The Maker Files Blog

Our blog for brands looking to create authentic connections with makers & DIYers

Makers 1-on-1: Cody Stanley and Ryan Dyke - Rubber City Cosplay

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Cody Stanley and Ryan Dyke — co-founders of Rubber City Cosplay, a club for pop-culture cosplay enthusiasts. If your brand sells to cosplay makers, this 1-on-1 interview with Cody and Ryan will give you some important insights into connecting with makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Sep 12, 2018

How Cosplay Makers Create a Costume, Start to Finish

In this post, we'll break down the main stages of cosplay design and creation that go into every impressive final result.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Aug 22, 2018

The Buyer's Journey for Cosplay Makers

In this post, we'll show you how cosplay makers research, discover, and buy the products and materials they need for their elaborate costume creations.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Jul 4, 2018

Who Are Today's Cosplay Makers? [Statistics and Demographics]

One way to understand who today's cosplay makers are and what they do is by the numbers. In this post, we've collected some of the most interesting cosplayer demographics and statistics you need to know in order to connect your brand with their passionate work.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Apr 11, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Elyse Ohryn (SpaceCat Senpai) - Cosplay Maker

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Elyse Ohryn — an incredibly inventive cosplay maker also known as SpaceCat Senpai. If you're a brand that sells to cosplay costume makers, this 1-on-1 interview with Elyse will give you some important insights on how to connect with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Mar 21, 2018