Halloween Costume Thread!

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous' started by thestrangequark, Oct 2, 2009.

  1. AstroSmurf

    AstroSmurf Vice Admiral Admiral

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    Here my first pictures of the costume in progress: the utility belt.

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    For this first piece I have used a police gun belt (rumor has it this is the exact same belt they used in the movie) and the holster from the Playmates Mission Belt toy set. The phaser and communicator I purchased individually. (The phaser and communicator that come with the Mission Belt do not function.) I also added some belt keepers next to the phaser. Mine matches the movie version very very closely! I just need to paint the back plate of the communicator holster black and it will be finished.

    I am still working on the pants. Once I have them finished I will post pictures of them.
     
  2. Gryffindorian

    Gryffindorian Vice Admiral Admiral

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    Oh ... my ... God. That's an awesome belt, AstroSmurf. I was at Target earlier today and saw the communicator and the phaser collectibles. They were on sale (maybe tomorrow I'll pick up the phaser).
     
  3. TrekkieMonster

    TrekkieMonster Commodore Commodore

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    Ya big tease. :p

    I'll look forward to what I'm sure will be another of your genius costumes. :biggrin:
     
  4. AstroSmurf

    AstroSmurf Vice Admiral Admiral

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    ^ It was not my intention to tease. :D I was just thrilled at how well it turned out.

    And I don't know about genius... I am just OCD and can't help but get the details right. If I didn't, it would keep me up at night. :rommie: (I am so not kidding.)
     
  5. DangerMouse

    DangerMouse Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    Hmmmm I'm in costume dilema this Halloween Day as I'm going to a wedding... a very halloween wedding granted - bats even fell out of the invitation - thinking maybe a devishly red dress! :D
     
  6. John Picard

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    Soooo -- how you doin'? ;)
     
  7. Zulu Romeo

    Zulu Romeo World Famous Starship Captain Admiral

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    Live up to your username. Borrow tsq's. :bolian:
     
  8. AstroSmurf

    AstroSmurf Vice Admiral Admiral

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    ^ Or go as Catwoman! Wait... have I suggested that before? :rommie:
     
  9. DangerMouse

    DangerMouse Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    ^ you're sooooooooooooooo kinky... I love it! ;)
     
  10. TrekkieMonster

    TrekkieMonster Commodore Commodore

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    Sounds like a true artist, to me. ;)
     
  11. Kestra

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    :lol: My older brother will be there, so no, that's not an option!
     
  12. Gryffindorian

    Gryffindorian Vice Admiral Admiral

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    Now why did I think tsq and DM were the same person? :wtf: :confused:
     
  13. AstroSmurf

    AstroSmurf Vice Admiral Admiral

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    ^ I have no idea. One is so fairy-like while the other is kinky kitty. One likes hats and the other likes strapping unsuspecting men into her "comfy chair". Both are completely and utterly HOT so I can see why that could have confused you. :devil:
     
  14. Gepard

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    Yay, another chance to post these. From Halloween 2003:

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    And some artsy-fartsy costume closeups:

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    And a short video of the lights running.
     
  15. Gryffindorian

    Gryffindorian Vice Admiral Admiral

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    Wow, nice Borg outfit. It took me four years to scrounge up enough leather for my Halloween 2003 costume. :lol:
     
  16. Broccoli

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    Very nice. I am trying to make a utility belt that can hold the TOS phaser and communicator. It's been proving...difficult.
     
  17. AstroSmurf

    AstroSmurf Vice Admiral Admiral

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    ^ What are you finding difficult? Is it the holsters?
     
  18. Gepard

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    The TOS uniform didn't have holsters--they put big Velcro strips on the back of the comm and side of the phaser, and stuck them on to matching strips on the pants.
     
  19. AstroSmurf

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    ^ That is correct but he may be doing something special. For all we know he could be mixing universes/timelines/genres/characters. :bolian: I went to a party once where some dude dressed up as a Klingon Blues Brother. It was awesome. You never know how people are going to mix and match. (And I for one don't want to squelch anyone's creativity! It makes things much more fun.)
     
  20. Kira's Mom

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    Holy crap. That Borg costume is awesome! :borg: