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Robert Barclay

@grumpyoldcosplayer

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Retired IT guy, now a full time Project Manager guy. Working with my kids to do fantastic cosplay, sets, comic books and RPG games.
NEXT CON: Uncanny

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The DC Trinity: cornerstone of the DC Universe

Which hero is your favorite?

📸: @debrisstorm

Batman: @barclay_noah
Wonder Woman: @mariathornecosplay
Superman: @grumpyoldcosplayer

#dccomics #dccomicscosplay #superman #batman #wonderwoman taken in Hall of Justice by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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This Sunday, I got to do that thing I love. I went to the Cures SMA Walk&Roll to support their fundraising by appearing with @leagueofenchantmentchicago heros for pictures with the attendees. We got to spend some time meeting the kids and parents and cheer them on for the walk. taken in Ty Warner Park by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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Just a few amazing shots of our students that cosplayed at the event this year! Everyone looks amazing in their fits inside the mansion!

Photos by @telemacus_photo by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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25 days ago

| Mutant Mayhem at The X-Mansion!! 2026 edition ✨
Here’s a few more moments from last week, take me back!! Alas I must wait for 2027 but it’ll be worth it! If y’all haven’t checked out this amazing event then it should totally be a priority on your list next year- trust me on this one!

It was great having @dylan_chase_ & @grayson_buchignani both joining us as newcomers this year, I’m extremely happy they enjoyed it all. I always recommend attending #TheUncannyExperience to all my friends who cosplay and are fans of Marvel (X-Men) so it’s great to see homies pull up and hang with us! Plus it supports those working hard at @giantsizeproductions as well as my cosplay friends who represent the experience as well. Truthfully @theuncannyexp is a dream come true for myself and that child who’d always play “X-Men” on the playground who always pretended to play as Nightcrawler (and Wolverine from time to time)- I know that child self and who I am now is definitely happy, more so really.
Heck, I met the love of my life within the walls of the X-Mansion so yes this place, this event and everyone involved hold a special place in my heart. Much love and many thanks to @warpath_dylan, @never5get and @tysonlietz as well as the many staff for putting this together, not just that but for making a dream that so many of us have into a reality that we can escape to once a year! You all work extremely hard and that hard work really makes an impact in our lives in the best possible way! Thank y’all ❤️
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Photography on first picture by @misseydis2
Final picture taken from a video by @tysonlietz
Legion wig by @wigisfashion
Vest by @dbseamstress
X-Men jacket by @destructodiscdesigns
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#XMenCosplay #MutantandProud #MarvelCosplay #GeekCulture taken in The Uncanny Experience by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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Day two photos from @theuncannyexp. I ran out of tags (darn Insta, I have more than 20 friends!) Here are a few others in these photos, @rustyfawcettnola @miltowncosplay @averageashley @odfel.

A huge thank you to my sons @barclay_noah and @insta_greg17 for the helmet. You two amaze me everyday with your talent. taken in The Uncanny Experience by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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“We don’t get to have friends or family. Those people are gone. That life is over. So why don’t you just be honest with yourself? Are you Peter Parker? Or are you Spider-Man?”

While I didn’t get many photos from day two of @theuncannyexp I did get this lovely photo of me as Jean Grey with some of my new found family! (Thank you @tylerlisa_ for the photo) 🖤 PLUS, I got to meet the one and only @fnicieza and got a signed edition from him during Scott and Jean’s wedding. Truly an unforgettable experience!! Thank you to everyone who made this weekend so special. by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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Saturday photo dump from the Uncanny Experience. Everyone brought their A game as usual. Even though I got a bunch, I found myself taking less pictures this year and just kind of standing around absorbing other people experience the con. And that in itself is worth the ticket price. Every year I have more friends than the last and my heart is full by the end. I'm already counting down the days till next year. 🥰
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🔴 Colossus suit designed by @cyanmandesigns
🔴 Suit made by @printcostumeofficial use code OFN15 for 15% off
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#theuncannyexperience #colossuscosplay #cyclopscosplay #havokcosplay #spandex taken in The Uncanny Experience by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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I spent the weekend at the @theuncannyexp and had the opportunity to be initiated into #thehellfireclub. It was an absolute blast of an experience. Thanks to all of the cosplayers and organizers for hosting this event. If I have missed tags, please let me know.

@nate.k.weir @thevhenix @wildermoves @warpath_dylan @theredqueenofx @twoacross106 taken in The Uncanny Experience by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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| So about that night when we visited Madripoor ✨
You know us mutants know how to PARTY!
Sacred Vows Polaris and White Hot Room Legion make an appearance! #TheUncannyExperience
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Much love and thanks to @richardxlibra for this wig, you are absolutely amazing, sir!
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#XMenCosplay #MarvelCosplay #Polaris #Legion @xmenofficial @marvel @marvelcomics taken in The Uncanny Experience by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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| This one’s for you, mom! Sorry not sorry, Pops! Sometimes ya gotta flex on your dad and his lil crew to remind’em who’s da omega god mutant frfr (us, Legion) ✨
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Professor X: @grumpyoldcosplayer
Cyclops: @nate.k.weir
Mr Sinister: @barclay_noah
Beast: @richardxlibra
Rogue: @euphoria.bjc
Legion: @thecomiccosplayer
Wig: @wigsbylight
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#TheUncannyExperience #ProfessorX #Legion #XMenCosplay #MarvelComicsCosplay @marvel @marvelcomics @xmenofficial taken in The Uncanny Experience by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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Some of my day one pictures from #uncannyexperience with @dmandamartini @hummin_h2 @colbymelvin @thegirlwithagreatsmile @barclay_noah taken in The Uncanny Experience by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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a month ago

We are playing a custom mutant based TRPG that my sons made for my birthday. These are the main characters. taken in Union Grove, Wisconsin by @grumpyoldcosplayer

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