People Can't Get Enough Of This Russian Man's Inexpensive Cosplay Costume Ideas
Whether you're preparing for Halloween or attending Comic-Con on a budget, Alexander Kravets has you covered! The man from Moscow, Russia, has a plethora of inexpensive cosplay ideas on his Instagram.
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Alexander realized his passion for cosplay back in 2015, and he has been creating inexpensive cosplay ideas for his more than 100k Insta followers ever since. He describes his low-cost ideas as "zero-budget" and "suitable cosplay."
Alexander creates his costumes using items that can be found without much effort in most people's homes. He has created cosplay masterpieces from things like towels, hairdryers, food items, frying pans, toothbrushes, and even his dog!
You'd be forgiven for comparing Alexander's work to that of Thailand's Anucha "Cha" Saengchart. The YouTuber is the creator behind Low-Cost Cosplay, where he shares extremely low-budget costume recreations from TV shows and movies.
Similarly, Alexander enjoys recreating scenes of some of his favorite TV and movie characters. He considers his cosplay creations more of a hobby than a job, but it's a hobby that has helped him gain a cult-like following.
Alexander has also been known to shoot his photos in unconventional locations. So much so, he once snuck into a Russian military base, where he had to be careful not to alert patrols!
1. Back To The Future
2. Benjamin Grimm aka the Thing from The Fantastic Four
3. Laa-Laa from Teletubbies
4. "I am Groot!"
5. Queen B.
6. Who you gonna call?
7. Titanic
8. Chance Boudreaux from Hard Target
9. Harry Potter
10. Mother of Dragons
11. Ruby Rhod from The Fifth Element
12. Leonardo from TMNT
13. Goth? Emo? Pink Panther?
14. "You're a wizard, Harry."
15. Thor
16. Saroo from Lion
17. ...can relate
18. Freddy Krueger
Cosplay is short for "costume play" and involves dressing up as their favorite characters from video games, movies, and cartoons. There are two different types of cosplay - basic cosplay and masquerade cosplay.
Basic cosplay is essentially just dressing up to look like a specific character. On the other hand, Masquerade cosplay involves fully embracing the character and behaving as they would in every way.
19. Bruce Almighty
20. John Wick
21. Captain Jack Sparrow
22. Tom
23. Hellboy
24. Maleficent
25. Edward Scissorhands
26. Beauty and the Beast
It may all look like fun and games, but cosplay can be serious business. Fans take the act of cosplay very seriously and will do whatever it takes to outdo each other.
Costumes are usually handmade, and A LOT of time and effort goes into them. You don't want to mess with a genuinely passionate cosplayer!
27. Davy Jones from Pirates of the Carribean
28. Princess Leia
29. Magneto from X-Men
30. Grumpy Cat
31. Ethan Hunt from Mission: Impossible
32. Asterix and the Vikings
33. "I'm flying, Jack."
34. Sherlock Holmes
35. This is epic!
36. Hercules
37. Okay, I like Alexander's better!
38. Ace Ventura
39. Hellraiser
40. Enriqueeeee
41. Riddick from The Chronicles of Riddick
42. Mission: Impossible
43. Cyclops from X-Men
44. Agent J from Men In Black
It's easy to see how people could spend a considerable amount of money on cosplay costumes if it's something they're truly passionate about. And, perhaps that's the precise reason Alexander is so popular among cosplay fans!
With his clever and inexpensive cosplay ideas, it is possible to recreate some of the best costumes using little to no money at all. In fact, chances are you already have the makings of an incredible costume sitting in your home as we speak!
So, what are you waiting for? Get to it and show us your most ingenious, creative, and inexpensive cosplay ideas!