Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
Make: Props and Costume Armor: Create Realistic Science Fiction & Fantasy Weapons, Armor, and Accessories
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Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you!In this book, master prop maker Shawn Thorsson uses his unique blend of humor and insight to turn years of painful experience into detailed explanations. He'll show you many of the tools, methods, and processes that you can use to create professional-looking science fiction and fantasy props and armor. The ultimate collision of creative imagination and practical maker skills, making props and costume armor involves sculpting, molding, casting, 3D printing, CNC fabrication, painting, and countless other techniques and technologies.In this book, you'll learn:Basic fabrication methods using inexpensive, commonly-available tools and materialsSimple, low-cost methods to make foam armor out of easy-to-find foam matsHow to use the popular Pepakura software to build 3D models with paperMultiple molding and casting techniquesHow to build a "vacuforming" machine to make armor from plastic sheet stockPainting and weathering techniques that will bring your props to lifeJust enough safety advice to keep you from losing body parts along the wayWhether you're just a beginner or a seasoned builder with countless projects behind you, this book is sure to be an invaluable addition to your workshop library.
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- Best Choice - #1 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
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Epic Cosplay Costumes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Sewing Your Own Costume Designs
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The Ultimate Guide to Cosplay, Costumes and Conventions! Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs. Award-winning artist Kristie Good (aka Karmada) shares techniques for making must-have pieces to mix and match into original costumes--from hand-sewn garments to armor made with Worbla and EVA foam. In addition to her step-by-step instructions for pulling together attention-grabbing designs, she shares expert advice for making the most of conventions, striking a pose, and strutting your stuff at costume competitions. Whether you're a hero, heroine, villain, or sidekick, Kristie gives you the power to create the most talked-about designs with Epic Cosplay Costumes!KAPOW!
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- Best Choice - #2 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
- Based on 64 Reviews
Steampunk Style: The Complete Illustrated guide for Contraptors, Gizmologists, and Primocogglers Everywhere!
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Defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “a genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology”, Steampunk has taken the world by storm, rapidly moving from literature into movies, games and fashion. This book is an indispensable guide for those looking for inspiration and projects to create, from robot arms to jewellery and goggles!
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- Best Choice - #3 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
- Based on 40 Reviews
Star Wars Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor (Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: the Last Jedi)
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Foreword by John BoyegaJust in time for the next blockbuster, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, this unique and beautifully designed compendium with removable features traces one of the franchise’s most iconic characters—the stormtrooper—from initial development through all nine Star Wars movies to their many iterations in TV, comics, videogames, novels, and pop-culture.Star Wars: A New Hope, the very first installment in the beloved science-fiction series, introduced the Imperial stormtroopers—the army of the fearsome and tyrannical Galactic Empire. Charged with establishing Imperial authority and suppressing resistance, these terrifying, faceless, well-disciplined soldiers in white have become a universal symbol of oppression.Star Wars Stormtroopers explores these striking warriors and their evolution in depth for the first time. Ryder Windham and Adam Bray trace the roots of their creation and design, and explore how these elite troops from a galaxy far, far away have been depicted in movies, cartoons, comics, novels, and merchandizing.Filled with photographs, illustrations, story boards, and other artwork, this lavish officially licensed book comes complete with removable features, including posters, stickers, replica memorabilia and more, making it an essential keepsake for every Star Wars fan, as well as military, design, and film aficionados.
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- Best Choice - #4 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
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Costuming Cosplay: Dressing the Imagination (Dress, Body, Culture)
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Cosplay, short for "costume play", has grown from its origins at fan conventions into a billion-dollar global dress phenomenon. Costuming Cosplay takes us from elaborately crafted DIY costumes to online fandoms, examining how the practice of portraying fictional characters from popular culture through dress and performance has become a creative means of expressing and playing with different identities.With an approach that ranges from admiration and role-play to gender performance, this is the first book to fully examine the subculture and costume of the Cosplay phenomenon. Drawing on extensive first-hand research at conventions across North America and Asia, Therèsa M. Winge invites us to explore how Cosplay functions as a meritocracy of creativity, escapism, and disguise, and offers a creative realm in which fantasy and new forms of socializing carry as much importance as costume.Illustrated with color photographs of both celebrity and amateur Cosplayers, Costuming Cosplay is essential reading for students and scholars of fashion and costume, popular culture, anthropology, gender, and media studies, as well as global players and fans of Cosplay.
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- Best Choice - #5 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
- Based on 60 Reviews
The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful
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PENNY DREADFUL is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama. The Showtime TV series was created by John Logan and executive produced by Logan and Sam Mendes and stars Josh Hartnett (Sin City), Eva Green (Casino Royale), Billie Piper (Doctor Who) and Timothy Dalton (License to Kill).
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- Best Choice - #6 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
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Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 7
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Batman's adventures from the late 1940s and early 1950s are collected for the first time in this new hardcover omnibus series, continuing here with Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 7.Forged in the crucible of tragedy, Batman quickly grew into one of the most popular and enduring characters in modern fiction. With his teenage partner, Robin, at his side, Batman has dedicated his life to fighting crime in whatever form it takes. In these thrilling adventures, the Dynamic Duo defends Gotham City from iconic villains like The Joker, Catwoman and the Penguin, and uncovers the identity of the Red Hood and the origin of The Joker! And when everyday crime-fighting just isn't enough, the Caped Crusaders' adventures take them back in time to meet Cleopatra and even into the future to meet a descendant of The Joker! All this, plus the first appearances of Deadshot and Killer Moth. This expansive collection gathers together for the first time the groundbreaking, classic Batman stories from the tail end of the 1940s, by legendary talents Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney and more!Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 7 collects all the Dark Knight Detective's tales from Detective Comics #154-173, Batman #56-66 and World's Finest Comics #43-53 and includes a foreword by Roy Thomas, along with over three dozen never-before-collected, meticulously restored stories.
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- Best Choice - #7 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
- Based on 60 Reviews
Museum of Kitschy Stitches: A Gallery of Notorious Knits
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A Fashion Tour-de-Farce! Welcome to The Museum of Kitschy Stitches, the astonishingly awful collection of the finest knitting and crocheting horrors the twentieth century has to offer. From hideous hats and gender-bending sweater sets to a set of bonus patterns that will bring the kitsch home, this gallery of notorious knits delivers it all. Remember, one person’s inspiration can become another’s desperation quicker than you can drop a stitch!
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- Best Choice - #8 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
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1,000 Incredible Costume and Cosplay Ideas: A Showcase of Creative Characters from Anime, Manga, Video Games, Movies, Comics, and More (1000 Series)
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1,000 Incredible Costume and Cosplay Ideas provides a broad and detailed glimpse into the ingenious artistry and attention to detail behind some of the most fabulous costumes you can find. Featuring costumes from popular convention-goers to professional craftsman, this stunning, photo-filled book by Joey Marsocci and Allison DeBlasio of Dr. Grymm Laboratories walks you through scads of your favorite characters as imagined and created by fans.
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- Best Choice - #9 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
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The Ultimate Cosplay Log Book: A Complete Project Tracking Book For Costumers
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A Comprehensive and Complete 8.5 x 11 Inch 150-Page Cosplay Tracker Log Book This ultimate compendium is for costumers, cosplay enthusiasts, and anyone who loves attending conventions and dressing up. Track your projects from start to finish, from idea to reality, including a packing list for the big event. Whether you sew and create your own costumes, or source fantastic creations from pre-made pieces, this log book gives you ample space to plan, record, and capture your concepts all the way to the convention hall.Inner pages track:Basic planning details including name, description, inspiration, and planned budget and timeMaterials needed, including bought, made, and already acquired piecesA shopping list for tracking purchases and keeping within budgetTwo full pages per project space for sketchesTask list, including space for recording unplanned and extra expensesTwo full pages for keeping a diary or notes throughout the processSummary for reflecting on budget, skills learned, ideas, and rating out of 10A space for a photograph of the finished item20 pages at the back to assist with remembering last minute items and event packingThe one-stop solution for creating cosplay pieces
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- Best Choice - #10 Comic Book Fancy Dress Costumes
- Checked on 03/04/2023
- Based on 86 Reviews
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