![]() ![]() Perhaps Pol Nado only had so much material and could not make an entire scarf. The scarf turned into a collar is a creative choice, though the result is less than satisfying. It is unfortunate that the surging on the inside of the sleeve is so distractingly white. Surging the edge is the least that could possibly be done in order to keep the fabric from fraying. It was likely cut from a homemade pattern, and the stitch work could only have benefited from a little more time and effort. This is not a fault, however, as finding the right colour for a cosplay is extremely difficult. The robe is made from one of the cheapest broadcloths to be found in the average fabric store. As his chosen profession appears to be photographer, this is unsurprising. The robe section, however, makes it painfully clear that Pol Nado is no true tailor. The addition of a transparent black film over the eyes is a clever way to retain vision without taking the helmet off. The eyes are especially true to the original, as each cut is very clear and sharp. The added touch of a high-gloss paint adds to the overall look of the helmet, making it seem very realistic. Such unique material choices are often only made by an experienced cosplayer. We can only guess at the materials used for the helmet, though it appears to be made in triangular pieces – perhaps to smooth the look of a rougher styrofoam underneath. Pol Nado’s construction of this helmet is clearly the strongest element of his Ravio cosplay design. The choice to create a helmet rather than a type of cloth hat is certainly unique to this cosplay, if not to the original character. Pol Nado’s cosplay is no less great for the lack of information, however. For all that we could find, we have no idea if this costume is handmade or if Pol Nado purchased the costume from an unknown source. Nothing is known of this mysterious cosplayer save that he is a French Canadian photographer and attended the Geekfest in Montréal last year. Ravio from A Link Between Worlds by Pol Nado.
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