Meet Ryan Drury at ValleyCon 2026 in Fargo, October 23 to 25 at the Fargo Air Museum.
I’m a 21-year-old cosplayer based in the Grand Forks area, with a passion for building costumes, learning new techniques, and continually pushing my skills further.
My cosplay journey began around 10th grade when I decided to build an ODST armor set from Halo entirely out of cardboard. What started as a fun creative challenge quickly turned into something much bigger. Over the years, I’ve experimented with new materials, fabrication methods, and techniques, allowing me to take on increasingly ambitious projects—including my X-01 Power Armor from Fallout.
One of my favorite things about cosplay is that there’s always something new to learn. With every build, I challenge myself to try a new skill, material, or technique, which means each of my costumes has something unique behind the way it was created.
Cosplay has become an essential part of my life and one of the primary ways I express my creativity and artistic abilities. Whether I’m building armor, experimenting with a new process, or figuring out how to bring an idea to life, I’m always looking forward to the next challenge.