This year marks the 40th Masquerade at Comic-Con International. Presented by HBO, there were a total of 41 entries (individuals and groups). I am happy to report that my own personal favorite entry – “Giant Monsters All Out Attack” – won best of show…
Photos were taken in the press room, separate from Ballroom 20 where the Masquerade was held…
Below are the lists of contestants…
Below are the winners, per Comic Con…
WINNERS
Best in Show
Giant Monsters All Out Attack, Worn By: Lisa Truong, Lynleigh Sato, Wendy Colon, Cindy Purchase; Designed and Made By: Lisa Truong, Lynleigh Sato, Wendy Colon, Cindy Purchase
Judges’ Choice
Twelve, Worn By: The Time Lords; Designed and Made By: The Time Lords
Best Re-Creation
Raiden from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Worn By: Andrew Valenzuela (Andrew Makes Things); Designed and Made By: Andrew Valenzuela and Eleanor Sano
Best Original Design
Clover meets Regina, Worn By: Brandie C. Braxton, Designed and Made By: Brandie C. Braxton
Most Humorous
Be a Fan, Worn By: Andrew, Betsy, Caitlin, Jennifer, Jim, Mike, Rogue, Shea, Steph and Stepka; Designed and Made By: Caitlin, Betsy, Jennifer, Rogue, Shea, Steph and Seth
Most Beautiful
Queen Amidala’s Escape from Naboo Gown, Worn By: Tonia Antilla, Designed and Made By: Tonia Antilla
Best Technical Fabrication
Agents of A.I.M., Worn By: Kevin Pishion, Laura Pishion, Rick Ferguson, Brett Yee, Dave Penner, Kevin Nagata, Richard Phan, Michelle Zaw, Jamie Baer; Designed and Made By: Kevin and Laura Pishion
Best Workmanship
Celestine Superior Katherine, Order of our Martyred Lady, Worn By: Rebecca Ryan; Designed and Made By: Rebecca Ryan
Best Young Fan
The Perfect Storm Worn By: Pink Lunatic (Ariel), Petite Leon as Ursula, Little Z (Price Eric), Skylar (Little Mermaid); Designed and Made By: Petite Leon
Honorable Mention for Re-Creation
Twelve, Worn By: The Time Lords; Designed and Made By: The Time Lords
Honorable Mention for Presentation
Aurora’s Midsummers Night Dream, Worn By: Cassidy Kahler, Sonya Wheeler, Chad Evett, Den Schmidt, Andy Ouellette, Jonah Duke; Designed and Made By: Cassidy and Mary Kahler, Dan Schmidt, Chad Evett, Jonah Duke, Andy Oullette
Honorable Mention for Workmanship
Dark Souls Knights and the Holy Grail, Worn By: Edgar Mayoral, Jerry Travis; Designed and Made By: Edgar Mayoral
Below is the list of prizes from supporting companies…
COMPANY PRIZES
Frank And Son Collectible Show
When Fan Worlds Collide, Worn By: Susan Shinkai; Designed and Made By: Susan Shinkai
DC Comics
Arkham Asylum Batman, Worn By: Allan Lavigne, Lawrence Truong, Thomas Chang; Designed and Made By: Allan Lavigne
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Queen Amidala’s Escape from Naboo Gown, Worn By: Tonia Antilla, Designed and Made By: Tonia Antilla
Sideshow Collectibles
Be a Fan, Worn By: Andrew, Betsy, Caitlin, Jennifer, Jim, Mike, Rogue, Shea, Steph and Stepka; Designed and Made By: Caitlin, Betsy, Jennifer, Rogue, Shea, Steph and Seth
The David C. Copley Award for Most Innovative Costume
Dance with Dragons, Worn By: Devon Jopling, Lindsey Bladon, Richard Bowden; Designed and Made By: Devon Jopling, Lindsey Bladon, Richard Bowden
The Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892
Giant Monsters All Out Attack, Worn By: Lisa Truong, Lynleigh Sato, Wendy Colon, Cindy Purchase; Designed and Made By: Lisa Truong, Lynleigh Sato, Wendy Colon, Cindy Purchase
TME: That’s My Entertainment
Best Film Re-Creation: Elsa the Snow Queen, Worn By: Amber Bates; Designed and Made By: Diane Bates; Peoples’ Favorite: When Fan Worlds Collide, Worn By: Susan Shinkai; Designed and Made By: Susan Shinkai
Cinema Makeup School
The Frozen North, Worn By: Dancing Raptor Cosplay; Designed and Made By: Dancing Raptor Cosplay
Anime Pavilion
Best Anime: The Legend of Zelda: The Final Battle, Worn By: Paola Martinez Martelo; Designed and Made By: Paola Martinez Martelo; Best Young Fan: Unfrozen, Worn By: Max King and Alex King; Designed and Made By: Jen King and Alex King
COMPANY PRIZES
Frank And Son Collectible Show
When Fan Worlds Collide, Worn By: Susan Shinkai; Designed and Made By: Susan Shinkai
DC Comics
Arkham Asylum Batman, Worn By: Allan Lavigne, Lawrence Truong, Thomas Chang; Designed and Made By: Allan Lavigne
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Queen Amidala’s Escape from Naboo Gown, Worn By: Tonia Antilla, Designed and Made By: Tonia Antilla
Sideshow Collectibles
Be a Fan, Worn By: Andrew, Betsy, Caitlin, Jennifer, Jim, Mike, Rogue, Shea, Steph and Stepka; Designed and Made By: Caitlin, Betsy, Jennifer, Rogue, Shea, Steph and Seth
The David C. Copley Award for Most Innovative Costume
Dance with Dragons, Worn By: Devon Jopling, Lindsey Bladon, Richard Bowden; Designed and Made By: Devon Jopling, Lindsey Bladon, Richard Bowden
The Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892
Giant Monsters All Out Attack, Worn By: Lisa Truong, Lynleigh Sato, Wendy Colon, Cindy Purchase; Designed and Made By: Lisa Truong, Lynleigh Sato, Wendy Colon, Cindy Purchase
TME: That’s My Entertainment
Best Film Re-Creation: Elsa the Snow Queen, Worn By: Amber Bates; Designed and Made By: Diane Bates; Peoples’ Favorite: When Fan Worlds Collide, Worn By: Susan Shinkai; Designed and Made By: Susan Shinkai
Cinema Makeup School
The Frozen North, Worn By: Dancing Raptor Cosplay; Designed and Made By: Dancing Raptor Cosplay
Anime Pavilion
Best Anime: The Legend of Zelda: The Final Battle, Worn By: Paola Martinez Martelo; Designed and Made By: Paola Martinez Martelo; Best Young Fan: Unfrozen, Worn By: Max King and Alex King; Designed and Made By: Jen King and Alex King
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Below are the list of contestant entries…
- “Elsa the Snow Queen”
- “The Perfect Storm”
- “Jawa’s Just Wanna Have Fun”
- “Unfrozen”
- “Deadshot vs Deathstroke”
- “Ironman vs Whiplash”
- “Thor and Loki”
- “Fan Girl in Marvel Land”
- “1880’s Black Widow”
- “Aliens”
- “No Good Deed”
- “Aurora’s Midsummer’s Night Dream”
- “Margaery Tyrell Wedding Dress”
- “Celestine Superior Katherine, Order of Our Martyred Lady”
- “Dance with Dragons”
- “The Evil Queen (Once Upon A Time)”
- “Twelve”
- “Girl Genius”
- “Raiden from Metal Gear Rising”
- “Arkham Asylum Batman”
- “The Legend of Zelda: The Final Battle”
- “Dark Souls Kights and the Holy Grail”
- “When Fan Worlds Collide”
- “DC and Marvel Go9es) Glam”
- “Mark 42”
- “Clover Meets Regina”
- “Giant Monsters All Out Attack”
- “Queen Amidala’s Escape from Nabu”
- “Be a Fan”
- “Munchi Monster”
- “Edith Head’s Two Delilahs”
- “Dovahkiin”
- “Agents of A.I.M.”
- “Final Fantasy 14 Summer”
- “The Frozen North”
- “Ice Fairly Queen”
- “Westeros Side Story”
- “HCC: Ursula’s Grotto”
- “Leanan Sidhe”
- “Commander of the Woodland…”
- “Nezorf”
For all coverage of Comic Con International: San Diego this year, click the link below…
Below are photos of all contestants in the order in which they appeared – click any image for a higher resolution version of each photo:
Jason DeBord