Boba Fett Cosplay Builder Brings Super Sayan Energy
We’re delving deep into the world of alien races, the struggle for power, and… Corgis? This Austin Cosplay fabricator brings Dragon Ball and other sci-fi fandoms to life with his realistic creations!
While some cosplayers build costumes for themselves, others make careers out of supplying cosplays for others. There are fabricators, sewers, and prop makers… So many different elements go into great cosplay. To make a career of it, there is a massive amount of skill involved.
Today’s cosplay features artist and craftsman from Austin, Texas Boba Joe Carrera. He’s known for his amazing sci-fi creations and anime cosplays. His Boba Fett cosplay and Sayan Cosplay are a source of inspiration for many cosplayers. We’re sitting down to learn more about this impressive cosplay studio.
How did you get your start in cosplay?
I started back in high school in the mid to late 90s, we would drive from Philadelphia to Baltimore to attend Katsucon or any event nearby we could get to. I fell out of cosplay until 2010, when I started being Boba Fett in downtown Austin. It led to making friends in the Cosplay community. After lots of YouTube how-to videos alongside a lifetime of auto restoration trades, I formed a small business creating costumes for a living. I’m inspired by how art holds the power to change the world. Community and love keep my world turning.
What is your strongest construction aspect?
Waking up every day, getting right to doing the job, and doing it well.
What is your favorite type of cosplay work to do?
To narrow that down, my least favorite part of my job is gluing trim for days 🙁 I love everything else.
What are your favorite completed projects, or your most popular?
Saiyan Armor has been a hit. My favorite project within the last years is the 1:1 Saiyan Space Pod build.
What material is your favorite to work with?
Metal, fiberglass, foams, wood- anything to get the job done.
What are your favorite Fandoms? Favorite characters?
Pre 90s anime and sci-fi, Boba Fett & The Comedian.
What kind of games do you play? Videogames? Tabletop? Wargames?
I enjoy Skyrim or a game I can create my own story in. I love tabletop gaming!!
What conventions do you attend?
I have been to numerous events as a guest, speaker, panelist, or judge. Ranging from Honolulu Comic Con to Kamehacon.
What projects are you working on in the future?
A number of custom orders are currently up on my list, ranging from Black Panther to Viking Saiyan hybrid.
Who are your cosplay inspirations? Whose work do you admire or aspire to?
Alec Grillis, Bill Duran, Evil Ted so many to name in the art world, I really look up to all who share.
What are your favorite movies/shows to watch or music to listen to while you craft?
I love Sci-fi / Adventure movies. Music is vast, I’m a huge soundtrack buff.
What message do you have for people wanting to break into cosplay?
Visit PunishedProps.com and get started. Learned to be confident in your work and always seek to improve your skills. Be humble at times to learn. Be honest and fair in all your actions. Dedication, determination, do or do not because there simply is no try.
What are your social media/website links? Where can we find you?
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