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[PRIME] PAX Prime 2012 Costumes
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So I was wondering about a piece of my costume, a TF2 Intel case. I bought a nifty old briefcase and figured I'd paint it, but since it's old it's that sort of hard plastic with a faux-leather impression, and I was wondering what sort of paint would adhere to it. My dad said pretty much any paint that's okay for plastic should work (which seems obvious I know) but I figured I'd see if anyone had any personal experience with this sort of material. Apparently the style is called "hard shell" for the plastic, I'm sure you've all seen one at some point or another.
It's literally as simple as taking the screws out of the nerf gun and then pulling out the orange bits. You can leave the trigger itself in, just be sure that whatever actually makes the dart fire is yanked out. The most you ne ed tool wise is a phillips screwdriver and that's about it.
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It's funny...I've done more complicated costumes before but never has such a simplistic design taken me so long to complete....I did an Air Soldier Heartless costume a couple years back for Pax that had a moving, battery operated propeller in the hat. This doesn't really have bells and whistles, the colors are basic but idunno...getting the shapes just right is so...consuming
[X] Train tix
[_] Finish Vivi costume
[X] Anxiously wait
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do you have any pics of the belt buckle and what issues you're having?
[X] Train tix
[_] Finish Vivi costume
[X] Anxiously wait
Nice, thanks! Never attempted to open up one before, so may give this a shot if I end up wanting a weapon to have with my costume.
Nerf guns are fantastic for this sort of thing. Feel free to lemme know if you have any questions!
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Figuring out which side took the rocket."
Cookie Brigade member- Prime '10, '11, and '12. Soon to be '13
Stitch spandex or Lycra together to make like tubes?
Buy vertical stripe socks?
Sew fabric together and add elastic on the inside?
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I could take a pair of regular socks and sew strips of something to it though, that's another possibility.
After I figure out how to make it, I need to decide on the colors. They don't look like they are white and black but they aren't brown and tan either I don't think.
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In other news, due to the massive time crunch this summer, Imma have to pass on putting together a serious effort on creating a costume for this PAX. I'll keep tinkering with my Mark II Megaman gear but I won't bust my ass trying to whip something up.
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For replicating leather bulk in a stretch fabric, I actually often like a low-pile fleece. It's thick and stretchy while being fairly light, and from a distance it can look like suede. I'd pick it over spandex for a smoother and more solid look. Even better is "ultrasuede," the microfibre stretch suede analogue, though that can be tougher to find in appropriate colors.
I used this technique to make my friend a fleece version of the leather "crafting apron" in FFXI. The key is to double the fabric when making the fake leather strips. A small tube of fleece pressed flat looks a lot like a strip of leather or suede, but is much more breathable (can still be hot, though).
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This character has a very srappy pieced together costume, so I am starting from the boots up.
I see many trips to 2nd hand stores in my future to butcher items.
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Planning on going as Chell from Portal. Already had the gun so thought why not.
I cosplayed more than one characters because I was like, "I already have 'x', why not?" lol
That's awesome and can't wait to see it!
[X] Train tix
[_] Finish Vivi costume
[X] Anxiously wait
Question/suggestion: I was recently at a con that had a room near the dealer floor which was used as a sort of prop check. Not the verification/ziptie thing, but a place to leave oversized props so that they weren't bumping into people and causing problems in the most congested area of the convention. Are you guys planning to do something like that?
Figuring out which side took the rocket."
Cookie Brigade member- Prime '10, '11, and '12. Soon to be '13
Then in the next two weeks tops, work shall begin on my Mass Effect2 FemShep dress from Kasumi. It's gonna be wicked. I'm glad I've been working out, makes all the curves that much better.
Plus I will be adding this piece of glory to the cosplay.
;p
- Pax Prime checklist: -Hotel [ x ] -Travel [ x ] -Time off [ x ] -Cosplay 1[ x ]2 [ _ ] - Buttoneer buttons [ _ ] Challenge Coin [ _ ] -Forum Pin [ _ ] -Forum Badge [ _ ] -Pax Dice [ _ ]
Your costume looks amazing
see above for my outfit.
There's a legion, and a tali I think.
- Pax Prime checklist: -Hotel [ x ] -Travel [ x ] -Time off [ x ] -Cosplay 1[ x ]2 [ _ ] - Buttoneer buttons [ _ ] Challenge Coin [ _ ] -Forum Pin [ _ ] -Forum Badge [ _ ] -Pax Dice [ _ ]
Thanks for the kind words =)
I am part of the awesome Mass Effect Cosplay Group that KellyShepard087 linked just above =)
Also apparently I need to post new pics of the armor if those are the most recent lol. I made quite a few changes and repairs since the midnight release!
We have a Legion, a couple Sheps, and a few other characters all in one group. We are planning on doing some group meetups over the weekend so it should be pretty epic!
Figuring out which side took the rocket."
Cookie Brigade member- Prime '10, '11, and '12. Soon to be '13
God I hope it's not cold when Pax rolls around...
Nah, for the past three years I've been going to PAX Seattle has had really great weather during PAX.
And now that I've said this it's gonna be raining sideways all weekend.
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- Pax Prime checklist: -Hotel [ x ] -Travel [ x ] -Time off [ x ] -Cosplay 1[ x ]2 [ _ ] - Buttoneer buttons [ _ ] Challenge Coin [ _ ] -Forum Pin [ _ ] -Forum Badge [ _ ] -Pax Dice [ _ ]
If anyone hears anything then please let me know (now or as we get closer) so I can make a section for it to get the word out!!
Figuring out which side took the rocket."
Cookie Brigade member- Prime '10, '11, and '12. Soon to be '13
Since this is very likely to be my last PAX, as I am trying to get the guts to move, I am going all out and planning on cosplaying for the first time evar. I am terrified that my costume will suck, or that I will be too hot, or it will fall off me or break and I'll be embarrassed or something else totally lame....sigh.
Anyway, I am going to make the Dark Brotherhood armor from Skyrim. Wish me luck!
That will look awesome~ I look forward to seeing pictures. If I had the right sewing machine, I would attempt this costume, http://neb.frikafrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/game_skyrim_nocturnal01.jpg
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Please do! I'll be in my Bayonetta costume one of the days, and I would LOVE to get some photos together.
assuming no crazy complications, boyfriend and i will be there as EDI and Joker.