Thread by @GailSimone

Okay, here we go. As you know, the #MagicPorch is better than the TARDIS. Magic stuff shows up and it's always a delight.

But TODAY. Holy MOLEY.

It's not games, for once, also, as well, too!

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Here's what happened. I was on Twitter (which I almost never am, as you know), and I saw someone had made and posted photos of this beautiful replica sign. It was freaky gorgeous.

And I said something clever like, 'buh?' because it was so perfect.

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And the account was from a couple who are cosplayers and craftspeople/artists, who make amazing replicas from games and other sources, so perfect you want to die.

But this PARTICULAR piece was just a whole level beyond, for me because...

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It's based on a vintage, classic Disney World ride.

Now, some of you already know my ridiculous obsession with yester-attractions from the Disney parks. I have a wall of books about this exact topic. It's absurd but it brings me so much joy.

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So, the lady of the account, (her name is Jennifer, his is Nathan), IMMEDIATELY said, "Oh, send us your address and we'll make you one!"

WHAT.

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And here is where I admit I am weak because I couldn't say no...I asked "ARE YOU SURE" a bunch of times, but she said she would LOVE to make one for me, it would mean a lot to her. So I asked why.

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It turns out that she had been in a bad car accident. And recovery had taken three long years and there had been two illnesses at the same time, serious ones.

But her favorite hero as a kid was Barbara Gordon.

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And she said that my writing helped her through those rough times. Seeing Barbara still kick ass though she wasn't the same physically, as Oracle, helped her 'not give up.'

Sorry, crying a little bit.

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So these are the lovely Jennifer and Nathan, who did this incredibly kind thing for a stranger...

On Twitter, they are @NoSleepCosplay.

I JUST ADORE THEM, ALL RIGHT.

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So their Etsy shop is NoSleepTillCosplay at etsy.me/3jah4jF

And they make replicas of cool stuff and video game props and digital cosplay planners and you should check it out because their house looks like Guillermo Del Toro or something it's so cool.

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Wanna see what they sent?

AUGH, I'm freaking out a little.

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All right, first, large box is large. You could fit a people in it. Or even more than one people if they scrunch! We could barely get it in the car...

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It is packed like Santa loves us.

It arrived pristine and perfect!

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Prepare for the awesome.

Disney fans, old movie fans, you are gonna be jelly. :)

I DON'T BLAME YOU.

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Look! Oh my god!

20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. One of my all-time favorite movies, and the BEST classic ride!

I cursed like a sailor when I opened the package! JOY.

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The detail work is just god-tier...

Look!

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And here is the amazing thing, it comes with a remote, and it has different lighting effects...oh my lord!

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It's a whale of a tale, I'll tell ye, lads,
A whale of a tale or two!

I LOVE THIS MOVIE AND THIS RIDE SO MUCH.

Okay, but that's not all. When they heard that @RocketSpouse loves the ride, too...

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...SO THEY SENT A BITTY ONE FOR @RocketSpouse!

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So basically, this is why I want to be a gooder person because there are so many lovely people and so much kindness in the world. Just makes everything happier.

Now, when I am working, just a glance up will remind me of all of that.

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So, thank you, thank you, Jennifer and Nathan at @NoSleepCosplay. You have no idea how much joy this has brought us during this time when we can’t get to the parks.

ALL THE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!

Folks, please give them a follow, they are joy-bringers!

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And PLEASE check out their Etsy store, you won't regret it, it's full of this kind of wonder. :)

etsy.me/3jah4jF

TODAY IS A GOOD DAY.

Love to all of you and LOOK OUT FOR TENTACLES!

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