quick post!

I've seen cosplayers get offended at comments such as "did you buy your costume?" or "where did you get (insert item here)?"  The cosplayer then goes off on a rant about how they slave away at their costumes,  and pour their blood, sweat, and tears into their props trying to prove that they constructed their outfit.

WHY are cosplayers getting offended? I would much rather get a question like "did you buy your costume?" than one where someone says "oh, looks like you made that." There is a certain level of quality that is expected and associated with items that are purchased. When something looks "bought" generally that implies that it looks too good to have been made by you. Yes, it does seem like they are questioning your authenticity,  but in reality they are just in disbelief that you could make something so great! I think it's a wonderful compliment! That being said, here's some pictures of Le Croissant du Ange (Margaret Moonlight's scythe weapons) from No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle.  The handles and blades are detachable for easy transportation.  These weapons (made by me) are entirely constructed out of bass wood, and painted with Krylon spray paint.