ImABarRoomHero Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Was just kind of curious if anyone does any kind of costuming (non Halloween kind). My wife and I have been a member of the 501st for the last few years, unfortunately last year we had to sell our sets after some money problems. Now we are getting into comic book costumes. She currently has a Wonder Woman and I am working on a Red Son Batman. Just thought it would be cool to see if anyone else is into this kind of hobby. Here's some pics. My Stormtrooper My Sandtrooper with a few of my buddies. My Commander Cody and my wife's Scout Trooper, posing with Tom Kane (Yoda, Magneto, Scrubbing Bubbles commercial etc.) And my friends and I as the Clone Commanders. Here's my wife's Wonder Woman costume, and me making sure creeps don't sneak pictures of her butt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Actually, I'm kind of curious about how you get started on this kind of thing. Can you recommend any good resources for advice and materials if I wanted to scratch-build a costume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Sure man, what set were you wanting to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj87 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Are the clone commandera the guys from republic commando? Those there are some hard bastards. Cool costumes, id love one of those sormtrooper suits, theres a place near my father's that sells the official replicas... Was always fun having a look. Im not sure why now, but ive always had you down as a black guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 cool stuff do you build the troopers costumes yourself or do you buy them premade? post more pics too, especially of the wifes butt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) I cosplayed a couple times before I gained weight (I'm a little chubby, it's not like I'm obese or anything): Here I am as L from Death Note: And Hobo Phoenix Wright: I stopped cosplaying because nobody likes seeing fat people in costumes. I'm working on losing weight so I can cosplay again though. Edited November 1, 2011 by Dio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Are the clone commandera the guys from republic commando? Those there are some hard bastards. Cool costumes, id love one of those sormtrooper suits, theres a place near my father's that sells the official replicas... Was always fun having a look. Im not sure why now, but ive always had you down as a black guy. Nope, we are animated style clone commanders. As far as the store bought Stormtrooper sets. They are made by a really crappy licensed costuming brand called Rubies. They are over priced and look like garbage when stood next to most 501st members. As far as the black guy thing goes, it may either be due to my signature, which was taken from an awesome "black dude" shirt I saw, or it might be my large penis. Either way, that's awesome. cool stuff do you build the troopers costumes yourself or do you buy them premade? post more pics too, especially of the wifes butt A little bit of both. There are a few "underground" parts makers. Generally people that have time, tools and parts at their disposal that will mass produce a few runs of basically giant model kits. Which are pretty much just uncut ABS vacu-formed molds. Then it's up to you to figure out how to size it and put it together. Most of the soft parts are either hunted and gathered or hand made, or they used to be. Also, here ya go. (Not one to hate on nerds, but that hotel room smelled SOOOOOO bad.) (Guess that was the dude that does Ben 10's voice. He lost his mind when he saw us.) (Hanging with Ray Park at FCBD 2010, he was a cool ass dude.) And because I can't deny it, she has a great ass. I cosplayed a couple times before I gained weight (I'm a little chubby, it's not like I'm obese or anything): Here I am as L from Death Note: And Hobo Phoenix Wright: I stopped cosplaying because nobody likes seeing fat people in costumes. I'm working on losing weight so I can cosplay again though. Man, don't let that bring ya down. Of course, I am not promoting un-healthiness or anything. But if it makes you happy, just do it, everyone else can suck it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Those are some nice stormtrooper/clone trooper outfits, and your wife makes a pretty perfect Wonder Woman. If you don't mind me asking, how much does a stormtrooper costume cost to put together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Anywhere from 500 to 1500. Depends on who made the mold and how accurately you accessorize. I would say 80% of the 501st stormtroopers use the lower end TK kits, that way you can have more fun without worrying about damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini nugget Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 i can understand keeping your wifes bum to yourself, your a lucky man. but seriously great costumes dude must take a lot of time and work, hats off to ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) Thought I would share here since you dudes are cooler than most of the costuming forum folks. Here's my first finished accessory for my Red Son Batman costume. The material frayed a bit when I cut it, so I still need to do some minor careful trimming, but I am also going for the haggard steel look. I can't find a reference pic, but hopefully a few of you have read the series. Whad'ya think? Edited November 5, 2011 by ImABarRoomHero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 cool stuff! I dig on cosplay big time but clearly the real stand out of this thread is your wifes butt. Your a good guy for sharing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I've been slowly putting together my 501 Scout Trooper armor over the past half dozen years. I'm shamefully still far behind. I love costume making, but the sad truth of the matter is I am not built for cosplaying itself. I'd need to loose 30lbs before I even thought of showing up anywhere in character. For a long time I was building the orange Logan costume from X-Men: Evo. But gave it up because, like I said, I couldn't do it justice. I do build costumes for my sister though. She's great as a model, but we don't hit as many cons as we used to. Right now I'm doing an X-23 costume for her. I've done a Jedi one in the past. Stuff is just super expensive it takes me a while. For a long time I made custom Lightsaber hilts. My own personal one was rectangular rather than cylindrical. That one got so many comments. So, here's something that always bugged me. The white eyes on masks. (Batman, Wolverine, Spiderman, ect) is there a way to replicate that and still be able to see, but have it look reasonable and not like mosquito netting? BRHero, you and your wife both look very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) lets see some pics Edited November 5, 2011 by Mattallica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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