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    The Steve Zissou Costume Thread

    Here's the ring I made. I used a 60's era tin ring from a gumball machine. I couldn't tell exactly what was on the sides but I went with some small dolphins that seemed appropriate. Also, I printed the image on glow-in-the-dark paper because it seemed like something it would have.
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    The Steve Zissou Costume Thread

    There used to be an older thread with good Zissou info but I can't seem to find it. I believe the Vostok Amphibia had a rubber replacement watchband on it. I think the AO Pilots are the closest. I went with silver frames and brown lenses. The holster I used for mine was an "Uncle Mike's...
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    Thor End Game Outfits (Spoilers do not open)

    Glad to help! Out of the bag, my wig was way too pretty and smooth. I did all the matting and greasyness with Elmers gluesticks (the same kind as schoolkids use). I held pencil-width bundles together and ran the gluestick down the front and back of the length. The good thing with this is if you...
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    Thor End Game Outfits (Spoilers do not open)

    My beard is mostly grey and some red so I used a mix of two hair waxes. A black and a brown, but the brown was really gold. Here's links to the products: <Amazon.com: Play 'Do Temporary Hair Color, Hair Wax, Hair Clay, Mens Grooming, Pomade, Black hair dye(1.8 ounces): Beauty> <Amazon.com: Play...
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    40K Ork Warboss,,,,

    Excellent work! I love the big builds.
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    Dr Who Handbot.

    I sent you a zip file with about 35 images. Let me know if you cannot open it.
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    Dr Who Handbot.

    I made a weak attempt at a RoryBot version of the Handbot for DragonCon 2012. I have some reference pictures of the screen-used Handbots, if you want.
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    Dragoncon 2016

    If its not too late to respond, I'd like to join the meetup this year. Here's my avatar:
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    First build: Steve Zissou

    Well done, sir! Much better than my modified scrubs.
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    Female Pinhead - Hellraiser Cenobite Completed images page 1

    Good tutorial and great tip about the tattoo coverup makeup. Thanks for posting it.
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    My Rendition of Gambit's Armor/Costume

    Very nice work! My guess is it was vac-formed.
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    Foam materials thread - store, price, density, etc

    If you are interested in the Darice foam roll from JoAnn and don't have any locally, here is a coupon code to use online for a flat $2.95 shipping rate for any number of rolls. I just used the code so I know it works. SHFP146 The bad news is it only valid through Sunday, May 26, 2013.
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    DIY - Helmet Stand 5000 - Cheap and Awesome

    Well done! Good idea and informative video. Thanks!
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    Foam Jaffa Horus guard headdress. FINISHED!!!!...

    Re: Foam Jaffa Horus guard headdress. Started painting!!.. Extremely nice work!
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    Foam Jaffa Horus guard headdress. FINISHED!!!!...

    Re: Foam Jaffa Horus guard headdress. I've had good luck using Latex Kilz to prime, painting with various cheap acrylics, and then using Future Acrylic floor wax to seal. It stays fairly flexible and durable and even smells nice.
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