luke314pi Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Check out these amazing block figure costumes that two guys made for DragonCon: They aren't exactly minimates, but it certainly shows how a minimate costume could be assembled! More pictures here: http://illusion.scene360.com/3d/11734/life...ngers-costumes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) Pretty cool! But more than Minimates, they look like 3-D character models from an N64 or PS1 game. Edited September 13, 2010 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 These are Way cool! I want one! Heck I want one of DST chuck to wear to a show and really freak him out T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Wow - they look great! A lot of love went into making those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) I've actually been thinking of making a minimate costume. I'm really into papercrafts/pepakura and have learned enough that it actually would not be that hard to make a mini costume. Time consuming, but not hard. FWIW, you can actually use pepakura files to make full suits of Halo or Iron Man armor out of cardboard. How hardcore is that? Edited October 6, 2010 by Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksun1520 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Those are awesome! Ones you've made? BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) Those are awesome! Ones you've made? BS No, sadly not. My wife and I just had our first child this past month and his birth has meant that I've had to put all my pet projects on hold for the time being, one of which was making an Iron Man helmet. This is a photo from a guy who frequents a lot of the pepakura boards showing folks the process. It's actually not that complicated, just time-consuming and can get expensive if you decide to fiberglass your pieces for added strength. When I can finally crank one out I will gladly show it to everyone I can though! Edited October 6, 2010 by Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) my son want to be a Lego power minor for Halloween, so I will get some pics of the build. wish me luck! Here is my basis. http://gizmodo.com/5355398/boba-fett-lego-costume Edited October 6, 2010 by Ninja Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 my son want to be a Lego power minor for Halloween, so I will get some pics of the build. wish me luck! Here is my basis. http://gizmodo.com/5355398/boba-fett-lego-costume Dude, that's awesome! Good luck, post some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) so I started his costume the other day. I am making a prototype out of cardboard. going to build the real costume out of 1" polystyrene. I almost have the legs done will post more tomorrow. Edited October 13, 2010 by Ninja Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Those block figure costumes are cool, but no Hulk = fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 so I started his costume the other day. I am making a prototype out of cardboard. going to build the real costume out of 1" polystyrene. I almost have the legs done will post more tomorrow. First of all I genuinely & honestly think what you are doing is superb & the little guy is going to love you for it. But Hell...you know me & I just can't help myself ............... The first picture has the prototype torso with the word 'Front' categorically emblazoned on it. The second picture (which is far more exciting) has the word 'Front' emphatically emblazoned on it. I don't blame the young'un but check out picture 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Wow, that's looking great man! Your son is going to love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 First of all I genuinely & honestly think what you are doing is superb & the little guy is going to love you for it. But Hell...you know me & I just can't help myself ............... The first picture has the prototype torso with the word 'Front' categorically emblazoned on it. The second picture (which is far more exciting) has the word 'Front' emphatically emblazoned on it. I don't blame the young'un but check out picture 3 ya I know. I actually wrote front on it before i test fit it. I had to widen the arm holes, therefore making it fit better backwords. I finished the legs and made some duct tape suspenders for them was going to wrap everything in colored vinyl, but couldnt find blue, so I got some of the really thin (2mm) craft foam paper. hopefully going to start the finishing steps tonight. will post more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheul Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 my son want to be a Lego power minor for Halloween, Awesome... but after what happened to those poor bastards down in Chile I wouldn't encourage the miner thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) ok some more pics. almost finished the legs last night but ran out of blue foam stuff. using spray on adhesive. working VERY well! Made some duct tape suspenders and filled in half of the legs with foam so it would fit better around the legs and not be so loose. also cut out section of the leg so he would be able to have a range of movement. Hopefully tonight I will finish the legs and torso, if I get time will make a helemt. going to make a lego darth vader for my 2yo. Just a torso and helmet though, no legs for him. Edited October 27, 2010 by Ninja Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitron Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Oh man my son is super jealous of that costume. He just got the Lavatraz Power Miners set for his b-day last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Oh man my son is super jealous of that costume. He just got the Lavatraz Power Miners set for his b-day last week. cool, thats the set my son wants too!! he will be getting it for his birthday in December:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 finished the legs, almost done with the torso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Wow, that's looking amazing. Great job on the detailing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 finished! didnt get time to make the power miners helmet for his class party today, so I found a foam construction helmet. Fits pretty well. the only detail I didnt get in was the buckles on the suspenders. otherwise, its pretty darn accurate to the minifig. He just wore the torso to his class party, would have been to hard to bend, sit, etc for school. but he will be wearing them for trick or treating! tonight I am going to build a lego pirate torso for my youngest son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Man, that's awesome, you did a great job! Cute kid too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Great picture of the nipper.....made my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulk197 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Awesome! You are a good dad! I love the chain wallet and "straight edge" belt buckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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