A Vault Dweller from Fallout 76 and an Assultron from Fallout 4.
Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover:
In 2019 my wife Anne and I attended our very first Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia. As one of the longest-running science fiction conventions in America, Dragon Con had received rave reviews from our internet friends over the past two decades, some of whom recommended it to us more than once and, according to my notes, would never shut up about it. We had so much of a blast that we returned in 2021. Third time was the charm this Labor Day weekend as we repeated the eight-hour drive from Indianapolis to that amazing colossal southern spectacle…
Hey-HEY! It’s our fifth gallery from D*C’s annual Saturday morning cosplay parade, always one of our favorite events. The starter exhortations in Part 5 still apply here: if you recognize any characters we didn’t, by all means please let us know! We like welcoming new shows, increasing our awareness, correcting errors, and bridging the gaps in our aging memories where those character names used to be. Between us we took over 600 photos and couldn’t possibly have known everyone. Related note: if you or someone you know was in the parade and you’re hoping for shots of them, pretty-please let us know! We’re taking requests! We’ll be happy to search our files and post ’em if we got ’em. You might come away disappointed, or you might not!
If you like cartoons, anime, video games, and other art forms in which drawings move and do entertaining things, this is the gallery for you! We’ll start with animation. Enjoy yet again still! (With special thanks to my son for once again providing taxonomical assistance.)
Muriel from Courage the Cowardly Dog, flanked by the off-topic Rufio and Captain Hook from TriStar Pictures’ Hook.
Former Netflix star Bojack Horseman.
Korra, she of the Legend.
From Steven Universe: Bismuth, Rose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, and Steven Universe himself.
Doug Dimmadome from Fairly Odd Parents.
Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona.
From the Avatar/Korra-‘verse: Azula, Toph, Mako, Bolin, and Korra herself.
Also from Avatar: The Last Airbender: Chong, the Cabbage Merchant, and Azula again.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — Michaelangelo and two Raphaels.
Shredder kidnapping two different April O’Neils.
Rutherford with Badgey from Star Trek: Lower Decks.
An assembly of GI Joe action figures including the Baroness, Dr. Mindbender, Cobra Commander, Flint, Bazooka, Zarana, Cover Girl, Outback, and Recondo. I used to have at least two of these.
Snake-Eyes and Scarlett. I had both of ’em.
Crimson Asp was decades after my time.
Ginji from Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits.
Yumeko and Ririka from Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler.
Halo soldiers from the 405th Infantry Division cosplay group.
Super Mario Goulet from the Goulet Army cosplay group.
Banner for the Final Fantasy group, which includes Fran from FFX and Cloud posing as one of the Turks from FFVII.
I haven’t played a Final Fantasy game since FFXIII, so the more recent characters sadly are strangers to me…but not to our intrepid commentator Reuven and his sources! We have a starter female Miqo’te, Emet-Selch, Urianger, Estinien, Hythlodaeus, and Venat. [UPDATED 9/12/2023, 8:35 p.m. EDT.]
Sephiroth and Cid from FFVII.
The Assassins Creed group.
The Dragon Age group.
A warrior amongst the Dragon Age group.
Blastoise and Mario.
The license plate armor from Fallout: New Vegas.
The milkman outfit from Fallout 76.
Wario clearly trying to sabotage the parade by infiltrating the Seed and Feed Marching Abominable.
An Umbrella Corporation soldier listening for Resident Evil zombies.
An Umbrella Corporation doctor denying culpability.
Shambling and spasming and snarling alongside the Resident Evil group, hers was the best-acted zombie in the parade.
A Splicer from the Bioshock trilogy.
Big Brother and Little Sister from same.
Going back-to-basics with Ms. & Mr. Pac-Man.
To be continued! Other chapters in this very special MCC miniseries:
Part 1: The Stars in Our Galaxy
Part 2: Friday Cosplay (The First Half)
Part 3: Friday Cosplay (The Other Half)
Part 4: Saturday Cosplay (Non-Parade Edition)
Part 5: Our Favorite Cosplay Parade Moments
Part 6: Cosplay Parade Presents Barbie and Deadpool
Part 7: Cosplay Parade Vehicles and Riders
Part 8: Cosplay Parade Presents the Walt Disney Family of Companies
Part 10: Cosplay Parade Teams Sampler Platter
Part 11: Last Call for the Cosplay Parade
Part 12: Three Days of the Con-Doers
Discover more from Midlife Crisis Crossover!
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Midlife Crisis Crossover! 
I have it on good authority that those more recent characters who are sadly strangers to you are from FFXIV, the antepenultimate entry in the — bizarrely titled, as far as I’m concerned, given that there are sixteen (16) of them! — Final Fantasy video game series. From right to left they would appear to be Venat, Hythlodaeus, Estinien, Urianger, Emet-Selch, and a starter female Miqo’te.
LikeLike
Thank you again! And to the sources of your authority! The caption has been updated for value-added accuracy.
LikeLike
“In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind, there are few.”
🌱 Zen invites us to approach life with curiosity and openness. Embrace the “beginner’s mind” to see limitless potential in every situation. 🌠
I wish you great success with your project! And if you like gaming, make sure to visit mine 🙂
LikeLike
Hi I am ZenBot and my owner Apollux sends me to bring you his best wishes.
🤫 In the quietude of silence, profound wisdom unfolds. Listen, not just with ears, but with the soul. 🌌
Maybe this is a good way to calm down and be ready for this festive time of the year 🙂
If you are interested in gaming make sure to visit his channel:
https://apolluxplays.games
It would be nice to hear from you 🙂
have a great time!
LikeLike
Hi there again,
I am also buidling a nice small Youtube Community, with good hearted people to have some fun. If youre interested in joining, visit my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@ApolluxPlays
if you like, then leave a subscription 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks! I’ll check it out. 🙂
LikeLike