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The Official Cosplay (and Cool Gear) Thread <3

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I don't know about where you live, but there are quite a few Foam Shops up here.

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  • LigerLiger Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Some craft stores have them, but if you have a Fred Meyer nearby, check the home improvement area (back by paint n stuff). It usually comes in long sheets, about 2" thick.

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  • OfficerOfficer Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Liger wrote: »
    Some craft stores have them, but if you have a Fred Meyer nearby, check the home improvement area (back by paint n stuff). It usually comes in long sheets, about 2" thick.

    Baller, there is a Fred Meyer just up the road, like 2 minutes away!

    Officer on
  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hey cosplayers... Want a tease??? I just did a photoshoot on Friday in my complete outfit. I'M READY!
    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2752871762_8094616b8f_o.jpg

    But.... your missing your your little balls.... all of them... :(

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  • dyaballikldyaballikl PAX Main Theatre House & Security Manager • PAX Community Cartographer Gold Coast QLD AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    joanne fabric has big blocks of foam. big enough for hair!

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  • goddessofkatsgoddessofkats Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hey cosplayers... Want a tease??? I just did a photoshoot on Friday in my complete outfit. I'M READY!
    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2752871762_8094616b8f_o.jpg

    But.... your missing your your little balls.... all of them... :(

    Yes, I know. I am hoping that going sans balls won't ruin the awesomeness of the outfit. I was thinking maybe ping pong balls or something, but I dont want to break this expensive suit.

    goddessofkats on
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  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hey cosplayers... Want a tease??? I just did a photoshoot on Friday in my complete outfit. I'M READY!
    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2752871762_8094616b8f_o.jpg

    But.... your missing your your little balls.... all of them... :(

    Yes, I know. I am hoping that going sans balls won't ruin the awesomeness of the outfit. I was thinking maybe ping pong balls or something, but I dont want to break this expensive suit.

    Gotcha. I just didn't know if it was something overlooked and figured I'd let ya know :)

    Its very nice though! If I see you I want pictures! hehe

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  • mentok1982mentok1982 I could never leave you PAX baby. BaltimoreRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hey cosplayers... Want a tease??? I just did a photoshoot on Friday in my complete outfit. I'M READY!
    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2752871762_8094616b8f_o.jpg

    But.... your missing your your little balls.... all of them... :(

    Yes, I know. I am hoping that going sans balls won't ruin the awesomeness of the outfit. I was thinking maybe ping pong balls or something, but I dont want to break this expensive suit.

    I think cloth balls would be easier to attach. Try finding some winter stocking caps with red or black balls on the top.

    I have also seen scarves with little cloth balls on the ends.

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  • LigerLiger Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Quick blurry pic in the bathroom mirror. I'm not too upset that it's blurry though, since I'm fresh from the shower with wet hair/no makeup :P

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    Next step is printing tats (I'll be testing that this weekend) [strike]and making dog tags[/strike]..

    Edit: Dog Tags achieved! Scissors and a soda can ftw.
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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    huh...that's gonna be a pretty good likeness, Liger. Especially with the tattoos. Next, I demand pics of Liger-soapy :winky:

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  • LigerLiger Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    **Liger is now known as Liger-soapy

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    Liger on
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  • HounHoun Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Lever is hawt.

    Houn on
  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    What no wetriffs style guitar shot? ;P

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  • LigerLiger Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I told you, that's not online anymore. :P

    Liger on
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  • mentok1982mentok1982 I could never leave you PAX baby. BaltimoreRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I have a prop pic!

    It is my real ($40) working stethoscope sitting next to a super shitty prop I got a few days ago.
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    I have never used a real stethoscope on myself before. It is pretty cool. Not only can I hear my heart and junk, I
    can hear the flow of blood and stuff. It is neat. If anyone wants to try it out during the show just come see me
    while I am in costume. I will have sanitary wipes to wipe off the ear pieces with.

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  • HotSakeHotSake Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Liger wrote: »
    **Liger is now known as Liger-soapy
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    I have exactly that ducky :D

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  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    HotSake wrote: »
    Liger wrote: »
    **Liger is now known as Liger-soapy
    2760831794_0f207b3de0.jpg

    I have exactly that ducky :D

    Me too. he is awesome

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  • WhytmageWhytmage Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    so wait, are we building a Cosplay as Liger Thread???

    **volunteers**

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  • HotSakeHotSake Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I got a costume question. Can you dye fake facial hair? I'm 99% sure it's not made from real hair. If you can't use regular hair dye, what would you recommend?

    Also, how would you recommend getting an embroidered name tag made fast? Like, before PAX fast.

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  • redhaloredhalo Also a Professional Alcoholic Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    HotSake wrote: »
    I got a costume question. Can you dye fake facial hair? I'm 99% sure it's not made from real hair. If you can't use regular hair dye, what would you recommend?

    Also, how would you recommend getting an embroidered name tag made fast? Like, before PAX fast.

    If it's not human hair chances are it's animal hair, which should dye the same (I don't really know). My gf says that there are embroidered letters that you can sew on whole, supposedly at places like Joanne's Fabrics.

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  • HotSakeHotSake Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    redhalo wrote: »
    HotSake wrote: »
    I got a costume question. Can you dye fake facial hair? I'm 99% sure it's not made from real hair. If you can't use regular hair dye, what would you recommend?

    Also, how would you recommend getting an embroidered name tag made fast? Like, before PAX fast.

    If it's not human hair chances are it's animal hair, which should dye the same (I don't really know). My gf says that there are embroidered letters that you can sew on whole, supposedly at places like Joanne's Fabrics.

    I may end up in a janky costume of my own, it seems.

    HotSake on
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  • S2000GanS2000Gan Spartan-Rogue Class, Red Squad Bellevue, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Apparently no one wants to see HotSake in a costume...

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  • HammyHammy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Ugh, I'm pretty disappointed right now. The goggles I ordered for my Dr. Horrible cosplay might not arrive in time. The site I ordered from cancelled my order because the goggles they had in stock weren't the color of the ones I ordered. They didn't contact me to tell me my order was cancelled, and I just now replaced my order and am hoping it'll arrive in time >_>

    Hammy on
  • ZephyrilZephyril Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hammy wrote: »
    Ugh, I'm pretty disappointed right now. The goggles I ordered for my Dr. Horrible cosplay might not arrive in time. The site I ordered from cancelled my order because the goggles they had in stock weren't the color of the ones I ordered. They didn't contact me to tell me my order was cancelled, and I just now replaced my order and am hoping it'll arrive in time >_>

    Wow, crap, ouch seriously, I hope they DO arrive in time *fingers crossed*

    Zephyril on
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  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Well, I figure it's time a reveal here


    Costume: The Joker (A la Messr Ledger as other versions would take too much time to throw together) And yes, it's the Joker, he's all about fun and games.
    Events: Round the clock, Uncle Joker will be around to provide laughs to PAX
    Status: 50% (Just need the coat and vest)
    Notes: What? The Joker is a past and future video game character (Look up Eidos' Arkham Asylum and tell me you do not want that). Will slide in and out of character on a whim. Should be with some other clowns including a DK-ized Harley. Photos and videos are always welcome, we'll want to leave you with a smile. :lol:

    Matev on
    "Go down, kick ass, and set yourselves up as gods, that's our Prime Directive!"
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  • mentok1982mentok1982 I could never leave you PAX baby. BaltimoreRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Matev wrote: »
    Should be with some other clowns including a DK-ized Harley. Photos and videos are always welcome, we'll want to leave you with a smile. :lol:

    Your DarK Knight-ized Harley will not top goddessofkats classic Harley.
    The rest of my pictures can be seen at flickr.com/kamde!!!

    Check out those pics if you dare!

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  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    mentok1982 wrote: »
    Matev wrote: »
    Should be with some other clowns including a DK-ized Harley. Photos and videos are always welcome, we'll want to leave you with a smile. :lol:

    Your DarK Knight-ized Harley will not top goddessofkats classic Harley.
    The rest of my pictures can be seen at flickr.com/kamde!!!

    Check out those pics if you dare!

    Now where did I say she would be better than gok? You presume that the little Harl tagging along with me is trying compete when she's just trying to be unique. For shame....*gasses.*

    Matev on
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  • mentok1982mentok1982 I could never leave you PAX baby. BaltimoreRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Matev wrote: »
    Now where did I say she would be better than gok? You presume that the little Harl tagging along with me is trying compete when she's just trying to be unique. For shame....*gasses.*

    You did not say anything like that. I presumed nothing of the sort.

    I was supporting the cosplaying prowess of goddesoffkats by expressing my belief that no Harley costume could
    out-do hers. I invite your "little" (is she a child or a short adult?) DK Harley to bring her A game.

    My comment was meant to be in the following spirit (banter maybe?):

    My daddy could beat up you daddy!
    Nuh uh!
    Uh huh! My daddy is stronger than 3 gorillas!
    Well my daddy is stronger than 2 rhinos!

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  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    mentok1982 wrote: »
    Matev wrote: »
    Now where did I say she would be better than gok? You presume that the little Harl tagging along with me is trying compete when she's just trying to be unique. For shame....*gasses.*

    You did not say anything like that. I presumed nothing of the sort.

    I was supporting the cosplaying prowess of goddesoffkats by expressing my belief that no Harley costume could
    out-do hers. I invite your "little" (is she a child or a short adult?) DK Harley to bring her A game.

    My comment was meant to be in the following spirit (banter maybe?):

    My daddy could beat up you daddy!
    Nuh uh!
    Uh huh! My daddy is stronger than 3 gorillas!
    Well my daddy is stronger than 2 rhinos!

    Well, she'll certainly do her best. Poor thing has a fragile ego so try not to taunt her too mercilessly (She's just barey an adult, could pass for a teenager quite easily if she wanted to.)

    Matev on
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  • dyaballikldyaballikl PAX Main Theatre House & Security Manager • PAX Community Cartographer Gold Coast QLD AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    well, my costume is looking like it may not happen. I've already invested a lot of money into it, but things are starting to go south. first, my fabric is a little see through, not a lot, and i could probably just wear white under alls underneath and it wouldn't be much of an issue. also, my sewing pattern doesn't really tell me well how to make different sizes, and i'm a complete noob at this, and also my friend's dad who is supposed to do all the sewing says it could take him a few weeks to get around to it. pretty sad, considering i'm over $100 deep.

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  • paviecapavieca Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    HotSake wrote: »
    Liger wrote: »
    **Liger is now known as Liger-soapy
    2760831794_0f207b3de0.jpg

    I have exactly that ducky :D

    Me too. he is awesome

    yup i have that duck 2. =)

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  • oyasumidesuoyasumidesu Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    costume update::
    Lili (psychonauts)

    wig : OBTAINED (requires styling)
    Shirt:: 50% done(took forever to figure out the layout of all the pieces)
    skirt:: 0% (still need pink)
    estimated total work time :: 5 hrs
    (this is turning out VERY well [proud] me and RAZ shall storm the halls!!!!!)
    (should have pics up soon)
    and btw, hancock fabrics has BLOCKS OF uhpholstery foam, I managed to make This out of it (and paint, and interfacing, and a handle from lowes..or was it home depot...)(me at sakura con, the hammer is what I was referring to)

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  • HammyHammy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    costume update::
    Lili (psychonauts)

    wig : OBTAINED (requires styling)
    Shirt:: 50% done(took forever to figure out the layout of all the pieces)
    skirt:: 0% (still need pink)
    estimated total work time :: 5 hrs
    (this is turning out VERY well [proud] me and RAZ shall storm the halls!!!!!)
    (should have pics up soon)
    and btw, hancock fabrics has BLOCKS OF uhpholstery foam, I managed to make This out of it (and paint, and interfacing, and a handle from lowes..or was it home depot...)(me at sakura con, the hammer is what I was referring to)
    Awesome in so many ways. If I was more prepared, I'd attempt a Raz cosplay. It's by far one of my most enjoyed games on PS2, especially for a 3D-platformer as I have trouble getting into them.

    Hammy on
  • OfficerOfficer Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hammy wrote: »
    Ugh, I'm pretty disappointed right now. The goggles I ordered for my Dr. Horrible cosplay might not arrive in time. The site I ordered from cancelled my order because the goggles they had in stock weren't the color of the ones I ordered. They didn't contact me to tell me my order was cancelled, and I just now replaced my order and am hoping it'll arrive in time >_>

    I have to know, where do you get a lab coat like Doctor Horrible's? I started looking frantically online for one, but I couldn't find one for the life of me. Where did/are you get/getting yours?

    It's super hard to find a shoulder fastening full length lab coat that is as thick and sturdy as his is.

    Also, I wish I was Neil Patrick Harris.

    Officer on
  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Officer wrote: »
    Hammy wrote: »
    Ugh, I'm pretty disappointed right now. The goggles I ordered for my Dr. Horrible cosplay might not arrive in time. The site I ordered from cancelled my order because the goggles they had in stock weren't the color of the ones I ordered. They didn't contact me to tell me my order was cancelled, and I just now replaced my order and am hoping it'll arrive in time >_>

    I have to know, where do you get a lab coat like Doctor Horrible's? I started looking frantically online for one, but I couldn't find one for the life of me. Where did/are you get/getting yours?

    It's super hard to find a shoulder fastening full length lab coat that is as thick and sturdy as his is.

    Also, I wish I was Neil Patrick Harris.


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    Seconded.

    Matev on
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  • HammyHammy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Officer wrote: »
    Hammy wrote: »
    Ugh, I'm pretty disappointed right now. The goggles I ordered for my Dr. Horrible cosplay might not arrive in time. The site I ordered from cancelled my order because the goggles they had in stock weren't the color of the ones I ordered. They didn't contact me to tell me my order was cancelled, and I just now replaced my order and am hoping it'll arrive in time >_>

    I have to know, where do you get a lab coat like Doctor Horrible's? I started looking frantically online for one, but I couldn't find one for the life of me. Where did/are you get/getting yours?

    It's super hard to find a shoulder fastening full length lab coat that is as thick and sturdy as his is.

    Also, I wish I was Neil Patrick Harris.
    Unfortunately I couldn't find an exact one. It appears the coat they got was one they used for Firefly. So it's virtually impossible to find. I just used this one:
    http://www.buycostumes.com/Mad-Scientist-Adult-Costume/31798/ProductDetail.aspx
    I'm going to switch the buttons with white ones and shorten the coat. Best I can do.

    Hammy on
  • OfficerOfficer Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hammy wrote: »
    Officer wrote: »
    Hammy wrote: »
    Ugh, I'm pretty disappointed right now. The goggles I ordered for my Dr. Horrible cosplay might not arrive in time. The site I ordered from cancelled my order because the goggles they had in stock weren't the color of the ones I ordered. They didn't contact me to tell me my order was cancelled, and I just now replaced my order and am hoping it'll arrive in time >_>

    I have to know, where do you get a lab coat like Doctor Horrible's? I started looking frantically online for one, but I couldn't find one for the life of me. Where did/are you get/getting yours?

    It's super hard to find a shoulder fastening full length lab coat that is as thick and sturdy as his is.

    Also, I wish I was Neil Patrick Harris.
    Unfortunately I couldn't find an exact one. It appears the coat they got was one they used for Firefly. So it's virtually impossible to find. I just used this one:
    http://www.buycostumes.com/Mad-Scientist-Adult-Costume/31798/ProductDetail.aspx
    I'm going to switch the buttons with white ones and shorten the coat. Best I can do.

    Oooo, nice find there! That is the closest thing to I've seen yet.

    Yeah, with white buttons and a short-job, that would be BEAUTIFUL! Good one!

    Officer on
  • oyasumidesuoyasumidesu Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    That sounds AWSOME!! ^_^ (referring to previous post(s)) and might I say officer.....REBOOT *tap tap* aaah, I LOVED that show...(still hope they are going to remake it like they said..)

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  • HammyHammy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    That sounds AWSOME!! ^_^ (referring to previous post(s)) and might I say officer.....REBOOT *tap tap* aaah, I LOVED that show...(still hope they are going to remake it like they said..)
    Don't believe they were remaking it, but there was word of a movie. Not sure if it was supposed to be live-action or animated though. This whole thing might've been a rumor though, it was quite a few years ago.

    Hammy on
  • oyasumidesuoyasumidesu Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hammy wrote: »
    That sounds AWSOME!! ^_^ (referring to previous post(s)) and might I say officer.....REBOOT *tap tap* aaah, I LOVED that show...(still hope they are going to remake it like they said..)
    Don't believe they were remaking it, but there was word of a movie. Not sure if it was supposed to be live-action or animated though. This whole thing might've been a rumor though, it was quite a few years ago.

    o.o...... T__________T DARN.....*cries* but movie sounds good ^_^ *wipes away tear* IF it is not a rumor, that is..... I remember reboot, and war planets...i recently saw war planets...not too good, the story/acting..as I remember.....(aaah, the good ol' days...my brother got a lava planet toy set....*reflecting on past*)
    any ways, CAN"T wait for PAX ^____^ *runs about the room like a crazy person in a pink pokadotted straight jacket*

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