Furry fandom--an adult social group interested in anthropomorphic animals in art, literature and culture--has grown since the 1980s to include an estimated 50,000 "furries." Their largest annual convention drew more than 6,000 attendees in 2015, including 1,000 dressed in "fur suits" or mascot-type animal costumes. Conventions typically include awards, organizations, art, literature and movies, encompassing a wide range of creative pursuits beyond animal costuming. This study of the furry subculture presents a history of the oft-misunderstood group and lists all conventions around the world from 1989 through 2015, including organizers, guests of honor and donations to charity.

Finish what you've started and prepare for the end with this officially licensed Marvel: Avengers Endgame child's Deluxe Thanos costume set. Long sleeve deluxe padded jumpsuit with attached arm gauntlets on sleeve ends and attached boot-tops on legs; attached tabbard apron front; fabric Infinity gauntlet and face mask with elastic strap closure. Important: Costumes are sized differently than apparel, use the Rubies child size Chart image, do not choose based on child's age or clothing size. Thanos has collected all the infinity stones and left the universe in ruins, watch as your child transforms to become the most powerful Super villain in the Marvel Cinematic universe with this deluxe costume set. Includes padded jumpsuit with attached boot-tops and arm gauntlets with apron front; Thanos face-mask with elastic strap closure and fabric Infinity gauntlet. Pair with other Officially Licensed Marvel Studios Avenger costumes for group dress up fun; look for Captain America, black Widow, Ant-Man, the Wasp, Thor, Iron Man, Captain Marvel and more to assemble your team to undo the evil Titan's destruction caused in Infinity war. Whatever the reason, or the season, Rubie's, the world's la... [Read More]

It's homecoming week at Ashley Waters, but Sang Sorenson has a lot more on her mind than dresses and crowns. Silas's troubled past—full of secrets he and his team thought they'd buried—comes back to haunt him, threatening to ruin everything.Silas tries to deal, but guilt weighs heavily on him and Sang realizes she might be the only one who can help him keep it together. Bomb threats have increased. They are followed at every turn. The principal is resorting to drastic measures to make sure they're all going to be kicked out. Pushed to their limits, Kota, Victor, Silas, Nathan, Gabriel, Luke and North, along with other members of the Academy, have finally had enough. This time, more Academy members are brought in to help hunt down the culprit, and keep everyone safe. It'll cost the boys, but in the end, even a bittersweet victory is better than disaster.This time, they're getting what they need. All it takes is learning the line of when to let go, and when to never give upThe Academy, Together

Get yourself noticed at this year's Halloween party! If you're looking to stand out, why not start with a character mask? Our Mugman-King Features Cuphead Mask with smiling face and blue-striped straw coming out of the head will let you travel Inkwell Isle collecting contracts. This plastic mask can be secured with an elastic band and makes it adjustable to different sizes. Paired with a black top, blue bottoms and white gloves, this mask will give your Mugman costume an air of authenticity. Officially licensed King Features Cuphead product.

Tony Award®-winning director Bartlett Sher probes the Moor s dramatic downfall with an outstanding cast: new soprano star Sonya Yoncheva sings Desdemona, Otello s innocent wife and victim; tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko plays the doomed Otello; and baritone Zeljko Lucic plays the evil Iago, who masteminds Otello s demise. Both the Blu-ray and DVD include bonus material featuring an interview with Zeljko Lucic and Aleksandrs Antonenko, rehearsal footage, interview with Bartlett Scher and an interview with Sonya Yoncheva. Sonya Yoncheva's upcoming U.S. Metropolitan Opera Appearance:La Traviata February through April 2017

Costumes, celebrities and panels can mean only one thing. It’s convention time! From Nampa, Idaho to San Diego, California, to London, England, the popularity of pop culture conventions is growing worldwide at an astounding rate with attendance in the hundreds of thousands. One thing is certain, being a geek has never been more popular. Whether you are new to the convention circuit or your favorite event is experiencing a sudden surge in attendance, The Comicon and Convention Survival Guide by Craig W. Chenery is for you. Every year, there are more and more conventions debuting and with this sudden surge of new events, a large and diverse crowd is in attendance. For conventions big and small, The Comicon and Convention Survival Guide is crammed full of hints and tips to help you get the most out of your convention experience, including: Con etiquette Costuming advice Smart shopping Photography Meeting celebrities Hosting and attending panels Personal safety and much, much more!