Super Awesome Cosplay Weekly Spotlight #3

Here at Ripten, we embrace diversity. We understand that there are many different shades of geek and that we have no right to cater to the handful we deem worthy of our love. Why ignore those who spend hard earned money and precious time on the costumes we take for granted? Now, we bring you the cosplay spotlight — a weekly offering of the best male and female cosplay on the web. Our focus is more on difficulty and final result rather than half naked and most cleavage, though we won’t shy away from boobs if we truly feel the cosplay is worthy.

This week, we’re celebrating the bizarre awesome-ness of Bioshock and plot-less fight fest that is Soul Calibur.

Bioshock: Mr. Bubbles

Volpin: H-o-l-y crap. If you are not immediately amazed by this costume, then your standards are unrealistic and you must be some kind of bitter god, because this is just a stunning piece of work. Where to begin. Not only do the lights work, but the drill itself actually spins. According to Volpin, his boots give him an additional six inches for super bigness. This is literally a Big Daddy. Check out the link for the costume profile. This thing is definitely worthy of endless praise.

Soul Calibur: Tira

pixiekitty: This costume is one of my personal favorites. I never get tired of seeing it worn at cons, especially when it’s done well like you see here. Pixiekitty has a large collection of stunning cosplays, but this stands out the most for me. The intricate details come together beautifully. From the hard pieces like the skulls and gauntlets to the numerous fabric components, her attention to detail really shines. I also totally have a thing for that hat. Oh baby, oh baby.