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sheliesshattered · 5 years ago

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GallifreyOne roundup!

We’re home from Gally1 2020, and had a great time. I brought back my River, Thirteen, and the Moment costumes for easy things to run around in during the day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and then wore my new Mummy on the Orient Express Clara costume both Friday night and Saturday night, since it’s such a fun evening costume. As predicted, Jack managed to avoid photographic evidence of his existence for the most part, but he did a little costuming as well. On Friday he wore his take on the Twelfth Doctor (based on the look from Pyramid at the End of the World) before switching to his movie-version of Arthur Dent, in celebration of the 42nd anniversary of Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy, and wore Arthur Dent again on Saturday night.

We managed to nap both Friday and Saturday and then stay out late enjoying lobbycon and the various con-scheduled late night events. We made some new friends at lobbycon, which eventually led to a group karaoke of Bohemian Rhapsody on Friday night, as you do. I also ran into a couple of people I recognized from Tumblr, including @braxiatel-collection, @zetasigma, @circular-time, and @spacetimeconundrum. It was so lovely to see you all in person!

There are a few small changes I want to make to my Clara costume, but generally I’m really happy with how it turned out. I don’t think anyone recognized the blanket at all, but I strategically brought it along when I knew I would be sitting in one of the panel rooms in costume, since those rooms are always so cold. Being able to wrap up in all that fluffy warmth but still feel like I was hitting that screen-accurate note I was aiming for was really wonderful, and I love how the blanket turned out, even if it’s just something I recognize.

All in all it was a wonderful Gally1, and Jack and I can’t wait to go back next year!

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templeofgeek · 5 years ago

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Gallifrey One is the world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who fan convention, a tradition in North American Doctor Who fandom since 1990. Yes, Gallifrey One has been running for going on thirty-two years! With the record for the longest-running Doctor Who con, it’s easy to see why the Doctor Who cosplay from Gallifrey One is some of the best in the world!

L-R: The War Doctor Cosplay (@whonewpodcast), 11th Doctor Cosplay (@redheadedchinny96), Tasha Lem cosplay (Corissa B.), 13th Doctor Cosplay (@georgiiaagrace}, 10th Doctor cosplay (@doc_in_the_box), 12th Doctor Cosplay (@whocosplay), Amy Pond cosplay (@thegingercompanion), Rory Williams Cosplay (@vigilantecosplay), 11th Doctor Cosplay (@aaronrivin)

What makes the cosplay at Gallifrey One special

For many, Cosplay is a way to express themselves, be creative, and make new friends. It creates a sense of community that most grown-ups lose after high school or college. For some, it goes so far as to make them feel more confident about themselves without realizing it. Many find it was an avenue that helped them learn more about themselves. And let’s face it, it’s just fun to dress up!

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BARDIS – Gallifrey One, 2020 #doctorwho #doctorwhocosplay #bbcdoctorwho #cosplay #romana #romanacosplay #davros #davroscosplay #dalek #daleks #riversong #riversongcosplay #sonicscrewdriver #bar #gallifreyone #gallifreyone2020 #gally #gally1

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Cosplay is this “special” universe where adults come together, put their egos aside, and celebrate what they geek-out over without any shame of “not acting our own age.” Anyone would be lying to themselves if they said they didn’t care to find a realm where they could be unapologetically themselves while dressed as their favorite character. This can be true of the cosplay at any convention. However, the situation at Gallifrey One gives a special license to be a little more unique. Doctor Who has over 50 years’ worth of characters and spin-offs to draw from. There are plenty of options for what you can cosplay.

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Cutest. Adipose. Ever. • • • #Gally1 #GallifreyOne2020 #DoctorWho #DoctorWhoCosplay #Adipose

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Being recognized as a Doctor Who cosplayer can be tricky at most comic cons. Much of what the characters wear on the show is ordinary, (albeit very fashionable) everyday attire. Much of what is worn in the current series can be purchased at popular retail stores (we call these cosplay pieces “screen accurate”). It also makes it easy to find a suitable and affordable alternative (��alts”) outfit that look close enough to what the characters wear on the show. At a convention like San Diego Comic-Con for example, not everyone will immediately recognize your outfit as a Doctor Who cosplay, they might mistake it for just everyday attire. At Gallifrey One, even the most obscure cosplay is recognizable to someone.

Bill Potts cosplay (@elainecosplay), 13th Doctor Cosplay (@Julieursuline) and Clara Oswald Cosplay (@jedi_janine).

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I encountered the #HappinessPatrol at @GallifreyOne. Luckily I was in a good mood and they allowed me to continue on my way. #DoctorWho #Cosplay #Gally #GallifreyOne #Ace #Kandyman

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~Ive been to Peladon! You never did! With the great beast Aggedor? Same planet!~ #Gally1 #alphacentauri #sarahjanecosplay #gallifreyone2020 #lobbycon #handoffear #doctorwho #classicwhocosplay

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A scene like this is probably when the damn credits would start rolling and I'd chuck my cup at the screen… Next episode, I get strangled by the Master. – 📷 Photo: @lethargicactionhero If you know who this cosplayer is please lmk so I can give credit 👍 #gally1 #doctorwho #doctorwhocosplay #cmdrlackven #fourthdoctor

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#gallifreyone

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Pics from day 2 so far! I’ll admit, it’s been a bit of a sluggish start. But a successful one with naps in between, haha. Here’s to later tonight. Oh boy, haha #gallifreyone2020 #gallifreyone #13thdr #whovians #funtimes #drwho #dw

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The Masquerade

Every year at this convention is the Masquerade of Mandragora. Named after the first serial of the 14th Season, it is the annual Saturday night costume competition and fashion show. Many conventions boast costume contests. At other conventions, the costumes are from a large range of fandoms. The masquerade at Gally (short for Gallifrey One) revolves around one fandom, Doctor Who. This gives children and adults who enter the competition an opportunity to turn up the creativity. Photographer David Phillips (IG: @drquien) captured the beautiful cosplay that was on display.

Contestant Veronica Swarbe as a clockwork droid.

Cosplayer @lotcosplay as Ramona

Contestants Bryan Little, Mette Hedin and Mea Cottman.

Cosplayer Becca Novotny.

Angelica Roque as Lady Me

Cosplay Meet-Ups & Groups

Cosplay Meet-Ups happen at many different conventions. It is an opportunity for cosplayers to gather together and celebrate their shared love for a character or a fandom. Cosplay meetups can be large or intimate. No matter the size, the main purpose is to get together and take fun photos while hopefully meeting new people and celebrating fandom.

9th Doctor Meet Up

@lsirik @just.plaim.joe, @moshpitavenger, @itsprobablyvincent @maddie_whovian @emma_bruton @beige_charley

13th Doctor Meet Up

Sonic Screwdriver Group

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The #sonicgallygirls, then with 12s mostly 😉 #gallifreyone #gallifreyone2020 #gally1

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Rory’s Stag Party

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We’re getting married!!! @jgzook and I met at @gallifreyone 7 years ago and decided to celebrate our engagement with the con! We ran into @thisdorkynerd and @doc_in_the_box doing a stag night group too!! #nerdlove #doctorwho #cosplay #gallifreyone

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These are far from all the meetups that happened at this convention. Most of the meetups are fan organized and happen through Facebook groups and are eventually announced in the Gallifrey One schedule. Some notable meetups that we did not get to photograph ourselves were the 10th Doctor Meet-Up usually hosted by @hairclubforten, the Pond Paradox Meet Up and the River Song Meet Up.

Cosplay Mash-Ups

Cosplay mash-ups are when two fandoms or ideas collide to make one unique cosplay! This year, there were plenty of mash-ups to be seen. From punk, pajama, and 1950s inspired Doctor Who groups to Critical Role crossovers. This convention gives Whovians (Doctor Who fans) an opportunity to mash together a lot of the things they love!

Punk Who

This group celebrated it’s second annual meet up! This came together as a group originally in 2019.

1950s Inspired Who

Harry Potter Crossover

@Tanitia_sd, @eurekarox01, @aunttessycosplay

@nightmarious, @adventuresofthecheekybaker, @miaremmi

@kyliesapup

@russellholly @beige_charley @theharrypotterfan

Ghostbusters Crossover

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Some of my favorite cosplays from today #gallifreyone #cosplay #doctorwho #punkdoctorwho #ghostbusters #vincentvangogh #queenvictoria #tenthdoctor #k9 #riversong #fatcosplay

A post shared by Ardis (@thecatholicfattie) on Feb 15, 2020 at 11:14pm PST

Pajama Party

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Companion and 13 pajama party! #Gally1

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Stranger Things Crossover

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#GallifreyOne cosplay lineup! Yeah! Friday: mashup fun with my #SparkleTARDISAhoy! Saturday: #SwissArmySonic with the #SonicGallyGirls! Sunday: Some easy, comfy #RoseTyler bounding from The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances for what I've designated as my #ChristopherEccleston Day 💙💙 This time next Wednesday I'll be back in LA getting ready for the 5 nerdiest days of my year; I can't wait to see everyone again! #AdventuresInStaceland #DoctorWho #whovian #gally1 #orderofgallifrey #cosplay #TARDIS #StrangerThings #scoopsahoy #13thdoctor #sonicscrewdriver #theemptychild #thedoctordances #areyoumymummy #justthisonceeverybodylives @billiepiper @christophereccleston

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Critical Role Crossover

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I’m so grateful to @damjerry for spearheading this Critical Role/Doctor Who crossover group for #gallifreyone What a wonderful bunch of people!! #criticalrole #cosplay #criticalrolecosplay #gally1 #mightynein #voxmachina

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Cosplay Gallery

Unknow Ruth Doctor Cosplayer

@maddie_whovian & Unknow Ruth Doctor Cosplayer

@georgiiaagrace & Unknow Ruth Doctor Cosplayer

@gallidays

@cosplayparents

@rusellholly @theharrypotterfan

@riveralexandrasong and Lauren Goldman

@stevenrickstailoring

13th Doctor and 10th Doctor cosplayers

War Doctor Cosplayer & @makeitsocosplay

two 4th Doctor cosplayers and @geekregeneration

Happiness Patrol /Kandyman cosplay group. @adraucker @mansku11

@the.winter.doctor @drdyllord

@doc_in_the_box, @indymcfly @j_caito @the_wandering_geek @the_tentative_doctor

@whonewpodcast

@redheadedchinny96 and Corrisa

@thegingercompanion and @vigilantecosplay

@theharrypotterfan @russellholly

@vigilantecosplay

@aydiostheo

Steampunk cosplayers

@tanitia_sd

@cutelionesscostumes

Tickets for the Gallifrey One 2021 event go on sale on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific Time. Find out more at http://www.gallifreyone.com/.

For more Gallifrey One coverage check out:

https://templeofgeek.com/what-is-gallifrey-one-and-why-is-it-so-special/

https://templeofgeek.com/gallifrey-one-2019-cosplay/

https://templeofgeek.com/gallifrey-one-ultimate-whovian-convention/

Check out our Cosplay Photo Gallery from Gallifrey One 2020! #GallifreyOne #Doctorwho #doctorwhocosplay Gallifrey One is the world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who fan convention, a tradition in North American…

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