Mark Wesley Pritchard
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You can call me Wesley. Former cosplayer, retro gaming fanatic, die-hard Texas Rangers fan, and nostalgic freak. Need I say more?
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Cosplayer Spotlight: Nathan Mobley
What are some things you can tell me about yourself? Well, I love good food and long romantic boat rides! Just kidding! (Actually go ahead and add that!). I'm a huge nerd and an avid gamer. I'm also a proud parent of a demon toddler (kidding!), a practiced martial artist of almost 20 years, and a die hard wrestling fan! Oh, and I guess I should also say I'm a happily devoted husband.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Cosplayer Spotlight: Kyle Herron
Texxx-Man Cosplay: How long have you been doing cosplay and how did it change your life? Kyle Herron: September will be my one year anniversary since I started to cosplay. Before this, I was in a deep depression and didn’t want to do anything. I had a small group of friends that I hang and spend time with, but even though I loved them, it was a struggle for me to go visit them. Now, I have a large group of friends and I’m not nearly as depressed as I used to be. I take better care of myself. I’m excited to go do things. All in all, cosplay has made me a better person.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Cosplayer Spotlight: David Hardamon Jr.
As a cosplayer who's been doing cosplay for almost four years, I have seen some amazing cosplays. Some over the top and others, unique. It's a way to express themselves and feel good in their own skin. I have recently had a chance to interview David Hardamon Jr. Check it out below and I hope you enjoy this.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
3 Advantages of Being a Nerd
At the age of two, I discovered my father's NES and played my first game, Super Mario Bros. When I was five-years-old, I became more interested in nerdy things, for example, watching tv shows like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and also having plenty of toys and trading cards. So basically, I was the nerdy one in my family. I had that personality as a kid and now as an adult. I'm going to share with you three advantages of being a nerd and show everyone that there's nothing wrong with liking certain things.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Cosplayer Spotlight: Shania Durst-Deller
Would you mind telling me a little bit about yourself and how you got into cosplay? Shania: Well, I'm a 25-year-old nursing student here in Benton. I got into cosplay with my husband. We have been married for almost four months; been together for four years. I fought three years of breast cancer and fought losing our first baby. I'm a strong-hearted woman. I've always loved the idea to be different. It's good to be different.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Cosplayer Spotlight: Eric Lenhardt
What excites me as a cosplayer is other cosplayers being creative and coming with the most outstanding cosplays. I regularly leave comments on their photos and share those pictures on social media. Another cosplayer that I had an opportunity to interview recently was Eric Lenhardt. He may be in his 40s, but don't take his appearance and creative side for granted. I see his cosplays on a regular basis on Facebook and Instagram. He has the best ideas and is willing to cosplay as pretty much anybody. So sit back and enjoy this interview.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Cosplayer Spotlight: Matthew Warnock
For the last several weeks, I've interviewed so many great cosplayers and got to know more about them. San Diego Comic Con starts later on this week and I always see potential in all cosplayers. Why, you ask? Because it's great to see them doing amazing things for others. Recently, I got a chance to interview one of my cosplay friends, Matthew Warnock, who I have met at GlitchCon last year and again last November at The Cosplay Con & Anime Experience in North Little Rock, Arkansas. With that being said, I hope you enjoy my interview with him.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Why Cosplay Accuracy Is Overrated
Cosplay is something I've been in love with since 2014, and I don't have any plans of stopping anytime soon. Seeing cosplayers on social media and in person shows me that we're all unique and talented. Whenever you post a picture of your cosplay, you're flooded with likes and fantastic comments. However, with the good comes with the bad. You cosplay as your favorite character and suddenly, someone comes in your comment section on your social media page and says, "You look nothing like your character" or "So and so character is this race. Why are you doing this character?" I can remember someone saying this to me at a convention called the Art Pop Comic Expo in Springdale, Arkansas back in June 2017.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
How To Dress Like The Blue Ranger
In early 2017, I knocked off an important item off my bucket list: finally suiting up as the Blue Ranger. It was a dream come true and couldn't wait to do cosplay photoshoots and attend conventions as my favorite character. Last November, the Armored Blue Ranger was a cosplay that I went as for a convention that I attended in North Little Rock, Arkansas. I had lots of likes and positive feedback on my social media pages.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Texxx-Man Cosplay's Ideal Man
In February 2012, I came out as a gay man. Since then, I've only been in two serious relationships. Neither of them lasted and I would love to change that. I understand that everyone has busy schedules and whatnot. When I was working, I hardly had any time to date. I'm on so many different dating sites that I haven't had any luck finding the right guy. However, it doesn't mean that I stopped trying to look for love. I just can't date any and everybody. No one can date the world. I have to search for a man who shares similar interests as I do and also is accepting of me and my friends. Below is a list of things you need to know about me if you're thinking about being in a serious long-term relationship with this awesome cosplayer and unapologetic nerd.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Humans
Cosplayer Spotlight: Arkansas Iron Man
Con season is in full swing and most cosplayers are doing the most good for their communities by donating their time volunteering at an event or visiting sick children at a hospital. What I love the most about being a cosplayer is meeting people and appreciating the amazing cosplays that they do. One of those people that I have spoken highly of is Arkansas Iron Man. Last November at the Cosplay Con and Anime Experience in North Little Rock, Arkansas, it was my birthday weekend and suddenly, I ran into Iron Man. I wanted to take a picture with him badly, but I was too nervous to ask. Hopefully, we'll cross paths again at another convention. With that said, I've had the pleasure of interviewing him recently and knowing more about himself.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
RIP Toys 'R' Us (1948-2018)
You're probably familiar with the saying, "All good things must come to an end." It's an end of an era for one of the best toy stores in the world, but it's also a sad day for everyone who loved going to Toys 'R' Us as children and adults. After 70 years in business, Toys 'R' Us has officially closed all of their stores for good, as of today. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last fall in hopes to stay open. Unfortunately, lackluster sales during the holiday season ended up shying away customers and vendors. The "I don't want to grow up. I want to be a Toys 'R' Us kid" jingle that we all sang along to will always be in our hearts forever. This was a place that I loved going to as a kid in the '90s. It was like my happy place, playing with all the toys and checking out the video games. Now that I'm an adult, I'm going to share some moments that I enjoyed going to Toys 'R' Us.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
