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We’re thrilled to announce that the legendary Evil Ted—master foam-smith, Hollywood prop-maker, and renowned YouTuber—is joining us at St. Pete Comic Con 2025 on March 8-9 at the Coliseum! Known for his stunning cosplay creations and decades of experience in film and TV, Evil Ted brings a unique blend of craftsmanship and creativity to every project he tackles. From futuristic cyber warriors to gothic vampires and iconic video game characters, Evil Ted’s cosplays are as diverse as they are inspiring. Get ready to dive into some of his most iconic builds, each showcasing the skill, imagination, and attention to detail that has made him a cosplay legend — below we’re giving you 7 of our favorites with links to his YouTube videos. And make plans to meet him at St. Pete Comic Con 2025. This is a rare opportunity to spend time with a legend! Tickets are affordable, and parking is free.
Evil Ted’s “Red Demon” cosplay, it’s a well-known foam armor build that showcases his expertise in foam smithing. Evil Ted frequently uses this character as an example in his tutorials to teach cosplayers how to craft detailed armor pieces using affordable EVA foam. The Red Demon armor includes intricate textures, layered designs, and a striking paint job, making it a fan favorite in the cosplay community.
This build is a great example of how he brings Hollywood-level craftsmanship to the cosplay world, making the process accessible and approachable for beginners.
For more about his Red Demon cosplay, watch Evil Ted’s YouTube video “Repairing and upgrading my Red Demon costume.”
Evil Ted’s Female Predator cosplay is one of his standout creations, showcasing his extensive skills in foam smithing, detailing, and painting. The Female Predator build is an adaptation of the iconic creature from the Predator film series, but with a feminine twist. This cosplay is highly detailed, featuring armor, a helmet, and weapons that stay true to the predator’s alien look while incorporating more intricate and stylish design elements for a female version of the character. This costume was premiered at San Diego Comic Con 2018 and was wore by Alicia Marie.
Evil Ted often shares his techniques and patterns from builds like the Female Predator in his YouTube tutorials, giving cosplayers the tools and knowledge to recreate such complex builds on their own. This project is a prime example of how Ted applies his Hollywood-level prop-making skills to create elaborate and impressive cosplays that stand out at conventions and events.
To see how he crafted the shoulder canon for her Predator armor, watch his YouTube video “Making foam shoulder canon.”
Evil Ted’s Cyberpunk cosplay is a great example of his futuristic, tech-inspired designs that merge detailed foam smithing with a gritty, dystopian aesthetic. In his Cyberpunk builds, Ted focuses on creating intricate armor pieces and accessories that fit the Cyberpunk genre’s distinctive look—high-tech, grungy, and sleek, with a mix of glowing elements and mechanical designs.
He has several YouTube videos on creating Cyberpunk builds, offering cosplayers techniques to create foam armor with futuristic designs and glowing tech elements. Here is a listing:
Evil Ted’s Scorpion cosplay from Mortal Kombat is another iconic build that demonstrates his mastery in foam crafting, armor creation, and costume detailing. And he brought his own creative flair to this build, combining his skills in foam smithing with intricate painting and weathering techniques.
The Scorpion cosplay is a tribute to one of the most recognizable characters from the Mortal Kombat franchise, known for his signature yellow ninja outfit, mask, and chain weapon, the Kunai.
Evil Ted has a large library of YouTube videos showing how cosplayers can make foam armor, masks, and props like the Kunai weapon. Visit his YouTube channel and subscribe.
Evil Ted’s Alita: Battle Angel inspired build is another remarkable one. Alita is the main character from Alita: Battle Angel, a cyberpunk movie based on the manga series Gunnm. Alita is a highly skilled cyborg warrior with a unique blend of human and machine, which makes for a visually stunning and technically challenging cosplay.
His Alita cosplay is a perfect example of how he combines foam crafting with detailed painting to recreate the intricate, futuristic designs seen in movies like Alita: Battle Angel.
To see how this was made, watch his YouTube video “The Making of Alita: Battle Angel.”
Evil Ted’s “Gillman” cosplay is his own creative take on a classic creature design inspired by monsters like the Creature from the Black Lagoon. This cosplay features a detailed aquatic monster design, using foam smithing techniques to create an elaborate, scaled body and armor. While it’s not the Creature from the Black Lagoon specifically, it shares a lot of the same aesthetic elements—gills, fins, and an underwater, amphibious look.
Evil Ted’s Vampire Hunter D cosplay brings justice to the character from the iconic anime and novel series. Vampire Hunter D is a dhampir (half-human, half-vampire) who hunts vampires and supernatural creatures in a dark, gothic, and post-apocalyptic world. The character is known for his long, flowing black cape, wide-brimmed hat, and elegant yet deadly appearance, often wielding a large sword.
He has several YouTube videos on the wonderful character- check them out:
“Making Vampire Hunter D Forearm Armor“
“Making Lefty for Vampire Hunter D“
“Making Vampire Hunter D Sword Part 1“
“Making Vampire Hunter D Body Armor Part 1“
“Vampire Hunter D Shoulder Armor“
Evil Ted’s Vampire DTD (Duct Tape Dummy) cosplay project is a unique and creative build that showcases his expertise in constructing costumes using unconventional methods. A duct tape dummy is a common technique used by cosplayers and costume makers to create a personalized mannequin that mirrors their body shape.
Meet Evil Ted in a smaller convention atmosphere where he’ll be doing workshops and judging the Craftsmanship Cosplay Contest. Also, take advantage of St Pete Comic Con early bird tickets, and make sure to take a look at the ticket bundle with Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay on Dec. 14-15 — it’s 2 cons for the price of 1!
1️⃣ Early bird tickets for St. Pete Comic Con are on sale now—grab yours before prices go up! Click here.
2️⃣ Plus, we’re offering an incredible Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay + St. Pete Comic Con bundle—2 cons for the price of 1! 🌟 Experience the holiday fun at Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay this December, and then return to fandom excitement at St. Pete Comic Con in March! Click here.
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