Top films and television shows that inspire cosplay

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​As the Official Twilight Convention swings into town this weekend, fans will presumably bust out their best vampire  costumes. Events scheduled include Twilight karaoke, a vampire masquerade ball, and other activities that encourage participants to don costumes.

And while the series doesn't really lend itself to strong cosplay, a.k.a. costume role playing, many other popular television shows and movies do. We've put together a top list of pop-culture phenomenons that have inspired awesome looks by fans--or are really popular at least. Some are classics, others more obscure, some very new. Take a look after the jump.