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Here's build-notes from a stellar fan-costume for Big Daddy from the game Bioshock:
Big Daddy (Bioshock) (via Wonderland)
Starting with the blueprints printed at full scale (HUGE) I made cross sections out of insulation foam and glued them into place. The empty areas between sections were filled with cardboard. This formed what I called the "skeleton" of the body. The empty cavities in the skeleton were then filled in with expanding foam. After drying, the foam was carved into the shape of the main body. After this was completed (and the foam given more drying time so it would retain its shape) the entire form was covered in stretch fabric. This smoothed out a lot of the lumpiness of the foam.
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Very, very nice. More than I can ever hope to achieve. Only gripe is the legs, they get too narrow where the "Knees" attach. Could probably be fixed with some wire and a wider hole. Either that or an air pump in the back to get an Open-T-Shirt + Air-conditioner effect.
I am yet to play Bioshock, but have been totally captivated by Looking Glass Studios games as of late.
Bioshock is, as I understand, a successor to the System Shock series and produced by a different company, but continues the Looking Glass gameplay environment.
The System Shock and Thief titles are the most mind-blowing gaming experiences I ever have enjoyed, despite the primitive graphic quality.
Wow! This guy has some heavy-duty skills! The attention to detail (and patience) is astonishing!
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Agreed.
What a pro job! And well documented, too (despite the frequent "Sorry I'm not taking more pictures" pleas from the builder). It deserves all the awards it's going to win and then some.
awesome
Fantastic!
The Splicer and the Little Sister are great too.
I have never understood the appeal of cosplay.
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I can't speak for others, but for me the appeal in cosplay lies in seeing something or someone familiar that had previously only existed in fiction suddenly being right there in front of you, sort of "translated" into reality. If the costume isn't well-done, this can just be a disappointment, but if it's accurate and lovingly made, it's kind of thrilling to see that character brought to life, visually if not behaviorally.
Other aspects of cosplay I enjoy are trying to figure out what tricks were used to make a really good costume, and the surprise involved- if you go to a con, you never know what you're going to see. You might even see something you like but don't recognize, and then it turns into a learning experience, possibly uncovering some new show/book/game that you'd enjoy, but had never heard about before then.
That is absolutely beautifully done, as are the Splicer and Little Sister. I am in awe of the mans skills. Also, I can't friggin wait for BioShock 2 *^_^*
Incredible work, and fantastic process pics... thanks for the great information and inspiration!
We (Apparition Abolishers - http://apparitionabolishers.com) were in the Masquerade costume contest at Dragon*Con 2009 with these guys (and girls). We chatted a bit about our hobbies while waiting backstage during the show. The workmanship on the Big Daddy suit was incredible, even under close inspection, and they were super nice people all around.
#2 agree.
Awesome work, but the creator is a semi-pro prop builder, as i understand it. The Big Daddy reminds me of the 1878 diving suit by the Carmagnolle brothers.
See this:
http://www.divingheritage.com/armoredkern2.htm
Just incredible! I've done some foam, silicone mold and fiberglass fabrication on a smaller scale and I know the time and costs involved. Two big thumbs up!
Whoa. I'd LOVE to have one. Just walking around at Halloween with that thing, seeing the people's reactions. Damn i'd love that. Only one question, where's the drill?