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Cosplayer since 2004 and full-time creator! 1/2 of Turtlesmithy.com ⚔️ She/Her/They 🎮 ☆FFXIV: M'linda Chan on Balmung☆ Koji.to/Malindachan

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Kyle has been wanting to do a photoshoot at the Missouri State Penitentiary for a while. I decided to bring 2B since I hadn’t had a chance to wear her yet. They do offer private photo tour blocks, though I also highly recommend going for their history and ghost tours as well.  It was quite cold (being mid-november without heating) and we were working with a lot of battery powered lights, but Tim and Chris did an awesome job! First photo by Lightshaper_ (Twitter)

Other photos by Infinityspiral (TW) / InfinitySpiralPhotography (IG)

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Crisis Core is making me feel nostalgic! Zack will always be top-tier husband material. 

These photos are from 2014, and it was a dream photoshoot! Taken at the abandoned church in Gary, Indiana.

Zack Fair: @ex-shadow-blog Photography: Joseph Chi Lin

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It’s Ganyu’s Birthday! I’ve been playing Genshin Impact since near launch, and I became an official content creator about a year ago! When Ganyu first came out, her design drew me in because it reminded me of my top waifu Aqua. I love her because she’s admirable in her work ethic and relatable as someone who struggles to fit in.  -I got my costume from Dokidoki -Wig was a Venus in Periwinkle from Arda that I dyed and styled myself -Bow from Aliexpress -Shoe wings and horns 3D modeled by The Dangerous Ladies with finish/paint by me Umbrella photo by @ex-shadow-blog Pond rock, circle window, and moon gate photos by Brian Boling Magical sparkly photos by Mouzycat Photography Keqing is Straybec Ningguang is @hynoxolus

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My first danmei costume was Wei Wuxian (Yiling Laozu - mobile game design). I started reading the MXTX books in February after I was able to afford them with b-day funds. When I found out multiple friends were planning MDZS for Anime St. Louis, I ordered fabrics and was able to pull WWX together in time to join! 

Many thanks to Yaya for hanfu guidance and for letting me borrow her pattern, which saved me so much time. Had many discord voice chats with Miya while we worked on our costumes together. A hilarious late night discord chat with Lindsay resulted in a surprise apparance as Mo Xuanyu on “Little Apple.” It was a busy and windy weekend, but we had so much fun. Photos taken by Tim Robinson  Jin Ling: https://www.instagram.com/yuomii/ WWX/Yiling Laozu: Me Lan Wangji: @yayacosplay Wei Wuxian: https://www.instagram.com/mmmmmiya/ Mo Xuanyu: https://www.instagram.com/ayayuna/ Lan Sizhui: https://www.instagram.com/nerdshark_/

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My Shen Qingqiu, photographed by Sorairo_Days I made the robes using Yaya Han’s hanfu pattern! It’s based on the Vietnamese book cover designs. Since this shoot, I’ve added a chiffon underskirt, and I’m still adding more embroidery to the bottom before Holmat. I was helping take some photos too! XD

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Featured photo by Avid.Exposure (IG)

Wow it’s been 6 years since I last posted here. For new and old followers, you can see what I’ve been up to on my Instagram: Malinda_chan

As Twitter changes, there have been talks to move back to Tumblr. Not sure if it’ll work out? Might make some throwback posts, but I will make an effort to post new cosplay photos here again too and see where things go.

My current cosplay content includes Danmei, FFXIV, and Genshin.

I quit my job at Arda to work full time running an Etsy shop with my husband: Turtlesmithy.com

Here’s a photo of my Xie Lian! I made the robes using Yaya’s hanfu pattern. Wig was an Arwen in Deep Brown from Arda.

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Joseph Chi Lin and I went on a Dragoncon adventure. Yaaaas! Link (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) Underclothes, chainmail, wig, and prop painting by myself (Malindachan) Tunic and hat: GSTQ Fashions Sword and shield blanks: Fiberglassblades.com Ears: Rob Seal & Miya Tamlyn Leather collaboration: InkyLink

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Super happy with how Edea turned out! It took twice as long as I expected, but I'm glad I took my time with each piece instead of rushing it. The boots (not shown here) were a stand-in, but I'll have those finished when I wear her again at Daishocon! Photo by Vontography https://www.facebook.com/Vontog/

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More Bravely Default photos! This photo set is from Photography Banzai! https://www.facebook.com/PhotographyBanzai/ My Agnes is @hynoxolus <3

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This photo was from back in May! Ahhh I want to wear Medli again. I love Windwaker. <3

Photo by Photography Banzai | Link is @captain-goose-cosplay | Fado is @malindachan | Medli is Me

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So much MRGRGR

I love Bravely Default so much. I love all the characters, the art, the music, the gameplay…it felt more like a Final Fantasy game compared to the more recent Final Fantasy titles XD (I still enjoy the new FF games, but they’re much different than they used to be). Ringabel is actually my favorite character, but I got pretty attached to Edea thanks to her expressive personality and love for sweets.

Photos by Jason Simpson

Be sure to check out my Instagram @malinda_chan for progress photos!

My Agnes is @hynoxolus

Wig was a Fairy Blonde Matilda and three packs of short wefts from @ardawigs

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May not be a chocobo, but CLOSE ENOUGH :D <3 Photo taken by Photography Banzai

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I added a Yona print to my storenvy last week! Preorders are $10, and then they'll go up to $13 after the pre-order period. I can sign or personalize your print if requested during checkout. Thank you for your support! Photography by Lightshaper http://malindachan.storenvy.com

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Aqua costume made and worn by me! Photo by Vontography https://www.facebook.com/Vontog/

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Big Sister Eleanor - photo by Joseph Chi Lin! 

Though this costume can be difficult to walk around in and transport, I'm still super pleased with how it turned out. I surprised myself with the paint work! XD

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Aahhhhh I found Madoka photos. Since I'll be at another Kalahari Resort this weekend I suppose it's not bad timing to share them! Photo by LJinto! Also featuring Solo Grayson Mango Sirene Shark Baroness Courtoon &Iris iridescence

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This is probably the #1 shot I wanted to get at Dragoncon as Luffy XD 

Boa Hancock: Commissions By Amazonmandy 

photo by LJinto