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What a road this cosplay has taken me on. I mentioned a lot of times I have never done anything like this before and I needed a lot of learning to complete it but I am happy with it all.
I am completing this blog a week+ after Comic con but I had a blast I would love to go next year also.
I have the hard decision now to figure out what to do with Taunya the Tauntaun as she is a big girl and takes up a lot of room in the house which could be used for other things than a space hog. Ai would love to keep her for next year and make a few modifications to her but time will tell.

I will admit for a very first cosplay costume build for someone who doesn't paint or do crafts doing a big build like this might have not been the best idea but I was very lucky and it was a success.
My son and daughter loved Comic con and both want to go back so that is great.
I hope you enjoyed the journey I was on and the results were up to a standard you like.
May the force be with you and I wish you all the best.

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