Fan Culture

Wizard World Raleigh has come and gone, but the memories remain. For its first outing in the Triangle, I have to say that they know how to do it right. Then again, they've been at this for years, so a well-oiled machine is to be expected. I attended Read More

There’s a new venture that’s attempting to start a sci-fi and fantasy bookstore in Charlotte, NC. You can help make that a reality by supporting this Kickstarter for Worlds of Wonder. And this bookstore will even include a bar for all your Read More

We've reached the end of another year, and we're closing out 2014 by introducing a new twist for Fan Art Friday that will be showing up throughout the coming year. Up until now, FAF has been all about showcasing 2D fan art, but starting this week we'll Read More

You knew it was going to be centered around this decade because when in doubt, head towards what you know. Growing up in the '90s, I'm very well versed in all the hits and misses of the toy world during those glorious ten years. We're not going to talk Read More

It’s a Trap!, nestled in a storefront in the Winter Park district of Orlando, is part of a burgeoning genre of live action games that trap participants in a locked room and then present them with hidden clues, puzzles, and activities that they must Read More

Another year is over and done with and this is just another list to remind you what went down in 2014 in terms of news and pop culture. While Adele Dazeem made you laugh, Jordan Catalano made you proud, and Ariana Grande made you realize what a scared Read More

Another year, another round of Stan Lee's Comikaze. This year had a ton of informational panels, a main stage packed full of talent and reunions, exclusive Fox screenings, and an abundance of cosplay, including a contest to crown the best of the best. Read More

We’ve come to the end of the road as far as cosplaying is concerned and in case you haven’t picked out something to dress up for Halloween or for your next con, I've come up with a list of the best characters and genres to pick from. Read More

Cosplaying is a huge undertaking and when you decide to portray video game characters and such, you are heavily engulfed in the whole look from top to bottom. You don’t leave any stone unturned. Every detail must be perfect. When you Disneybound, it’s Read More

Kiki Kannon didn’t grow up thinking twice about cosplay. She dressed up naturally as a child and spent Halloween thinking mostly of the free candy she could collect. Today she’s a prop maker and cosplayer extraordinaire who doesn’t belong to any sort of Read More

Whether it’s anime, superheroes, TV favorites, or ones they love from the big screen, there is a vast array of characters to choose from when it comes to cosplaying, and I think that’s part of the fun — that and being able to take on the look of someone Read More

Fandomania attended Maker Faire Orlando this past weekend at the Orlando Science Center, and you wouldn't believe all the geeky, creative things we saw! There were comic artists, robot builders, steampunk crafters, game designers, 3D printers galore, Read More