Meet Matthew Barry: our first Cosplay Judge for HDCC Winter Edition 2025!

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Cosplay fans, get ready! An international champion is joining the jury!

Matthew Barry, a talented and award-winning competitive cosplayer from the UK, will be one of our Cosplay Judges at Heroes Dutch Comic Con Winter Edition 2025!

Matthew has proudly represented his country twice in international competitions and most recently won the Crown Championship of Cosplay in April 2024. While his greatest passions are in leatherwork and metalwork, he is well versed in all the fundamentals and believes in experimentation, innovation, and having fun making what you love!

Matthew’s creativity and craftsmanship inspire cosplayers around the world, and now he’s bringing that same passion to the HDCC stage.

So bring your best looks, your creativity, and your enthusiasm, and get ready to impress the judges because who knows
 maybe you’ll be one of the winners of this year’s Cosplay Contest!

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