Laier-X saga from beyond

here are the exclusive informations for 2009’s biggest and grandest cosplay event:

Ozine Fest 2009!

What: Ozine Fest 2009
When: April 3-5 2009 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Where: Megatrade Hall 2

Since Hataw Hanep Hero was mostly a flop (take a good look at the multiply journals of regular cosplayers to regular convention goers), a lot of people in the cosplay, anime and manga community want another round of convention goodness.  Luckily the upcoming Ozine Fest 2009 looks to live up to that demand.  Ozine has always been a big event and now they’ve gotten bigger, as the event will now span three full days instead of the usual two (wonder how they’ll schedule this one).

Ozine Fest 2009

In any case here’s some words from the Ozine Crew.

Hungry for anime? Itching to cosplay? Looking to satiate your otaku desires?

Then get ready as Otakuzine Anime Magazine brings you its 5th and most ambitious Anime event ever:

Ozine fest ‘09!!

Prepare for not one, not two, but THREE days of anime and cosplay mayhem enough to satisfy hungry otakus all over the country.

What’s in Ozine Fest ‘09?
We introduced the Ozine Maid Cafe during Anicon ‘08 last October 5 and due to popular demand, the organizers decided to provide a BIGGER venue and more kawaii maids to serve and entertain you while you dine in Ozine Fest ‘09.

Event space not enough? Then introducing the Ozine Lounge wherein event goers can sit back and relax while surfing the internet and reading our magazines with some drinks. Staying in one place not your thing? Then try your luck in the Matsuri Area wherein you will get the chance to participate in the following activities: Gold Fish Scooping, Balloon Scooping, Darts and Balloons, and Pull a String. The Matsuri not only plans to entertain its attendees with fun games but it will also have the usual Caramelized Apple, Choco Banana, Onigiri, Taiyaki, and other traditional snacks common to a Japanese Festival.

We will be providing more updates soon. So be sure to check our entries regularly.
As you can see there’ll be TONS of activities for the upcoming con.  I personally am looking forward to the Maid Cafe (I didn’t get into AniCon’s Maid Cafe and I still regret it) and the raffle (PS3 please XD). I have some plans for to cosplay one of my fave games (Monster Hunter) and I’m building my costume as we speak.  Hopefully I can make it in time as this is my biggest build yet.  Wish me luck as well as those in the cosplay community ^_~.

As always, this post will be updated for further announcements like on-site contests and their regulations and scheduling of events.  Stay tuned!

Ozine Fest 09 Details:

Ticket Price:
Php 100.00 per day.
Php 250.00 for 3-day pass.
Important Note: 3-day pass holders qualify for the raffle.

Raffle Prizes:

Day 1: Nintendo Wii
Day 2: Xbox 360 (Elite)
Day 3: Playstation 3 –> This I want!

Important Note: A ticket holder can win for Three (3) consecutive days as long as he or she is present to claim the prize. If the ticket holder is no longer present then the organizers will have to redraw for a new winner so be sure to stay until the raffle is done.

Calling Oni Bear Clan:  maghanda na ang lahat para sa Ozine Fest!  Talunin natin ang mga champions!  Ito na ang panahon ng Oni Bear Clan!

GANBARE! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

BPO Summit Philippines, happening on December 2 and 3 at Crowne Plaza, Galleria, Manila, together with the Gamers Development Association of the Philippines (GDAP) will be holding a cosplay competition featuring video game characters.

GDAP Cosplay Competition Rules and Guidelines
GAMECRAFT COSPLAY COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES
General Guidelines:
1. This competition is open all cosplay enthusiasts in the Greater Manila Area.
2. All characters portrayed must originate from a video game that has appeared on any gaming platform (i.e. PC, Playstation, XBox, Gamecube, Dreamcast, Gameboy, etc.).
3. There are 3 categories, Best Male, Best Female, and Best Armor/Mecha Cosplay. The overall winner will be named Grand Champion, and the top of each category, excluding the Grand Champion, will be awarded Best Male, Best Female, and Best Armor/Mecha Cosplay, respectively.
4. The prizes for the winners are as follows:

Grand Champion - PHP 10k
Best Male Cosplay PHP 5K
Best Female Cosplay PHP 5K
Best Armor/Mecha Cosplay PHP 5K

5. Upon registration, the category will be decided by the staff handling the registration. The main basis for the Armor/Mecha category is that the cosplayer should have his whole torso, legs and arms covered in simulated hard armor (i.e. plate mail ) or mecha attire.

Criteria for Judging:
1. Accuracy: 30% (How closely the costume follows the original design of the game character portrayed.)
2. Craftsmanship: 30% (How well the costume has been made, the level of difficulty involved in creating the costume, and the creativity employed in materials and construction techniques.)
3. Characterization: 40% (How well the contestant portrays the personality of the character they are cosplaying.)

TOTAL: 100%

Rules, Regulations and Other Information:
1. The Cosplay Competition will be held on December 3,2008 at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom CDE. Registration is at the entrance of Crowne Plaza Ballroom A.
2. All characters portrayed must originate from a video game that has appeared on any gaming platform (i.e. PC, Playstation, XBox, Gamecube, Dreamcast, Gameboy, etc.). Characters that have originally come from anime, manga, comics, cartoons, novels, television shows, and movies – even those that have games featuring them as characters, are officially disqualified.
3. The event organizers reserve sole discretion in determining if your cosplay character does or does not follow this rule.
4. During the competition, absolutely no real and/or dangerous weapons will be allowed as props. Fire props and messy props (i.e. fake blood) are also not allowed. Nudity and/or skimpy outfits are not disallowed, but not encouraged either.
5. All cosplayers will be responsible for their own safety, and they will be asked to sign a document assuring everyone concerned that neither the staff nor the organizers are responsible for any injuries and/or inconveniences resulting from their participation in the competition.
6. Failure to comply with any of the above rules, as well as disregarding written and verbal instructions from the events organizers will result in the disqualification of the participant from the competition.
7. The events organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that we consider to be unsuitable, inappropriate, or irrelevant for any reason.
8. At any point the events organizers reserve the right to cancel the contest and put on hold the distribution of prizes. However, this will not occur unless absolutely necessary and under extreme circumstances.

REGISTRATION

Registration is from Oct. 16 – 23, 2008. Interested participants can visit the WGT website ph.worldgamemaster.org to register. Entries received after Oct. 23, 5PM will no longer be accommodated.
Once registered, participants will get a confirmation e-mail indicating that they have been successfully registered.
WGT can close the registration anytime when all slots have been filled out already.

MECHANICS

1. The World Game Master Cosplay competition is open to all individuals ages 13 years old and above.

2. WGT Cosplay participants can come in any of their favorite anime and computer game character. However, original characters are not allowed.

3. All participants must indicate the name of their character in the WGT Cosplay Registration Form and are required to attach a reference picture of their character.

4. Costumes must be appropriate for the general audience. Costumes that are too revealing or offending (ie. exposes private parts, showing any forms of illegal substances, signs of intoxication) are prohibited. Sexy costumes are allowed but are not encouraged since there will be minors watching the show.

5. Sharp objects and parts of the costumes that may be harmful to other contestants, WGT staff, WGT players and event attendees are prohibited. This includes highly-flammable materials, dangerous chemical substances, pyrotechnic materials, and illegal substances. Participants who will cause damage to WGT booth structure and mall venue will be disqualified from the competition and will be fined the amount of the damage made.

6. Each Cos Play contestant can make use of a maximum of two (2) human props only.

7. Participants must submit a picture of their final costume during the technical rehearsal on October 24. These will be kept by the WGT staff with utmost confidentiality. This is to ensure that the cosplay costumes are safe for everyone.

8. All cosplay contestants must handle their costumes with proper care and attention during the whole duration of the event from the rehearsal to the end of all WGT finals activities. The WGT staff, organizers and sponsors will not be held responsible for damage or injury resulting from mishandling and/or negligence of a cosplayer in his or her use of props and materials.

9. All background music must be provided by the participant in one (1) CD labeled with their individual name and character name to be submitted on the technical rehearsal on Oct. 24. These should be either in audio or .mp3 format.

10. All groups must be present at the technical rehearsal. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification. This will ensure a smooth and orderly performance during the event proper.

11. Each participant will be given a number tag to be worn all throughout the event.

12. Cos Play contestants are given thirty (30) seconds to one (1) minute each to strut their stuff at the WGT stage during the Cos play event on Oct 26. Order will be according to their number. A thirty (30) second interview with the emcee will follow their catwalk.

13. There will be three (3) judges to evaluate contestants. Criteria as follows:

Consistency with Character 25%
Design and Workmanship 30%
Creativity and Originality 30%
Audience Feedback 15%

14. Judges will pick the top winner based on the total average score each participant garnered.

The top winner will go home with TEN THOUSAND PESOS (Php 10,000.00). The judges’ decision will be considered final.

     this would be my first blog as a cosplayer.  maraming beses ko nang gustong gumawa ng blog about my cosplaying, pero parating ‘alang time dahil busy sa school, graduating na kasi ako this year.  bukas i would be competing at the Robofest, an all mecha and robot cosplay event sa robinsons metro east.  again, lalaban ulit ako as the legendary Bio-Robo from the series Bio-man. 

     But the question remains…. will the Bio-Robo be able to be fare agains a horde of super robots, gattai mechas and other mechanical giants?   will the reigning material rubber foam defeat the recycled cosplayers, the preservers of the ecology?  will my commitment to cosplay using recycled materials be shaken after the event?  is it time to let the Bio-Robo a rest?

Only after the event shall these questions be answered.

this pic was during my first walk on the ramp as a full pledge cosplayer.  i won 3rd place overall.  first time and a winner.  Galing!

What’s this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin’ myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my G-d all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now so it’s time we start revealing

You’re all that I have and you’re all that I need
Each and every day I pray to get to know you please
I want to be close to you, yes I’m so hungry
You’re like water for my soul when it gets thirsty
Without you there’s no me
You’re the air that I breathe
Sometimes the world is dark and I just can’t see
With these, demons surround all around to bring me down to negativity
But I believe, yes I believe, I said I believe
I’ll stand on my own two feet
Won’t be brought down on one knee
Fight with all of my might and get these demons to flee
Hashem’s rays fire blaze burn bright and I believe
Out of darkness comes light, twilight unto the heights
Crown Heights burnin’ up all through till midnight
Said, thank you to my G-d, now I finally got it right
And I’ll fight with all of my heart, and all a’ my soul, and all a’ my might

Me no want no sinsemilla.
That would only bring me down
Burn away my brain no way my brain is to compound
Torah food for my brain let it rain till I drown
Thunder!
Let the blessings come down

Strip away the layers and reveal your soul
Got to give yourself up and then you become whole
You’re a slave to yourself and you don’t even know
You want to live the fast life but your brain moves slow
If you’re trying to stay high then you’re bound to stay low
You want G-d but you can’t deflate your ego
If you’re already there then there’s nowhere to go
If you’re cup’s already full then its bound to overflow
If you’re drowning in the water’s and you can’t stay afloat
Ask Hashem for mercy and he’ll throw you a rope
You’re looking for help from G-d you say he couldn’t be found
Looking up to the sky and searchin’ beneath the ground
Like a King without his Crown
Yes, you keep fallin’ down
You really want to live but can’t get rid of your frown
Tried to reach unto the heights and wound bound down on the ground
Given up your pride and the you heard a sound
Out of night comes day and out of day comes light
Nullified to the One like sunlight in a ray,
Makin’ room for his love and a fire gone blaze

Reelin’ him in
Where ya been
Where ya been
Where ya been for so long
It’s hard to stay strong been livin’ in galus (exile) for 2000 years strong
Where ya been for so long
Been livin in this exhile for too long