Star Wars Celebration told through the eye-catching cosplayers
Star Wars Celebration cosplayers. Image: C Wassenaar
Day 4
The Padmés Amidala, above
These three ladies weren’t originally together as a group; Senator and Lakeside Padmé were, with the Episode I Padmé not far away. Although I took shots for all three of them, they asked if I’d take their photos on their own phones, too. Cue this writer, who was originally drawn to Senator Padmé’s excellent work on her headpiece, juggling several different phones to make sure that all four of us could commemorate this meeting of Padmé fans.
Star Wars Celebration cosplayers. Image: C Wassenaar
Darth Talon and Darth Maul
There are Sith Ladies as well as Sith Lords, so getting to see this Darth Talon cosplay alongside Darth Maul was a particular treat. From her lekku to her bodysuit, she had a really cool take on the Sith tattoos Talon has; meanwhile, Maul looked appropriately menacing and had his double lightsaber on hand.
Star Wars Celebration cosplayer. Image taken by C Wassenaar
A (not the) Mandalorian
Yes, it snowed in Chicago on the fourth day of Star Wars Celebration.
It is also true that Mandalorians were out in full force at the panel for The Mandalorian, held in the Wintrust Arena, with a huge section of seats given to members of the Mandalorian Mercs Club. This gentleman agreed to pose in the snow, even as we were leaving the arena to head back to the show floor.
He also mentioned to me that he needed to get back inside, thanks to some of the bonding materials he used to make his costume not reacting well to the cold.
Star Wars Celebration cosplayer. Image taken by C Wassenaar
K-2SO
Yes, this cosplayer is on stilts to accurately capture K-2SO’s height. Yes, I walked up and said, “I think I’m tall enough to get you in frame.” And yes, he’s in the frame.
That really is a person in there, by the way. I saw his face before he put the helmet on and everything. In case you haven’t gotten it yet, his height is basically what caught my eye, and as much as droids like R2-D2 and C-3PO get some love, K-2SO needs more, even if he’s really tall and thus hard to cosplay well.
Unless you have stilts.
Star Wars Celebration cosplayer. Image taken by C Wassenaar
Padmé Amidala
The Japan Star Wars Arts Alliance had its own booth at the show floor, and this cosplayer was more than happy to take a photo showing off the sheer amount of detail that went into this recreation of a lesser-known outfit from Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Equally as beautiful is the Theed throne room gown that’s next to her, which was apparently for sale. This writer was happy to look (but not ask about the price).
Star Wars Celebration cosplayer. Image taken by C Wassenaar
Mandalorian (pt. II)
This cosplayer and I found one of the only places where you could stand and grab pictures outside in the snow while leaving the Wintrust Arena. Yes, it really was snowing quite heavily, but who cares about things like weather when you’re at Star Wars Celebration?
She caught my eye for the full commitment to a somewhat lighter Mandalorian look, and for going for full hair and makeup as well to complete her look.