

📸: @joeldcastrophotography

#criticalrole #jesterlavorre #traveller #fjordjesterwedding

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Sep 25

Y'all I am HYPED for Jester (& Fjords) wedding! I'm glad they let us in on the wedding planning, that video could've been 10 hours of planning and I would've watched the whole thing 😂

Cosplay made by me!
📸: @joeldcastrophotography

#criticalrole #jesterlavorre #cosplay

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Sep 21

I'll be part of the Cosplay Roundtable at @uwuconaz in October!

Come for a 3 hour class all about wigs that's sponsored by @ardawigs !! They were kind enough to provide wigs for me to demo and a SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE you can get just by attending the panel!

#uwucon #cosplay #wigstyling #ardawigs

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Sep 11

Can you believe I still have yet more Jester photos? Here's a silly one from the snow shoot!

Jester Cosplay made by me
Yasha sword made by/belongs to @brookesmart.bsky.social _

#criticalrole #jesterlavorre #mightynein #cosplay

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Aug 31

TOMORROW! My body paint panel Paint Yourself Rainbow will be happening in the Encanto panel at sabotencon and is sponsored by mehronmakeup WITH A GIVEAWAY!
#sabotencon #cosplay #bodypaint #mehronmakeup

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Aug 28

My panel Tangled Tips; Styling Wigs for Cosplay sponsored by Arda Wigs will be happening at Saboten Con and for attendees of the panel, I'll be hosting a giveaway and will have a discount code for your next Arda order for everyone!
#sabotencon #cosplay #wigstyling #ardawigs

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Aug 22

Im genuinely so excited guys, I've been buying from Fabricmart for years, and this year I've been able to make so many projects thanks to being chosen for their Fashionista program! They've been amazing to work with and give me an insane amount of creative liberty and now this?? Please support them!

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Aug 19

Here's my Schedule of panels and events I'll be doing at Saboten Con!

Can't wait to do the live demos and see the performances at the skit contest!

#cosplay #sabotencon #sabotencon2025

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Aug 17

Slowly but surely Level 2 Jester is getting done!

All that's left is the bodice, blue ribbon on the sleeves and her gloves!

My quest of making all her outfits:
Level 2✅
Level 10✅
Level 13✅
Level 17
Level 20✅
Art Book Design

#criticalrole #wip #cosplay #jesterlavorre

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Aug 9

FOR SALE!

DM if interested!

Aira from Dan Da Dan wig
Styled by me!

$120 with free US shipping!

#cosplay #wig #wigforsale #anime #dandadan #airashiratori #dandadanaira

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Aug 1

“I’m asking you to open your heart... to chaos.”💕🍭🧁

Fun collab I worked on with both We Love Colors and Jacquard products and this project couldn't be possible without the artist Cyethefox!

#cosplay #cosplayer #criticalrole #mightynein #jesterlavorre #mightyneincosplay

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Diana Soreil @ Kumoricon !!! @silencedrowns.com · Jul 29

normalize seeing a media property you actively dislike and going “eh, isn’t for me, hope the fans are having fun” and muting the series name

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 23

Come visit me at this year's @sabotencon in the Creator Corner!

I'll be offering at con wig services as well as hosting several cosplay related panels, some with fun sponsors and prizes👀

Will I see you there?

#cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayguest #sabotencon #sabotencon2025

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Traveler appears to Jester and reassures her, saying, "You were my first, and you will always be my favorite."

Jester is me!
Traveller is @poisonskye.bsky.social

#mightynein #criticalrole #cosplay #jesterlavorre #thetraveller #mightyneincosplay

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

I binged all 12 episodes and here are all my thoughts, I left things vague to avoid spoilers for those who haven't read the books, and if you have, watch it with an open mind, they did make some changes that still make for an interesting story even with the deviations from the books!

Overall 8/10

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

I JUST LEARNED MY FAVORITE BOOK SERIES GOT MADE INTO AN ANIME

THE VISUALS ARE STUNNING

NOT ONLY THAT BUT THE AUTHOR IS AN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DO I HAVE FAITH

STAY TUNED FOR MY THOUGHTS

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

Id definitely recommend watching this (12 episodes) & if you like it, read the book!

If you can afford it/rent it, listen to the audiobook while reading so you get the art & Alan Cummings narration with various accents!

Theres also an art book for the books & a bonus chapter on the authors website

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

Final thoughts:
I never thought this series would ever get any adaptation, and I'm pretty happy with this one regardless of the changes.

I think this was successful partially because it was faithful to the books to a degree, but also made changes that allows it to be just as enjoyable by itself!

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

LAST EPISODE!
Key plot is the same, but characters are all in different spots lol

This episode def deviates, but ngl I like this storyline more than the book for this resolution,inus the outcome for one character 😩

BUT MY FAVORITE SHIP LIVES!🎉

But also post conflict storylines 🥺🥺 it's different

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

Episode 11:
We finally meet the character that drives like 99% of the third book😩 SIR YOURE LATE

Ooh we have deviated again and in an exciting way!

WAIT WHAT IS THIS CHARACTER DOING IM UPSET WE HAVE SEVERELY DEVIATED FROM THE BOOK😭

This hurts my favorite ship in these books😭😭

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

Episode 10:
Ooh love me some emotions right off the bat.

But also 👀👀 we are now to one of my favorite scenes for the two lead characters.

WE HAVE ONCE AGAIN DEVIATED FROM THE BOOK 😩

Ok, we are ignoring book plot points and moving up others, surprisingly with the changes, the pacing is still good!

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

Episode 9:
They changed the purpose of the Loris and I don't like it 😭😭

Also I don't know how I feel with the changes to the start of book 3, especially Dr. Barlow being less skeptical.

Damn everyone is on poor Alek and Dylan's asses🤣🤣

But like👀 they're cliff hanging at the best times lol

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Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

Episode 8:
We are at the end of book 2 in the series.

I again reminded the more serious/drama changes they went with for this series, especially when it comes to the characters 😭

Low-key wanna cosplay Dr. Barlow.

Ok but I'm glad they kept that one thing with Dylan and Lilith😂

Cosplaytology (Marina) @cosplaytology.bsky.social · Jul 19

YES