If you’re a regular reader of Gamma Squad, then you know that there is an impressive number of extraordinary cosplayers out there. That said, I don’t I’ve seen a cosplayer that more closely resembles the character they’re dressed up as than Belle Chere. Whether she is dressed up as Ivy from “SoulCalibur”, She Hulk or Vampirella, Belle Chere’s appearance is shockingly dead on.

I chatted with Belle Chere via email about cosplaying, comic conventions and costume making. Keep reading to check out the interview and photos of some of her most amazing costumes.

All images via Belle Chere’s Flickr.

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CJ Tanedo’s self portraits look like something out of the film “The Cell,” showing the inner struggle of a man by literally showing that man fighting himself. By cleverly playing with the human body, stacking heads on top of themselves, turning the mind into a maze and placing a screaming mouth on a stomach, Tanedo creates images that are both unsettling to look at and thought provoking.

Check out some of our favorites of his pieces in the slideshow or check out his Deviant Art page for his complete profile.

Enemy by CJ Tanedo

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Some rare and incredibly charming photos from the “Creature from the Black Lagoon” have surfaced and man, it looks like those monster makers were having a blast. It is so wonderful to see the creature from the Black Lagoon hanging out, mugging for the camera and laying some smooches on the ladies. Normally, us non Hollywood types only get to see him lurking and kidnapping screaming beauties. After checking out these images, you’ll be begging your mom to let you go swimming in swamps infested with lizard men.

All images from Monster Kid Classic Horror Film Forum

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Do you have some intergalactic deliveries you need to make? These Planet Express Futurama sneakers will get you there in a rush. These custom painted sneakers by Schroeder’s Shoes feature the Planet Express logo, the New New York Skyline and several characters from the show.

You can order a pair here for $115. Schroeder’s Shoes will also create a custom pair of shoes for any show you request, I’m talking to you ‘Thundercat’ fanatics.

Check out more photos of the sneakers after the jump.

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What would an eighth season of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” have looked like? The hilarious TNG_S8 Twitter account imagines plots from a fictitious final season perfectly satirizing the loopy and occasionally predictable plot twists of TNG. What can you expect? Tasha Yars granddaughter suffers a horrible death in a time loop, Troi mainlines chocolate and Riker is really, really manly.

Check out these 140 character summaries of episodes, many of which seem like they could have actually gotten filmed despite their ridiculousness.
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I think we can all agree that Internet catchphrases and old school video games go together like peanut butter and jelly. Square Painter, aka Adam Shub, combines the best of both worlds to make some awesome 8-bit paintings full of pixelated lulz. Check out some of our favorites in the slide show or see more of his paintings on his Deviant Art page.

They’re Rapin Errbody by Square Painter

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