Cosplay is, and should be, for everyone. Regardless of a cosplayer’s skill level, budget, or body type, cosplay is for everyone. This isn’t just to remind and encourage you, dear … Continue reading Cosplay is for Everyone
Posts by MrGryphon
Jake (a.k.a. Mr. Gryphon) is the mystical Golden Gryphon an Alpha Geek who enjoys building and destroying things. He's also an author of supernatural fiction and a fan of the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Visit his author website here: http://jacobcox.us/
Tutorial: Mini Organs
Sometimes you feel like the scarecrow, willing to while away the hours, conversing with the flowers… If you only had a brain! For this project, you will need: Aluminum foil … Continue reading Tutorial: Mini Organs
Tutorial: Suit Coat to Tailcoat
Sometimes, you just need a tailcoat. You might be… Um… Well, say you’re headed to… Let’s get real: You probably won’t need a tailcoat very often, and with a price … Continue reading Tutorial: Suit Coat to Tailcoat
Tutorial: DIY Masquerade Mask
A few years ago, MrsGryphon and I were invited to a Mardi Gras party, and we thought, “Hey, masquerade masks!” We didn’t have any masks on hand, though, so we … Continue reading Tutorial: DIY Masquerade Mask
Our Favorite YouTube Makeup Tutorials
These aren’t our tutorials, but they’re the channels we go to when we need tips on costume makeup. EllieMacs www.youtube.com/user/macsmoser EllieMacs is a great channel that covers not only … Continue reading Our Favorite YouTube Makeup Tutorials
Pokemon GO cosplay, because we can!
Over the weekend, Anna and I attended Dakota Game Con 2016 as Professor Willow and a Pokemon Trainer from the popular Pokemon GO app. The Geeky Gryphons won an amazing … Continue reading Pokemon GO cosplay, because we can!
A Check for $15.37
$15.37 isn’t a lot. It really isn’t. I received a check for $15.37, and I’ve never worked so hard for 15 bucks as I did for that little check. That … Continue reading A Check for $15.37
1880 Cowboy Town
My father looked me in the eye and said, “Go west, young man!” Well, what he actually said was, “Have you ever been to the ghost town west of town? … Continue reading 1880 Cowboy Town
My First Con, and My First Cosplay
Over the weekend, MrsGryphon and I attended SiouxperCon, our very first con, where we debuted our BioShock Big Daddy and Little Sister costumes. For years, I harbored the secret dream … Continue reading My First Con, and My First Cosplay
BioShock Big Daddy Cosplay – Part 3: Give Me A Hand
Welcome back! In this post I’ll be going over how I built an oversized puppeted hand for my Big Daddy cosplay costume. If you missed the earlier installments, check out … Continue reading BioShock Big Daddy Cosplay – Part 3: Give Me A Hand