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20th September 10, 03:17 PM
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 Kilts and Costumes at the Sci-Fi Con
Over the weekend I attended the FenCon sci-fi convention in Dallas. Before we get to the photos, I'll say up front the title of this thread is a little misleading, because while there where at least 12 or 15 guys in kilts around the con, (all UK's or similar except for me and one other fellow) I didn't get pictures of any of them! No way to tell how many of those guys only donned their kilts while in the hotel, but a dozen or so kilties out of a crowd of about 650 is a pretty good number at a non-Celtic event.
Anyway, on to the photos....
The big theme for hall and contest costumes this year was Steam Punk, there where many, many SP themed costumes...honestly, I got a little tired of seeing them.
I'm not totally down on the Steam punk stuff, I thought this steam segway was really great!
But, you can still have a really nice costume without googles amd gears....
Last edited by Zardoz; 20th September 10 at 03:23 PM.
Order of the Dandelion, The Houston Area Kilt Society, Bald Rabble in Kilts, Kilted Texas Rabble Rousers, The Flatcap Confederation, Kilted Playtron Group.
"If you’re going to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk"
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20th September 10, 04:14 PM
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I can see how that whole steam punk thing can start to get a bit tiring, but not that lady in room 2035.....WOW!
Always enjoy seeing your renfaire and sci con photo postings. Thanks.
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20th September 10, 04:30 PM
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 Originally Posted by Freelancer
I can see how that whole steam punk thing can start to get a bit tiring, but not that lady in room 2035.....WOW!
Always enjoy seeing your renfaire and sci con photo postings. Thanks.
Agreed! 
I may have to attend one of these events to really appreciate it for what it's all about! 
"When I wear my Kilt, God looks down with pride and the Devil looks up with envy." --Unknown
Proud Chief of Clan Bacon. You know you want some!
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21st September 10, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Freelancer
I can see how that whole steam punk thing can start to get a bit tiring, but not that lady in room 2035.....WOW!
Originally Posted by azwildcat96
Agreed!
I may have to attend one of these events to really appreciate it for what it's all about!
Unfortunately, there is also the flip-side to these sorts of events
[IMG]http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Random/fat-guy-in-a-sailor-moon-costume-***.jpg[/IMG]
And TRUST me, this is the 'soft option' example...
Last edited by artificer; 21st September 10 at 06:17 AM.
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21st September 10, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by artificer
Unfortunately, there is also the flip-side to these sorts of events
[IMG]http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Random/fat-guy-in-a-sailor-moon-costume-***.jpg[/IMG]
And TRUST me, this is the 'soft option' example...
Yeah, here's a guy from FenCon, the mask covers his beard. It's hard to be sure what merits to judge a guy in drag on...
Order of the Dandelion, The Houston Area Kilt Society, Bald Rabble in Kilts, Kilted Texas Rabble Rousers, The Flatcap Confederation, Kilted Playtron Group.
"If you’re going to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk"
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21st September 10, 06:49 AM
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21st September 10, 08:04 AM
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...why?!?!
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
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20th September 10, 04:20 PM
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I have to commend you on the decision to wear the kilt, rather than the costume of your namesake.  Great pics, thanks.
"To the make of a piper go seven years of his own learning, and seven generations before. At the end of his seven years one born to it will stand at the start of knowledge, and leaning a fond ear to the drone he may have parley with old folks of old affairs." - Neil Munro
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21st September 10, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer
I have to commend you on the decision to wear the kilt, rather than the costume of your namesake. Great pics, thanks.
I've seen people at these things dressed like Dr. Frankenfurter, so why not? The pony tail can make or break the whole thing...
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
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21st September 10, 06:04 AM
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I have to admit Z, I look forward this post of yours every year.
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