Sir Angus
Well-Known Member
I started posting my TWD costume build in Skruffy’s thread, but rather than hijack it I figured I’d start my own.
I’ve done lots of costumes over the years some more elaborate than others. For this one, I started about 2-3 weeks ago when I realized I needed at least 3 outfits for my weekend at Fantasy Fest in Key West, FL. I didn’t want to wear my Firefly (Jayne Cobb or Mal Reynolds) outfits that I just finished building for fear of them getting damaged or worse … The disappointment of no one recognizing them! :lol
Everything was sourced online or I already owned it, and it ended up costing me about $386.76 (incl S/H) + $15 for patch sewing and boot stretching. I got a lot on sale by dumb luck. Although, I made some mistakes that’ll be corrected later and there's some inaccurate items I chose for the price, like the badges. As cool as it would be to have perfect replica badges @ $330/pr, I went for the good enough versions @ $31/pr.
I’ll try to be detailed about as much of it as I can, but other than what I got from QuarterMaster's Uniforms or Cavender’s Cowboy Store, all the rest came from exhaustive searching on eBay.
My hat: Rodeo King chocolate 3x felt ($32) from Cavender’s but it’s discontinued on last check
TWD hat: Stetson chocolate 3x felt ($150) try eBay I found some good used ones under $50
Campaign cords: from QM Campaign/Trooper Hat Cord, Gold ($7)
My hat badge: pin-back and silver/gold off eBay from seller “costumebase” ($16)
TWD hat badge: screw-back, gold (good luck finding it)
Shirt: from QM LawPro 100% Polyester Two-Tone Short Sleeve Shirt ($20)
My Lapel pins: a bit too big off eBay from seller “niclawsupply” ($4.95/ea)
TWD Lapel pins: no source found yet
My patches: a bit too small off eBay from seller “fancydressoutfit” ($5.95/ea)
TWD patches: no official source, but eBay seller “alienentertainment” claims their’s is a screen accurate replica ($10/ea)
My badge: pin-back and silver/gold off eBay from seller “costumebase” ($16)
TWD badge: pin-back, gold eBay seller “alienentertainment” claims their’s is a screen accurate replica ($50/ea)
My nameplate: one word - sucks. I screwed the pooch on this one and should’ve spent the extra couple of bucks on the right one. I’ll be ordering a new one later from QM.
TWD nameplate: I feel this one is the most accurate - LawPro Brass Nameplate 1/2 in. x 2-3/8 in., 1 Line
Made mistake of putting the nameplate how we do in the military … Apparently, cops put them on the pocket flap.
My Duty belt: vintage Safariland “Sam Browne” black basket weave. (I ordered a new one from Triple K off eBay seller “prisind” ($20) before I found my holster that came with the vintage belt that actually fit me.)
My holster: vintage Bucheimer 6.5” black basket weave swivel holster off eBay ($21 for belt+holster)
My speedloader case: vintage HKS black basket weave double speedloader case off eBay ($15)
My cuff case: vintage Bucheimer black basket weave single cuff case off eBay ($7)
Toy handcuffs: off eBay ($7)
My Key ring: Basket weave with nickel snaps from QM LawPro Leather Scabbard Key Ring ($10)
Keepers: from QM LawPro 3/4" Basketweave Keepers with Brass Snaps - 4-Pack ($8.50) … I found the 4-pack cheaper than just buying 2 like Rick wears.
For convenience, I added a cell phone case. ($20) Obviously, in TWD world mobiles are useless because the network is down, but in my world it’s handy to have one.
My pistol: STTI .357 airsoft revolver off eBay ($38) … The chrome with “wood” grips is discontinued, but many good alternatives are out there for under $40. Also, I plan to leave the orange tip to avoid arrest.
TWD pistol: Colt Python .357, 6” BBL, chrome with light wood grips ($1,950)
I’ll add a picture of the box when I get home tonight.
My watch: Citizen Ti Eco-drive “close enough” (already owned)
TWD watch: Kenneth Cole Reaction - KC3584 ($19-80) very rare since it’s an older model
My boots: Justin model 2253 off eBay ($90) I plan to rotate these into my regular boot wearing so I splurged a bit.
TWD boots: Justin model 2222 these seem to be discontinued and are very difficult to find.
Ok, so now the entire outfit is finally FINISHED!!
I look forward to all your questions or comments. Thanks for reading!
I’ve done lots of costumes over the years some more elaborate than others. For this one, I started about 2-3 weeks ago when I realized I needed at least 3 outfits for my weekend at Fantasy Fest in Key West, FL. I didn’t want to wear my Firefly (Jayne Cobb or Mal Reynolds) outfits that I just finished building for fear of them getting damaged or worse … The disappointment of no one recognizing them! :lol
Everything was sourced online or I already owned it, and it ended up costing me about $386.76 (incl S/H) + $15 for patch sewing and boot stretching. I got a lot on sale by dumb luck. Although, I made some mistakes that’ll be corrected later and there's some inaccurate items I chose for the price, like the badges. As cool as it would be to have perfect replica badges @ $330/pr, I went for the good enough versions @ $31/pr.
I’ll try to be detailed about as much of it as I can, but other than what I got from QuarterMaster's Uniforms or Cavender’s Cowboy Store, all the rest came from exhaustive searching on eBay.
My hat: Rodeo King chocolate 3x felt ($32) from Cavender’s but it’s discontinued on last check
TWD hat: Stetson chocolate 3x felt ($150) try eBay I found some good used ones under $50
Campaign cords: from QM Campaign/Trooper Hat Cord, Gold ($7)
My hat badge: pin-back and silver/gold off eBay from seller “costumebase” ($16)
TWD hat badge: screw-back, gold (good luck finding it)
Shirt: from QM LawPro 100% Polyester Two-Tone Short Sleeve Shirt ($20)
My Lapel pins: a bit too big off eBay from seller “niclawsupply” ($4.95/ea)
TWD Lapel pins: no source found yet
My patches: a bit too small off eBay from seller “fancydressoutfit” ($5.95/ea)
TWD patches: no official source, but eBay seller “alienentertainment” claims their’s is a screen accurate replica ($10/ea)
My badge: pin-back and silver/gold off eBay from seller “costumebase” ($16)
TWD badge: pin-back, gold eBay seller “alienentertainment” claims their’s is a screen accurate replica ($50/ea)
My nameplate: one word - sucks. I screwed the pooch on this one and should’ve spent the extra couple of bucks on the right one. I’ll be ordering a new one later from QM.
TWD nameplate: I feel this one is the most accurate - LawPro Brass Nameplate 1/2 in. x 2-3/8 in., 1 Line
Made mistake of putting the nameplate how we do in the military … Apparently, cops put them on the pocket flap.
My Duty belt: vintage Safariland “Sam Browne” black basket weave. (I ordered a new one from Triple K off eBay seller “prisind” ($20) before I found my holster that came with the vintage belt that actually fit me.)
My holster: vintage Bucheimer 6.5” black basket weave swivel holster off eBay ($21 for belt+holster)
My speedloader case: vintage HKS black basket weave double speedloader case off eBay ($15)
My cuff case: vintage Bucheimer black basket weave single cuff case off eBay ($7)
Toy handcuffs: off eBay ($7)
My Key ring: Basket weave with nickel snaps from QM LawPro Leather Scabbard Key Ring ($10)
Keepers: from QM LawPro 3/4" Basketweave Keepers with Brass Snaps - 4-Pack ($8.50) … I found the 4-pack cheaper than just buying 2 like Rick wears.
For convenience, I added a cell phone case. ($20) Obviously, in TWD world mobiles are useless because the network is down, but in my world it’s handy to have one.
My pistol: STTI .357 airsoft revolver off eBay ($38) … The chrome with “wood” grips is discontinued, but many good alternatives are out there for under $40. Also, I plan to leave the orange tip to avoid arrest.
TWD pistol: Colt Python .357, 6” BBL, chrome with light wood grips ($1,950)
I’ll add a picture of the box when I get home tonight.
My watch: Citizen Ti Eco-drive “close enough” (already owned)
TWD watch: Kenneth Cole Reaction - KC3584 ($19-80) very rare since it’s an older model
My boots: Justin model 2253 off eBay ($90) I plan to rotate these into my regular boot wearing so I splurged a bit.
TWD boots: Justin model 2222 these seem to be discontinued and are very difficult to find.
Ok, so now the entire outfit is finally FINISHED!!
I look forward to all your questions or comments. Thanks for reading!
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