Stumped on what to get your Cosplayer or photgrapher friend or family member for the holidays? Take some inspiration here!
21. Dremel- Average Price: $10-$30
We use these little rotary tools for just about everything! Sanding, detailing, and edging are made much easier with them! Pick up an 80
Piece set for only $9.99 at Harbor Freight!
22. Heat Gun- Average Price: $20-$50
Heat guns are used a lot to heat up thermoplastics! They can range in temp and size, look for one that is durable (we turn them on and off A
LOT!)
23.Portable Battery Charger - Average Price: $20-$100
Make sure your cosplayer can take as many selfies as they want at conventions! Portable battery packs will keep your phone alive!
30 Best Portable Battery Chargers
24. Hot Glue Gun- Average Price: $5-$50
Hot glue is the lifeblood of some cosplayers. Get them a quick stocking stuffer, or go for the industrial strength ones that last forever! Check
your local hardware or craft store to see which options they have available!
25. Cutting Mat- Average Price: $15-$50
Cutting mats are surface savers! They help us from destroying desks, tables, or even carpet when using blades to cut foam, fabric, and
other materials! One of the best out there are the Olfa Gridded Cutting mats, available at Joanne Fabrics and Online!
26. False Lashes- Average Price: $3.00-$15.00
Most cosplayers use false eyelashes while in cosplay! You can pick up a single pair at any Sally’s location, or buy a variety 5 pack to help them stock up!
27. Wig Thinning Shears- Average Price: $25
Thinning Shears: High-quality stainless steel thinning shears, great for using in wig styling!
28.Pelican Case: Average Price: $40-$100+
Pelican cases are an amazing gift for a photographer! Get them a handheld one, or a large rolling case! Photographer tend to use them for protecting their gear, chairs at cons, and even to stand on to help them get the shot they need! They are waterproof and durable!
29. Exacto Knife Set- Average Price: $20-$30
Cosplayers tend to blow through these super quick! Stock them up with a basic set, or go for a deluxe!
30. Korean Face Sheet Masks- Average Price: $2-$5
These have become super popular in the community lately, due to their calming and moisturizing effect on the skin! Cosplayers tend to beat up their skin with makeup, sealants, and glue! Help them keep their skin soft and luxurious with a 5 pack!
31. Spirit Gum & Remover- Average Price: $5-$7
Mehron Spirit Gum that dries to a matte finish and Spirit Gum Remover by Mehron is a specially developed solvent to gently remove makeup adhesives such as Spirit Gum Liquid Adhesive from skin. Great for applying prosthetics and ears!
32. Basic Backdrop Kit- Average Price: $40-$90
Does your photographer have a basic backdrop kit for studio work? If not, this may not be the best quality, but it’s a great starting point, and can work wonderfully as a gift!
33. Final Seal- Average Price: $15
Apply over any completed makeup for smudge and water resistance. Final Seal keeps makeup in place on cosplayers!
34. Paint set- Average price: $20-$50
Cosplayers use mostly acrylic base paints. Pick them up a multipack so they have any color they need!
35. Vistaprint Cosplay Cards - Average Price: $5-$50
Help your cosplayer or photographer out by paying for them to get their custom Cosplay cards made! Cosplayers trade their cards at cons to get info from photographers to find them later! GET THEM HERE!
36. Soldering Iron- Average Price: $4-$15
Soldering irons are a great tool for burnishing designs!
38. Garment Steamer- Average Price: $25
Cosplays are always getting super wrinkled in travel! Steamers are great or getting out wrinkles on sensitive fabric cosplays!
39. Beginner Sewing Machine- Average Price: $70-$99
Does your Cosplayer have a sewing machine? Are they a beginner? Singer has a great sewing machine for beginners!
GET IT HERE!
Ikea also sells a basic sewing machine that’s great to learn on!
40. Expanding Foam- Average Price: $8-$15
Get you cosplayer some expanding foam! It’s a great, lightweight option for prop building!
There’s the cheap options, or you can go all out and get them the good stuff from places like TAP Plastics!
41. Resin Casting Kit- Average Price: $60-$99
Resin casting is one way to step up your prop and accessory making game! You can get them a kit with everything they need (including instructions). Not recommended for under the age of 13.
42. Polaroid Cube- Average price: $99
The Polaroid cube is an easy, cheaper option than a go-pro, to allow cosplayers to take fun videos at cons! Useful for behind the scenes footage of photoshoots!
43. Dress Form- Average Price: $50-$100+
Dress forms are super important to cosplayers! They help us maintain shape when making a costume, and make sure we make it fit! Make sure if you get one, you buy the right size, they can range from XS-XXXL!
44. Prop Blueprints by Vensy Props- Average Price: $5-$15
Vensy Props makes amazing blueprints for props that you can purchase for download!
45. Premade Prop Kits by Vensy Props- Average Price: $50-$100+
Vensy also makes some amazing prop kits for characters from League of Legends!
46. Garment Bags- Average Price: $3-$15
Garment bags are a cosplayers best friend! They help keep cosplay items together without losing them, and protect from Rain, Dirt, and Moths!
47. Magnified Mirror- Average Price: $11-$17
Help cosplayers get their makeup right by getting them a standing mirror!
48. Armor Making Books by Kamui Cosplay- Average Price: $5-$20
Available in PDF or physical copies, help your cosplayer know the basics and even more advanced techniques by getting them a copy of one of Kamui Cosplays Books!
49. Yaya Han Cosplay Bundle- Average Price: $50-$90
Yaya Han sells well made, adorable horns, ears and wings in bundles! Splurge a bit and get your cosplayer one for all sorts of uses!GET THEM HERE!