SpiderSparrow's TASM Build (Suit Finished!!! Skateboard Pics! 11/1/12)

These are fantastic. Great job! Hows the rest of the mask coming?

Spider Dan said:

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These are fantastic. Great job! Hows the rest of the mask coming?

Thank you! haven't started the mask yet, still waiting to get a print. Just getting all the little things ready so that once I get my suit print all I have to do is piece everything together, Which I'm sure is much easier said than done.

Badass! LOL you're rockin andrew's hairdo!

BeastLusignan said:

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Badass! LOL you're rockin andrew's hairdo!

Ha, thanks! Yeah, I actually had that hairdo long before the movie came out. Now I always get told I look like spiderman (which makes me feel awesome!), I really don't look much like him though, it's just the hair. Same reason I get told I look like Edward from twilight. Lol

I do the same thing for the lenses XD http://www.therpf.com/f24/re-amazing...attern-139489/

GrayFoxFlavio said:

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I do the same thing for the lenses XD http://www.therpf.com/f24/re-amazing...attern-139489/

Ha, sweet! Great minds think alike!

Great idea using old speakers. They're perfect.

I know I said i was doing web shooters next, but they got bumped down on the list because I went to the thrift store today and found some old puma running shoes that were just screaming spiderman at me! Haha, they really look nothing like the screen accurate asics, but in my opinion they look way cooler! And since most people don't even know that spiderman has shoes, I don't think anyone will notice that they are not accurate.

Here's what they looked like when I got them.


Then I cleaned them, cut off all the stuff I didn't want and started painting, I only had time to paint one today. I'm really happy with how it looks, painting the bottom took forever, but it was worth it! Even though they are not accurate, I like them way better than the asics, and they only cost me $2 as opposed to $70! Haha
I will cover up all the frayed parts around the edges of where they are cut with puff paint once they are actually attached to my suit.

They really do look better haha Perhaps need to see them on a whole suite to get a better final impression. Nice work man.

This is great, looking forward to some more progress!

The frames look absolutely awesome. I spent 25$ on the marvel glasses im still waiting to get, but its comforting to see I can likely make my own for all of 5$. Using the clear plastic off a binder is genius.

SpiderSparrow said:

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I know I said i was doing web shooters next, but they got bumped down on the list because I went to the thrift store today and found some old puma running shoes that were just screaming spiderman at me! Haha, they really look nothing like the screen accurate asics, but in my opinion they look way cooler! And since most people don't even know that spiderman has shoes, I don't think anyone will notice that they are not accurate.

Here's what they looked like when I got them.


Then I cleaned them, cut off all the stuff I didn't want and started painting, I only had time to paint one today. I'm really happy with how it looks, painting the bottom took forever, but it was worth it! Even though they are not accurate, I like them way better than the asics, and they only cost me $2 as opposed to $70! Haha
I will cover up all the frayed parts around the edges of where they are cut with puff paint once they are actually attached to my suit.

WOW! You did a great job on using different shoes dude!

BeastLusignan said:

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WOW! You did a great job on using different shoes dude!

Thanks man! My costume isn't going to be 100% SA, but it's going to look awesome and not cost a ridiculous amount of money. So far I've invested about 8 bucks and I already have lenses and shoes haha.

I have to say ... as someone brand new to the costume replica scene (meaning ME) ...
your ingenuity and work so far is both amazingly inspiring and incredibly intimidating at the same time.

As a complete newb, may I ask how long you read through threads here and thought about taking the first steps and moving forward before you took the plunge? I'm struggling with the personal "intimidation/can I even do it" factor right now - so I would love to read your "story."



I apologize if this is off-topic or side-stepping . . . if so, feel free to ignore this.

CaptainMarvel said:

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I have to say ... as someone brand new to the costume replica scene (meaning ME) ...
your ingenuity and work so far is both amazingly inspiring and incredibly intimidating at the same time.

As a complete newb, may I ask how long you read through threads here and thought about taking the first steps and moving forward before you took the plunge? I'm struggling with the personal "intimidation/can I even do it" factor right now - so I would love to read your "story."



I apologize if this is off-topic or side-stepping . . . if so, feel free to ignore this.

Thanks!

When I saw the movie when it first came out I immediately fell in love with the new suit. So I started researching online and trying to figure out how to get a replica suit. And I came across the threads on here so I made an account. I had seen this site before, but I just never took the time to sign up. But I was a little intimidated at first too, because all I was seeing were pictures of photoshop designs and I was very confused because I was new to the whole dye sub. Prints thing. But eventually I figured out that you have to get a suit print and then get it sewn together. And they're quite expensive. But anyway I started messaging people and trying to figure out where to get a print because mcl34n and Taylor were already swamped with orders by the time I hit the scene. But I read all the threads and contemplated my options for about a month before I finally started on this stuff.

If you need any more help or advice, or just want to talk about spidey feel free to message me! I'd love to help you out in any way I can!

Brian, this was posted on another Spiderman thread, but it may help your cause (and your budget)

Newest Spandex Lycra Amazing Spiderman Costume Zentai Suit [30099] - $59.00 : Buy zentai, spandex

although, now that I look at the eyes on the Zentai mask - yours might be too small to cover. GREAT WORK!

Lookin great. Keep it coming!

Mojo_Turbo said:

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Brian, this was posted on another Spiderman thread, but it may help your cause (and your budget)

Newest Spandex Lycra Amazing Spiderman Costume Zentai Suit [30099] - $59.00 : Buy zentai, spandex

although, now that I look at the eyes on the Zentai mask - yours might be too small to cover. GREAT WORK!

Yep, thank you very much for showing me! I probly am going to use this. Mainly because I don't know enough about sewing to assemble a print and I can't afford to pay a seamstress.

Yeah, I did notice that the eyes might be bigger than my lenses. But since it will only be a little bit of the printed lenses showing around the edges of my real ones, I think I can just paint over whatever is showing using red paint and blend it well enough that it's not noticeable.

I'm probably not going to do the honeycomb pattern. Not before Halloween anyway. I just don't have the time. I might try to figure out a way to at least trace the pattern onto the blue, but I won't be doing it in puff paint, just too much time that I don't have. I will do the webbing in puff paint, but no honeycombing. I think the webbing will still give the suit enough texture to look professional though.

Those shoes look amazing. Definitely better than the asics!

You could get Damngoodpaul's print. His is really good and pretty cheap! Plus you want to look as good as you can with what you made!

mau5 said:

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Those shoes look amazing. Definitely better than the asics!

Thanks!

tylerswim23 said:

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You could get Damngoodpaul's print. His is really good and pretty cheap! Plus you want to look as good as you can with what you made!

Yeah, I already know of a few good cheap prints I could get. But it's the sewing it together I have a problem with. I wouldn't know what I'm doing, and I really can't afford to pay a seamstress. So unless there's someone on here who knows how to sew a suit together, and will do it for really cheap, I think I'm going to have to go with the zentai suit.

Mojo_Turbo said:

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Brian, this was posted on another Spiderman thread, but it may help your cause (and your budget)

Newest Spandex Lycra Amazing Spiderman Costume Zentai Suit [30099] - $59.00 : Buy zentai, spandex

although, now that I look at the eyes on the Zentai mask - yours might be too small to cover. GREAT WORK!

That zentai suit looks badass! Haha I think it can be modified hardcore. Just make the fingers blue and add shoes, webshooters, lenses (looks like there's an option for open eyes) I'll order one too for ****s and giggles.. See how legit it is in person and how easy it can be modified.

Awesome work on the shoes and lenses! Especially for just eight bucks!
Question though could you tell me what style Puma's you used? I was also looking for an alternative around the Asics. (Mine was modifying some Lacoste Sport ones and I actually started already) But the Pumas seem to have that spidey vibe as you say and they also seem to have a slightly higher heel to prevent the foot from slipping. Also, did you use normal acrylic paint? Sorry for asking do much. Well, that is all.

Best of luck, looking forward to more progress pics!
-Equinox