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Ned Hamford

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Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« on: September 05, 2011, 03:42:45 PM »
I figure this is a good place to go for advice.

I'm in the mood for a Lovecraft homage.

I was thinking a Doctor's Labcoat with some embroidery.  

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Thoughts, advice?
http://www.ackley-uniforms.com/cgi-ackley-uniforms/sb/order.cgi?rd=1&storeid=*24f3b7b8b4d2b849627faa40e5b57d019b4268c6&sbid=SSMSB1315251514.1108&redirect=yes

GF just pointed out this to me... Arkham Asylum Labcoat
http://www.cthulhulives.org/store/store.lasso?1=product&2=33263
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2011, 03:44:11 PM »
I would go as Dr. Horrible, myself.
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2011, 06:50:47 PM »
My friend keeps threatening to go to a con dressed as Man-Faye or Man-Revy.  That would result in the loss of some sanity points.

My most elaborate costume was a t-shirt with an iron-on logo, the Section Nine symbol from GitS: SAC.  My dream costume is a 100% correct Colonial Marine Corps uniform, armor set, and M41A prop rifle.  Considering the fact that the camo pattern used was created for the film, I know I could never be completely accurate, but I could get pretty close.  It would still be serious $$$.
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2011, 09:07:58 PM »
Nerd.

Quote from: Devonai on September 05, 2011, 06:50:47 PM
My dream costume is a 100% correct Colonial Marine Corps uniform, armor set, and M41A prop rifle.  Considering the fact that the camo pattern used was created for the film, I know I could never be completely accurate, but I could get pretty close.  It would still be serious $$$.
I always thought that'd make a good Halloween costume too.  I even planned out a hilarious xenomorph costume for my black kitty.

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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2011, 10:01:38 PM »
Quote from: MillCreek on September 05, 2011, 03:44:11 PM
I would go as Dr. Horrible, myself.
And run into the 15 other Dr. Horribles?
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2011, 10:14:34 PM »
How about a triffid?  (or is "retro" not cool?)
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2011, 11:15:04 PM »
Quote from: zxcvbob on September 05, 2011, 10:14:34 PM
How about a triffid?  (or is "retro" not cool?)

I would love it, especially if I got a workable whip, but that would definitely be a lot more work than just ordering a coat online.
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2011, 11:26:32 PM »
Zed from Zardoz. Red speedo plus dyed shotgun bandoleers. Prop Webley optional.
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2011, 11:31:54 PM »
If I went as authentic as possible... I think I would be barred from the convention center.  Lax as the decency rules are....
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2011, 11:56:34 PM »

I have a religious rule about non functional weapons, which would probably hinder going to such a con.  Still planning on making an Assassins' Creed costume.   The hidden blades are a problem due to switchblade laws....
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2011, 04:07:09 AM »
Not to mention in order to go hard core with your costume you would have to lop a finger off.  :O Speaking of Halloween costumes, I am currently working on putting together a Kolchak: The Night Stalker costume. I in fact just picked up the shoes today, Adidas Stan Smiths. Got real lucky with finding those. I recently discovered a website that is all about prop making and there is a thread about what he wore and used here, http://www.therpf.com/f9/kolchak-night-stalker-his-gear-113421/
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2011, 01:22:48 PM »
dragon con draws the starship troopers
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2011, 01:25:19 PM »
and the colonial Marines:
http://www.cosplay.com/photo/846198/
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2011, 01:39:35 PM »
I have 50 suggestions.....

http://www.bannedinhollywood.com/50-sexy-women-of-cosplay/approvalisautomatic/

....not really any for you, but they are suggestive....

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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #14 on: September 06, 2011, 01:49:04 PM »
Quote from: Harold Tuttle on September 06, 2011, 01:22:48 PM
dragon con draws the starship troopers


Paul Verhoven is on my permanent "Beat on sight" list for that abortion of a film. And his willful misunderstanding of RAH's "skin in the game" form of limited franchise republic that Earth had become.

I don't think the film anything any serious sci-fi or fantasy fan should ever cosplay, reenact, or celebrate.
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #15 on: September 06, 2011, 03:16:46 PM »
but there were boobies!
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Re: Costume for Comic Con- Advice on idea saught
« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2011, 03:27:49 PM »
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