what sights sell the masks the cheapest?

>>4700366

cheapest is not always the best
i do suggest maybe getting a nukopan mask and customizing it to your liking

I've seen these around, what exactly are they and what is their motive?

Full body costumes are called kigurumi. Often men wear them to cosplay. I suggest you check out Kanakig Studios if your interested in buying.

>>4700418
Motive varies by person. What they are is Kigurumi cosplay. Masks and body suits are worn similar to the "stage show" style to attain full likeness to the character being cosplayed. Think like a mascot costume, except with anime characters. Though the term "kigurumi" in japan is a blanket term for all of these things.

A big draw is that anyone can cosplay almost any character, so you see a lot of males cosplaying female characters.

>>4700425
Thank you <3

>>4700446

They don't know how to match at all. That outfit hurts my eyes.

Kigs in the same pictures as real people are weird.

>>4700459
Whoa, i may consider ordering from Kana if i could get something as nice as the ones circled. The upper one is super cute.

>>4700457
the face is cute enough so i forgive it.
I do wish people would dress more than just casually more often. I prefer costumes.

>>4700479

You should. Forget Wyu, Kanakig masks are the best and he will beat other mask makers prices if you tell him what the other makers are offering.

oh here we go, a costume! Bad lighting though

>>4700488
I was a little wary of Kana's work since he has a mainly western influence and it really showed in his older anime masks, (and some of the newer ones) but these ones are spot on. I may also get one from Odette, as I've seen some of her WIPs and they're frankly amazing. She just needs to set the eyes slightly farther apart sometimes. My heart is still set on some japanese makers, but either way I want multiple masks eventually.

>>4700494

That hair looks bad and the suit doesn't match the head.

>>4700494
lighting isnt the only thing that's bad. WTF is going on with the wigs? Not just one horribly frizzy, tangled wig but two of different colors.

>>4700506
Kanakig makes the best masks, hands down. All other masks are shit.

>>4700513
In her defense, that lighting would do no one's hair justice, and I've learned from experience that a day out at a meet can really take a toll on the hair. It is supposed to be two colored as well, which I like.

But yes, the suit could match better and it needs a combing. I wonder if suits need to redyed once in a while? I get the feeling they do. I know there's one masker I REALLY love but I'm always bothered by the near-white zentai.

meanwhile, precures and babbies.

Does Nukopan ship to the USA?

I heard Sigma doesn't sell to anyone outside of Japan..

>>4700506

I like the progress on her newer mask. I think Kanakig's Gadget will look better. I think there is a image of it in the large picture with all the masks.

>>4700521
Ehhh, I can't say I like -all- of his stuff. Bridgette is brilliant, he always does animals awesomely. I'm nearly always impressed with his commissions for furries and whatnot. The Bratz masks are really scary, and the Sailor masks.. not my favorite. Frankly I don't find them "anime" enough. Too much weirdness in the eyes and mouth. He's done good by smoothing out the over-detailing in the molds lately and getting the proportions down pat.

>>4700547

In august

>>4700547
It's possible to get a hold of Nukopan. Sigma won't sell outside of japan, yes.

>>4700559
no the same anon, but do you have the sight? i cant find it anywhere on goolge :A:

>>4700551

Have you seen the "milkshake" video?

>>4700550
Yeah, I'm excited to see how that turns out. So Kana is doing one too? That'll be interesting. I think it's unhealthy to make things out like a contest, though.

>>4700566
I'm afraid to ask

>>4700567

From what I heard it isn't a contest. She just really likes the character and wants to go all out on her. Still, Kanakig just has more professional work. I did hear that the buyer of his mask lives outside the US.

i wanna do a kig washu, how does 4chan feel about this? Im 5'0" and own working puppets

>>4700575
http://codynakamura.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-video-on-youtube-cloe-dancing.html

>>4700582
Oh I didn't mean like that, I just meant the way you worded it. Well that's cool!

By the by, that image is adorable, where's it from?

>>4700588
thank you <3

>>4700587
I love Washu! She was always my favorite. It'd be great to see her played well. Characters with a lot of energy and personality are best for this sort of thing, I think. DO get her a labcoat if you go through with it~

>>4700590
Whoops. Didn't mean to make it sound that way.

I found it on facebook. A friend liked it on someone else's page.

>>4700588
D:

>>4700599
Ah darn, that is a super cute face.

Can you see out of these masks?

>>4700632

Yes, eye holes are hidden.

>>4700632
Yep, eye holes vary but they are generally located here, behind a black film or mesh.

>>4700656
>>4700654
>>4700661
>>4700658
DP is that you?

>>4700661

why is dracon getting to 2nd base with that kig?

>>4700689
why not, i suppose.

>>4700661

Different folks Different strokes

>>4700654
seems dracon isn't the only one having fun...i see a hitachi wand

>>4700358
Thought this was a BJD and got really excited....
I'm going to go back to convincing myself it is a BJD.

>>4700856

I did not notice that. Good find anon.

>>4700654

THATS A VIBRATOR
OMFG

>>4700654
>>4700661

makes me wonder if this is in that guys other hand now

>>4702143

thsoe eyes look really bad.
can't say i'd ever buy from them.
i think kanakigs stuff looks much better so i'm going with them.

>>4702089
Please keep the naughty stuff for /jp

>>4702208

/CGL/ is a red board if you want to get technical

Which sites can you buy these heads from? Not bothered about quality or prices. Just want a list.

>>4702438
Now he can use that on himself in suit

bump

>>4702213
No it fucking isn't.

Can't you people be on topic? geez...

>>4702928
It used to be, and therefore, in the hearts of those of us who remember, it still is.

>>4700474
>>4700474
>>4700654
>>4700661
>>4702221
>>4702537

I LOLD

so where do i get such masks

My face is anything but female, and I want to cosplay a Touhou character (since I am rather big, cirno doesnt really fit ..unless I make an adult cirno ...)

>>4702971

nice shoe

>>4702161
Sauce for suits like this with the defined boobs?

>>4702208
Actually, someone just swiped those from a tutorial on using fishing wire to make the breasts more defined under the zentai.

As for where to get them, I'm too lazy to get links so uh.. look up Kanakig, GoKaOu, Dolphin Studios (iluca), odette, nukopan, kawaiiltd, etc

>>4702944
Too much gossip, needs more cute pics.

Oh geez.. OP pic made me think this was a BJD/CMD thread... that mask certainly does the job, any better pics of it?

>>4703320
Oh, ok, that makes sense now that I look at them

>>4703473
You know, I'm tempted to believe OP either accidentally or ironically DID use a BJD image for the thread.

>>4703539
>>4703473

OP here
That mask maker is
http://ameblo.jp/kazasuzu/

Is it just head, or is it like a full body-suit?

>>4703556
Ohh, this person. That makes sense. The way the fabric looked on the dress I was entirely unsure if it was life-sized or not.

>>4703578
There's two main components, the mask, and the full body suit (zentai or hadatai). The suit's purpose is to make the skin even in color and smooth like an anime character's, and is also useful for concealing under-layers of padding etc.

Wait... is OP's pic a doll? And if so, where can I get a miniature Magical Etoile set for my dolls?

>>4703539
My gf said its a life size person/doll because that dress is an Angelic Pretty print that they don't make in doll size

>>4703627

That is a girl in a kigurumi suit and mask wearing the dress.

>>4703635
Damn, experts all up in here.

doll poses lol

>>4703645
>girl
Oh you!

>>4703706
http://kigurumicarousel.blogspot.com/
http://www.animegaostudio.com/

there are a handful of girls into kigurumi.
links and picture both related.
they are all girls.

>>4703733
damnit I want to know where that girl is from

bump

is 4chan letting me post now?

>>4703698
Does she still have a blog/site anymore? It seems her stream has been deleted too.

>>4704384
I think that you can only find her site by being invited. But that's just a guess.
Quickly someone correct my misunderstanding
I want to know the boring truth
and see more pictures

>>4704384
>>4704432
You can find photos on Wyu's forum, in the user gallery section. Otherwise I'm not sure what she did after taking everything down.

Oh wow, at first I thought these were all dolls. Why do they all look so cute?

>>4704571
Because animus are cute, duh.

>>4704571
Nice to see someone else with the same reaction I had!

>>4704483

Know why she took everything down?

>>4704738
G4 used her images and video in a program segment without her permission. Of course, you know how TV likes to portray niche hobbies. She feels better now, I think, but it prompted a rash reaction originally.
At least, that's how I saw it happen.

>>4704757
Awwww, that's just terrible ;_;

>>4704997
So cute.

What site is she from?

>>4705008
unfortunately, her site is down..

>>4705065

Thats a shame, thanks for posting them though!

>>4705102
I think I have more on an external HD somewhere, I'll try to remember to post some later.

Kigurumi go in /jp/.

>>4705405
But I like you guys better.

meanwhile, cosplay of a cosplay.

>>4705419
If it moved here I'd have to hang out in /cgl/ to find kigurumi threads, but I only care about cosplay when I'm looking for a new costume (and have the money).

>>4702537

ehhhh? who what when where why & how?

>>4705430
I kinda wish we could keep two locations... I had been starting to avoid the /jp/ threads because people only cared about fetish stuff. At least here people could talk about the cosplay aspect of it, and it's a crowd of people much more used to the concept of dressing up like a cartoon character for fun.

>>4700358

that's pretty cool.
do people ever get masks made of actual BJD molds?
that would be pretty cool to see, especially if you went all out with the joints and stuff.

joint tights:
http://selfer.cart.fc2.com/ca10/18/p-r-s/

>>4705499
Y'know, I'm not sure! It could result in a really interesting effects. there's a few out there with glass eyes, and that Rozen Maiden one.

>>4705501

wow, kigu's usually freak me out a lot, but that one actually looks pretty neat.

>>4705468
I'll give them that they know costumes.

Fetish is just something made up for outsiders to control the image of kigurumi. Its to keep out things like G4 because they don't understand what kigurumi is and all the different kinds.

>>4705515
Heh, well, it's not like there's NOT fetishists, I just definitely don't prefer that aspect. Then again, it's like anything else really. If some dude likes something enough (ie: anime) then sometimes just by nature of things, he'll like the porn related to it too. You wouldn't call someone who watches hentai an "anime fetishist".

But really, I think a lot of people misunderstand that not ALL fascinations or hobbies that don't fit the norm are sexual. Sure, we accept a person who collects dragon statues or loves race cars as normal, but when someone has a unique interest in crossdressing or masked cosplay or hiding oneself or just plain thinks it's cute, suddenly it's a weird fetish.

>>4705507
People seem to give this reaction a lot for this one!

>>4705405

Why is there always one person so against posting on /cgl/? I like it better here.

Kigurumi is a form of cosplay.
Kigurumi means full body costume.
Why move it back to /jp/ when it fits under /cgl/ as well?

>>4705588
It's a mask and zentai that make a character who can wear a costume or not. Not all kigurumi are modeled after a pre-existing character. Not all kigurumi are amateurs. /cgl/ is too limiting. Cosplayers probably want to do things completely against kigurumi like take off the mask and announce their name to everyone.

>>4705671
Your assuming people on /cgl/ know nothing and do no research. Maybe your the one that should just stay on /jp/?

>>4705507
Same here man, one of the few kigs I like. Though they've been growing on me in general with the perpetual threads on cgl... Curse you, jp migrants.

>>4705671
>Not all kigurumi are modeled after a pre-existing character.

Which makes it like fursuits.

And we don't post fursuits here unless it's either condescending, or they're cosplay mascots.

>>4705499
i've actually though of getting a doll based off my kigurumi, if i could ever find an accurate head

>>4705835

fursuits and animegao(anime mask type kigurumi) are both types of costuming and therefore are forms of cosplay. Also, many of the kigurumi posted are wearing uniforms which are types of cosplay as they come from anime series.

>>4700358

These things are fucking terrifying

Hey are there any male Kigurumis'?

I am looking to make myself a doll-like kigurumi

QUESTIONS;
How the fuck can I breathe out of one of these?
How do I get the glassy eyes?

>>4705948

resin and some have vents

>>4705984
vents where...?

>>4705990

Alice puts chicken wire over large holes on the top of the head under the wigs.

When I google Kigurumi, I get fluffy, cuddly animal pajama's. I've even made a pair and specifically call them 'kigurumi'.
So why is this thread about creepy animu masks? Are they also called 'kigurumi'? I never quite understood.

>>4706003
Kigurumi is a blanket term for a full body costume. The animegao masks, those pajamas, and fursuits and mascots all fall under that term.
So... Yeah I don't know why there isn't more distinction.

>>4706010
Oh, that's really confusing, but at least I know now.
Thanks.!

>>4705590
This is amazing. She was always my favorite character :3

>>4706045

Yes, this makes me want to get into involved in kigurumi/animegao.

Has anyone made a Kigurumi with moving/blinking eyes like a fursuit? What about about a moving mouth?

>>4706124
Moving eyes have been done in Japan and a moving mouth is hard to do and has not been done since they are made out of FRP.

>>4706133
>>4706124
Wyu (kigurumicosplay.com) is working on a blink-able mask: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6IYf9yFrjQ
It's a little bit weird looking IMO but it's a work in progress, so it'll probably get better...

>>4706133
>>4706281
Hmmm, thanks.

bump

Ugh so fucking creepy

Some jap homo dresses up in this shit and then gets butt fucked by other jap homos.

>>4707252
yeah what's your point?

>>4707252

Stay classy /cgl/

For those interested in dollfie kigurumi Volks in Japan did make official Volks kigurumi masks. This is the only image I have saved of them.

>>4707308
Stay fucking weird /jp/

>>4707424

This sounds like the cosplay vs EGL fights. Pay it no mind. Kigurumi is as much a part of cosplay as people in chocobo suits. Stay as long as you wish. It's nice seeing something other than Pixyteri for once.

>>4705835
What exactly is the issue with cosplaying your own original character anyway? There's no law that says "when you cosplay an original character, it's for some creepy reason." or anything like that. A lot of people put work into designing their online avatars, personal story characters, etc, so what would be the issue with cosplaying as them?

I never understood why that was so looked down upon, even with furries. There's plenty of people online with human or otherwise characters that are totally cosplayable, so why not?

>>4707745
There is nothing wrong with it. I think there's a stigma behind it, because the people that do usually have bad characters/cosplays. But there really is nothing wrong with it.

>>4707758
Ha, suppose so. Then again I think a lot of actual anime characters have crappy designs too.

One thing I like about kigurumi is the focus on pretty photography. Means I need to find a photographer friend, though..

>>
or do it yourself

>>4707817

they do, but it's just seen as terribly pretentious to cosplay your own shitty character.

although it might be really fun to get a group together of people's fan senshi. pretty much everyone has one.

>>4707879
Man, some cosplayers are highly pretentious anyway. I suppose you could construe it that way, but... well saying anymore would lead into the "Just Having Fun" vs "Don't Do That" territory and I don't think anyone wants that.

>fan senshi
I must be the only person who is completely tired of hearing about Sailor Moon. Sounds like a fun idea, though.

Because he's one hell of a Miku fan.

>>4707817
Oh boy, so many bad character designs that people cosplay. But I guess people argue that its official/a fan tribute. Then again, someone cosplaying their own design will not think their design is shitty if it is.

Personally I would like to see more fan art cosplay of existing characters (people put their arms up about this too). I love seeing them because not only is it different, but you get to see everyone's personal touch on a particular fandom like you do in fan art. After all cosplay is just physical fan art.

These two are my favorite.

>>4707997
>After all cosplay is just physical fan art.
Exactly!

I think I know what you mean by fanart cosplay, and I always love to see that. It's kind of like in the vocaloid fandom where people will cosplay their favorite PV costumes, which is always cool.

Sort of related, but Hipster Ariel and AX totally killed me when I saw her.

>>4708031
Those girls are super cute! It makes me want to get a custom mask from Dolphin, but they're way beyond my budget currently.

>>4700559
>>4705830
wow these are gorgeous, what companies are they from and how can I get it?
please and thanks

>>4708411
Nukopan is the maker. http://nukopan00.blog115.fc2.com/
If you can contact them, they will sell overseas IIRC. To be safe, I'd try to use Japanese. Has anyone ordered from Nukopan before?

>>4708062
>I think I know what you mean by fanart cosplay, and I always love to see that. It's kind of like in the vocaloid fandom where people will cosplay their favorite PV costumes, which is always cool.

Exactly what I meant!

>>4708532
I've never order from them, but I think it would be safer to go through a shopping service if you didn't know Japanese.

I definitly want to try my hand at one of these. I'm going to go buy some materials to make mini ones.

>>4708661
I suppose a shopping service would work. A lot of makers are particular about who they're selling to, so it may not be as good as ordering yourself. Though, if you'd be just getting a blank mask and didn't need any specifications, it might be okay?

>>4708532
Do they have a shop that lists whats available or do you have to commission your own thing? I can't find any shop so I guess the later.

>>4708741
I think you either commission a completely custom mask, or you can order a blank "generic" model. Most mask makers offer generic models that you can customize to an extent, or a completely new mask for a higher price.

>>4708752
oh thanks :D I want a generic mask but I can't seem to find a listing of them.

Also, if one wants to make their own, Wyu's frequent tip of using an anime figurine as reference is a good idea.

>>4708772

I want a mask like that!

>>4708783
This one is Dolphin Studios! http://www.iluca.jp/index2.html
They're currently pushing a new model. I'm not sure if they have generics that look like that, but don't trust the old ones, they've improved a lot since then. Dolphin frequently sells to westerners but I think you have to contact them in japanese.

Oh, another cute generic model is from http://ayame-store.jp/en_index.html and they even offer english order forms and zentai as well.

these things scare the fuck out of me
any kind of mascot does
but this just feels inherently wrong
like we're fucking with the universe or something

>>4708896
Does a Mickey Mouse at Disney World scare you too?

>>4708896
Excellent

>>4708920
Yeah. I couldn't look at the mascot characters when I went.

>>4708924
wow that's kind of sad, feel bad for you dawg :(

>>4708931
I think it might be a phobia of some sort.
They literally make me feel cold and I get shivers and shit. It's ridiculous, and seeing these at cons don't help.
I'm in the minority though.

>>4708941
Aww, I love mascots, but I know your not alone anon. I have a friend that is afraid of them and describes it as not knowing who is behind the mask.

I definitely prefer kig touhou (with possible man inside) over man-touhou

>>4709038
is that Rayearth?

>>4709361
no clue. maybe the costumes..

>>4708822
The text on this site is always messed up for me so i can't read anything.

>>4709447
>View >Character Encoding >Japanese (Shift_JIS)

gah I don't understand this site.
http://nukopan00.blog115.fc2.com/
I want to know the price of either of these models
or if they are even willing to sell them.

>>4709530
２８,０００円 & １７,０００円 both unpainted
other prices are here http://nukopan00.blog115.fc2.com/blog-entry-116.html

>>4709539
thank you so so much, I now see why I couldn't
understand it. Google automatically translated the
page and screwed up the layout/text.

>>4709530
the prices are listed right above the masks on the blog entry there, in yen. The lower price is for unpainted, the higher price is for painted.

The masks you have pictured there are model 6 (６式) and ...4.2? (４.２式), so you're aware, model 6 is much larger than the others.
I believe you just send an inquiry to the email address shown on the page, but I'm not positive.

>>4709505
Weird. I could see every other site just fine.

>>4709574
Years of browsing japanese fanart sites have taught me that some are just encoded strangely.

>>4709570
thank you very much, good thing I was leaning towards 4.2
anyways, 6 looks very big in comparison.

I'll try emailing them, but does anyone know if its a good idea
to right an email in english or should I contact a shopping
service?
Thanks again for the help, I really appreciate it.

also I don't see this anywhere, is it cancelled or something?

>>4709597
Do you have any friends who could help you in constructing a japanese message?
>>4709601
No clue, could be discontinued.

>>4709611
Unfortunately no

does anyone understand what this is suppose to be?

>>4709650
It's the back "shell". makes the mask more like a full helmet, and keeps the hair round in the back.

I'm sure if you asked around you could find some help with japanese. Maybe one of the forums? (rabbit's or wyu's) You could try in english but it may be ignored. Oh, the website also states to allow a week or so for email replies.

>>4709670
thanks, I'll look around on the forums.
I didn't realize that I needed to buy the back separately. I wonder if it works with 4.2

>>4709676
Maybe they all have separate backs? They're only 8,000yen so that's not too bad.
Okay cool, everyone is always willing to help.

bump~

>>4709370

source?

>>4710118
sorry, can't remember.

>>4710118
Oh wait, think I found one of 'em!
http://www.geocities.jp/harbor_1701/kigurumi.html

>>4710166
oh wait wait, could be this one.
popular characters get confusing

>>4710172
http://www.pbm.gr.jp/
forgot link

I am fucking terrified....

>>4710240
aboogabooga

>>4710139
Is it just me, or are they just really creepy in numbers? Like, one or two, maybe up to four, it's fine, but seeing a mass amount of them really creeps me out. Same goes with fursuits. Too many staring, unmoving faces in one place just...

Well if you're ugly as fuck you could always dress as one of these, or if you're too ugly to fuck just slap the mask on.

A tip for /cgl/ ladies obviously.

>>4710417
beforeyoudie.jpg

I could see that, haha. Though, it could be a pretty cool thing to see IRL.
As much as I love em, my only issue is less from creepiness and more from I feel nervous because they don't talk... It's like that awkward feeling you get when talking to someone and they don't respond.

>>4710429
Well, it'd be cool if we got a few more girls in on this!

bump

>>4700661
source?

ok, this should probably be shared here too:
http://video.fc2.com/en/a/member?mid=82750579

any more pics or vids of the usdm kigs at AX?

bump

this thread has been full of content and questions for sure. you guys are great!

>>4714660

why does this one not look as good as the rest and why does it have that weird forehead bulge thing?

>>4714670

cuz it's a western kigurumi

wah wah :(

bump

>>4714670

by Alice from the UK, not a sigma

>>4717982
source?

there was an account on flickr called kei_cocoa with kigurumi pictures on it

now it's gone
and so are all the other pictures I saw of that kig.

...

kigurumi disappears so fast
blink and you'll miss it

>>4717982
mixi. doesn't seem like they have a personal website, could only find a blog with no photos. you're welcome to try to figure it out http://ameblo.jp/utaun/page-1.html#main

>>4718155
looks like he also deleted his deviantart account but the pictures are still up if you search for them. the reason they are gone is someone post pictures of there hotel room and in the background there was a hidachi wand "oh no someone found out I'm into the fetish side better remove all my images"

>>4718369

so was kei-cocoa visiting AX from japan?
and anyone else have any more pics of the kigs from AX? if there's a few, there's gotta be more... they wouldn't take pics and share them with people if they didn't want folks to see them

>>4718400
I do, but I'm unsure if I even have permission to post them now, after that. I don't want to do more damage to kei's trust.

>>4718416

so are a lot of these non-japanese kigs like male equivalents of little girls who text naked pics of themselves to their friends and then feel betrayed and butt hurt when those pics are shared with the world?

>>4718443
Kei is japanese.

>>4718450

oh, then that changes everything

Don't understand why kei deleted her stuff. you could see in some of her picture from flickr that she was sorta into the fetish side
http://www.kigurumi-ka07.com/Anothers/1105satsueikai/1105satsueikai.htm

There's no "fetish side". It's just not supposed to be in the image of kigurumi to non-kigurumi so they make up "fetish".

>>4718667
Hahahah... If this thread wasn't full, I'd have image evidence that you are quite wrong. Plenty of fetishism in kigurumi...

>>4718667
>There's no "fetish side". It's just not supposed to be in the image of kigurumi to non-kigurumi so they make up "fetish".

please clarify this

I'm not sure what you are trying to say

great now the japanese kigs have another reason to hate the west. nice fucking job pool trooper

>>4719144

http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1013&start=50

kei's post has been deleted by kei's request
i suggest you read what pt posted

as for japanese kigurumi visiting america
kei can't destroy bonds already formed and the word gets around

>>4700376
The furry on the far right is actually the least-creepy thing in this photo.

>>4719207
hooray for drama

maybe now we can all admit that kigurumi is never coming to the west?
Is it any wonder that the Japanese kig community avoids the Western non-community? You can't talk to more than 2 people in the west without one deciding to be an epic troll

so basically we will see much less kigurumi since we can't share like good children, but at least we have more lulz
Keep up the good work gentlemen. Someday I may actually laugh at some of your antics

>>4719390

HERP DERP
you didn't read anything