Hot glue melted on my DK Jr cosplay at a con in Phoenix

Last summer I wore my Donkey Kong Junior cosplay to Phoenix Fan Fest and the 110 degree heat turned my hot glue joints into goo, the foam banana started dripping down my arm during a photo shoot. I spent the rest of the day wearing a trash bag vest over it to hide the mess. Anyone else have a con meltdown because of weather?

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elliot_allen652mo ago

Oh man that is brutal! I remember my buddy Kevin wore a full Master Chief armor set to a con in Austin back in July and the foam chest piece literally started peeling off his chest from sweat. He had to glue it back on with super glue in the bathroom and it left this awful white stain all over the front. The worst part was the helmet fogged up so bad he couldn't see anything and he walked straight into a pillar. He ended up just carrying the helmet around and telling everyone he was "off duty." I felt so bad for him but honestly we still laugh about it every time we plan a summer con now.

leeknight1mo ago

Dealing with fogging in the helmet is the worst... try putting a little bit of dish soap on the inside of the visor next time, just rub it in and let it dry before you leave. Keeps it clear way longer than those anti-fog wipes do.