Just got a Commander Cody Rocketman helmet. Anyone know where I can get the rocketpack, control dial, and leather jacket?
Commander cody rocketman props?
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Blaxmyth
Sr Member
Wow! Sorry, can't help with locating the rocket pack, etc, but I would love to see some pics of the helmet.
I've been planning a pep file for ages and although I have got several pics of the original prop helmets, they're not from consistent angles. So if you do feel inclined to post some pics from front, side, top, etc, that would be most marvellous!
ps - congratulations on your score!
I've been planning a pep file for ages and although I have got several pics of the original prop helmets, they're not from consistent angles. So if you do feel inclined to post some pics from front, side, top, etc, that would be most marvellous!
ps - congratulations on your score!
BAK55
Well-Known Member
The Rocketpack and chest control piece aren't readlily available to my knowlege. I had to make my rocketpack out of cardboard tubes and corrugated cardboad with a cardstock veneer. The backpiece was made with a sheet of 3/8" thick plywood and had added more cardstock as a veneer to hide the woodgrain.
The chest control piece was also made of cardstock that I had layered so I could create cavities to insert other parts to be able to turn the knobs. The jacket had been a lucky find at a thrift store. It wasn't totally acurrate,but it was close enough. I did have to shorten it for my Captain Proton character and had added the cuffs. The buckle is a vintage quick release for a WWII aircraft seatbelt.
The chest control piece was also made of cardstock that I had layered so I could create cavities to insert other parts to be able to turn the knobs. The jacket had been a lucky find at a thrift store. It wasn't totally acurrate,but it was close enough. I did have to shorten it for my Captain Proton character and had added the cuffs. The buckle is a vintage quick release for a WWII aircraft seatbelt.
BAK55
Well-Known Member
Dave Stevens created the Rockteer long after the serial "King of the Rocketmen" -the first time the outfit had been used- and the Commando Cody serials. It was definitely an inspiration for the Rockteer.
Blaxmyth
Sr Member
Just talked to Don Coleman. He made a stunning Rocketman costume in the late 80s. He built a time machine as well.
I believe he might of made my helmet. He told me of a company called the magicwardrobe that makes a spot on leather jacket. Anyone ever do business with them?
I believe he might of made my helmet. He told me of a company called the magicwardrobe that makes a spot on leather jacket. Anyone ever do business with them?
Looks like I'll be the owner of a Commander Cody rocketpack in the near future. Identical and made by the man who supplied them for the Captain Proton episodes of ST: Voyager.
