Accurate Superman Movie Costume COMPLETE! Pics up!!
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Aeon
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http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/greatsleep/1023/m-making_s.html
Check that out. It says that Reeve wore a swimming cap.
Check that out. It says that Reeve wore a swimming cap.
</SPAN><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD CLASS=$row_color>Quote:<HR></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS=$row_color> Bananas also reported that for Superman, Clark Kent had 25 bodysuits and six capes to change in and out of. The costumes all had different functions. Some were designed to look great while Superman stood; others were designed for sitting, leaping, flying, or coming in for a landing. The flying cape had hidden wires so that Reeve can be held up by a 100 foot crane and so that it could billow even when there was no wind. Reeve also told Dynamite about the Superman costume: "In Superman, I had 40 Superman suits. I had to change into a fresh one every time the one I was wearing got wrinkled or sweaty. After a few hours under the broiling lights on the set, Reeve would sweat heavily in the Superman costume and reveal large, rapidly spreading perspiration stains under his arms when he stretched into the flying position. The problem was easily solved when the make-up department recommended some industrial-strength antiperspirant, and added extra lining and dress shields under the arms of Reeve's costumes. Sweaty underarms weren't the only problems Reeve was having with the famous clothes. According to Petrou, the supertight red tank-suit pants he wore over the blue leotard revealed some obvious bulges-and not always in the same place. This problem was easily solved when costume designer Yvonne Blake ordered a large swimmer's cap to be worn under the pants, an idea executive producer Ilya Salkind liked because he thought it would enhance the supermacho image of Superman. Blake also told Petrou about Reeve's costume, "I read somewhere that Chris is supposed to have twenty-five different costumes and six or seven special capes-for flying, crouching, leaping, sitting, standing, whatever. Actually, the number's probably higher than that. Mainly, that's where the wardrobe expense comes in, on all the doubles and duplicates and special-effects needs."</TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><SPAN CLASS=$row_color>
Very detailed article, thanks Aeon!
Didn't someone here on the boards offer DVDs of the Making of Superman?
Very detailed article, thanks Aeon!
Didn't someone here on the boards offer DVDs of the Making of Superman?
forceofvader
New Member
Here's a link to the dance belt...
http://www.dancewear.com/dancewear/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&dept%5Fid=2030&pf%5Fid=PAOHADNFOEPEECOH
http://www.dancewear.com/dancewear/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&dept%5Fid=2030&pf%5Fid=PAOHADNFOEPEECOH
I wore just a regular cup in this signature photo and it did not show at all. I picked it up at sports authority.
<img src=http://members.aol.com/caspid/super.jpg>
<img src=http://members.aol.com/caspid/super.jpg>
Martin-El
Sr Member
Thanks for the link - that looks like a real contender.
You're right about the yellow 'S' too, not only was it poorly done but it is and ENTIRELY DIFFERENT SHAPE than the chest symbol - this means it's back to the drawing board for my cape template...
I'll post more pix of the original so you can see just how haphazard it is...
You're right about the yellow 'S' too, not only was it poorly done but it is and ENTIRELY DIFFERENT SHAPE than the chest symbol - this means it's back to the drawing board for my cape template...
I'll post more pix of the original so you can see just how haphazard it is...
Martin-El
Sr Member
A few more comparisons for your reference -
Notice how the colours of the suit are never truly blue. I thought I'd made a mistake with mine at first (as I followed some advice and went for TEAL.) But it does photograph a nice blue. Even the flying miniatures were dressed nicely...
<img src=http://helphydinout.onestop.net/superpics/flyingmini.jpg>
Notice the little poles sticking out from it's back? They even built a miniature cape flapping device!!
The costume used in Madame Tussauds in London utilized an original costume but lighter cape (as a wind machine blew underneath to raise it..Apparently this waxwork is STILL THERE.
<img src=http://helphydinout.onestop.net/superpics/wax.jpg>
And this is the costume as hung originally in Planet Hollywood...
<img src=http://helphydinout.onestop.net/superpics/planeth.jpg>
I think Margot Kidder must be reading this - she's appearing at a signing in my hometown the end of the month - her first in the UK. Shame the suit won't be ready but I'll already be giddy just seeing her!!!
Notice how the colours of the suit are never truly blue. I thought I'd made a mistake with mine at first (as I followed some advice and went for TEAL.) But it does photograph a nice blue. Even the flying miniatures were dressed nicely...
<img src=http://helphydinout.onestop.net/superpics/flyingmini.jpg>
Notice the little poles sticking out from it's back? They even built a miniature cape flapping device!!
The costume used in Madame Tussauds in London utilized an original costume but lighter cape (as a wind machine blew underneath to raise it..Apparently this waxwork is STILL THERE.
<img src=http://helphydinout.onestop.net/superpics/wax.jpg>
And this is the costume as hung originally in Planet Hollywood...
<img src=http://helphydinout.onestop.net/superpics/planeth.jpg>
I think Margot Kidder must be reading this - she's appearing at a signing in my hometown the end of the month - her first in the UK. Shame the suit won't be ready but I'll already be giddy just seeing her!!!
Aeon
Well-Known Member
The costume (although I've never seen a real one) seems to have a color range from a peacock blue to a teal or even a shade of green. I bet that the differences in the blues are one of two; either it's been exposed to light and the color has faded, or the costume was made from a different brand of material. Not all blues are the same, so that would make a difference.
SG1 Trooper
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I got it - backatcha.
Here are a few more shots for comparision -
You'll see the years have not been kind to this original Reeve suit (as displayed in Planet Hollywood, FL) But Jeez - gave me shivers to know the man himself strut funky in it.
So, the original form Superman; The Movie as modelled by what looks like a decapitated T-1000
Another shot of my version (note the colours!)
Work in progress of my cape and the appliqued 'S' symbol (drawn but not yet embriodered)
Closeup of the original belt (probably a victim of Lois repeated grappling)
And Finally mine - note the beltloops are far from finished and Margot Kidder is welcome to grapple me all she likes...
Comments & questions welcome, fellas.
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I wanted to say WOW! great costume! I have a Superman cape that was made based off of the same patterns as the original. I love my cape. When i get on my feet, i will complete my costume. Your suite is fantastic! I am interested in getting a suite from you. Thanks.
GELForever wrote:<HR></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS=$row_color>
I got it - backatcha.
Here are a few more shots for comparision -
You'll see the years have not been kind to this original Reeve suit (as displayed in Planet Hollywood, FL) But Jeez - gave me shivers to know the man himself strut funky in it.
So, the original form Superman; The Movie as modelled by what looks like a decapitated T-1000
Another shot of my version (note the colours!)
Work in progress of my cape and the appliqued 'S' symbol (drawn but not yet embriodered)
Closeup of the original belt (probably a victim of Lois repeated grappling)
And Finally mine - note the beltloops are far from finished and Margot Kidder is welcome to grapple me all she likes...
Comments & questions welcome, fellas.
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I wanted to say WOW! great costume! I have a Superman cape that was made based off of the same patterns as the original. I love my cape. When i get on my feet, i will complete my costume. Your suite is fantastic! I am interested in getting a suite from you. Thanks.
SG1 Trooper wrote:
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Closeup of the original belt (probably a victim of Lois repeated grappling)
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Anyone know what the Belt was made of?
I can see in this pic that there is a whitish or lite Gray material as the backing.
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Closeup of the original belt (probably a victim of Lois repeated grappling)
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Anyone know what the Belt was made of?
I can see in this pic that there is a whitish or lite Gray material as the backing.
Kittlemeier
Sr Member
I thought the teal suits were made so they stood out against the blue screen for flying scenes and then color adjusted afterward. The hero costumes were blue from what I remember. Could be wrong though, K
Aeon,
Thanks I appreciate the information.
Thanks I appreciate the information.
Here are Cup details for the suit from "The making of Superman the movie:
by David Michael Petrou",
"Yvonne Blake ordered a Large Swimmer's Cup to be worn under the pants,
to hide some obvious protuberances".
Here's a question:
What is the size of the Cape that Superman wears?
From a scene in the first film I figure that it is somewhere between 96 inches and 102 inches across on the bottom of the cape.
Anyone have an opinion on this?
Another question:
Was the cape just one solid piece of fabric or more than one piece sewn together?
by David Michael Petrou",
"Yvonne Blake ordered a Large Swimmer's Cup to be worn under the pants,
to hide some obvious protuberances".
Here's a question:
What is the size of the Cape that Superman wears?
From a scene in the first film I figure that it is somewhere between 96 inches and 102 inches across on the bottom of the cape.
Anyone have an opinion on this?
Another question:
Was the cape just one solid piece of fabric or more than one piece sewn together?
