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Published: 2011-08-30 17:48:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 2400; Favourites: 43; Downloads: 42
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Description At Fan Expo last weekend I decided to re-wear my Ashley costume on Saturday night of the con as it's an easy costume to switch into since I had been wearing my Eternal Sailor Saturn costume earlier in the day. My friend Jordan (Omgom here on DA) was sporting his awesome R.P.D. Leon costume that he had commissioned our friend Amber (Ammie) to make for him. Jordan and I stopped at the Convoke Photography booth in the dealer's room where we were able to get some epic shots together.

I know it's inaccurate for Ashley to be in her default outfit in RE4 when Leon is wearing his R.P.D. outfit, but no matter. Perhaps I'll eventually make Ashley's pop star outfit. I'm waiting for the day when we're able to gather together a big Resident Evil 4 group. It's one of my Cosplay dream groups. :3

Photo credit: CONVOKE Photography
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Comments: 32

Nisei-loves-Gaara [2012-09-24 02:58:59 +0000 UTC]

You look adorable and holy cow he is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo TALL!!!

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straywind In reply to Nisei-loves-Gaara [2012-09-25 15:19:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Omgom is fairly tall but I'm also very short. XD I'm only about 5'2 so he really towers over me. He makes a pretty awesome Leon! (^_^)

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Nisei-loves-Gaara In reply to straywind [2012-10-03 21:01:33 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I'm 5'4" Meep I understand!! Oh and I had a friend she was 4'9" So yeeeah he is sooooooooooo tall!! >.<

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sapphireblue10 [2012-09-16 03:00:45 +0000 UTC]

I love it!

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Bexylou24 [2012-04-29 11:24:19 +0000 UTC]

I love seeing people cosplay characters, especially when they do it as well as you two have. Props to you

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straywind In reply to Bexylou24 [2012-04-29 19:13:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm really happy that I've made some wonderful friends thanks to Resident Evil Cosplay. I'm always excited about working on another RE costume thanks to my friends. :3

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Bexylou24 In reply to straywind [2012-04-29 20:19:12 +0000 UTC]

when I eventually stop being a student I want to start cosplaying characters. I actually want to go to Asylum 9 this year as Ellen. I have a feeling I won't make it, but if I do i'm gonna take loads of pictures

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smiler311 [2011-12-04 21:26:34 +0000 UTC]

One of the best ashley and Leon cosplays I've seen like ever. Ha you guys
look really good together. Usually when I see ashley and Leon cosplays
together they dont really fit or work with each other, but you guys really
compliment each other if that made any sense

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straywind In reply to smiler311 [2011-12-05 16:09:50 +0000 UTC]

That's a very sweet compliment! I've actually only Cosplayed with Omgom a few times and it's always been for Resident Evil Cosplay. The first time we really met was at a RE4 photoshoot back in 2008. I think we work well together since we're both huge RE4 fans. It feels really easy to slip into character and we have a lot of fun with it. Thanks for the comment! :3

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Ewelyra [2011-10-17 16:33:06 +0000 UTC]

Awesome cosplays!

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AngelJasiel [2011-10-13 17:16:08 +0000 UTC]

looks awesome loove your outfits

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straywind In reply to AngelJasiel [2011-10-13 18:41:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I really enjoy Cosplaying Ashley. (^_^)

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AngelJasiel In reply to straywind [2011-10-13 19:18:44 +0000 UTC]

welcome that is awesome

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LadyNaginiWesker [2011-10-12 15:54:02 +0000 UTC]

Amazing guys

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straywind In reply to LadyNaginiWesker [2011-10-12 16:29:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm still hoping one day to organize a big RE4 group. It would be such a blast! :3

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mdmayberry [2011-10-12 13:10:45 +0000 UTC]

This is actually one of the better pairings I've seen. Usually the RPD costumes to me look stupid, but it's for once pretty good. Nice job!

You might like this. [link] Keep in mind she and I have never actually been in the same room.

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straywind In reply to mdmayberry [2011-10-12 14:35:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'll pass along the compliment. My friend Ammie made the Leon costume for Omgom as a commission and she really poured every detail into his costume to make it as accurate as possible. Omgom really looked fantastic. :3

The photo manipulation that you linked is really neat! I actually have a photo like that which another friend of mine made of me and him when I wore Ashley a few years ago and he was Mafia Leon. Photos like that look really epic with the backdrops! (^^)

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PerfectDreamer777 [2011-09-24 10:10:56 +0000 UTC]

Your Ashley cosplay is amazing!

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straywind In reply to PerfectDreamer777 [2011-09-25 01:02:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the compliment! The knitting my mother did on the sweater and turtleneck really gives the costume an authentic feeling. I'm really happy with how this costume turned out.

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dead82 [2011-08-31 07:16:03 +0000 UTC]

ashley from the FUTURE!!!!

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Omgom [2011-08-31 02:00:18 +0000 UTC]

Personally I love this picture and these cosplays. They sure are amazing <3

Was a pleasure doing this duo again and I always look forward to the next time.

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straywind In reply to Omgom [2011-08-31 02:40:53 +0000 UTC]

LOL That Leon really worked hard to make sure his hair was perfect. I heard from a little bird that he stopped in at Chris' salon before con to make his hair was extra nice!

Thanks for joining the Darkside group and Cosplaying Leon again. I'm glad this costume made growing out your hair worth it! (^^)

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Omgom In reply to straywind [2011-08-31 03:11:55 +0000 UTC]

He sure did! Too bad it wasn't doing so swift that day

That's a rumor that may or may not be true lol. I do hear Mr. Redfield does amazing work.

Pleasure was all mine 100% without a doubt was worth the hair. If I didn't have this web show to do, I'd consider keeping it to let it grow more and do the cosplay again sooner.

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Omgom In reply to Omgom [2011-08-31 02:00:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh and you totally will do the pop star outfit one day. MARK MY WORDS!!!

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straywind In reply to Omgom [2011-08-31 02:46:26 +0000 UTC]

XD If the full RE4 group happens and we have practically every character I will gladly make pop star Ashley and I would even consider the suit of armour then! LOL

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Omgom In reply to straywind [2011-08-31 03:12:51 +0000 UTC]

Well now, looks like I have my work cut out for me. I must make this happen.

Hahah, if you do the suit of armor I HAVE to do the Mafia one. I don't really want to do the Mafia outfit, hence why I said it'd be the ONLY condition for me doing the cosplay lol.

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PANattheDisco [2011-08-31 00:30:49 +0000 UTC]

Dude! This is an EPIC shot!

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straywind In reply to PANattheDisco [2011-08-31 01:13:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! That's exactly why we decided to buy the set. The duo shots especially turned out well. I never expected such nice shots. XD

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xRavaging [2011-08-30 21:03:37 +0000 UTC]

Aw man, those outfits are amazing! Great poses, too!

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straywind In reply to xRavaging [2011-08-30 23:46:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment. I'm really proud of my Ashley costume and Omgom is a fantastic Leon.

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EmmyLou [2011-08-30 18:23:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow. I love the way they had you standing and the lighting in this show. I've always loved your Ashley.

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straywind In reply to EmmyLou [2011-08-30 23:43:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot Avi! :3 I was surprised that the shot turned out so well. Omgom and I pretty much bought the shoot photos for this part of the set.

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