Exhibitor Highlight: Plastic Smith Cosplay: Anime Magic 2024
Plastic Smith Cosplay talks about the ideation behind the props he builds and process he uses live at Anime Magic 2024.
Anime Magic took over the Donald Stephens Convention Center and Hyatt Regency O’Hare in the Chicago area for all of Labor Day weekend. The convention contains an extensive vendor hall where creators, artists, and exhibitors can all show off their art and their products.
One exhibitor who took some time to talk to me was Plastic Smith Cosplay. He creates props that cosplayers use to compliment their costumes
Plastic Smith Cosplay: Anime Magic 2024
A few topics that were discussed include
The design process for all of the kits he builds
The need for travel-compatible props
Early props and how the success formula was made
Other creations he works on outside of prop building
Where to see his work and request commissions
About Plastic Smith Cosplay
Cosplayers work hard to create their costumes and the props that go along with them. When traveling, especially to out-of-state conventions it can become difficult to pack and travel with props.
That is where Plastic Smith cosplay comes in. His props disassemble into easy-to-pack parts that can be quickly reassembled once a cosplayer reaches their destination. The combination of the sturdy design with the ease of transportation makes the props a great companion to any costume for cosplayers.
To see more of the work created by Plastic Smith or to request a commission for your next prop, check out the official Instagram page.
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