Sometimes the most incredible cosplay builds aren’t the most expensive ones.
We met this cosplayer @itscasplay at Anime Milwaukee dressed as the Going Merry, the iconic Straw Hat pirate ship from @onepieceanimeofficial … and the entire build cost just $55 thanks to some serious thrifting creativity.
From styrofoam structure and EVA foam waves to a tablecloth turned dress, this build proves you don’t need a massive budget to bring a fandom favorite to life. Even better, this cosplayer spends weekdays working as a custodian at an elementary school, and a few students are already waiting to see photos of the costume when school starts again.
📍 Anime Milwaukee – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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