From historically accurate costumes to creative combinations of different fandoms, cosplayers always find a way to make their elaborate outfits stand out. At this year’s WonderCon, held in Anaheim, CA, over the weekend, cosplayers from all over the country brought their A game. Don’t let their hard work go to waste, so check out these incredible cosplays and start preparing for your next con.
1. Look at stunning cosplay of everyone’s favorite Final Fantasy villain, Sephiroth.
2. This Samara from “Mass Effect” looks like she just stepped out of the game.
3. Yoshimitsu from “Soul Caliber IV” is ready to fight.
4. And this insanely detailed Iron Man is ready to answer the challenge.
5. Look a the wings on this Hawkgirl.
6. Check out this Carmilla from “Vampire Hunter D”.
7. Look at this fully operational cyberpunk suit.
8. And the hands on this amazing genderbent Jack Skellington
9. Awesome family cosplay idea
10. When Captain America meets Spider-Man, amazing things happen.
11. Our nerd senses are tingling over this historically accurate Belle cosplay.
12. Nineties cartoon Ren and Stimpy may be over, but Powdered Toast Man is still here to save the day!
13. If The Lion King’s Nala and Simba were people . . .
14. The only way that Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy could be better is if they were pirates . . . OH WAIT.
15. Yep, there’s a person inside that Dalek costume.
16. Thing One and Thing Two are a perfect match for this mad man with a box!
17. The Walking Dead has reached Anaheim, CA!
18. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, unite!
19. Princess Peach and Mario are meant to be.
20. Rule 63 of the Internet states: “For any given male character, there is a female version of that character.” This Mr. Sinister cosplay definitely proves that!
21. Big Hero 6 showed up in a big way this year.
22.Nobody goes harder than Star Wars cosplayers. We especially love Queen Amidala’s elaborate getup.
23. Khaleesi!!!
24. Prepare to freak out over this Star Wars-meets-Disney cosplay: Anna Solo. Get it?!
25. Maggie, Beth, and Carol are ready to kick some serious butt at WonderCon. With cookies.
26. Steampunk Leia and Darth Vader are possibly even cooler than the real thing.
27. Maleficent has the best cheekbones, no?
28. Aquaman’s badass wife, Mera, has looks that could kill.
29. We all know that Raven is the coolest Teen Titan.
30. This How to Train Your Dragon cosplayer got Astrid spot-on.
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