Thibra is a new thermoplastic which can be used by cosplayers as an alternative to Worbla and WonderFlex to create armor, props, and other solid objects as part of a costume. It only needs an activation temperature of 160°F to become pliable. In this episode, Elizabeth experiments with Thibra and puts it to the test with heating and attaching.

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Kin-Yoobi Con is a small one-day anime con in the San Francisco Bay area. Patrick headed down to check it out and bring you this report.

http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/6263/Kin-Yoobi_Con_2016

Watch the entire Kin-Yoobi Con 2016 Cosplay Contest in our Extras feed.

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Conventions can be expensive to attend, but Sketch, Elizabeth, and Patrick have some great tips on how you can pay less to go to a con...and maybe even attend for free!

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Don't sit bored at a con. There's plenty of other stuff to do even if the con itself is boring. Don't just sit and mope in your hotel room.

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Most costumes need zippers of some kind even if they're invisible, so Elizabeth demonstrates how to sew in an invisible zipper.

Part 1: https://animecons.tv/episode/543/cosplay-help-zippers-part-1

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PortConMaine never disappoints and this year they outdid themselves by expanding to reduce overcrowding.

http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/5886/PortConMaine_2016

Watch the entire PortConMaine 2016 Masquerade in our Extras feed.

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"Anime" cons that aren't anime cons, getting a hotel room at age 17, and a 6-foot Pikachu? All that and more!

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You've probably been tempted by a Wizard World convention. Is it worth it? No. Watch to find out why.

http://fancons.com/events/info.shtml/6972/Wizard_World_Comic_Con_Sacramento_2016

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Want to be cool like Doug? He's got some tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion in your costume.

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