Tasha Cosplay (Start of Tasha's Week of Everything)

You know I love my theme-Weeks.  On Tuesday we get the new "Tasha's Cauldron of Everything" from Wizards of the Coast featuring Tasha, aka Natasha the Dark aka Iggwilv.

So far we have learned that this book will be focusing on the younger Tasha. The girl who was adopted by Baba Yaga.  While I have always thought that Eva Green would make a fantastic Iggwilv, here is cosplayer, D&D streamer, and all-around cool gal Ginny Di cosplaying AS Tasha in a WotC sponsored shoot.

Her Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdiPg0FUgb/ 

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"Tasha, in her brilliant curiosity, is untroubled by the various moral variations in the planes of existence." ⁠⠀ — Jeremy Crawford, Lead Rules Designer of "Tasha's Cauldron of Everything"⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I couldn't resist my own little attempt at recreating the cover of the new @dndwizards sourcebook!! Mine has a completely different vibe, but I still love it. 💛⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ By the way, thank you to everyone congratulating me on the partnership with Wizards!! I couldn't believe it when they emailed me saying they wanted to sponsor a costume, and it has been such an incredible experience working with them on this project and seeing all these names I recognize complimenting the cosplay on Twitter 🙈 I'm so grateful for how the tabletop community has welcomed me over the last few years, and I can't wait for what the next few years hold!!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ✨ Tasha is from Dungeons & Dragons⁠⠀ ✨ Costume made & modeled by me⁠⠀ ✨ Watch the whole build on YouTube (link in bio!)⁠⠀ #TashasCoE #sponsored #tashascauldronofeverything #tashathewitch #tashacosplay #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dndwizards #dndcosplay #dndcostume #witch #witchyvibes

A post shared by Ginny Di 📆 #Natural2021 (@itsginnydi) on Nov 11, 2020 at 11:02am PST

And her YouTube video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySRmaMYaV6I

This is just another example of what I love about the new gamers to D&D, they bring so much love and energy to their creations in and out of the game.

Let's hope the book lives up to all this hype. But even if it doesn't this has all still been great fun!

Zatannurday: Cosplay Special

There is this new article up and I am not sure how legitimate it is. But it talks about how PAX is banning Booth Babes and how cosplayers could be next.

http://www.reaxxion.com/6150/booth-babes-and-sexy-cosplayers-are-in-danger-of-being-completely-banned-from-events

I never have understood what the backlash is against cosplayers.  But the thing that confuses me the most is the "fake geek girl" argument.  As if anyone who spends 100s of hours and 100s of dollars on a costume they wear only a few times a year (and many have a lot more than one) are somehow less geeky that anyone else.  We as geeks need to be more welcoming to geeks of all sorts.

Anyway here are some great Zatanna cosplays.



harley quinn, zatanna, catwoman, batgirl by SafiraOril on DeviantArt


Zatanna cosplay by litavh on DeviantArt


Zatanna Zatara by Shmuberry on DeviantArt


Zatanna Zatara by Shmuberry on DeviantArt


DC-Zatanna-For my next trick by astachan on DeviantArt


Raven and Zatanna by BlueWolfWazzu on DeviantArt


Zatanna Cosplay v2 by platypa on DeviantArt


Zatanna 1 by Mistress-Zelda on DeviantArt


Zatanna Cosplay v1 by platypa on DeviantArt


WW Comic Con Indianapolis 2015 Zatanna by SirKirkules on DeviantArt


Bombshell Zatanna by megsnow on DeviantArt


Erin Lei is Zatanna Zatara by RedStarCosplay on DeviantArt


Zatanna (DC Comics) - Riddletmr@Cosday 2014 by BennyCosplayPhotos on DeviantArt


Zatanna Zatara by Cxit on DeviantArt


Zatanna by J-Jerichon on DeviantArt


Zatanna and Robin by Mickie0904 on DeviantArt


(ALA) Anime Los Angeles 2014 - 56 by Ciciulla on DeviantArt


Do You Believe in Magic? by BatMarkandRobin on DeviantArt


Enjoy!

Zatannurday: Zatanna Cosplay at Gen Con 2014

I didn't get a ton of pictures of Zatanna at Gen Con this year. Nor did I find any others online.
But what I lack in quantity I made up for in quality! At least I hope so.

Again, I didn't get anyone's names.

Cosplaying Drow

I am not sure what everyone thinks about this, but there is a good post on Cosplaying Drow.

http://blackroleplayersorganization.blogspot.com/2014/08/cosplaying-drow.html

I know there are some people out there reading this that are not going to "get it".  And to be honest my understanding is academic at best.  I belong to the power class. I am a well off, hetero, white male in a hobby predominated by white males. But that doesn't mean I don't have empathy or understanding.

To me a universally despised race that is inherently evil being depicted as dark skinned seemed to smack a little too much of racism or white-privilege at the least.  I have prefered to make my Drow pale skinned like the monstrous Morlocks from H.G. Wells.  Though I am also happy with purple or pale blue Drow (no offense to Scottish people).  

Come on. You all thought this was a Drow.

No I don't see this as reverse racism since like most Irish descendants I tend to be more pale pink than anything else.  My wife who has more Ukrainian in her background tends to be more reddish.

What are your thoughts?
I happen to agree with the original poster.  It is not how some other might see things, but how the people who have been harmed might.

Zatannurday: More Cosplay

It's summer. SDCC, NYCC and GenCon are all still ahead plus many other cons. How about some more Zatanna Cosplay!




Zatanna wp starring Callie Cosplay by SWFan1977 on deviantART


Zatanna by walker1812 on deviantART


zatanna X batman LOVE LOVE LOVE STORY by GhiandaiaCosplay on deviantART


MCM Expo May 2014 69 Zatanna by cosmicnut on deviantART


I'm A Spellaholic by ArienReign on deviantART


Zatanna Zatara cosplay by Naomi-VonKreeps on deviantART


Zatanna TV show promo by wedoitinthedark1 on deviantART


Supercon: Zatanna by Figmentsmedia on deviantART


Pay Attention by ArienReign on deviantART


Wonder woman Zatanna Batgirl by Asuka10 on deviantART


Hokus Pokus by ravikaa on deviantART


cigam thiw yalp annaw ouy oS by ArienReign on deviantART


Zatanna by AnchronismInAction on deviantART


ZATANNA identity crisis by dashcosplay on deviantART


Zatanna by jpop52 on deviantART


Zatanna - Sorceress Extraordinaire by ShatteredStitch on deviantART


Zatanna by Katsurag on deviantART


Zatanna Teaser by KohakuRose on deviantART


Zatanna portait by Lux96 on deviantART


Zatanna Zatara Cosplay - DC Comics by SylunaHirokashi on deviantART

Zatannurday: Aquamaureen Cosplay

At the start of summer I ran a bunch of Cosplayers, but a few stood out and needed more attention.
Next is Aquamaureen Cosplay.  Gotta say. I love the name!

http://aquamaureen13.deviantart.com/
https://twitter.com/Aquamaureen13


Zatanna and Batman by Aquamaureen13 on deviantART


Zatanna and Nightwing by Aquamaureen13 on deviantART


Nightwing swooping Zatanna off her feet by Aquamaureen13 on deviantART


I put a spell on you because you're mine. by Aquamaureen13 on deviantART


Zatanna 5 by Aquamaureen13 on deviantART


Zatanna 6 by Aquamaureen13 on deviantART


Zatanna 1 by Aquamaureen13 on deviantART

Zatannurday: Ivy95 Cosplay

It's SUMMER! The first day of summer in fact.
Summer means a lot of things, but around here it means Cons and Cosplay!  So let's start up the summer with great Zee cosplays.

https://twitter.com/Ivy_Pole
https://www.facebook.com/IvetteCosplay
http://ivy95.deviantart.com/
http://instagram.com/ivy95



Zatanna by Ivy95 on deviantART


Zatanna by Ivy95 on deviantART


Cheers!! by Ivy95 on deviantART


Getting ready for the last hour of the year! :D by Ivy95 on deviantART


Zatanna by Ivy95 on deviantART

Zatannurday: Cosplay special!

It's SUMMER! The first day of summer in fact.
Summer means a lot of things, but around here it means Cons and Cosplay!  So let's start up the summer with great Zee cosplays.




Anime Banzai 2013-007 by fujifangirl75 on deviantART


Mistress of Magic by gillykins on deviantART


Time for The Show by ArienReign on deviantART


Gotham Girls Photoshoot by MishyMisheru on deviantART


Zatanna by UndiciSmaug on deviantART


Nightwing and Zatanna Cosplay - DC Comics by SylunaHirokashi on deviantART


Demons worry when the wizard is near by S-Lancaster on deviantART


Zatanna Zatara - Otakon 2012 by mariegreycosplay on deviantART


It s a kind of magic by Ikari-Gendo on deviantART


Zatanna by Ivy95 on deviantART


Zatanna 02 by RyuuPhotoAlchemy on deviantART


Zatanna at wondercon by HobbesTCat on deviantART


Zatanna and Batman by Aquamaureen13 on deviantART


Zatanna Cosplay by Daisy-Cos on deviantART


Yay, it's me:) Zatanna cosplay by cosplayerotica on deviantART


Gotham party/backstage by BazingaCosplay on deviantART


Zatanna Zatara Cosplay by Aicosu on deviantART


Zatanna Cosplay by pinknekophile on deviantART


zatanna DC cosplay injustice by GhiandaiaCosplay on deviantART


Zatanna Zatara by emokittylover23 on deviantART


Zatanna - Dc Comics by Daisy-Cos on deviantART


Zatanna at Mago's Magic Shoppe by zeraphie on deviantART


What do you want to tell me? by revien-fiennes on deviantART

First day of Spring...

Today is the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Can't tell by looking outside.  Still a lot of ice outside.  So here are some pictures of Ice.


Ice - Justice League International - DC Comics by WhiteLemon on deviantART


Guy Gardner and Ice by JonathanDuran on deviantART


Tora by theEyZmaster on deviantART


Sailor Ice by dirk-geijsbeek on deviantART

Since today is the equinox, give equal time to Fire as well.



Ice and Fire - Justice League International - DC by WhiteLemon on deviantART


Fire and Ice by SebbyWhite on deviantART

Deviant Art: Nancy Downs (The Craft) Cosplay

Cosplayer Galla Gadget rocking an awesome Nancy Downs from The Craft.


Nancy Downs (The Craft) 5 by ~gadget-eneus on deviantART


Nancy Downs (The Craft) 4 by ~gadget-eneus on deviantART


Nancy Downs (The Craft) 3 by ~gadget-eneus on deviantART


Nancy Downs (The Craft) 2 by ~gadget-eneus on deviantART


Nancy Downs (The Craft) by ~gadget-eneus on deviantART


I think she nailed it.

Red Sonja: Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea

My exploration of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea continues with one of the more iconic Barbarian characters ever.

Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes by BelleChere

Red Sonja of course comes with a Hyperborean pedigree. Though maybe not as much as say Conan, but Conan isn't a red head rocking a scalemail bikini either.

I went back to look over her builds for both Spellcraft & Swordplay as well as Barbarians of Lemuria.  The intersection of both games could be best described as Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea.

I thought also that given the level maximums I'd raise her to 10th level.

Red Sonja of Hyrkania
Barbarian (Fighter): 10th Level
Race: Hyrkanian (similar to the Vikings)
Secondary Skill: Hunter/Trapper

Strength: 18*
Dexterity: 16*
Constitution: 17*
Intelligence: 12
Wisdom: 11
Charisma: 18

Casting Ability: 0
Fighting Ability: 10

Hit Points: 76
Alignment: Chaotic Good
AC: 4 (special scale mail)
Weapon Mastery: Sword, Battle Axe (2 attacks per round)

+2 bonus to all saves

I think it is a good build to be honest.  A lot of the Barbarian powers/abilities work well with the concept as to be expected.  I didn't list them all here; they are in the book.

Looking forward to seeing what else I can do with this game.

Zatannurday: Cosplay Summer's End 2013

Can Summer really be over? Are we done with cons till Spring? As a young man's thoughts turn to Halloween, here are some of the last of the Zatanna cosplay pictures I have been holding on to.


Zatanna Zatara - II by ~Taeyen on deviantART


Zatanna Zatara cosplay by ~MyattaNyatta on deviantART


zatanna zatara by ~Thecupcakemechanic on deviantART


Let the magic begin by ~MangaGirl232 on deviantART


Zatanna by ~laNane on deviantART

And a special one posted a last week by Justice League Detroit.

Till next year!

Zatannurday: SDCC Part 3, Valerie Perez Edition

Valerie Perez is a top tier cosplayer.  Not only does she rock the outfits you can also tell she is having a great time.  I have seen pictures of her with little kids where you know that little kid is thinking "I just met Zatanna!" or "I just met Wonder Woman!"

Also check out the Amazon Princess blog today for some of her great Wonder Woman cosplay too!

Valerie Perez and Vegas PowerGirl