While we've had this for a while, we'd like to remind you that we have a KAF page on Facebook too!

Check us out:
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Also, there is a meet up for Sakura-Con (April, Seattle, Washington, USA) posted on there.

A new year brings yet another great year of conventions. KAF@deviantART is providing some con goodies to help satisfy those convention urges.

Do you know when conventions are being held? Do you want a seriously wicked cosplay costume or want to showcase your own creations?

Well, you'll find all the information at KAF Convention Headquarters, a blog made specifically for the con-goers in mind.

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CONVENTIONS

Don't know the date of the convention you want to attend or you want to know what guests will be appearing at your local conventions? Well, be sure to check out the updated convention schedule.

Conventions are listed by date with a link to their main pages/websites.

If there is a convention not on the list that you know should exist here, feel free to send the group a note with the name of the convention, a link to its website (if applicable) the dates the convention will be held and the city/state or city/country in which it will take place.

Hotel information will be provided on the conventions' websites, if you're considering attending the convention on multiple days.

2010 Winter/Spring Convention Schedule

COSPLAY

So, you want to dress as your favorite anime character but you don't know how to get your hands on a kick ass costume? Here are some great places that offer high quality cosplay costumes and accessories.

Keep in mind, that some of theses costumes can get pricey.

Limebarb.com
Limebarb.com is the largest cosplay commission business in North America. Run by cosplayer favorite, Barbara Staples (aka Limebarb), limebarb.com provides made-to-order costumes in any genre and also allows customers the ability to provide their own designs. They have been in business since 2002 and construct nearly 400 orders a year. AMAZING!

Cosplay Central
Based out of North Carolina, Cosplay Central offers a variety of custom made costumes, in adult and kid sizes. They offer costumes from over 50 different anime titles and have done over 10,000 costumes since their business opened in 2002.

Cosplay Magic
Offering both pre-made costumes and commission work, Cosplay Magic provides customers with tons of costume choices, ranging from comics and movies to manga and anime. They have tons of costumes and accessories already in stock and they have even more costumes scheduled for Cosplay Magic premiere in 2010.

If you want to showcase some of your own outstanding work, visit these Cosplay galleries and get advice from your fellow cosplayers.

Cosplay.com
Immerse yourself in the world of cosplay. Upload photos from past events,nter online cosplay competitions and even get advice from fellow cosplayers on the Cosplay.com forums. Cosplay photographers can also upload their photoshoot pictures on the website as well.

A Cosplay Paradise
ACParadise offers members the chance to upload their own cosplay photos from different events. Members also have the chance to become part of the elite Celestial group, where donating members can customize their profiles and receive exclusive benefits.

Have tons of fun during the conventions this year!