She-Predator Machiko

izabel

Event: 3rd Philippine Cosplay Convention
Date: March 27, 2010
Location: Robinson's Manila Midtown Atrium

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What a day!

We came in as Predators. woohoo!

I was "She-Predator Machiko" and I was with my cosplay partner Don Robert as "Chopper Predator". Actually, he originally had this predator costume way,way back. It's Wolf actually but we kinda modified it a bit. We added details of Chopper, modified the paint a bit, etc. His mask is like 6yrs old already. When I saw his mask, I told him I want a Pred cos so he made me one sine we're partners now. haha.

We came in late for the event at around 1pm because up until 11am we were still finishing details and painting the costumes. whew! Then we were still thinking if we would either go to the Sony event in Glorietta or at PCC. In the end, we decided to go to PCC because it's too risky to go to Glorietta since too little info were given by the organizers.

We actually have two pair costumes with us and I have 2 more. LOL. It's our trademark. haha! Other cosplayers call us Imba.

Our line-up was supposedly:
1. Predators
2. Ironman - Black Widow
3. Black Cat
4. Kakashi SNJ (spare only)

But in the end, we didn't had any chance to change anymore because after coming out as Predators for the catwalk then spending a few hours for photo ops, we were told that we were included in the top 20 finalists. I was surprised really because I never expected it. yay!

So we didn't change anymore as there would be an interview portion for the finalists. We didin't win but as I've said during the Q & A portion its already an honor being included in the top 20 because I wasn't really expecting it. For me, people appreciating the costumes we make and telling us how great they are are enough reward for all those sleepless nights we spend making the costumes.

Bert and I are happy with the outcome of our costumes although some kids cried when they saw us. wah! haha! A lot of people recognized us and were a bit amazed. Hey , I think it's the first time they saw these epic costumes again.

I'm also happy that it suited me - the character, the make-up, the tandem. I guess we really make a good pair noh? LOL. It has always been our trademark - complimenting or pair costumes.

My plasma canon got drained before the catwalk. LOL. It was suppose to move via RC. The battery got drained. So during the catwalk the supposedly "gimmick" was no more. haha. Next time...we promise. Sir Eric! Thanks for the mechanism!

I has difficulty with make-up too. haha. I don't do goth make-ups really. But since I consider myself an artist i tried. It turned out well too. I think I looked like the reference (a bit). hehehe.

The hair was hard too since i need to braid it for "the look". I had to wake up really early for this.

We really had fun. We saw our friends there again - cosplayers and photogs. We also met new friends.

We will still upgrade a few more things on our Predator costumes. And I'm very glad that it really worked out well.

PREDATORS RULE!!!!!
RRRAAAWWWWWRRRR!!!!

For more photos: you may view them in my DA predator gallery album - Predators in DA or in my multiply site - Izabel's Multiply

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the reference:

















my partner - Chopper


LOL. with Harry Potter!


We'll use Harry as bait for the Aliens. hahaha!


P.S. We have a lot to add, modify and upgade on these costumes. I still need to find a net or probably make one for this. We are also planning to create a group where we will all be Predators as we were inspired by the video we saw in youtube of the Hunter's Lair cosplay group. SO awesome.
I also hope to learn a lot here so we can make better costumes of Predators. I'm actually planning to do Sheela - the warrior predator next. I'll appreciate any advice people can give me here.

In the Shadows


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here is my catwalk video from youtube:

The PREDATOR'S Catwalk @ the 3rd PCC 2010 (03.27.10)

We're at the last around #152+.

Here is another video for the costume.
She-Predator Machiko

AaronLee

Wow, amazing costumes! The armor on Machiko is really well done. You should definitely put some closeup shots up! I haven't seen the character/toy before, I like the design of the bio.

Edit: I just took a closer look at the toy and noticed her shield is an Alien head! You should smooth yours out a bit and paint the pattern on it, that would be really cool.

mdb

Fantastic Would love to know more about who made what though

izabel

thanks for the comment. i will try to take some close up shots when i have the time.

actually, the bio-mask is a fail. but it still turned out well. whew! we are in the process of making a more accurate mask.

yup. will try to modify my shield. thanks.

actually we will be modifying the whole suit. we will change the paint color as it looks "too clean". lol.

most probably, the next time we use this, it will be different than this. hehe.

izabel

i give credit to my partner. he made all that for me. (but i did help him financially. ha-ha-ha!)

Qui-Gonzalez

I loved that AvP comic and how it ended with Machiko. THAT is what the AvP movie should have been.

JasonCash

wow...amazing costume....great work

Pannaus Props

W
O
W

Dude, great costumes!
They just kick-a**!

izabel

thanks!

izabel

check out the video links i posted at the end of my first post.

Tandiono

nice

izabel

thank you.

Zendragon

this totally rocks. Amazing!

TMP

Damn do you guys ever sleep?

Capn_Jack_Savvy

Ha HA! Excellent videos and costumes. Funny to see in the video..Anime....Anime...Anime...Anime........ PREDATOR!! You guys should hang Anime charcter skulls on your belts as prizes just to make the Anime Cosplayers "uncomforatble!"

Great job!

izabel

thanks!

izabel

hahaha! why? it's still early here.

izabel

there was a comment in the youtube video...the last participant was "creepy". LOL.

davekufner

more awesome costumes cant wait to see the new predator. choppy looks a bit short to be a predator

Finhead

Very nice costumes, really sharp.
Gotta ask though, are you really tall or are all your buddies just short?

grifter

I'm guessing short buddies.

Good job BTW!

izabel

hahaha. true. he doesn't scare people. they find him cute. LOL.

I'm 5'6". add 2 inches or more depending on the heels i'm wearing.

hahaha! thanks. probably. or I'm just really tall.

propsculptor

Aside from saying that I think you are much prettier that the Machiko Action Figure, I will use a Photo of one of my old Sculptures to express my amazement of your costume...

predpaul

Wow that Machiko is sweet as. Well done Izabel always good to see another Predator on the forum

Paul .'.

izabel

thanks.

thanks paul.