Orc 2005 - Pasadena CA , USA

Folks gathered from all over the world and played for the weekend. The got a chance to see the LOTR stars, talk to artisans and artists. The costumers gathers for lecture, exhibits, demos and a masquerade. A fun weekend for all.

Photos here are mainly from Kent's Cosplay gallery. There the photos are more completely labeled. This is just meant as an overview. If you have more, or a link, please send it in .

Masquerade Winners

Note we didn't get pictures of all the costumes... what we have here are not lined up against their awards, sorry.

Best of Show

The Ents, modeled by Paul Wee & Adrianna Galvez designed by and made by Paul Wee & Adrianna Galvez

Best Workmanship

Legolas, son of Thranduil, modeled by Donald Pong designed by and made by Donald Pong & Lydia Lee

MASTER LEVEL

Best in Class, Master Level

Theoden, King of Rohan, modeled by Philip Gust designed by and made by Kathie Gust

Best Tailoring and Use of Fabric, Master Level

Bilbo Baggins Party Outfit, modeled by Kathie Gust designed by and made by Kathie Gust

Best Original Concept, Master Level

Night Sky Over Middle Earth, modeled by Johanna Washington designed by and made by Shannon Hillinger

Excellence for Movie Accuracy, Master Level

Gandalf, modeled by Jay Smith designed by and made by Liane Deinhart

JOURNEYMAN LEVEL

Best in Class, Journeyman Level

Lady of the Woodland Elves, modeled by Rebecca Peck designed by and made by Rebecca Peck

Best Handwork, Journeyman Level

Eowyn Riding, modeled by Julie Simon designed by and made by Julie Simon

Best Couple, Journeyman Level

Arwen and Aragorn, modeled by Caitlin & Rogue Shindler designed by and made by Caitlin Shindler

Most Beautiful, Journeyman Level

Eowyn Coronation Dress, modeled by Stephanie Phillips designed by and made by Melody Phillips

Honored for Excellence, Most Heartbreaking, Journeyman Level

Mount Doom Frodo, modeled by Claire Green designed by and made by Claire Green

NOVICE LEVEL

Best in Class, Novice Level

Legolas, son of Thranduil, modeled by Donald Pong designed by and made by Donald Pong & Lydia Lee

Most Creative Use of Unconventional Materials, Novice Level

The Last Ent Maidens, modeled by Micah & Christy designed by and made by Fatimah Abdullah & Christy Starner

Best Adaptation of Design, Novice Level

Ithilian Rangers of Gondor, modeled by Danica & Dawn designed by and made by Danica Lisiewicz & Dawn Rose

Best Leatherwork, Novice Level

Ithilien Ranger, modeled by Sheryl Gray designed by and made by Sheryl Gray

Most Original, Novice Level

The Tower of Barad Dur, modeled by Nicole Roberts designed by and made by Nicole Roberts & Dot Caffrey

Best Couple, Novice Level

Beren & Luthien, modeled by Valerie Sleith & Maarjel Snabel designed by and made by Valerie Sleith & Maarjel Snabel

Most Beautiful Hobbit, Novice Level

Rosie Cotton, modeled by Carynn Udovch designed by Cathy Udovchand made by Jennifer Briggs

Honored for Excellence, Best Fellowship, Novice Level

Hobbits & Elves & Men, Oh My!, modeled by Jennifer, Janelle, Jarek, Jacy, Megan & Zoe designed by and made by Jennifer, Janelle, Jarek & Jacy Neczypor, Megan Harrison & Zoe Jones

YOUTH LEVEL

Best in Class, Youth Level

Young Boromir, modeled by Veronica Smeltzer designed by and made by Danielle Smeltzer

Most Endearing Couple, Youth Level

Pippin & Uruviel, modeled by Hailey and Jenai designed by and made by Jenai Pellesin

Cutest Hobbit, Youth Level

Hobbit, modeled by Emily Belenky designed by and made by Emily Belenky

Most Dashing, Youth Level

Faramir Ranger Garb, modeled by Sean Phillips designed by and made by Melody Phillips

Most Royal Couple, Youth Level

Arwen & Aragorn modeled by Daniel Bradway & Erika Koonce designed and made Laura Bradway & Quimbie Olmstead

Thanks to Kent for the awards list;
Thanks to Kent and Nina for the photos.

This page was last updated 11/21/09