Cosplay is flourishing at Wizard World events, and groups showing off their affinity for all-time classics like Star Wars, “Star Trek,” Ghostbusters and many other movies, TV shows, comics and other characters will be on hand at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Nov. 22-24 at the Austin Convention Center. Famed cosplayer Ivy Doomkitty will lead the way as thousands dress the part in a celebration of ultimate fandom all weekend.Not to be outdone, “Doctor Who,” “Battlestar Galactica” and steampunk organizations will also represent their favorite genres well during the event.
Groups scheduled to show their devotion at Wizard World Austin Comic Con include:
· 405th Infantry Division, a community of prop and costume builders united in the common goal of expanding the knowledge of costume and prop fabrication, letting anyone build and wear costumes of the highest quality.
· 501st Legion Star Garrison, an all-volunteer organization which seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events.
· Anomaly Podcast, whose episode topics include Sci-fi and Fantasy television, film, literature, games, interviews, costuming, geek culture and more. The shows also release convention and renaissance festival reports.
· Austin Toy Museum, a professional organization dedicated to the preservation and education of the cultural significance of toys, consisting primarily of action figures, key comic books, and popular character toys from the 1950's to the early 1990's.
· Ark Angel, the local Austin-based chapter of STARFLEET, which has provided “Star Trek” fans a way to meet each other, make friends, have fun, give back to their communities, and show that the dream of Gene Roddenberry can live long and prosper.
· Battlestar Raven, serves as Battlestar Galactica Fan Club's Flagship Chapter. It is a fan driven website dedicated to “Battlestar Galactica” and fans from all series are welcome to join.
· Central Texas Droids, a local branch of the R2-D2 Builders Club, using the web as a common means to gather information, share thoughts and ideas with one common goal... to build its very own life size Astromech Droid.
· Central Texas Galactic Alliance, a Star Wars fan group, formerly the Austin Fan Force, which focuses on costuming and going to local events and participates in various charities.
· DFW Ghostbusters, a non profit fan group that brings together fans of the 80's blockbuster film. It assists and encourages members to build screen accurate props and do public appearances.
· Doctor Who Fan Club of Austin, a local Austin Facebook Fan Club that participates in holding watch parties, bound together by the love of “Doctor Who” and living the values shared as Doctor Who fans.
· Doctor Who Fans Unite, created to bring together fans of the long time running television show Doctor Who and, in following with the beliefs of the main character, its mission is to serve the community as a group.
· Fleet 31, a free-to-join, international “Star Trek” fan organization, with an emphasis on charity and having fun. It seeks to provide a community to all “Star Trek” fans, as well as resources for those wanting costumes and props.