Our Final Cosplay Guest Judge for DerpyCon 2026 is Cosplay_Hopeful!
Hope, aka Cosplay_Hopeful, is a NY based Master level Cosplayer who has been cosplaying for 12 years. She uses a variety of skills in her costumes including foamsmithing, sewing, sculpting, and thermoplastics. Hope loves combining these techniques to create elaborate costumes, and has won several awards for her craftsmanship. The cosplay scene is her happy place; whether she is talking shop with fellow cosplay crafters, or sharing her knowledge to inspire others to get started in this amazing hobby. She is absolutely stoked to see everyone at DerpyCon, and is honored to serve as a judge for this year’s masquerade! In the meantime, you can check out her cosplay content on Instagram and Youtube!
