Recent content by AbbyDarkStar

During the "Research" phase there were several things that had to be figured out. Questions like, what type of materials did we want to use, what would be our budget, where would be get stuff from, and how would we approach making certain elements of the costume... For us, this costume would...

It's been a while since I have had a chance to post here but I have a project we are working on and I wanted to chronicle the process here. Zen and I are going to be building a Red Sonja costume which is based off of the Side Show Collectibles Premium Format Red Sonja. But what we plan to...

Yep, made the announcement on my personal fb about two weeks ago. We'll be going somewhere else (can't announce publicly yet).

Zen and I will not be at Wondercon or Celebration! Sorry!

Re: Star Trek into Darkness - Khan [Revision] This is a FANTASTIC, detailed thread! Your love of the character and the craft really shows! Great job!

Probably because of weight/durability issues?

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Hey all! I'm starting this build thread on my Crystal Fury costume for the game, Comic Conquest! The game is going to be set in a Comic convention, where suddenly, all the cosplayers turn into their costume. My character is an elemental mage, who can control the 4 elements (cause I'm greedy...

I agree- but there was full knowledge that some of the people on this show were on the RPF...and I agree. Disagree all you want, as long as you are respectful. BUT...knowing that, if we want the RPF to grow, or we want to brag about it, or have it frequented by those in the industry...how would...

Claudette- Queen's Blade Cosplay Character: Claudette Material: Queen's Blade (anime) Debut: SDCC 2013 For SDCC 2013 Zen and I started the ambitious project of Claudette from the anime Queen's Blade. For those unfamiliar with an anime, it is what is considered "ecchi", which means there are...

Hey all- Checking in and wanted to say how AWESOME it is that we are all here to support each other! I really hope everyone posts up build threads or at least basic "how I did this" threads. I really want to encourage even more females to post up our awesome work, no matter how big or small...

I find this funny. Debates on the "real problem". I thought we were here to make props....costumes...stuff? Don't let reality TV ruin your experience in the hobby, because if you take that tack, anything at any given day can ruin your "hobby". - - - Updated - - - Pretty sure Riddle is...

The thing is Stig, is that if they did that, the audience that it would appeal to wouldn't be enough to make the network $$. So it isn't done. Drama sells. Not craft. :( Its up to us to be out here showing what is what so when people ask, we can show them something awesome :D

Re: Big mega thread of lots of different costumes! (Harley Quinn, Vi, bikinis, etc... You can also use leather dye (available from Tandy) instead of sharpie. Will save you a lot of time! :)

You know, reading through this thread...I have to say I'm really proud of some of the well thought-out, balanced responses to this show. It isn't everyone's cup of tea. I have to say I'm frankly embarrassed by the negative, all out "I HATE SO AND SO AND SO N SO DID THIS" These people in the...