R2-KT’s story is a profound testament to the power of love, community, and storytelling. Born from a father’s desire to comfort his daughter in her final days, this pink droid has become a symbol of hope and kindness within the Star Wars universe and beyond. The Origin of R2-KT: A Father’s Love The story of R2-KT begins with a little girl named Katie Johnson, who, in 2004, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Katie was not just any fan of Star Wars; she was born into a family where the galaxy far, far away was a part of their daily lives. Her father, Albin Johnson, was one of the founders of the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars enthusiasts known for their high-quality costume recreations and charity work. Facing the heart-wrenching reality that Katie had only a few months to live, Albin sought a unique way to…
Cosplay
Sith to Scare You this Halloween
Halloween is coming and for those of us who are big fans of the holiday (me, me, me), all of October is a time to celebrate. We get the spooky groove going as early as October 1st in my house. And since we’re also all Star Wars fans, it’s great when the two worlds can overlap. Starwars.com brings you 6 Sith to Scare You Silly this Halloween Season. I don’t know about being scared silly, but I was very curious to see who they put on their list. So, let’s take a look at who they put on their list: Darth Bane Darth Maul Lord Momin Darth Plagueis Darth Sidious Darth Vader Who do you think is the scariest Sith of them all? Where is your favorite on the list? If you want to see all the reasons StarWars.com writer Kelly Knox ranked them this way, check out her full…
Star Wars Halloween Costumes 2020
*This post may contain affiliate links 2020 has been an unusual year and in many parts of the world the Covid-19 pandemic is still keeping people indoors. If you can’t go trick or treating or to your favorite Halloween parties, you can still enjoy the holiday by dressing up. There are many alternative celebration ideas such as Zoom parties or online Halloween costume contests, to name a few. Others are choosing for smaller get-togethers, or outdoor events where they can still practice social distancing. Whatever your plans are, you can do it in Star Wars style if you choose one of these or related costumes. I’m a real sucker for cosplay and homemade costumes but not everyone has the budget, the time, or the ability to build their own. If that’s you, then I invite you to check out Amazon. If you have Prime, you can get any of these…
Cool Arcann and Vaylin Cosplay – SWTOR
It’s been a while since I’ve stumbled across some really awesome cosplays to share with you guys. But now we have one… and I’m telling you, it makes up for not having seen any in a while. This awesome Arcann and Vaylin is really impressive! Some have called them the most depraved siblings in Star Wars, and others have said they have the most dysfunctional family in the franchise. One thing’s for certain: they are definitely interesting! And I can see why they were chosen for this really fun cosplay. The attention to detail is fabulous. They reported they spent about a week on the armor parts and a day on the cloth parts. See the full album here: Arcana and Vaylin- Old RepublicA Arcana and Vaylin- Old Republic Arcana and Vaylin- Old Republic In addition to the great costuming and makeup, I love how they really got into the…
Great Lana Beniko Cosplay
We haven’t posted about any cosplays recently (are people still doing this?) but we just stumbled upon a good one. Here’s an awesome Lana Beniko cosplay. She’s really good – it looks exactly like her and no details were left untouched. The level of detail on everything is amazing. She has the perfect natural features to play Lana, and she gets every little detail of her costuming and hair right as well. Lana Beniko was a Human female Sith Lord of the resurgent Sith Empire. During the Galactic War against the Galactic Republic, she served as a key advisor to Dark Council member Darth Arkous. In SWTOR, she’s voiced by Lydia Leonard. “With her serene and considerate manner, one might mistake Lana Beniko for a Jedi. She is, however, a Sith Lord of great wisdom and strength who has impressed many of her peers in a considerably short period of time with…
Otakon 2016 Star Wars Photoshoot
There are many exciting things happening at Oktakon, one of my favorite conventions. However, the cosplayers are definitely one of my favorite parts. It’s so much fun to see all the cosplayers around the convention and to see the very creative ways people find to enact their favorite characters. It’s really the best of the best, and a ton of fun. Last year had a lot of great cosplay photoshoots, but there was one in particular that really stood out to me. I knew I just HAD to be at that one and it did not disappoint. One of my favorite parts of Otakon last year was the Star Wars photoshoot. The newest Star Wars movie had just released and people were seriously in the Star Wars spirit. There were people from near and far, young and old, dressed as their favorite characters from the Star Wars Universe and it…
[Cosplay] Shae Vizla by Laura Sánchez (Nebulaluben)
Star Wars – Shae Vizla by Laura Sánchez (Nebulaluben) Here is an impressive cosplay of a fantastic Star Wars character who needed a bigger role in SWTOR. I don’t know if we’ll ever see more of Vizla in SWTOR but you can see her in this great cosplay from costume maker, Laura Sanchez. She’s a video game and costume-making enthusiast and all of the costumes you can see in her gallery at Deviant Art are made by her personally. She does a really awesome job and this one is no exception. Check out the pictures here: Star Wars – Shae Vizla by Laura Sánchez (Nebulaluben) She uses a lot of craft foam techniques in her costume making and also lists some great resources over on her Deviant Art page for those who want to learn more about craft foam art and costume design. She even lists some shops where she…
Cosplay Completed Sith Acolyte Armor Gallery
We’ve told you about how we love the SWTOR cosplay from Mynock’s Den. Here’s another great completed project. It’s a very detailed Sith Acolyte armor and it’s absolutely perfect. “The following photos were taken at the Comic Con in Winnipeg. The V2 Sith Acolyte armor is upgraded with a full Sith Acolyte Helmet, and the new V2 chest plate. The beautiful thing about the new setup is that since the Acolytes were shown without their hoods in the new cinematic trailer “Sacrifice”, and since I completed an accurate back plate for the helmet, I was able to wear the costume without the hood! Having the hood off really cut down on heat retention, allowing me to wear the helmet pretty much the entire time I was at the con!” See more on his site. He also has a bunch more great photos from around the con of him as well as other attendees…
SWTOR Arcann Mask Cosplay
We’ve told you before about cool SWTOR projects from myknocksden.com and now we have another one to share. This is a SWTOR Arcann mask cosplay/prop and it’s awesome, just like all of his work. The best part is, he will tell you exactly how he did it. “Being the dedicated SWTOR fan that I am, the minute the new trailer “Sacrifice” was announced in June of 2015, I knew I had to make Arcann’s mask. As with everything, it all began in the digital realm with some curves and plain surfaces, fuelled by a lot of energy drinks. The mask is quite complex, so even with great reference material, modelling in Rhino took close to 30 hours. ” See all of the digital plans here, along with step-by-step directions on how he did it. Then he will move into explaining and showing you in pictures how he created the base for his mask…
SWTOR Cosplay: Jedi Armor
You know how we love our cosplay here and we especially love sharing it with you. So here is finished Jedi Armor that looks absolutely awesome and we just had to show you. It comes to us from MYNOCKSDEN.COM, an active and talented cosplayer and prop-maker who “encourages aspiring prop-makers to awaken their own inner awesomeness!” Taras has been building props and costumes since he was a child and even back then, his work was pretty impressive. Now, it’s on an entirely new level. Here you can see videos from his Facebook account that showcase the process. The captions are below so you can see what he said about each phase while making this great Jedi armor. It’s really impressive, movie-level stuff here. The detail is great and you can see the thought that is put into each and every piece. He’s also creating a build diary on his website so…
Starkiller from The Force Unleashed Cosplay
More cosplay fun – you know how we love this stuff! So here we have found another awesome Star Wars themed cosplay that we are happy to share with you today. Here we have Starkiller from The Force Unleashed: Starkiller I really love that this one has so many pictures and includes photos from the process and not just the completion. While the end product is great, it’s also fun and interesting to see how people make their costumes and cosplay parts. The creator says it was his first cosplay and I have to say, it’s very good quality for that. He was very creative with the materials and how he chose to use them. He also gives some tips about making cosplay costumes to the 501st or Rebel Legion standards. It will make it easier for you, which is something I have heard from a lot of other cosplayers…
Really Cool Darth Revan Cosplay from Katsucon 2016
You know how we love Star Wars and SWTOR cosplay here and you know how we love bringing you really awesome projects from other Star Wars and SWTOR fans. Well, here is another one of those that combines both of these. This is an awesome cosplay of Darth Revan from Katsucon 2016 and he’s shared pics with us, as well as other details about the sabers, photos and more. His costume was commissioned from WickedArmor.com and we know about the quality of work they put out on cosplay items and I belive the lightsabers are custom made from Zia Sabers. So it’s a win-win all around for this beauty. Below is information from the owner, as well as pics of him in the costume. What do you think? I love how many different interpretations of Darth Revan there are out there. I mean, the premise is the same, of course,…
Sith Lord from Star Wars the Old Republic Cosplay
We love cosplay here, as you know. It’s even better when it’s SWTOR cosplay. Here’s a great cosplay from player, alkexor, with pics from Comic Con showing off his Sith Lord. He made many of his parts from things around the house, even a plastic trash can went into this cosplay. If you’re wondering about the lightsaber, he bought it from Saberforge (a popular choice with Star Wars cosplayers). His exactly one is found here: http://saberforge.com/elite-sabers/reliant-saber Here are some photos from Comic Con Gamex Stockholm. Looks like a great time! comic con gamex stockholm 2015 This is an exceptional cosplay, especially for his first time. Here’s hoping if he does more in the future, he shares them with the Internet too. Want to see more SWTOR cosplay? Here are some posts we’ve done here before: Global SWTOR Cosplay Swag SWTOR Cosplay Contest – New York Comic Con SWTOR Cosplay Comicbook SWTOR and…
Havok Trooper Cosplay by LazyAardvark
You know how we love to bring you fan-created stuff and cosplay. (I live for reporting on these things!) So here’s another we adore. A SWTOR fan named LazyAardvark posted a great Havok Trooper cosplay that we really wanted to share with you. He says he’s been working on it for a few months and we can definitely see why. This armor is so realistic, it looks like it should be on the set of a movie. One thing we really liked was the worn, battled look it has. LazyAardvark explains how this was achieved: “The battleworn look was done with pastel chalk and a magic wash which comprised of acryllic paint, floor polish, and water, i also did some low lighting in the recesses to make the details pop out.” We think This is pretty awesome! It’s amazing to see what serious fans can and do come up with….
First Shot from a Revan & Satele Shan Cosplay Shoot Done this Weekend
We love bringing you great Star Wars/ SWTOR cosplay and art so here we are with something awesome from So Say We All. The photographer is a fan of cosplay and has many great photos on his fanpage that we think you will like. For this one, however, we want to highlight a Revan and Satele Shan cosplay done recently. Wasn’t certain I could do this hand effect perfect but looks pretty good to me in the end 😛 .. this is a variation of… Posted by So Say We All on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 This is pretty awesome if you ask us. Here’s the description from the poster: Wasn’t certain I could do this hand effect perfect but looks pretty good to me in the end tongue emoticon .. this is a variation of the point in the cinematic where Satele stops a saber with the force, Bam. Cosplayers:…
EA Sponsored Cosplay Photo Shoot
What do you get when Bioware/EA comes together with the most badass promotion company is all of Germany? You get some really awesome professional-grade SWTOR cosplay photographs. The Defcon Unlimited Stuntteam loves to put on a show. They are a live action promotion company who also makes their own costumes. They began as a stuntteam and now they are a group of young friends who have turned their passion into careers and when they get their hands on a SWTOR project, it’s a beautiful thing. These are some images from the photo shoot and we can see how much fun they must have had in this entire process. Here are some more images from the photo shoot: They shared it all in this post on their Facebook: Some of these costumes have been produced by Defcon Unlimited for promotional purposes (Stuntshows) for the game “Star Wars – The Old…
NYCC Community Cantina and Cosplay Contest
The time has come for another SWTOR Community Cantina, the last on the calendar for 2015. This time the Cantina lines up with New York Comic Con and there was a decent turnout at the Hard Rock Cafe. When I arrived around 6:20, there was already a line forming outside the building. They got the cosplayers inside early and the rest of us promptly at 7pm. We were given tickets for free drinks and our other goodies and Hard Rock staff were walking around with some good food (great for those who had just come over from NY Comic Con and also for those of us standing around in line awaiting entry.) As always, the staff are super friendly and always around to chat and answer questions. They’re a lot of fun to hang with and in addition to the cosplay contest and the Q&A, they made sure to mingle…
SWTOR Cosplay Contest – New York Comic Con
If you’re going to be in New York City for New York Comic Con this year, then you’re also going to want to stop by the SWTOR Cosplay Contest. Here is the official info from SWTOR.com: DRESS TO IMPRESS COSPLAY CONTEST AT NEW YORK COMIC CON OCTOBER 8, 2015 – COMPETE FOR GREAT PRIZES! (DOORS OPEN 7PM EDT @ THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ ON BROADWAY) Compete in the first ever Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Cosplay Contest! Join us on October 8, 2015 at the New York Comic Con Cantina Event.Celebrate the upcoming launch of Knights of the Fallen Empire and come dressed to impress. Send in the email portion of your entry by October 5th! This event is FREE for everyone who wants to come, watch and share the fun with us and the Star Wars: The Old Republic community. Or, watch the contest live on www.twitch.tv/swtor at 8PM…
Interesting Darth Revan Costume: A Review
Here is a great video review about Darth Revan armor and how you can get it for yourself. The roughly 30-minute video has an excellent intro depicting the Revan costume, info about custom-made armor, and pretty much everything you need to know to do this for yourself. If you’re a cosplayer, a Revan fan or want to get an awesome gift for a Revan fan in your life, this is a video you want to take some time to see. If you’ve purchased (or plan to purchase) this costume for yourself, don’t skip through the video. It contains some very, very helpful information and tips that will save you a lot of time and hassle when your costume arrives. He also tells where he got his lightsabers from so watch the full video if you want to know how to get the complete look. Note: Pants and boots do not…
KotOR & SWTOR Costumes at Celebration Anaheim
KotOR & SWTOR cosplayers at Celebration Anaheim You know how we love to bring you cosplay stories. We can’t get enough of the awesomeness and here are a few shots of an all KotOR and SWTOR cosplayers gathering during Celebration Anaheim. Credit for photos goes to SilentMab from Jedi Order. KotOR & SWTOR cosplayers at Celebration Anaheim Now you can see for yourself all the fun that was had and you might even get some fun ideas about cosplaying for SWTOR or KotOR yourself. What do you think? Do you have any favorites in the bunch?
Satele Shan by Saphira Cosplay
You know how we love cosplayers around here, especially SWTOR or Star Wars cosplayers. So this is why we are excited to bring you this one of Satele Shan, a personal favorite of mine actually. Saphira is more than a pretty face; she’s incredibly talented too, which you can see from her Facebook page (linked below). The teamwork between Saphira and photographer for this shot really shines through in the end result. We love it and we’d love to see more! The cosplayer herself, Saphira, left this comment explaining the lightsabers: i built the sabers from scratch XD they have 5000 lumens in the blades, so they light up for real. i got the build process in my page (facebook.com/saphiracosplay). They are also two sabers that can be united to form her saberstaff, her most used weapon, and the blades are clear blue acrylic that can also be detached for…
Handmade Revan Armor by Fan
We love when fans share the awesome Star Wars and SWTOR-themed projects they do so we were happy to see this one from JigabooFriday on Reddit. He did an amazing job! The handmade Revan armor is superb but of course, hardcore fans couldn’t have it in that dreamy bedroom backdrop so some took the liberty of editing his photos to give cool captains and/or scenes in the background, which of course, makes it even more fun. I admit what’s really missing is how he did it. I would love to see him take the time to type up an instructional piece so those of us at home can follow suit. Even better, if you’re thinking of doing something like this, take some pictures or video for us along the way and show us exactly how it’s done. Then be sure to message us here and we’ll even feature you in a story….
Lion’s Den Helmets – Mandalorian Death Watch Mask
You know how we love bringing you cool stuff, especially SWTOR or Star Wars themed cool stuff. Not only is this awesome- but you can even buy one for yourself. This artist is offering these beautiful works of art in custom colors and designs. Star Wars Helmet Fett Mandalorian Death Watch Mask Prop Armor Cosplay SWTOR This is a custom made full size mandalorian/death watch helmet, available on Etsy and we think it’s so awesome, we had to share it with you. He has sold over 23 hand-crafted masks so far on Etsy and you can get one for yourself. It only sets you back about $189, or $95 for the Darth Revan custom mask. From the product description: Helmet is cast & ready for paint, just let me know what color & design you want. The three colors I carry stock are blue, red & black.Cold cast with aluminum in…
Bastilla Shan Cosplay by Dahlia Thomas
This is an amazing Bastilla Shan cosplay from Dahlia Thomas. She has been costuming/cosplaying since July 2012. She makes her own costumes, gives panels at conventions about cosplay related shenanigans, works with photographers all over Florida and help support other cosplayers. Awards and recognitions for Dahlia: -Dana Snyder’s Judge’s award in the Florida Supercon Supergirl competition. [Morrigan, Dragon Age Origins] -Publication in We Rise Magazine. [Cortana] – Cosplayer of the week on Chicks With Lightsabers. [Bastilla Shan] Cosplay by: https://www.facebook.com/DahliaThomasCosplay Photo by: https://www.facebook.com/sghphotoartfans