Dear Mario, please come to the castle, I have made some awesome cosplay

by Chris Greenhough { Sep 17th 2008 at 1:15PM }

It's been a while since we last checked in on Swedish/Japanese student Jenni Källberg, a.k.a Queen of Nintendo cosplay, but here are her two most recent creations: Zero Suit Samus (actually revealed last month), and her take on Princess Peach. What is it that elevates Jenni's cosplay above others? Simple: the outfits are obviously beautifully made, the props are brilliant (we really need a giant Goomba now, though yes, we know it isn't actually that size), and there's a sense of humor about her work. Well, Raccoon Mario's sudden appearance made us laugh, anyway.

Oh, and who hasn't encountered this problem? Just looking at that picture frustrates us!

Gallery: Pixelninja's cosplay

Want moar cosplay? We've seen creative folks dressing up to pay tribute to all sorts of DS games, including Nintendogs, Zelda, Professor Layton, Advance Wars, The World Ends With You, and even, um, Brain Training.

Tags: cosplay, costume, mario, metroid, peach, princess-peach, samus, samus-aran

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

PyroJames @ Sep 17th 2008 2:00PM

ROFL @ Raccoon Mario

Kralos @ Sep 17th 2008 2:35PM

SWEET JESUS (ﾟ∀ﾟ)

ga.wright @ Sep 17th 2008 2:35PM

oh my geez. that samus photo takes the cake and my breath.

Josh @ Sep 17th 2008 3:04PM

"What is it that elevates Jenni's cosplay above others?"

Just look at her; she's cute.

And...

"Oh, and who hasn't encountered this problem? Just looking at that picture frustrates us!"

My goodness you're right.

Lord Humongous @ Sep 17th 2008 3:53PM

I'd rescue that Princess Peach with my magical Pork Sword. *zing!*

maximumzero @ Sep 18th 2008 12:22AM

Man you guys couldn't be more wrong http://ichigokitty.deviantart.com/ is the queen of Nintendo cosplay.

Seriously. Look at her Rosalina cosplay! How adorable is that!

http://ichigokitty.deviantart.com/art/Princess-Rosetta-85788991

Char6296 @ Sep 18th 2008 5:54AM

I saw her on a different bit of DA. Brilliant. Maybe even the real life Rosalina! :O Loving Rosalina... in a straight way. :)

Mr Khan @ Sep 17th 2008 4:08PM

Dayumn

Both at the the quality and at her hotness

krizoitz @ Sep 17th 2008 7:40PM

Incredibly talented and beautiful as well, deadly combination! I can only hope she will continue to use her powers for good.

JM @ Sep 17th 2008 8:38PM

Cosplay makes me ashamed of my hobby...

aj @ Sep 18th 2008 12:58AM

I like to think that attention whoring is never acceptable, no matter what form it takes.

Char6296 @ Sep 18th 2008 5:56AM

That's a little too negative. I don't think cosplayers ask for attention; they get it. Simple as.

aj @ Sep 18th 2008 6:05AM

Dressing up in a costume, having someone photograph you posing in said costume, and then placing those photos in public places is not asking for attention?

Char6296 @ Sep 18th 2008 7:21AM

Uhm... it's a hobby of theirs... Isn't posting comments on here asking for attention? :/
Still, no excuse for being negative about attention. People can have attention if they want. :)

aj @ Sep 18th 2008 7:53AM

You make me sad.

Arimaki @ Sep 18th 2008 10:13AM

Making that costume and not showing it to others would be a damn shame, wouldn't you agree?

chibi_wings @ Sep 18th 2008 1:59PM

I've tried cosplaying, it isn't so much attention seeking, it's more like living out your fantasy. In the sense that a certain character really appeals to you, and cosplaying lets you be that character (well kind of.hehehehe).
I'm pretty sure, the more experienced cosplayers don't do it for that, but rather to showcase their art. I mean if you draw, sing, play sports well, you want to show others, cosplaying is no different. Your not only showing your sewing skills, but also your love for a certain franchise. It is attention seeking, but on a very basic level, just like all other talents.