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A-Kon '08: Guinness videogame cosplay record demolished... probably
Dale North06.02.2008 21:47 (95 day(s) ago) 34 comments

A-Kon '08: Guinness videogame cosplay record demolished... probably screenshot

Sister site Japanator recently ran the story that Project A-Kon, America's oldest anime convention, set out to break the Guinness Book of World Records record for the "Most Video Game Costumes in One Place." We knew it wouldn't be a problem, as the previous record was set by 80 British Marios. But we showed up anyway to cover the Dallas, Texas event.

While final totals aren't in yet, I think it's pretty safe to say that A-Kon 19 demolished the previous record. The forms and entries are still being tallied by officials, but it is estimated that over 600 cosplayers contributed to this new record.

When we arrived at the designated meeting place for these record breakers, queues of cosplayers were already so backed up that even the elevators had lines. Three judges, including Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, were present to oversee the procession of videogame-costumed attendees. 

The convention did not expect this big of a turnout. It was only a matter of time before fire marshalls were called in, as the meeting ballroom was well past capacity. Even then, more continued to file in. Eventually, the whole thing was moved to another room.

Check out the gallery below to see how it all went down, as well as several other cosplay pictures from A-Kon 19. The costumes ranged from incredibly sexy to terribly horrible. We were going to categorize them, but we'll let you be the judge. There are plenty of gems in the mix.

Special thanks goes out to Japanator's photograher, Chris Serani, for his outstanding work. For those interested in the rest of A-Kon 19, be sure to check out Japanator's coverage, which includes a super sexy Naruto and crotch shots!

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Lul, furry comics at an anime con. The Genus comics aren't even that good from what I've seen. Super Special Secret - Niero is a furry?...

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Aerox's Avatar
Aerox at 06/02/2008 21:47

I bet they also broke the record for "Most people who haven't showered in over a week in one place."
Merry Ho's Avatar
Merry Ho at 06/02/2008 21:59

@Aerox
when you have that much going on and all that fun to be had, who has time so do unimportant things like shower? (I say that with all the sarcasm in the world)
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bleep at 06/02/2008 22:04

Cool somebody had a home made Dtoid helmet!
Alexradl's Avatar
Alexradl at 06/02/2008 22:06

I never really got the point of cosplay. It's so...useless (sorry, hardcore cosplalyinites).
Fronz's Avatar
Fronz at 06/02/2008 22:07

People cosplay as Ronald McDonald?....
bbrigg1's Avatar
bbrigg1 at 06/02/2008 22:11

I want to get a bunch of people and dress up like the jocks in Revenge of the Nerds, and drive by in a school bus chanting, "NERDS NERDS NERDS"
That would make me happy.
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Spitfire at 06/02/2008 22:14

I always make fun of cosplayers, but there has to be something said for people comfortable enough to dress in some ridiculous outfits. The people that do it right look freaking amazing.

One of my friends dressed as Ike from Smash. It was a well make costume, but he did wear girl's pants.
jolt's Avatar
jolt at 06/02/2008 22:14

http://www.destructoid.com/elephant/photo-m.phtml?post_key=88797&photo_key=45464
norm9's Avatar
norm9 at 06/02/2008 22:21

Looks like fun.

When just one person does it, its nerdy. When its hundreds, its awesome.

Some people did not try very hard.
zeroword's Avatar
zeroword at 06/02/2008 22:24

Did I catch a little nipple showing there?
Drop of Flame's Avatar
Drop of Flame at 06/02/2008 22:24

Look at all the sexy nerds!
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar
TrailerParkJesus at 06/02/2008 22:55

You tricked me with that crotch shot link. Not cool
calpis's Avatar
calpis at 06/02/2008 23:10

Anime Conventions: Because nerds aren't allowed to dress slutty on Halloween.
dvddesign 's Avatar
dvddesign at 06/02/2008 23:29

@bbrig

That would also be cosplay. You lose.

Dammit, I should've gone, I knew I should've gone.
liqideos's Avatar
liqideos at 06/02/2008 23:47

That Altair costume was right about on par with the one Ubisoft had parading around last year at events.
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Timmy the cat at 06/03/2008 00:00

Thats funny, you guys are saying that cosplay is nerdy on the comment board of a video game blog about cosplaying, heh heh ironic.
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TheToiletDuck at 06/03/2008 00:04

Bloody hell, i was looking at the group pic with toon link in the center and thought the dude/chick near the top right (next to some blue ears) was totally naked. Turns out it's a combination of naked back and the arm of the person in front.

Creepy.
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TheToiletDuck at 06/03/2008 00:07

Redzie's Avatar
Redzie at 06/03/2008 00:17

Watashi-wa desutoid, baby!!!
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 06/03/2008 01:20

yeah they must've beat the not-so-impressive-record from guinness... i guess virtually any *-con would do that :-)
AndyCat's Avatar
AndyCat at 06/03/2008 01:43


N E R D S ! ! ! !
hood_954's Avatar
hood_954 at 06/03/2008 01:43

SIDEBOOB = EPIC WIN
Kapkomi's Avatar
Kapkomi at 06/03/2008 02:41

I looked through the pictures for someone dressed as Captain Falcon, and I did not find what I was looking for.

(if someone else did, please tell me)
Redzie's Avatar
Redzie at 06/03/2008 03:25

Shameless plug FTW!!!
Its related BTW woot

@kapkomi
Apologies, I saw none but im sure there were at least one with more than 14,000 people attending.
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Too Much Coffee Man at 06/03/2008 05:40

@AndyCat

lol. When u said that I immediately pictured this

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Batthink at 06/03/2008 06:05

Manfred Von Karma, Psycho Mantis and Laharl cosplays were very good. The Laharl cosplayer even got the hair right. O_O

But the most disgusting picture has to be of the RE4 Weapons Seller. He's got nothing to sell except sweat! :OP
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Moltar at 06/03/2008 06:24

I admire the effort of the Bowser outfit.
zombiekiller13's Avatar
zombiekiller13 at 06/03/2008 06:55

What is with the circle of sweat around the RE4 merchant's boob?

I...I didn't need to see that.
Char Aznable's Avatar
Char Aznable at 06/03/2008 07:48

Damn, that dude went all out on the sword as Nightmare from Soul Calibur. It's just too bad that he had to spray paint a catcher's chest protector for the armor. lol

Also, thank you for starting my day off right with some sideboob. It's part of a complete breakfast.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 06/03/2008 07:53

Amaterasu + Companion Cube & Cake = Win.
Chicken008's Avatar
Chicken008 at 06/03/2008 09:03

Ran ran ruuu!
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Kaijin at 06/03/2008 10:25

Chicken, the Ronald McDonald was actually pretty fail. Not only did he give a half ass ran ran ruu, but the second time we saw and asked him, he used the excuse that "not enough people know about it" for him to want to do it.
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Chocobo Knight at 06/03/2008 11:16

Heh. Snake in a box. I'd lift it up and give him a high-five. He should've teamed up with Companion Cube. That would've been epic. XD

I'll have to agree about the Resident Evil 4 merchant. Instead of concealed weapons for purchase, BO takes its places. Ew.

Otherwise, there's some pretty good costumes amongst the rest that are kinda 'meh' or just outright bad.
lucashoal's Avatar
lucashoal at 06/03/2008 11:37

Lul, furry comics at an anime con. The Genus comics aren't even that good from what I've seen.

Super Special Secret - Niero is a furry?

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