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Emily Unglued, guest blogger for the fandombar.com Community bLog From the first moment I walked into the Millennium Fandom Bar (MFB), I have been amazed at the talent and creativity of all the cosplayers there. Through conversations with these awesome people, I have learned many tips, tricks, and techniques. While most cosplayers already have the basics on hand (glue guns, rulers, heat guns, etc.), here are a few helpful tools that were shared with me by other creators. Safety first! A respirator mask with filters, disposable rubber gloves, and protective eyewear should be in every prop maker’s tool kit to avoid injury....

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Michael Mutzhaus, guest blogger for the fandombar.com Community bLog “Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can!” I’m sure at least half of you hummed the tune or sang those words as you read them. Spider-Man, and all things related to him, are so ubiquitous to pop culture now, you don’t even need to be a dedicated fan to know about the guy or to like him. His origin is so well-known, it’s the throwaway comment for any super being’s origin. “What, were they bitten by a radioactive    ?” He’s had three different live-action blockbuster adaptations, an Oscar-winning animated film, and countless cartoons, TV...

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Dylan J Bittner, guest blogger for the fandombar.com Community bLog On July 31st, 1980, Harry James Potter was born in the village of Godric’s Hollow in the West Country of England. By the age of 11, he was whisked away to Hogwarts on a seven-year adventure to fulfill his destiny and defeat the Dark Lord Voldemort once and for all. We all know the story too well. Even those who have never experienced the magic of Harry Potter know his name. The boy wizard cast a spell like we have never seen on the hearts of millions around the world. After the end...

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Captain Jack, guest blogger for the fandombar.com Community bLog …Adrift at sea, once again. No sign of land nor a sweet westerly kiss as we search for a treasure far beyond value… As entertaining as it may be to write this “Captain’s BLog” via the voice of our beloved Captain Jack, the result would not honor the magnitude of the day…this day, the 17th day of July in the year 2020: Disneyland’s 65th anniversary! Buckle in, stow your belongings beneath your seats, no flash photography and Please Remain Seated, Permanezca Sentados Por Favor! Rest assured that this journey will not delve into...

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Dan Glitch, guest blogger for the fandombar.com Community bLog “Who will indeed lead the call for America? Who'll rise or fall, give his all, for America? Who's here to prove that we can? The Star Spangled Man with a plan!”   Captain America was created in 1941 by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby to be the fictional answer to the very real threat of fascism spreading through the world during WW2. Superheroes were popular during the war and Cap was the most successful character for Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics), with issues even being sent overseas to American...

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