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This week’s Angry Girl is a special request from Daniel over at Collector’s Paradise. Crystal is a popular cosplayer who is featured in our 2012 Angry Girls Calendar. We had many inquiries as to why Crystal hasn’t been featured on our site yet and the answer is…there is no good answer.

Crystal does some amazing high end costumes that come mostly from popular video games like “Street Fighter” and “Metal Gear Solid”. She loves what she does and is extremely good at it. Be sure to check out her website, linked below, to see more of her amazing work.

Name: Crystal Graziano aka “Precious”
Age: 22

Tell us a bit about yourself.
When I was really young, my uncle sent me an NES for Christmas, so I basically grew up with video games. I played a lot of JRPGs when I was around ten years old, and the art style led me to be interested in anime and manga. San Diego Comic Con happens to be pretty close to me, and my parents were Trekkies, so I was able to convince them to take me so I could look for merchandise of my favorite series. That’s where I was really first exposed to cosplay, and I tried it out a few years later when I was 15. It was really a good creative outlet for me, and it’s how I met my husband, as well as many close friends!

What do you like to do for fun?
In my free time I’m usually sewing. I’m a big fabric nerd, and I really like to go to the LA fashion district with friends and look at all the different fabrics.  When I’m not doing that, I like playing games or dabbling in drawing and sculpting. I also really enjoy cooking when it’s not too hot out.

What do you do for a living?
I’m currently a full time art student. My husband is really into costuming too, so he’s happy with me not working while I’m in school so that I can make more costumes. When I graduate, I plan on pursuing a creative career of some kind. I’d really love to do costuming or special effects professionally, but I’m realistic that it’s a hard industry to break into. I really just want to do something creative!

What type of video games, music, TV shows and movies do you like?
My favorite game series is Metal Gear, hands down. I’m guilty of replaying the games over and over rather than branching out to a new game on my to-do list. As far as movies go, I like cyberpunk like Blade Runner and Fifth Element quite a bit. There’s something about the atmosphere of both movies that I really love. I don’t watch much TV, but I do follow Grey’s Anatomy and Project Runway. My taste in music is pretty diverse and arguably pretty terrible, and it ranges from soundtracks to Lady Gaga.

What is your favorite comic book?
I only occasionally read comics, but of the ones I’ve read, Watchmen is my personal favorite. The characters are really well-developed and believable, the story is great, and there are so many subtle details hidden in the artwork, and it makes it worth re-reading over and over. On a more lighthearted note, Deadpool is pretty hilarious!

Why did you decide to cosplay as the characters you portrayed?
With very few exceptions, I’m simply a fan of that character. I find that I’m usually drawn to strong women who can hold their own rather than the damsel in distress, and my choices in costumes reflects that. Helpless girls are just so uninteresting! Body type and facial shape are also important factors to consider, and I usually stay away from very young or short characters because of that.

Anything else we should know about you?
If you have any specific questions on how I made a costume, I’m always happy to help fellow cosplayers!

You can see more of Crystal’s work on her web site including links to her Facebook page and deviantART account..

If you are interested in becoming one of our girls of the week, send 4-5 photos and answer the questions above to Daniel@AngryWeb.net.

This week we are proud to feature Shannon (AKA Sushi SunDae)! Shannon is another Angry Girl with a great vintage style reminiscent of Magenta Costly.

This classic beauty is also a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the fierce sport of…bowling. She recently bowled a 300 which is bowler lingo for a perfect game.

Name: Shannon (Sushi SunDae)

Tell us a bit about yourself:
I’m a model, specializing in pin-up, alternative, glamour and fashion from Lexington, SC. I’m also a member of a large non-profit organization of women known as the Modified Dolls. I’m also a huge supporter of Autism Speaks.

What do you like to do for fun?:
I enjoy watching movies with my hubby and just spending time at a friends’ restaurant, eating and socializing.

What do you do for a living?:
I am a shift manager at a bowling center, a babysitter, and a freelance model.

What type of video games, music, TV shows, and movies do you like?:
I’m a huge Disney fan!!! lol. I usually play good ol’ Nintendo games like Mario Kart & Donkey Kong, but occasionally I’ll pull out COD Black Ops. I love House, Spartacus, and Weeds. Those shows always keep me entertained. And as for music…I listen to everything!

What is your favorite comic book?:
Batman! Everyone loves Batman.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
Since I work at a bowling center, one must assume I bowl. That being said…I shot my first 300 the day after Christmas!

Anything else we should know about you?:
You can see more of my work on Facebook or Model Mayhem! <3

If you are interested in becoming one of our girls of the week, send 4-5 photos and answer the questions above to Daniel@AngryWeb.net.

Carla Dawn is another stunning girl who is featured on our 2012 calendar! If you couldn’t tell already, Carla is another one of our girls who is fond of the Disney Universe and even belongs to the Superhero Disney Princess Group.

Being a fan of Disney alone won’t make you geeky enough to be an Angry Girl but Carla’s hobbies include reading (a lot) books and comics as well as gaming. She has an amazing attitude and we’re not only happy to feature her this week, but we are honored to have her as Miss September on our 2012 Angry Girls calendar!

Name: Carla Dawn
Age: 22

Tell us a bit about yourself.
Let’s see… I like to cosplay! I am a musician, a costumer, and a future teacher! I just graduated last month with a BA in Liberal Studies.   I have super awesome friends and parents who I wouldn’t be able to make any of these costumes without. I also like to model on the side just for fun.
I love group cosplays, and I am a part of the awesome Superhero Disney Princess group that will appear again at SDCC 2012 I was Super Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) last year, and I will be Super Cinderella this year!!

What do you like to do for fun?
My current obsession is X-Men Destiny on Xbox 360… it rules my life. :p But I usually like doing arts and crafts with sparkly things (and usually have to do with making costumes). I love to play tennis and go for bike rides with the love of my life, and with my other friends I like to cosplay!! I also am a super book worm…when I get a chance to be alone, I love to catch up on my constant supply of new books.

What do you want to do for a living?
Right now I work in retail, making a living as I finish getting credentialed. My real goal is to be a kindergarten teacher! I have taught music to children in the past and tutored children in reading, and I know teaching is what I’m meant to do.

What type of video games, music, TV shows and movies do you like?
I am really open to anything except horror movies and I am terrible at first-person shooter games…I still can’t get the controls down!!! I absolutely love RPG’s, like Dragon Age, where you get to level up your character and earn new powers.

I love almost any type of music, but I’m really into the TRON soundtrack right now (my birthday is coming up and “The Princess and the Frog” soundtrack is on my wish list *hint hint!*).  I love pop, R&B, and Disney soundracks, mostly.

My favorite TV shows are Firefly, Chuck (last season… so sad), Teen Titans, Shin Chan, and American Dad. Anything that makes me laugh!! As for movies, my favorites are The Nightmare Before Christmas, Scott Pilgrim VS. The World, The Princess and the Frog, and Tangled!! I’m such a Disney fan.

What is your favorite comic book?
I absolutely LOVE “The Guild” comics to death. I’m a super geeky fan about the show and whenever a new one-sot comic comes out, it’s my first priority to go buy it and read it. Felicia Day is a genius! I also adore the “Terra” mini-series by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, and Amanda Connor. I have loved Terra’s character since I watched “Teen Titans” as a kid. As I got older, I started reading her story from when she was first introduced to the new Terra’s current story arc (and it continues in Power Girl). I just love that the old Terra’s story is so full of conflict for everyone and you never know what is going to happen next. Also, you can’t forget the Scott Pilgrim books… I thank my best friend for getting me into the series years ago.

Tell us something interesting about yourself.
I recently cut my hair super boy short just to see what it would look like… I will never do it again. :p

Why did you decide to dress like any characters you portray?
Because it’s so much fun! Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, so it seemed like a fitting hobby; I get to dress up more than just one day of the year, and I get to dress up with groups of friends. I love to do group projects and cosplays… it makes all of the effort to make the costume worth it when you get to enjoy it with friends. I choose characters I adore, or at least find out about the character before I dress up as them. I have done costumes before where I didn’t know about the character beforehand because a friend wanted me to complete their group (Rainbow Dash, Panty), but I watched the show beforehand and fell in love with the characters.

You can find Carla Dawn on Facebook, deviantArt and on Cosplay.com.

If you are interested in becoming one of our girls of the week, send 4-5 photos and answer the questions above to Daniel@AngryWeb.net.

Danni, who is known to many as Murder Nurse, is a truly unique Angry Girl. Not only is she into cosplay but she is a burlesque dancer who adds a geeky twist to the profession. She had recently come out to Los Angeles to audition for the role of Juliet, of “Lollipop Chainsaw” fame, and as you can see in her photos, she is well deserving.

I am proud to say that Murder Nurse is one of 12 Angry Girls who are gracing our 2012 calendar. In an effort to help fund her recent trip out here, make sure to mention her name when buying a calendar which is now on sale.

Name: Murder Nurse
Age: 20

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m a burlesque dancer from South Jersey who specializes in geek themed performances. Some of my better known acts are “Bad Girl” from No More Heroes, “Babydoll” from Suckerpunch, “Catherine” from Catherine and “Battlesuit Jill Valentine” from Resident Evil 5. But I’ve also done Buffy themed acts as well as Silent Hill, Marvel, DC, Persona & my two latest acts I’ve been thrilled to debut being Lollipop Chainsaw & Skyrim! I’m also a model, singer, actress, writer – if there’s a stage or creative opportunity, you can find me there!

What do you like to do for fun?
Cosplay, of course! I get to become a character I admire and share that interest with others. Also, it’s almost like being an actor – living in another character’s shoes, so it’s a nice escape. What’s not to love? In my down time for enjoyment, I love playing survival horror video games, reading comics or romance novels, watching horror movies or going to goth clubs and losing myself in the night life and music with some friends. Anything I get to dress up for tends to be a good time for me.

What do you want to do for a living?
I want to be a performer. Typical aspiration of fame aside, I can’t imagine a life where I’m not entertaining in some way. Ideally, an actress or lead singer of a metal band would be a dream come true!

What type of video games, TV shows and movies do you like?
Survival horror video games are where I get my jollies, so Silent Hill, Fatal Frame and Resident Evil have always been favourites of mine [and we can't forget Amnesia: The Dark Descent - I even do an Amnesia burlesque act!]. No More Heroes is my favourite video game of all time – I’m Suda51 obsessed! And with that said, I enjoy me some Shadows of The Damned, as well as Catherine, Splatterhouse, Persona, Pheonix Wright.. I could go on. As for TV, I’m a HUGE Detective Conan fan. I could rewatch that series so many times. Same goes for Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Big Wolf On Campus. When it comes to movies, I typically go for anything horror but I do love a good werewolf movie when I can find one. My guilty pleasure is Alpha & Omega. Don’t hold it against me, those wolves are darn cute and you know it!

What is your favorite comic book?
Easily “The Evil That Men Do”. I love Black Cat – my favourite comic book character of all time! I also adore the Zenescope comics, especially Grimm Fairy Tales and the Wonderland series. Such great reads for people who love twisted fairy tales, horror & gorgeous girls.

Tell us something interesting about you.
What actually got me into writing was my hobby of roleplaying. I will roleplay with a friend of mine almost every day, because I love coming up with new characters and story lines. It’s amazing what the imagination can come up with, to where I’m no longer sitting on my laptop typing anymore but actually there, immersed in that plot, being that character I dreamed up. That’s why I started writing supernatural romance. It’s something I never get sick of doing and really enjoy.

Why did you decide to dress like any characters you portray?
I usually choose characters who I can relate to on a personal level but sometimes I choose them based on how much I admire them, like Black Cat for example. I don’t think I look like her, but she’s hands down one of my favourite cosplays because I have such a love for her character that I adore getting to portray that. It’s also fun just doing characters I can easily replicate. Part of the fun for me is trying to really bring that character to life, whether I help them step out of the comic or off the tv screen – it’s worth it when people get just as excited as me over seeing a cosplay they feel is almost like meeting the character in real life.

Anything else we should know about you?
I’m secretly a werewolf. Might explain what happened to all my missing ex-boyfriends, though…

Be sure to check out Murder Nurse on Facebook, Cosplay Burlesque, Weebly and view some of her sexy themed burlesque on YouTube.

If you are interested in becoming one of our girls of the week, send 4-5 photos and answer the questions above to Daniel@AngryWeb.net.

It may be a few hours late but don’t think we’ve forgot about this week’s Angry Girl!

Nina compasses some great characters from the Disney Universe, Final Fantasy and even portrays Miss Martian from “Young Justice”…one of my personal favorites. She has a passion not only for cosplaying but loves to write horror stories and stay fit with some pretty active hobbies.

We are proud to announce that Nina is one of 12 Angry Girls featured on our 2012 calendar. Her selfless attitude, which is evident in her interview, has also led to an agreement between us and we will be donating up to $2 to the ASPCA for every calendar sold, in addition to our donation to the Red Cross. Just mention Nina’s name at the time of checkout and we will create a total which will be donated in her name.

Name: Nina (“Sirene”)
Age: 19

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m a fashion business student living in downtown Chicago, although home is back in Michigan, so I’m split pretty evenly between the two. I’m a cosplayer primarily, although I also do some vlogging stuff here and there. I’m a TV addict, Caribou Coffee junkie, and corgi enthusiast.

What do you like to do for fun?
Aside from making costumes (because that’s pretty much a given), I love writing. I mostly write horror stories, as it’s my favorite genre. I’m also a health/nutrition/fitness freak, so I do a lot of running, dancing, weight lifting, skiing, pilates, and yoga. I love cooking and baking, too – I really enjoy trying new recipes and making dishes for special occasions, and something I’d like to do in the future is cake decorating. And I guess you could count “obsessing over fictional characters” as one of my favorite hobbies, haha!

What do you want to do for a living?
Ultimately I’d like to be a wedding planner for Disney Weddings, or run my own joint bridal boutique/wedding planning service. (What can I say, I’m a hopeless romantic!)

What type of video games, music, TV shows and movies do you like?
Like I mentioned, I love horror. Stephen King is my favorite author, with The Dark Tower series being at the top of my list. My favorite game series include Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, and Final Fantasy, although Skyrim is my current obsession! My favorite music artists are Mumford & Sons, Snow Patrol, and Florence + The Machine, but I love anything that has a folk/bluegrass feel to it.

As for TV shows, I’m pretty much addicted to Supernatural, Doctor Who, BBC’s Sherlock, and Young Justice. Primarily Supernatural though. And when I say “addicted” I mean it.

What is your favorite comic book?
I’m a huge Batman fan, but one of my friends made me read the Young Avengers series over the summer, and now I’m completely hooked! The original YA volume is probably my favorite of the series, just because I love seeing how the team came together, along with the backstory of the characters.

Tell us something interesting about yourself.
I’ve been cosplaying for five years now, and I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon! I mostly cosplay as anime and video game characters (although I prefer the latter), and lately I’ve been getting into Western comic/cartoon characters, too. I plan most of my costumes with my group of cosplay friends, Inner Mind Theater.

Anything else we should know about you?
I’m really passionate about animal rescue. This year I’m going to be volunteering with PAWS Chicago, which is the city’s largest No Kill humane organization. I know all of us nerds are tight on funds (especially us cosplayers!), but if you ever have a bit of extra cash, please consider donating to the ASPCA or another rescue organization. Every little bit helps, and if you have the choice between a new anime figurine or saving the life of an animal… Well, the figurine will be there tomorrow. The cat or dog you could have saved might not!

You can see more of Nina on her YouTube channel, her deviantART page, her Tumblr page or her Facebook page.

If you are interested in becoming one of our girls of the week, send 4-5 photos and answer the questions above to Daniel@AngryWeb.net.

Did you miss us? Welcome back to our Angry Girl feature where we bring you a new girl every week! We took a couple of weeks off to get our 2012 Angry Girls calendar situated and we’re back with dozens of new features lined up for you.

Let’s kick off 2012 with a Harley Quinn that does things a bit different than our previous girls who have portrayed the character. Trini has taken the style of Harley Quinn and has translated it from it’s classic form to various styles including a formal dress.

Trini’s creativity comes not only in her talents as a cosplayer but she is also a great artist. Be sure to check out her links and follow her work!

Name: Trini Quinn
Age: 18

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m a dedicated Harley Quinn fangirl–complete with popgun and mallet and an ever-growing collection of all things Harley. I’m a second degree black belt in Tang-Soo-Doo, and I have been training for what seems to be a majority of my entire life. On the side, I am a free-lance artist, and I am always taking commissions. My artwork is a passion of mine, and I have been drawing since I understood the concept of holding a utensil in my hand. (I joke with people that I drew cave drawings in the womb, and that I was born with a crayon in hand!) I’m pretty hyperactive and wacko for the most part–just add sugar!!

What do you like to do for fun?
Besides burning cash to add on to my collection and fuel my obsession, I love to draw and obviously cosplay. I also get kicks from browsing other artists’ work, Tumblin’ (blogging on Tumblr, for those who aren’t aware–stay away, my GOD is it addictive!), reading, and snuggling cats even if they don’t want to be snuggled.

What do you want to do for a living?
Right now I am really considering several things…all involving art. I’d like to do illustration for children’s books, illustrate for DC or Marvel comics, or something with Graphic Design. It is really hard to pin point what exactly I’ll be doing, since it’s already tough enough to get your foot in the door as it is. I am confident, however, that my art will take me places–I have been getting commissions since the 7th grade.

What type of video games, music, TV shows and movies do you like?
I’m going to be straight up honest with you and let you know right now: I am not a gamer girl in any way. I’m not going to even pretend I know how a controller works. But if I do actually play, I dig the Marvel vs. Capcom and Justice League Heroes video games. I play poorly…but video games aren’t my strong points!! As for music, I am a HUGE TBM (The Birthday Massacre) fangirl. They’re sort of like dark 80′s rock elctro synth pop, and awesome. I also dig Emilie Autumn (Victoriandustrial Electric Psycho Fiddler), Caravan Palace (1920′s swing meets modern dubstepish awesomeness) and Imogen Heap (No words can describe this lady). But my tastes in music range everywhere. I enjoy classical and pop and rock and all sorts of hullabaloo.

TV shows–Bones. The Simpsons. Robot Chicken. SAILOR MOON. (Cancelled? No it’s not. I have DVDs!). Movie wise? Pretty much everything Tim Burton (excluding the horrible new Alice in Wonderland) and Henry Selick.

What is your favorite comic book?
As predictable as it is–Mad Love by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm has to be my #1 comic book love of all time. It’s Harley Quinn’s origin story, complete with stunning art by Bruce Timm, and the story is just wonderfully captivating and humorous. I always like hearing origin stories of any comic book character, but since Harley is the apple of my eye, I favor hers. I just can’t even explain how much I love it! When I go back and read it, I read every line the way it is in the animated series…yes, I am that obsessed.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. 
The only thing that comes to mind is my weird talent (if that’s what you want to call it) for being able to put my right ankle behind my neck. Oh, and I am also very good at making messes and not cleaning my room.

Anything else we should know about you?
I am currently working my way towards becoming fluent in Japanese, (yes, I study on my own and I have taken classes and plan to take future classes) and I think when I get older I’m going to be the crazy cat lady everyone keeps talking about.

You can find Trini on her personal Facebook page and her fan page. Also, check her out on deviantART.

If you are interested in becoming one of our girls of the week, send 4-5 photos and answer the questions above to Daniel@AngryWeb.net.

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We are finally taking orders for our first ever, 2012 Angry Girls calendar! Simply click the “Add To Cart” button below the text. The price includes shipping to the Continental U.S. and proceeds will be going to the American Red Cross. We have featured some of our most popular Angry Girls in this year’s calendar and we hope you enjoy all the hard work we’ve put into it.

If you are interested in quantity discounts, contact Daniel@angryweb.net for more information. All images in the calendar were used with permission.