Attendees at GalaxyCon Raleigh on Thursday, July 28, 2022, include from left, Alyson Kinkopf as Suki from Avatar, Maggie Michael as Dani from Midsommar and Carlos Rodriguez as Marvel’s Moon Knight.
Angelina Katsanis
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See photos of some of the amazing costumes fans are wearing while attending GalaxyCon Raleigh from July 28 to July 31, 2022. GalaxyCon brings together fandoms celebrating movies, TV shows, video games and pop culture and science fiction empires for four days of activities and meet-and-greets with their favorite stars. It is the fifth year the convention has taken place at the Raleigh Convention Center.
Archie Seale cosplays as a cross between Sokka from Avatar and a Mandalorian at GalaxyCon Raleigh in the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Seale’s favorite costume piece was the “wanted” poster. Angelina Katsanis akatsanis@newsobserver.com
Mackie Noel cosplays as Cherry Blossom from SK8 the Infinity at GalaxyCon Raleigh in the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday, July 28, 2022. “My favorite part is the shape, I love how the whole thing fits on me,” Noel said. Angelina Katsanis akatsanis@newsobserver.com
Maggie Michael cosplays as Dani from Midsommar at GalaxyCon Raleigh in the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday, July 28, 2022. “My favorite part is the arm holes!” Michael said. Angelina Katsanis akatsanis@newsobserver.com
Wray Braswell and Rex Braswell, 4 years old, cosplay as Sensei Wu and Zane from LEGO Ninjago at GalaxyCon Raleigh in the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Rex’s favorite costume piece was the homemade throwing stars. Angelina Katsanis akatsanis@newsobserver.com
Carlos Rodriguez cosplays as Marvel’s Moon Knight at GalaxyCon Raleigh in the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Rodriguez’s favorite costume piece was the forearms. “I had to find behind the scenes footage to figure out what the exact details were and then 3D print them,” Rodriguez said. Angelina Katsanis akatsanis@newsobserver.com
Alyson Kinkopf cosplays as Suki from Avatar at GalaxyCon Raleigh in the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Kinkopf’s favorite costume piece was her helmet. Angelina Katsanis akatsanis@newsobserver.com
Cassady Pangborn cosplays as Tinkerbell at GalaxyCon Raleigh in the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday, July 28, 2022. “My favorite piece are my shoes because my mom helped me make them,” Pangborn said. Angelina Katsanis akatsanis@newsobserver.com
