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About Starfall Blade

Reyne is a master-level cosplay artist from Detroit, Michigan. He is an accomplished foamsmith, using EVA foam to create award-winning costumes and props, and always seeks to take his work to the next level. His passion for pushing his creative limits and breathing life into his favorite characters through cosplay led him to study at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art and Design, graduating summa cum laude and receiving the Senior Studio Award for his cosplay-focused thesis project. He currently lives and works in Orlando, Florida as a scenic artist, lending his skills to painting and propmaking projects seen across theme parks and beyond. He is proudly transgender, and vouches for cosplay as a means of identity exploration and deeper self-understanding for all people.

  • ★Florida Supercon 2024:
    2nd Place, Crown Championship of Cosplay Regional Qualifier - Dragoon Kyan Asuryn (Complete Ver.)

    ★Yeticon 2024:
    Hall Cosplay Award - Kallian Antiqua

    ★ Youmacon 2023:
    Best Master's Craftsmanship - Dragoon Kyan Asuryn (Upgraded + Complete Ver.)

    ★ Metrocon 2023:
    Best Master's Craftsmanship - Dragoon Kyan Asuryn

    ★Metrocon 2023:
    MC's Award - Dragoon Kyan Asuryn

    ★Yeticon 2023:
    Hall Cosplay Award - Dragoon Kyan Asuryn

    ★Ohayocon 2023:
    Runner-up Master's Craftsmanship - Alvis

    ★Youmacon 2022:
    Best Master's Performance - "Alvis the Divine Seer Comes In Sick to Work"

    ★Cosplay Beach Party 2022:
    Judge’s Award - Southern Seas Kyan Asuryn

    ★Comfy Cozy Con 2021:
    Judge's Award - Kallian Antiqua

    ★Youmacon 2021:
    Best Journeyman Craftsmanship - Kallian Antiqua

    ★Windsor Comic Con 2019:
    Runner-up Advanced - True Form Jin

    ★Youmacon 2018:
    Best Journeyman (Hall) - True Form Jin

    ★ Motor City Comic Con 2017:
    Best in Show Group - Bionis and Mechonis

    ★Youmacon 2016:
    Judge's Award (Hall) - Amaterasu

    ★Toledo Anime and Gaming Festival 2015:
    Best Prop - God Tier Vriska Wings

  • ★Arda Wigs 2024 Summer Banner Contest Audience Choice Winner

    ★IIDA Central Florida Stitched 2024: Most Innovative Award
    Inspired by water and the zodiac sign Cancer, our team was challenged to create a garment with materials provided by flooring manufacturer Patcraft in a competition against 11 other interior design firms. See our design here.

    ★PixelMania 2k24 Selected Participant

    ★University of Michigan Senior Studio Award
    Received the award denoting my senior thesis work as best in class for my project Alvis, the Divine Seer, an investigation into the artistic canon of cosplay and finding meaning in an inherently derivative medium. Read more here.

    ★Bachelor of Art and Design, summa cum laude
    University of Michigan Stamps School of Art and Design.

    ★Arda Wigs 2020 Summer Banner Contest Audience Choice Winner

  • ★Craftsmanship Competition Judge, Matsuricon 2024

    ★Guest Panelist with Clockwork Carousel Creations, Metrocon 2024.
    Assisted in running how-to workshops for up to 150 participants, including Resin 101 and 201, Hand Sewing 101, and Silicone Molds 201, sponsored by Reynold's Advanced Materials.

    ★Guest on XenoChat Podcast Episode LVIII: Cosplay in the Xeno Fandom, October 2023.

    ★Guest Speaker at The Roeper School, October 2023.
    Invited to speak to the middle and upper school student body about cosplay, my journey through college as a transfer student, and the value of pursuing the arts.

    ★Sponsored by Clinkorz Acrylics

    ★Featured in Cosplay Realm Magazine, issues 41 and 49

  • ★Holiday Matsuri (Orlando, FL): December 20-22 2024
    ★MAGfest (Oxon HIll, MD): January 23-26 2025
    ★Megacon (Orlando, FL): February 6-9 2025