Edward Healy
This year's Toronto Comicon takes place March 15 to 17 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with 35,000 lovers of sci-fi, horror, anime, comics and gaming expected to attend. For many, it's a chance to find community by dressing up as your favourite character. attended Toronto Comicon 13 years ago.
Healy is now a member of the 501st Canadian Garrison, a group that attends Comicon every year, as well as other events, cosplaying as "the bad guys doing good" from the Star Wars franchise. Healy says the 501st have been working on their costumes together, 3D-printing, trading items and sharing tips."I think what would surprise people is underneath that armour, there might be a woman, there might be a man, there might be a fireman, there might be a doctor, there might be a lawyer… it could be anybody," he said.But there's competition for the Stormtroopers and Tuskens that Healy's side represents.
When the pair first started attending they wore store-bought costumes, Middleton said, but with help and encouragement from the group, they now make elaborate costumes. He says it's an honour to represent the characters, but also to contribute to charitable causes all year, which the siblings say is one of the most meaningful aspects.The pair regularly participate in events at SickKids Hospital, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and other locations, and will be uniting with the 501st to raise money for Make-A-Wish at this year's Comicon — even if the Comicon reunion comes with some playful taunting.
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