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Wondercon 2010's Cosplayers...Love the iPad

Cosplayers and new technology, two of geekdom's favorite things together at last.

By Norman Chan  |  April 4, 2010

And now for something a little different. The iPad launch wasn't the only thing happening on Saturday; this was also the weekend of Wondercon, San Francisco's annual comic-book convention. While our buddies at ComicVine were on the Wondercon expo floor interviewing writers and artists, we were checking out the fans that showed up in full cosplay gear. 
 
We just so happen to have our iPad in tow, and decided to put it in the hands of superheroes and Stormtroopers. Batman thought the iPad would fit nicely in his utility belt, Sulu found it a little familiar, and steampunk scientists got a kick out of using such modern technology. And Captain America, the greatest patriot of all, approved this symbol of lavish capitalism. See? The iPad isn't just about the future of computing. It's about freedom.
 
Check out our full gallery below. It's the union of cosplay and new technology--two of my favorite things together at last. And, if you want the iPad wallpaper shown in the photos, click this link!
 
Which one is your favorite?
21 Comments
HypoXenophobiaon April 4, 2010 at 7:46 p.m.
I feel there's an extra set of pictures in the recesses of Coonce's hard drive.
 
And...the rainbow zebra freaks me out >_>
lane moderator on April 4, 2010 at 7:54 p.m.
Leeloo Dallas Multitouch.
DarkAeonon April 4, 2010 at 8:33 p.m.
My favorite would have to be the purple Batman.
mangomanifestoon April 4, 2010 at 8:45 p.m.
Purple batman looks like either the coolest or creepiest guy there. Sulu is probably the best picture though.
Trogd0r2on April 4, 2010 at 9:04 p.m.
The alien is awesome
davidon April 4, 2010 at 9:16 p.m.
@HypoXenophobia said:
" I feel there's an extra set of pictures in the recesses of Coonce's hard drive.  And...the rainbow zebra freaks me out >_> "
Dude, "open your eyes," it's the Robot Unicorn.
JJWeathermanon April 4, 2010 at 10:36 p.m.
The TF2 Scout is great. The Nightcrawler guy's costume is really well done though. I wish I could have gone to this, seems really fun.
JoelTGMon April 5, 2010 at 12:03 a.m.
haha, that fat smiling batman one is hilarious
snide staff on April 5, 2010 at 12:36 a.m.
Multipass! Multipass!
Rallier moderator on April 5, 2010 at 1:05 a.m.
That rat with "i love the haters" is pretty creepy. 
 
I would have loved to see all the batman's of that convention reunite and discus which of the is the real batman.
greyjasperon April 5, 2010 at 3:56 a.m.
@HypoXenophobia: ROBOT UNICORN!!  Please, please go play this:   http://bit.ly/d4am53    Oh, and the outdoor shots show that the iPad will not replace ereaders.  Man, washed out mirror screen.
HypoXenophobiaon April 5, 2010 at 4:18 a.m.
@david:@greyjasper: 
Till you mentioned it, never noticed the horn. Still find that guy creepy. As for the game, it was nice, never really played any Adult Swim games, just have heard good things.
Binman88on April 5, 2010 at 4:19 a.m.
The one at the end of the third row is clearly the best.
Hamzon April 5, 2010 at 4:19 a.m.
@snide said:
" Multipass! Multipass! "
YOU SHALL NOT PASS!.....
 
Seriously though lets just get Coonce's cosplay folder uploaded somewhere...we know it exists!
 
Glad to see Tested doing the rounds, getting the exposure etc that is deserves. Keep it up gentlemen! :)
max3000on April 5, 2010 at 5:42 a.m.
Awesome Robot Unicorn couldn't seem less impressed by the iPad.
HojoTheGreaton April 5, 2010 at 7:47 a.m.
Cammy + Chun-Li obviously.    
RySheon April 5, 2010 at 7:49 a.m.
The monarch henchman is my favorite, I think it's the combination of fat and dumb look on the face.
FLStyleon April 5, 2010 at 11:05 a.m.
Not even Sub-Zero could freeze the iPad!
Sandoron April 5, 2010 at 12:17 p.m.
Sulu and the stormtroopers are not impressed with this primitive piece of technology.
trekkiebethon April 5, 2010 at 1:36 p.m.
That's not Sulu, it's Kirk. Look at the uniform.
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