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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 16h

A new project! Now that I’ve finished my IK+ costume, it’s time to announce the next one. My 17th Amiga related cosplay will be... Kim from Metro Siege! I’ve wanted to cosplay her ever since I saw the demo at AmiCamp 2024 in Athens, so I can’t wait to get started! #Amiga #retrogaming #metrosiege

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last week I was at Saku 2026, organized by the Finnish Amiga Users Group. It was my 10th Amiga event in 4 years and easily one of the best ones. There was a lot to see. I had a great time meeting other enthusiasts and felt right at home in the Finnish #Amiga scene. Looking forward to Saku 2027!

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’ve finished my 16th Amiga related cosplay: the red karateka from IK+. I added some embroidered Easter eggs to the design. Another sneaky thing about the costume is that I’m not actually barefoot. I’ll announce my next Amiga themed project in the next few weeks! #Amiga #retrogaming #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Event news! I’ll be at Saku 2026 on the 19th of September in Oulu, Finland. This is an annual Amiga event organized by the Finnish Amiga Users Group (Suomen Amiga-käyttäjät ry). I’ve wanted to go to this event for a few years already, so I’m very happy that it finally works out this time. #Amiga

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Last week I attended the LAN event #Vectorama in Oulu, Finland. It was a positive experience overall. My favourite part was, naturally, everything to do with Amiga. It was also great to meet some new people and see their reactions when they noticed that I was carrying around a two-headed squirrel!

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Zak, David and Peapod are on their way to #Vectorama. I think these guys are excited. They’ve never been on a train before.

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

My next Amiga costume project is the red karateka from IK+. It’s a fairly simple project because other things are keeping me very busy at the moment. I’ve also started preparing for another, bigger cosplay that I can hopefully start tackling in a couple of months. #amiga #retrogaming #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

My first confirmed event of the year is Vectorama in early June in Oulu, Finland. It’s primarily a LAN event, but the Finnish Amiga users (Suomen Amiga-käyttäjät ry.) is well represented there. I’ve wanted to visit the event for a few years already, and now it looks like I’ll finally make it!

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I’ve been nominated as a Cosplay Star at the*gamehers Awards 2026! The Awards have 10 categories for remarkable gamer women. There are some seriously impressive people among the nominees, and it’s an honour to be listed among them. Voting is done in the*gamehers App by 31 March. bit.ly/tghvoting

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I’ve made 15 Amiga related costumes so far. I made the first one nearly 12 years ago. Since Amiga37, I’ve been cosplaying Amiga/retro game characters exclusively. Photo credits: Joni Halonen (Turrican suits), TLF (Razor, Bubby, Lester, LeChuck), void256 (the rest). #Amiga #retrogaming #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

The newest issue of Retro Gamer (2/2026, German edition) is out. It features, among so many other things, an interview with yours truly. This had been in the works for a long time and I’m happy with the result. I’m very grateful for the opportunity and their interest in my work ❤️ #retrogaming #amiga

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Look behind you, a two-headed squirrel! Meet David and Peapod, an upgrade to my Zak McKracken cosplay. They’re my first posable art doll and slightly bigger than real squirrels. I made them from scratch, which took me nearly 100 crafting hours. #Amiga #retrogaming #ZakMcKracken #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

It’s time for a recap of my 2025. I made 3 Amiga costumes: The Machine, the ‘90s alt Lemming, and Zak McKracken. I visited 5 events this year. Amiga40 and VCFSO25 were the best ones for me. I also graduated and got a BA in Design. Here’s hoping for a pleasant 2026! #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Here’s one more photo of my Zak McKracken cosplay. I’m currently making an additional prop for this costume, namely the two-headed squirrel! The photo was taken by void256. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #zakmckracken

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Game over. Here’s a new photo of my 13th Amiga related cosplay and my biggest costume project to date, The Machine from Turrican 2 & 3. The design is my interpretation of the character. The photo was taken by void256 and edited by me. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Turrican

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Quite a few people seem to like my Zak McKracken cosplay, so here’s another photo, this time with the iconic nose glasses 🥸 Fun fact: That pair of nose glasses has been customised because it didn’t look right. The photo was taken by void256. #Amiga #retrogames #zakmckracken #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Here’s one more photo from Vintage Computer Festival Solothurn: the ‘90s alternative Lemming in the arcade gaming area. The photo was taken by Vitus at Enter Technikwelt Solothurn. #VCFSO25 #retrogaming #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Quality journalism in the making at Vintage Computer Festival Solothurn. Photo by Vitus. #VCFSO25 #retrogames #ZakMcKracken #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Last weekend I was at the Vintage Computer Festival in Enter Technikwelt Solothurn, Switzerland. There was a lot to see there! My highlights were a soldering workshop, meeting really nice people, being allowed to sit in a KITT, and playing many retro games. Thanks, @vcf-ch.bsky.social! #VCFSO25

A photo collage from the event Vintage Computer Festival Solothurn that took place in Switzerland in 8.-9. November 2025.

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Zak McKracken was my 14th Amiga related cosplay. I debuted it on the setup day of Amiga40. I’ll wear it again this week at the Vintage Computer Festival in Solothurn, Switzerland. Photo by void256, editing by me. PS. Yes, I do have nose glasses, just in case! #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #VCFSO25

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Event news: Next week I’ll be at the Vintage Computer Festival in Solothurn, Switzerland. I’ll be wearing 2 of my new Amiga cosplays there: a female version of Zak McKracken and the ’90s alt Lemming. I’m looking forward to it! vintagecomputerfestival.ch

A flyer of the event Vintage Computer Festival 2025 that takes place in Solothurn, Switzerland

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

1990s alternative Lemming is my 15th #Amiga #cosplay. Many have dressed up as Lemmings before, usually in groups, so I wanted to do something different with my costume. I combined 3 alt styles that were around in the early ‘90s: grunge, punk and goth. Photo by void256, editing by me. #retrogames

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My most anticipated event of the year, Amiga40, took place last week. I had a wonderful time there. It was one of the absolute best events I’ve ever visited, Amiga-themed or otherwise. Fingers crossed for Amiga42! #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Amiga40

A photo collage from the event Amiga40 in Germany

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I’m back from Amiga40 and will post about the event soon. Spoiler: it was fantastic! In the meantime, here’s a great photo of The Machine, taken by Rudolf Stember. This cosplay took me 980 hours to make, but it really was worth it in the end. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Amiga40

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I’m on my way to Amiga40 🥳 I finished 3 new Amiga costumes on time. There wasn’t enough time to take pictures of the finished cosplays, so the final look of The Machine will be a surprise to everyone, including myself. Here’s hoping for a cool, fun event! #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Amiga40

A photo of the helmet of Ravenlordess’ newly finished cosplay project: The Machine from the Turrican game series.

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Here’s another armour piece of The Machine that I finished recently: the chest armour. I’m currently working on the helmet. I should be done with the whole costume in about a week. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Amiga40

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

I’ve been very busy painting The Machine’s armour. Here’s one of my favourite pieces: the left thigh armour. I have less than 3 weeks left to finish this cosplay and two smaller projects for Amiga40. I’m living in serious crunch time now. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Amiga40

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Lately I’ve been busy priming and painting The Machine’s armour. The costume has 20 armour pieces, 9 of which are now completely finished. Here’s one of them: the neck armour. It’ll take me a few more weeks to finish this project. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Amiga40

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Last week I was at Gamescom again. It’s mainly a social and retro game event for me. It was great to chat with some old friends, attend nice dinners, get good feedback on The Machine, etc.  Overall, Gamescom 2025 was a good experience for me. I’ll most likely go to Cologne again in 2026.

A photo collage from the event Gamescom in 2025

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Here’s my cosplay lineup for Gamescom. I’m going full Amiga mode again, this time with Rainbow Islands, Maniac Mansion, Battle Chess, and The Great Giana Sisters. I’ll likely wear the costumes in that order from Thursday to Sunday. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #gamescom

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

The Machine’s pants are finished, which brings the costume to 22/23 parts (minus the paint job). I’ve started working on the last missing part: the cloak. I’ve also been adding some final details on the armour and will start priming some of the armour pieces soon. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

10 years ago today, I wore my first Turrican suit at Gamescom and met @chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social for the first time. The cosplay was a tribute to Chris’ music, so it was fantastic to actually meet him. Chris is one of my absolute favourite composers, and I’m proud to be able to call him a friend.

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

I’ve been working on The Machine’s undersuit. The shirt is now finished and I’ll finish the pants today. I still need to make the cloak and paint the armour. I’m behind schedule, so I won’t finish the project by Gamescom. The debut of The Machine is now officially at Amiga40. #Amiga #retrogames

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Lately I’ve been working on The Machine’s hands. These armour pieces need to be primed and painted before they’ll be glued on a pair of gloves. The Machine is now at 20/23 costume parts. I’m behind schedule again. I’m hoping to finish the project by the end of August. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Here’s another photo of the current state of The Machine, taken a few weeks ago. 5 more costume parts plus the paint job are still missing. I’m currently working on the hands. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The Machine’s both arms are done now. I’m at 18/23 costume pieces, with 5 more parts plus the paint job still missing. I can’t wait to see the whole armour in a funky purple colour!  #amiga #retrogaming #turrican #cosplay

A photo of the current state of Ravenlordess’ ongoing cosplay project, showing several armour pieces being worn

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

I made 3 new armour pieces for The Machine in May: both upper arms and the right lower arm. The latter is roughly based on the intro of Turrican 2, but the upper arms are my own addition. At this point I only have 6 costume parts missing, plus of course the paint job. #amiga #retrogaming #cosplay

A photo collage of the current state of Ravenlordess’ ongoing cosplay project, showing several armour pieces separately and being worn

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I’ve finished working on The Machine’s boots, for now. Painting will be done later. As usual, my primary reference picture came from the intro of Turrican 2. A few key elements on my boots are roughly based on it; everything else is my interpretation. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

A photo collage of the current state of Ravenlordess’ ongoing cosplay project, showing several armour pieces being worn

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

The Machine now has armour for the right leg too. This piece has two LEDs: one with a static red glow and one that changes colour. The armour on the legs isn’t based on any reference, but I wanted to include them for a more consistent look. Next up: boots! #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I made 4 new armour parts for The Machine this month: the belt, crotch armour, hip armour, and left thigh armour. The first 3 are based on the reference from Turrican 2. I wanted some additional armour on the legs too to keep the look consistent throughout the costume. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

The Machine now has shoulder armour too. Their overall shape is based on the intro of Turrican 2, everything else is my interpretation. At this point I’ve built almost 1/3 of the costume parts, although the armour still needs to be painted. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Turrican

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I’ve finished building The Machine’s helmet. It consists of no less than 12 detachable parts. The design is based on Turrican 3 but has been thoroughly reinterpreted to suit the rest of the costume. The paint job and LED eyes will be added later. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay #Turrican

A work in progress photo collage of the current cosplay project by Ravenlordess, showing the helmet of the character The Machine from the Turrican game series.

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Lately I’ve been working on some big armour pieces for The Machine. Hopefully you’ll see some of the progress in a few days. In the meantime, here’s an updated collage of my 12 Amiga related costumes.  #amiga #retrogaming #cosplay The photos were taken by void256, TLF and Joni Halonen.

A photo collage of Ravenlordess, showing 12 costumes related to Amiga games

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Another armour piece for The Machine is now “practically done”. This time it’s the waist armour, or as I like to call it, the abs plate. It still needs to be primed and painted later, but the level of detail is already where I want it to be. #amiga #retrogames #cosplay

A photo collage of a costume armour currently being crafted by Ravenlordess

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The Machine’s chest armour is now “practically done” too. I’ll likely add more small details later. Painting will be done when the whole armour has been crafted. The armour was inspired by the Borg and RoboCop. See if you can spot a reference to the latter. #amiga #retrogames #cosplay

A photo collage of a costume armour by Ravenlordess

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I’ve been making several costume parts for The Machine. Here is the first one: the neck armour. I’ll still add some tiny details to it later. Painting will be done when I’ve built the whole armour. The circles are magnets that connect this part to the breastplate; they won’t be visible. #cosplay

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

In 2024 I visited 5 events: Amiga Ireland, AmiCamp, ARC, Flashback Symposium & Gamescom. I finished 1 new #Amiga #cosplay, had photo shoots with 4, and started working on a new one.  I have Gamescom and Amiga40 confirmed for 2025. I hope I can go to several other Amiga events too.  Happy New Year!

A photo collage of the year 2024 of the retro game cosplayer Ravenlordess

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

“But why should anyone be afraid of me?” Here’s one final photo of my Bobbin Threadbare cosplay from Loom. The photo was taken by void256 and edited by me. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

A photo of the cosplayer Ravenlordess in her costume from the game Loom

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

“Did you happen to notice a flock of swans passing this way?” Here’s another photo of my Bobbin Threadbare cosplay, photographed by void256 back in October. #retrogames #Amiga #cosplay

A photo of cosplayer Ravenlordess in her costume from the game Loom

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Ravenlordess @ravenlordess.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

“If we can’t stop the chaos, what CAN we do?” Here’s another photo of my Bobbin Threadbare cosplay from Loom. It was my 12th costume from an Amiga game and my 13th retro game cosplay in general. More will follow. Photo by void256, editing by me. #Amiga #retrogames #cosplay

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