“We are huge marvel fans! From the comics to the movies to the video games!
“Spideykid’s favorite hero is Miles Morales, but there are many close behind it.
Spideykid displaying his one of a kind Marvel Venom cosplay costume, in Philadelphia. (@spidey_mom/Zenger)
“I try to come up with add-ins to existing, low-cost costumes. I draw inspiration from other cosplays mostly. I’ll see an idea and then make it my own.
“I also make sure to keep the cosplays kid-friendly. For example, the Venom puppet is completely detachable and secured by magnets.
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“We make the costumes with a lot of hot glue and puffy paint! The puppet head is constructed out of cardboard and wooden support beams. The arm itself is a sleeve from a sweater.”
Spideymom told Zenger News: “I cosplay with my son to get in his world and build lasting memories.
“He loves to run panels with me on how parents can connect with their young kids by playing video games or getting involved with the things their kids love.”
And she revealed that her son’s real superpower is his care for other people.
She said: “My son always says that he can’t be a superhero because he has no actual superpowers, however, he can be a hero because he has the ability to help people when they are in need.
Spideykid displaying his one of a kind Marvel Spiderman/Venom cosplay costume, in Philadelphia. (@spidey_mom/Zenger)
“I always support him in collecting toothbrushes or jackets for people who need them.
“He raises money for various organizations that reach further than we can. And he is the first to volunteer to shiver a neighbor’s driveway when it snows or give his lunch or snack to a kid who doesn’t have theirs.”
She added: “His heart is huge and I’m here for it all! I’ll support him however he chooses to help those around him.”
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