Midna, Rosalina expertly cosplayed by Nintendo convert
Did you know that some people really like Nintendo games? It's true! Some people express their fandom by writing about Target Terror price drops, while others choose to imitate game characters at anime festivals. The Tanooki interviewed one such cosplayer, Andrea Zampella, and found that her Nintendo devotion is a new development!
As it turns out, she grew up Segaist. It wasn't until Sonic the Hedgehog games began to show up on the GameCube that Andrea began to appreciate Nintendo consoles. Sonic and Mario at the Olympic Games was the catalyst for her complete conversion, marking the end of the Sonic/Mario rivalry. "Plus," she said, "Super Mario Galaxy was the bomb, and so was Rosalina!"
Check after the break for a picture of Andrea as Rosalina. More images of both the Rosalina and Midna costumes can be found at The Tanooki, along with the full interview.

As it turns out, she grew up Segaist. It wasn't until Sonic the Hedgehog games began to show up on the GameCube that Andrea began to appreciate Nintendo consoles. Sonic and Mario at the Olympic Games was the catalyst for her complete conversion, marking the end of the Sonic/Mario rivalry. "Plus," she said, "Super Mario Galaxy was the bomb, and so was Rosalina!"
Check after the break for a picture of Andrea as Rosalina. More images of both the Rosalina and Midna costumes can be found at The Tanooki, along with the full interview.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Godzooki @ Jul 7th 2008 5:31PM
Andrea does...what Nintendon't.
As in makes me want to play Nintendo games. THAT'S what i meant.
EDW @ Jul 7th 2008 5:34PM
i hear you man
Josh @ Jul 7th 2008 5:40PM
SPOILERS
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Put some spoiler tags up for people that haven't seen her like that yet...
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Synch @ Jul 7th 2008 9:09PM
I think we're kinda past that. =/
Josh @ Jul 7th 2008 9:52PM
I think *you're* past that. You != everyone.
Ghen @ Jul 7th 2008 5:47PM
I'm a sucker for costumes. Thank god for my gamer wife =)
Eddie @ Jul 7th 2008 6:30PM
creepy
Metayoshi @ Jul 7th 2008 6:50PM
Those are very good cosplays. She actually fits the role unlike a lot of other cosplayers out there.
larch @ Jul 7th 2008 7:26PM
I take my hat of to these woman for there skill and devotion for cosplaying as there favorite character, Splam my friend someone needs to remove that broom stick from your ass.
ChrisCanberg @ Jul 7th 2008 9:04PM
i was praying i wasn't alone on this one. thank you guys.
ChrisCanberg @ Jul 7th 2008 9:06PM
CJLopez, you freakin slay me.
that actually was pretty funny.
Dig @ Jul 7th 2008 9:54PM
Impressive cosplay without a doubt.
SoshiKitai @ Jul 8th 2008 2:55AM
Breaking the mold?
It took that long? Years and years of unappreciated gamers trying to make others see games the same way they have since the early 90s and it only took NOW for someone to take notice?
Damn. That's a long time.
SoshiKitai @ Jul 8th 2008 2:57AM
She's AWESOME.
It's rare that you see GREAT COS-PLAYERS (other than heavy searching on the internet).
I always appreciate that kind of thing.
Ricky S. @ Jul 8th 2008 3:24AM
Odd that this gets posted. My friend took pictures of her dressed up as Rosalina for Jacon and he won "Most Aesthetic" in their photo contest for her picture.
TJF588 @ Jul 8th 2008 6:27AM
Excellence. Now, if we can make her a FINAL FANTASY (CAPS not for emphasis...) convert (among other things I like, such as WarioWare, Golden Sun, Xeno...), then I'd be a bit closer to absolute completion.
zeldazeppelin @ Jul 8th 2008 7:29AM
cosplay FTW
wud_e @ Jul 8th 2008 9:59AM
Those are really good.
Shadow31 @ Jul 8th 2008 10:53AM
It's called a Halloween store. You can get it cheap.
Roto13 @ Jul 8th 2008 4:45PM
I hate it when cosplay looks good and I'm forced to acknowledge that it's not inherently pathetic.
Eleniel @ Jul 9th 2008 11:16PM
It's a hobby like any other, nothing wrong with that.
Robert27 @ Jul 8th 2008 5:49PM
Nice cosplays, really.
Brad Mecoli @ Jul 9th 2008 2:45PM
you know, I think I met that person at Janicon 2007
could this be her? http://www.flickr.com/photos/18183152@N03/1879478743/in/set-72157602943727262/