See you at rAge 2016... as South Africa's official Lara Croft

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It's a dream come true. I've been selected as an official Tomb Raider cosplay ambassador for this year's rAge electronic gaming expo in Johannesburg, South Africa.

So come and say hi this weekend, 7 - 9 October at the Ticketpro Dome in Northriding.


On Friday, I'll be roaming about in lite cosplay as London Lara.

On Saturday and Sunday, however, you can find me in full, signature Rise dress primarily around the Megarom stand. Megarom is the South African distributor of Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration edition (available from 11 October), and you'll be able to get hands-on with the game at their stall.

I'll also be taking part in cosplay events over the course of the weekend. Look for updates of my movements on my Twitter account (@pfangirl) or via @MegaromGames.

If you're going to be around for anything, make sure it's the special Tomb Raider cosplay gathering on Saturday afternoon. People are encouraged to dress up like Lara, or any other character from the franchise's 20 year history. The anniversary event has been organised by last year's South African Lara ambassador Shay (Sheena) Wood. Again, I'll try to publicise arrangements on social media as they solidify.

Hope to see you there!

Meanwhile...


...For those of you who can't make the expo, here's something for you: the on-location cosplay shoot I did last weekend in South Africa's Drakensberg Mountains. Check it out at the link below.

Photographer: Leigh Adams Tucker.


Comments

CaViE said…
It's about damn time. Congrats, and have fun!
1:25 PM
Cassey said…
Hope you have a great time :)
4:31 PM
Fruitbat44 said…
Wow! That's cool. Well done and I hope that you have fun.

And a great set of cosplay shots. I love the background for you had for it, but perhaps my favourite is the "smaller" one where Lara's drinking from the stream.
3:28 PM
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