Summary
APokemonfan has won an award for their Viridian Forest Ranger cosplay. The impressive work utilizes more than just a costume, with thePokemonfan putting some tremendous effort into creating an animatronic Pidgey to accompany them and complete the look.
Pokemoncosplay is just one of many ways that fans of the series show their love for it. Whether players are costuming as the human characters and trainers orcosplaying the Pokemonthemselves, the popular hobby lets fans represent their favorites. Players have been enjoying cosplaying asPokemoncharacters since the series first premiered, and it shows no signs of stopping.
Reddit user Worldwarallen has shared their cosplay with fans in thePokemonsubreddit. A photo shows the cosplayer’s ranger costume in detail as the fan holds their prize for getting second place at the competition. APidgeycan be seen sitting on their right arm, which would pull the look together even if it were just a plushie. However, this fan went above and beyond creating this Pidgey, as it’s actually an animatronic.
How the Animatronic Pidgey Came to Life
A TikTok video shared by the cosplayer demonstrates how much work went into the Pidgey. Worldwarallen notes that they started working on the Pidgey back in April 2023, though it took a while for them to get it to where they were satisfied. The Pidgey can be seen before and after its body and feathers are applied, with its head swiveling around in a jittery fashion similar to real-world birds. As the player notes in their Reddit post, the handler glove that they wear actually houses the batteries for thepopular bird Pokemon. Worldwarallen also went to multiple events to work on their puppeteering, adding further polish to the execution.
Fellow fans have been extremely impressed with the cosplay, particularly the special Pidgey. A couple suggested that this fan could appear in alive-actionPokemonmovie, while another said that they looked as though they were genuinely an experienced ranger with knowledge of the local animal life. Another congratulated Worldwarallen on the completed build, to which he teased that he’s also working on a Charmander, which should be fun to see.
As the years have progressed and manyPokemonfans have become adults, cosplay and other hobbies celebratingPokemonhave become more intricate and skillful. It will be interesting to see what Worldwarallen shares next with the community.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
