This One's for You - Dragon Con 2024

[@punishedprops]

Yes, I have an identical twin brother that also cosplays 😆

[@seekertosecrets]

Cool guy. I was able to have a small chat about some ideas for mechanical movement for a project I had.

[@punishedprops]

@@seekertosecrets That's great! He's so smart.

[@VanOaksProps]

That's not what he says. LOL

[@DennisEmerick]

I am still not sure who is the real Bill

[@raven5279]

Being so honest, I _knew_ you had an identical twin brother who also cosplayed and it still took me a hot second to figure out how there were two Bills 😂

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow, y'all... really nice tribute. Absolutely *floored* that someone would choose to cosplay as TCM. That's so surreal.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks! You've really made a dent, friend!

[@SKSProps]

This is the kind of video I want to go back and watch in 20 years and I know the same smile will be on my face seeing all of my friends having a blast! Thanks Bill for putting this together 🙌

[@punishedprops]

You’re welcome old pal! Thanks for being a great friend. 😄

[@joshmote]

Such an awesome video! And I made it in as part of the PeterPools! Awesome video. Thanks for putting it together. This was a great year. You guys always inspire me. I was Kang last year and got a photo with y’all. I also gave you or maybe your twin brother a cap stash this year with some custom Marriott carpet caps! I’m rambling, this video was awesome! All the feels.

[@punishedprops]

The PeterPools were so fantastic. You make me smile. =)

[@DownenCreativeStudios]

This year was something so special… but I say that every year..and I always mean it! Thank you for capturing the heart and soul of this truly wonderful gathering of friends and fun! ❤❤

[@punishedprops]

You're welcome! It was delightful getting to spend time with you two inspiring humans.

[@TheTipsyDragon]

Seeing the dark durge I couldn't yell out that's my head any louder lol. I'm so happy I get to see so many people use my head model I made and finally contribute to helping the community now

[@punishedprops]

Extraordinary work!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Love this Bill. There are so many that pour their hearts into things that others question. They don't understand why people work hard every year to attend every year. That those people have truly found "There people." Its a wonderful beautiful thing. I hope some year we get the chance to participate. Until then . . . lead the way! What an awesome tribute to Dragon Con!

[@punishedprops]

You two would have a *ton* of fun at Dragon Con and you would feel right at home with our crew. =)

[@markmeer7887]

Perfectly encapsulates the Dragon Con experience. Thanks, Bill!

[@punishedprops]

You're welcome Mark!

[@KazplayVideos]

I've only been to dragoncon a couple times, but I'm dying to go back! Awesome tribute video, it made me have a lot of feelings!❤

[@punishedprops]

Thank you! It would be a blast to see you at Dragon Con again! =D

[@ladykitzcosplay]

IM NOT CRYING YOURE CRYING. We absolutely love seeing you guys at our favorite place in the world 💜 i also love that you captured dragoncon the way I see it too 😍

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much! =D

[@Radioman-pv5np]

This was my first Dragon Con. I'm totally hooked. Wished I had started going 20 years ago.

[@punishedprops]

You picked a great year for your first time. =D

[@Studio_Cricket]

Beautiful tribute and compilation of DragonCon. Thank you for featuring my Wall-E waving in there! 🤗

[@punishedprops]

I love Wall*E so much! I plan on building one myself one day. Yours is so inspiring.

[@capnskustomworks]

So much cool stuff!!! And Crafsman!?! 🥰 Such awesome work by everyone!!!

[@punishedprops]

They really brought their “A” game this year.

[@dapperprops]

Oh geez. The timing couldn't be better! I was just starting to feel the drops and this made me smile like an idiot (and i think the air got a little dusty!) As always so great seeing you both and hanging out. Until next year!

[@punishedprops]

I've been pouring over this footage for 2 weeks and it's been really great to get a hit every day. =)

[@Polyfaux]

Not going to lie I am completely geeked out for making the cut into one of your videos. You are constant inspiration for me to improve my making.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you for being so awesome! =D

[@Justrex01]

Dragon Con is a bucket list destination for me. But the mere thought of Atlanta in summer in cosplay makes me sweat. Maybe I'll just experience it vicariously instead. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing with us!

[@punishedprops]

There was a lot of sweating!

[@EternalGoldenBraid]

DragonCon is life changing id highly recommend attending

[@cellano5223]

Dragoncon always looks like fun and a con that alot of older cosplayers attend. This made me tear up because I miss being around people closer to my age. Alot of my friends have moved on.

[@TheNeoAbsolution]

Love seeing people's cosplay. Literally inspired me to start and explore the craft myself. One day I'll make it out to DragonCon, at least once!

[@punishedprops]

You would have so much fun!

[@matthewkapala9243]

Incredible (and incredibly clever) costumes, thanks for sharing! Glad to hear y'all had a great time!

[@punishedprops]

You're welcome!

[@offearth3d]

Wow, what a tear jerker! This was so well written and edited. Thank you for this amazing video!

[@punishedprops]

You're welcome! =D

[@DougWunderbar]

Fantastic video, Bill & Brit! Our comic even made it in, ha! See you next time!

[@riuphane]

Hell yes!!!

[@punishedprops]

Yeah!

[@viiide]

This is such a lovely tribute! ❤ It was so nice meeting you both at the BG3 meetup! I am the other Karlach at 5:02 :)

[@punishedprops]

Your costume was incredible! 😄

[@RichardCalder67]

The VATS costumes are epic!

[@punishedprops]

Right?!

[@colossus135]

Thank you, that was my friend @Phaestoz and I!

[@RichardCalder67]

@@colossus135 Wonderful job, in the short part of the video my brain went "wait... what is that?" then a split second later I laughed!

[@Cullens_Workshop]

Dragon Con really is the best con.

[@punishedprops]

Truth!

[@coregeek]

Such a fun video, so many friends here! Well done my friends.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you old buddy!

[@thedoctor755]

I saw you kids from a distance at the Marriott, didn't get to say hi this time though. Hope you had a blast once again... I was super-chill this time, didn't really dress up. I felt bad about that after we got home, and kind of ashamed I didn't make more an effort. NEXT YEAR though..................

[@punishedprops]

I hope you had lots of fun! 😄

[@donaldtaylorjr9878]

Nice video! I was going to go this year. Wish I could have been there to meet you and Brit! I see SKS Props was there too!

[@keithjasperson9152]

So many awesome costumes! Looks like a blast!😊🍻

[@punishedprops]

It was an incredible year!

[@Vandersnark]

Banana! Haha. What a warm hug of a video.

[@punishedprops]

Banana! Banana! 😄

[@KyklopesMajestic]

Great Work.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@YetiGT]

Cool because i wanted those feels this morning. (just kidding i miss it already)

[@punishedprops]

I miss it too. I've really enjoyed pouring over all this footage the last couple weeks. =)

[@markfergerson2145]

2:53 the Crafsman in person? Dang, now I’m really sad that I couldn’t go.

[@punishedprops]

That was my sister-in-law Jaimi cosplaying as the Crafsman. Truly epic! =D

[@willsalaz]

I really need to go to dragoncon

[@punishedprops]

It really is the best.

[@Codex_of_Wisdom]

I miss DragonCon. I really hope I can make it, next year. It's been too long.

[@punishedprops]

Fingers crossed!

[@killa3648]

Ashen Props was there? I recognize those helmets from anywhere.

[@punishedprops]

The Helldivers cosplay was on point!

[@FreckledGeek]

@ 0:25 - Rob "whoa!" HAHAH

[@punishedprops]

He really knows how to sell it. =D

[@snower13]

No, YOU!

[@punishedprops]

Awwe! =)

[@justincosplay]

DragonCon is my Roman Empire !

[@punishedprops]

Ha!

[@craftysean945]

Did you know your brother was going to cosplay as you? 😂 I’m teasing obviously. I’ve seen a few videos about this years Dragoncon. It looks amazing. I’m in the UK but I think it would be worth saving up to go to. Thanks for sharing these memories 👏

[@punishedprops]

HA! Yeah he made that "costume" a few years ago, but he had to borrow one of my hats. =D

[@craftysean945]

@@punishedprops very cool 😁

[@pumpkintosz]

I NEED to go to DragonCon holy

[@punishedprops]

It is so incredible!

[@seekertosecrets]

6:52 Wait... Was that a Sailor Binks costume?!

[@punishedprops]

Sure was!

[@alericc1889]

I haven't been to DCon in over 10 years, cant get a room less than 10 miles from the con and will NOT go when I have to drive to the con. Used to like going to the sub floor late at night when all the goth and bandage crowd came out. I doubt that is still going on.

[@punishedprops]

You would be surprised!

[@heyjustj]

1:39 my brain in broken here… 😮😂 is that a doppelgänger or a twin I didn’t know about?

[@heyjustj]

1:51 Commented too soon! Same person as the other shot I’m assuming or are there more than one doppelgängers? That is CrAzY!

[@punishedprops]

I do in fact have an identical twin brother, Rob and he was there with several costumes. =)

[@heyjustj]

@@punishedprops okay, that’s much less crazy how much you look alike then haha. The thought of that being another random human that was into cosplay and looked SOOO similar was hurting my head. 😂 that’s got to be super fun to do that with him.

[@JetLagRecords]

Punished Props Academy, Awesome work, wanna collab?

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@silentpaw]

Shame I didn't get to see you there, I could have given you some of my Dragon Gold I made. Also, you could have gotten pictures of my 7 pound pin vest.

[@punishedprops]

Woooah! Maybe next year. We already bought our badges.

[@WinchesterxNL]

I... Seriously know the character from the thumbnail. But for the life of me, I don't know from what and what his name is again. Brain why you do this to me?

[@punishedprops]

I can't place it either. Edit: Looked it up--Egg Boi from Hazbin Hotel! Cotume by hokuprops.com/

[@JacqueCat]

It's an egg boi from Hazbin Hotel

[@NightNadders]

Hello. I was wondering if you could make Holly Short of the Lep's helmet from the Artemis Fowl movie with a video tutorial and blueprints. I have looked everywhere for this helmet and have not been able to locate or find it to buy anywhere. I would love to make one of my own but I cannot figure out how to make a helmet without a video and instructions. I have already made Astrid's dragon helmet from your video tutorial and I love the detail and design on the helmet. Thank you so much!

[@punishedprops]

Hi! Unfortunately we can't make every specific helmet as a video/pattern, but we did write an entire book on how to pattern and build any helmet. You can find it right here: www.punishedprops.com/shop/foamsmith-3-helmets-ebook/

[@NightNadders]

@@punishedprops Okay, that's fine. I just had to try and see! I am a big fan of your work and will look into that book that you linked. I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly! Thank you so much!

[@ImmortalReaver]

you got a grown man choked up watching a youtube video. I hope you're proud of yourself. hahaha

[@punishedprops]

Haha! Mission accomplished. 😄

[@Sugar3Glider]

Too much parasocial for me but thanks

[@punishedprops]

Thanks for watching!