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Lara Croft from Tomb Raider III (South Pacific & Antarctica Outfit)

With Julie as Lara Croft (Tomb Raider 2013)
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You can find my cosplay on my Facebook page and on DeviantArt :)

Duo avec Mélissa ! Mai 2012.

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Tomb Raider Takes Over Paris Games Week

Paris Games Week was a smashing success - congratulations to the Square Enix France team for a killer show! I think much of the buzz came from the incredible caliber of Lara Croft cosplay at the event. Check out a few snapshots of the gathering this past Sunday. Even a little Lara joined in on the fun!

You can spy some shots from earlier in the week here. Photos of individual cosplayers incoming momentarily! 

This was so an amazing Sunday…

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Lara Croft Cosplay @ Paris Games Week 2012 (#2)

As promised, here are the rest of the solo shots of Lara cosplayers from Paris Games week! It is awesome seeing so many iterations of Lara represented.

Thank you to Julie, Ornella, Max, Melissa, Anais, Marine, Luce, EMC, Marilou, Deborah, and Gwen for stepping into Lara’s boots! 

You can check out our first gallery of croft costumers from PGW here. 

This was the most amazing sunday I had in my tomb raider reborn costume with Tomb raider community ! Thanks to Sacha and Catherine (who made the pics). (I’m on the firts pics next to Laragwen) :D

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Tomb Raider Community Event: Paris

Over the last few days I’ve been lucky enough to host a pair of TR community events in Paris, showing off the game to webmasters, cosplayers, fan artists, and more! The first event took place at the Musée de la chasse et de la Nature, in a similar vein to the press demo earlier that day. Attendees were treated to an extended gameplay session, some great grub, and exclusive souvenirs. The following day a second batch of fans visted the Square Enix France office and given a sneak peek of new gameplay followed by a nice Parisian lunch. We concluded the outing with an afternoon at The Guimet Museum, inspired to check out the ancient Japanese collection by ties to the upcoming Tomb Raider.

To the Tomb Raider community in France - thank you for such a lovely couple of days!

This was so great to be with Meagan Marie and our community !

Laragwen fait de magnifiques réalisations !!! Superbe travail sur la tenue Reborn !!

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Interview: Laragwen’s Custom Tonner Creations

I first stumbled upon Laragwen’s beautiful custom Tonner dolls last year, and have been patiently waiting for the day that she’d debut her Tomb Raider (2013) tribute. Today is that day!

Laragwen has upped her game tenfold this time, with incredible detail going into Lara’s weapons and equipment. Take a look at some of her customs above, and learn about her craft below!

Can you Introduce yourself?
Laragwen: My nickname, Laragwen, comes from one of my cousins. It’s a mix of my name and that of Lara. I’m from the North of France, I’m 27 and I work for an advertising agency. I love Lara Croft and I collect everything about the Tomb Raider video games, mainly statues, and Lara Croft Tonner dolls. This passion has lead me to the customization Tonner dolls, and my favorite hobby is to do photoshoots in the same environment of the games.

How long have you been a fan of Tomb Raider?
Laragwen: It has been 16 years now that I follow Lara Croft in all her adventures and I’m not weary of that! Tomb Raider is part of my life since I was 11 years old, when my cousin showed us his new purchase, the PlayStation console accompanied by a new type of game - Tomb Raider! Even my family was surprised by the possibilities of the character, who was feminine and both strong and fragile. We were all there saying “Watch out! Don’t let her fall, you will hurt her!” or “WOW, she moves large stones, she is very strong!” And also, “What’s her name? - Tomb Raider, right?” “No, her name is Lara Croft!”

From was born my passion for Lara Croft. I always wanted to be like her, with a mind of steel! I got to know many other fans like me on the Internet who have become friends. I’ve gone a lot of times to Paris to meet fans. I’ve also met Alison Carroll, the team of Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics, and Robert Tonner, who has granted me a short interview about his dolls.

What inspired you to first start customizing Tonner dolls?
Laragwen: The video games Tomb Raider are my main source of inspiration! But to be more precise, I dreamed of having the classic outfit in my collection. Then a bunch of other outfits that Tonner hadn’t realize at the time. On the other hand, the price of a Tonner outfit is expensive and I admit I was disappointed with the Legend doll, because I think the accessories miss details and did not do justice to this wonderful Lara Croft doll. This is where I started doing my own outfits and accessories. I don’t work as well as Tonner but I’ve improved. I also designed accessories (backpack, holster, first aid kits) and then I realized that I doing a cosplay on a small scale!

What was your first custom project?
Laragwen: You’ll think I’m crazy, but the first outfit that I wanted to see on my doll was one of Tomb Raider Legend (because the doll come from Tomb Raider Legend), so I chose the beautiful black evening dress! I didn’t have to make shoes for the outfit, but it was still one of the more difficult to realize! On a 3D character it is easier to fit a dress, but on a doll, it’s a whole new dimension! It was only after the fourth time that I arrived at a satisfactory result. I am not a seamstress; I do according to my instinct. I switched from a single needle sewing machine and I ended up doing it by hand. Moreover, this dress has been so successful that now some of my creations are housed in Brazil, Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France…

What is your favorite custom doll so far?
Laragwen: This is a very difficult question because I’m never 100% satisfied with my customizations and I often call them into question to improve them. But if I must choose, one of my favorites is the latest – Tomb Raider (2013) – because it is one of the dirtiest, most detailed, and most realistic I’ve done! Yes, it is rare that I tear deliberately the fabric! I would add to the list the outfit of Tomb Raider Underworld, the wetsuit, and the Doppelganger outfit, because it is one of the most complete and detailed that I made to date.

Can you detail the process of making the Tomb Raider (2013) custom?
Laragwen: To begin, I painted her entire face like artists who practice OOAK “one of a kind.” A first for me, and I’m not completely satisfied! There are artists who do this much better than me! I also cut, smoothed, and restyled the hair of the Lara Croft Legend Tonner doll. I added rings in her ears. For the outfit, I used brown linen fabric for pants, a white lycra for the under wear, and a cotton blue for the shirt. I work every fabric directly on the doll because each fabric is different and does not work in the same way. The belt is brown leather and I used wire to do the belt buckle. The holster is made from cardboard covered with brown leatherette. The gun, watch, red ax, necklace, iPhone, GPS, and other small parts are designed with Fimo and some are painted. The bow, arrows, ax, and torch are made of twigs of the garden were washed and sanded. I used elastic strap for the watch and the bow. Finally, for the tip of the torch and all the bandages, I used gauze pharmaceutical. As for the boots? Well it’s the only thing I have not made for this outfit. I bought a pair made by an artist that I customized for Tomb Raider (2013).

What was the most difficult part of Lara’s new costume?
Laragwen: Everything is complicated, each clothing and accessories has its own difficulty. You just need to find the solution to each problem. For fabrics each design is different because each fabric has his unique flexibility. It took me the longest time to make the pants because the fabric is hard to work and because of details of pockets. The holster was also difficult to do, as was the watch because of all the small details as well as necklace.

How do you work on such a small scale? The watch in particular is impressive!
Laragwen: Lara has the survival instinct. I have the instinct to work on small scales! I do not know how to explain it, it’s natural for me… I use classic Fimo tools, but sometimes, to achieve my goals, I will use an object that may seem trivial for you, but can be very helpful for me! It can be a plug or a toothpick for example.

What do you intend to work on next?
Laragwen: I have many plans for the Lara Croft Tonner dolls. It is difficult to determine what will be my next customization. Indeed, to complete my collection I want to make all outfits of the Tomb Raider games and more! I need a lot of time to complete this project but I plan to finish it one day. Christmas is fast approaching, expect a few surprises!

You can check out all of Laragwen’s custom work on her website!

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Merci à Meagan Marie pour cet article ! / Thanks to Meagan Marie for this interview !

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Croft Couture #13: Julie

The Tomb Raider fandom is full of talented artists, entertainers, and perhaps most notably, phenomenal cosplay talent. “Croft Couture” aims to showcase these lovely and dedicated ladies, and give Lara costumers a spot to share their experiences while dressed as gaming’s leading lady. 

I had the pleasure of meeting Julie in France last year while on a community tour, and her portfolio of Lara images impressed me immensely. My admiration has increased tenfold after seeing the haunting set of photos from her recent “Reborn” shoot. Julie’s knack for scouting perfect locations and capturing in-character action shots makes her a wonderful Lara!

Fast Stats 

• Name: Julie Peugeot
• Country: France
• Occupation: Manager
• Fan Since: 1996
• Favorite Tomb Raider Game: Tomb Raider
• Favorite Non-Lara Tomb Raider Character: Von Croy
• Favorite Tomb Raider Villain: Doppelgänger
• Number of Lara Croft Costumes: 19
• First Lara Croft Cosplay: Classic
• Favorite Lara Croft Cosplay: Underworld Wetsuit

               

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Q&A

What first drew you to the Tomb Raider franchise, and what initially inspired you to cosplay as Lara Croft?

When I was 8 years old in 1996, my father bought our first Playstation and the first Tomb Raider game! It was love at first sight. Since I was too young to play, I watched my father every time he played Tomb Raider. Of course I enjoyed playing in the Croft Manor level! I first dressed as Lara when I was 10 years old with things I had at home the help of my father. It was just for fun! Then in 1999, I won a little “Lara Croft” casting in PlayStation magazine (see above). In 2005, I really wanted to re-start everything, to realize outfits. My first convention was in 2007.

What Lara Croft costume did you tackle first?

My first Lara Croft costume was the classic outfit from the first video game.

What is your favorite Lara Croft ensemble?

I think it is the wetsuit from Tomb Raider Underworld, because I did every part by myself and it was a very detailed costume. I really enjoyed making it!

What Croft costumes are still on your roster?

It was the Tomb Raider reborn one, but I revealed it at a meeting with the members of my cosplay forum in May!

Which Lara costume was the most difficult to construct? Was it due to a particular garment or prop?

I think it was my tomb raider underworld wetsuit. I wouldn’t say it was difficult but it took time to built it and to sew the parts, this outfit is very detailed! I enjoyed sewing Scuba backpack! Since I like to do this costume particularly, I decided to give some tips and tutorials on my website in order to help fans to start their costumes, the tutorials are in French but also in English (thanks to Chaiya for the translation)!

Lara Croft’s lifestyle is full of intrigue and adventure. Do you have any memorable photoshoots or convention appearances that pay tribute to Lara’s lifestyle?

My most memorable photoshoots are all with my dear Merlin, as he realized most of the pics in my galleries. it’s always a pleasure to find a place that looks like to the game. The last photoshoot I did with Merlin was in a cemetery of military ships, very hard to find in France. There a strange feeling surrounded us…to be in such impressive place. The ships looked like ghosts and it was so quiet there, moreover the ships are hidden, they are lost in the forest and far from the sea. We had to walk for a while since there is no road near to see them. They were like a treasure hidden, forgotten, and cut of the rest of the world. We where just very alone with this beautiful ships. I also keep in my memory the best moments I share with other Lara Croft cosplayers in conventions. Particularly the pics where we have to jump together at the same time….it’s very funny to do!

Along the same lines, what’s the most exotic location you’ve traveled to?

The most favorite location for me is Roma! I love this city, it’s full of ruins and I’ll go there again in September 2012! And this time one of my Tomb Raider outfit will be in my suitcase. I also love my country. I have travelled most of France and it is full of different landscapes! In the near future I’ve planned with Merlin to go to Bhutan or Nepal.

What about Lara’s physical strength or mental prowess most inspires you? Has this, or your desire to cosplay Lara, influenced your daily life?

I really like Lara’s way of life! She is strong and independent! I have to admit it influenced my daily life, I really like sports. I did a motorcycle in competition when I was 12 to my 14 years old, I’ll never forget how it was amazing. And then my favorite sport was climbing. When my studies end I was engaged in the French army, working in the “ministère des Armées” in Paris as a permanent secretary, it was a very and unexpected luck in my life since the job is hard to get. It was an honor. Then when I met Merlin, we decided to live together so I have to change my job and to stay in the sport’s universe: I choose the megastore : Decathlon. Lara has given me courage in other aspects of my life as well, sometimes I told my self ” How Lara would do this?” It’s a way to give me the energy in my daily life !

                                       Photos by Merlin | Lionel Vadam 

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