Helpful Nerd
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This group costume is for DragonCon 2016 - even though the title says 2015 (ignore that)
I cosplayed for the first time at DragonCon 2014, I made a X-Wing Pilot Football Player crossover. This year I upgraded the jersey and the costume got great feedback like last year. I am upgrading a couple other things for 2016. Such as the football pants, from white pants to black pants, adding some patches to the jersey and the shoes.
Last year I tried to gather some friends to be a part of this cosplay as a group and unfortunatley it didn't work out. The good news is that I have 1 more person that wants to be a part of this cosplay for 2016.
I met some guys that put together Cobra Commander football costumes as a group(in 2014) and saw them again this year., as if Cobra Commander had a football team, and so I want to do the same thing for next year if anyone is interested.
My costume has Porkins and #6 on the back referring to Jek Porkins and his call sign of Red 6. The other 3 main characters are up for grabs. If interested reply and let me know what Character you want to be on the team. The call sign number and last name will be used on the back of the football jersey.
Here is the list so far:
Red Two / Wedge Antilles -
Red Three / Biggs Darklighter
Red Five / Luke Skywalker - jackwabbit
Red Six / Jek Tono Porkins - helpfulnerd
Below I put together together the costume guide with links to where to order the parts for this costume. Everything you need to know is in the RED sections below.
Attached is a picture of the costume I put together (2014) and I'll post a pic of the upgraded version from this year soon.
Part 1: Required Core Costume Pieces To Be A Part of This Group Cosplay
These are the official football player items that are required to take part in this group costume. These are the items that will create the continuity among the group.
Football Helmet:
I found a used football helmet that was grey in color. you can do the same. Used is fine and the helmets don't have to be the same brand as the rebel helmets are all slightly different anyway. A good tribute to the X-Wing costume.
I paid about $40 for my used helmet.
Football Jersey: http://www.teamsportswear.com/product/22282/adult-red-zone-steelmesh-football-jersey
Price: $68.84 + shipping (this includes the printed name and numbers)
The jersey color to order is the orange, black and white palette. All the colors from the X-Wing Pilot costume.
NOTE: DO NOT ORDER YOUR JERSEY YET. I wil make a screen recording on my computer to go over what to order, things like the font to use, and what part of the jersey gets printed on. So stand by for now. I'll update this thread once the video is done.
Football Pants:
http://www.amazon.com/Augusta-Sport...16&sr=8-11&keywords=Integrated+football+pants
I paid $30.
Order the football pants in black. I decided to change the color to black for 2016.
Shoes:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F526VUQ...VUQ&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=1074730602
Price: $41.40 - $64.99
The shoes will need to be modified. The New Balance "N" on the side will need to be removed, and the New Balance on the back of the shoe above the heal will need to be removed. I'll make a video guide of how to do this. If you already know how then awesome! The "N" on the side of the shoe will be replaced with a X-Wing patch. I am providing the X-Wing patch for the shoes.
NOTE :You might be asking yourself why I am requiring a certain shoe. Here's why:
When I did this cosplay at DragonCon this year I wore my Airwalk low tops (sorta like Chucks) and those shoes have ZERO support. By day two in cosplay my feet where killing me. I've never felt that much pain in my feet before. So I have decided on a comfortable running shoe that has plenty of support for walking around. And they sell them in Black which matches my design requirements for this upgraded version of the costume.
Part 2: Costume Pieces That Can Be Ordered Anywhere (google it and save money)
Football Socks
As long as the socks are solid orange and football socks (so they are really tall and go up to your knee) you are good to go
Shoulder Pads:
You can find used shoulder pads at Play It Again Sports. Or online like eBay or Amazon. Google used football shoulder pads and you'll find some good deals. I paid $30 bucks for my shoulder pads at Play It Again Sports.
Part 3: The X-Wing Pilot Chestbox
The chestbox can be purchased or made yourself. I realize that much of this cosplay is based on off the shelf items. While my design and idea for this costume is creative and unique I know many of you are into making things from scratch. So, in the spirit of what the RPF is all about I am not requiring anyone to buy a chestbox.
I found a chestbox on eBay and it cost $112.00 shipped. It's built very well and looks great and that's why I bought it. I don't have the equipment, or skill to vacu-form my own. But You can make a chestbox out of Pep.
Here's a Pep template / file / thingy that you can use: http://www.4shared.com/postDownload/j8J86MSJ/x-wingpilot_chestbox_unfolded_.html
Thanks MatrixSpoon for the link. If you have any questions about making a chestbox out of Pep then PM MatrixSpoon, he is very good at Pep and can answer your questions.
Part 4: Freebies - Things I Will Be Providing To The Group
First of all I want to say thanks to the folks that like my design for this costume. I got a lot of great feedback at DragonCon and others said that they would be interested in taking part in a group version of this costume. That is AWESOME! So thanks again for the support.
So, as a thank you for the support I'll be providing the patches that go on the jersey, the decals that go on the helmet and the patches that go on the shoes. I have an idea for a vacu-formed piece that goes on the helmet. And if I can get that part vacu-formed I will provide that piece also.
Please make sure to read this however many times as needed to make sure that you order and get the proper parts for this costume. We are gonna have a great time at DragonCon 2015 in this group cosplay. I can't wait!
If you have ANY QUESTIONS don't hesitate and I will be glad to clarify and help you get the proper items for this costume.
GO TEAM REBELS!!!!!!!
I cosplayed for the first time at DragonCon 2014, I made a X-Wing Pilot Football Player crossover. This year I upgraded the jersey and the costume got great feedback like last year. I am upgrading a couple other things for 2016. Such as the football pants, from white pants to black pants, adding some patches to the jersey and the shoes.
Last year I tried to gather some friends to be a part of this cosplay as a group and unfortunatley it didn't work out. The good news is that I have 1 more person that wants to be a part of this cosplay for 2016.
I met some guys that put together Cobra Commander football costumes as a group(in 2014) and saw them again this year., as if Cobra Commander had a football team, and so I want to do the same thing for next year if anyone is interested.
My costume has Porkins and #6 on the back referring to Jek Porkins and his call sign of Red 6. The other 3 main characters are up for grabs. If interested reply and let me know what Character you want to be on the team. The call sign number and last name will be used on the back of the football jersey.
Here is the list so far:
Red Two / Wedge Antilles -
Red Three / Biggs Darklighter
Red Five / Luke Skywalker - jackwabbit
Red Six / Jek Tono Porkins - helpfulnerd
Below I put together together the costume guide with links to where to order the parts for this costume. Everything you need to know is in the RED sections below.
Attached is a picture of the costume I put together (2014) and I'll post a pic of the upgraded version from this year soon.
Part 1: Required Core Costume Pieces To Be A Part of This Group Cosplay
These are the official football player items that are required to take part in this group costume. These are the items that will create the continuity among the group.
Football Helmet:
I found a used football helmet that was grey in color. you can do the same. Used is fine and the helmets don't have to be the same brand as the rebel helmets are all slightly different anyway. A good tribute to the X-Wing costume.
I paid about $40 for my used helmet.
Football Jersey: http://www.teamsportswear.com/product/22282/adult-red-zone-steelmesh-football-jersey
Price: $68.84 + shipping (this includes the printed name and numbers)
The jersey color to order is the orange, black and white palette. All the colors from the X-Wing Pilot costume.
NOTE: DO NOT ORDER YOUR JERSEY YET. I wil make a screen recording on my computer to go over what to order, things like the font to use, and what part of the jersey gets printed on. So stand by for now. I'll update this thread once the video is done.
Football Pants:
http://www.amazon.com/Augusta-Sport...16&sr=8-11&keywords=Integrated+football+pants
I paid $30.
Order the football pants in black. I decided to change the color to black for 2016.
Shoes:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F526VUQ...VUQ&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=1074730602
Price: $41.40 - $64.99
The shoes will need to be modified. The New Balance "N" on the side will need to be removed, and the New Balance on the back of the shoe above the heal will need to be removed. I'll make a video guide of how to do this. If you already know how then awesome! The "N" on the side of the shoe will be replaced with a X-Wing patch. I am providing the X-Wing patch for the shoes.
NOTE :You might be asking yourself why I am requiring a certain shoe. Here's why:
When I did this cosplay at DragonCon this year I wore my Airwalk low tops (sorta like Chucks) and those shoes have ZERO support. By day two in cosplay my feet where killing me. I've never felt that much pain in my feet before. So I have decided on a comfortable running shoe that has plenty of support for walking around. And they sell them in Black which matches my design requirements for this upgraded version of the costume.
Part 2: Costume Pieces That Can Be Ordered Anywhere (google it and save money)
Football Socks
As long as the socks are solid orange and football socks (so they are really tall and go up to your knee) you are good to go
Shoulder Pads:
You can find used shoulder pads at Play It Again Sports. Or online like eBay or Amazon. Google used football shoulder pads and you'll find some good deals. I paid $30 bucks for my shoulder pads at Play It Again Sports.
Part 3: The X-Wing Pilot Chestbox
The chestbox can be purchased or made yourself. I realize that much of this cosplay is based on off the shelf items. While my design and idea for this costume is creative and unique I know many of you are into making things from scratch. So, in the spirit of what the RPF is all about I am not requiring anyone to buy a chestbox.
I found a chestbox on eBay and it cost $112.00 shipped. It's built very well and looks great and that's why I bought it. I don't have the equipment, or skill to vacu-form my own. But You can make a chestbox out of Pep.
Here's a Pep template / file / thingy that you can use: http://www.4shared.com/postDownload/j8J86MSJ/x-wingpilot_chestbox_unfolded_.html
Thanks MatrixSpoon for the link. If you have any questions about making a chestbox out of Pep then PM MatrixSpoon, he is very good at Pep and can answer your questions.
Part 4: Freebies - Things I Will Be Providing To The Group
First of all I want to say thanks to the folks that like my design for this costume. I got a lot of great feedback at DragonCon and others said that they would be interested in taking part in a group version of this costume. That is AWESOME! So thanks again for the support.
So, as a thank you for the support I'll be providing the patches that go on the jersey, the decals that go on the helmet and the patches that go on the shoes. I have an idea for a vacu-formed piece that goes on the helmet. And if I can get that part vacu-formed I will provide that piece also.
Please make sure to read this however many times as needed to make sure that you order and get the proper parts for this costume. We are gonna have a great time at DragonCon 2015 in this group cosplay. I can't wait!
If you have ANY QUESTIONS don't hesitate and I will be glad to clarify and help you get the proper items for this costume.
GO TEAM REBELS!!!!!!!
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I would really like one of the jerseys though but I don't want to take up someone else's space on the team.
