Ben Affleck DareDevil Costume COMPLETE!

[MattMunson]

For those of you who know me, you know I am not a "rush to market" kind of guy. Things move slowly here in MunsonLand. This costume has been MOSTLY done for maybe a decade, save for the cowl. When Wondercon 2024 was approaching, I knew it was time to finally finish it up.

The suit is UD Replicas.
The nun chucks are copied off a production made stunt billy club.
Cowl inner shell reproduced from a production made cowl.
Horns cast directly from a screen used piece.
Cowl leather pattern designed from screen used piece.

This is an incredibly comfortable costume. I think I wore it for 8 hours on Saturday, five of which were during LobbyCon. The cowl is comfortable and fits really well, but I need to re-do the lenses. Those were last minute additions and though they looked decent, they were nearly impossible to see out of. I should re-do the cowl, as I am not totally happy with how the leather laid down, but I have so many other projects that require my attention, I might just leave this as is.

 

[ave4uevoli]

WOW! that looks great. My favorite Daredevil. I've got a UD replicas suit too and it's awesome. I've never been able to find a cowl to match though. No one really willing to take the time and do the leather over the shell ever since the TV series came out. Looks great! Congrats

 

[MattMunson]

I might offer a kit eventually. The bummer is the leather part is REALLY difficult. Not just the sew up, but the glue down. I probably did five or six prototypes before I got it "right" and even then the glue down was super problematic.

 

[Sundowner]

This looks amazing! What did you use for the angel and devil symbols on the billy club? Those are the last pieces I need to finish mine.

 

[nick daring]

I love that cowl design so much. So cool. Well done sir.

 

[MattMunson]

This looks amazing! What did you use for the angel and devil symbols on the billy club? Those are the last pieces I need to finish mine.

Those were cast into the master. Though if memory serves, the originals were cast from a daredevil statue that was a licensed product.

 

[Sundowner]

Those were cast into the master. Though if memory serves, the originals were cast from a daredevil statue that was a licensed product.

Awesome, thanks Matt!

 

[ave4uevoli]

Those were cast into the master. Though if memory serves, the originals were cast from a daredevil statue that was a licensed product.

Matt's right - they were cast from an old bowen statue..

 

[ave4uevoli]

...the devil on the billy club was from the electra bowen statue..

 

[Chris92]

Matt, I love this suit. I've wanted one ever since I first saw it in 2003, but alas, I was very young and even by the time UD did their suit I still did not have "adult money"...I'll just live vicariously through you! Great job, Devil!

 

[Extremer97]

Anyone willing to seek the UD replicas Daredevil 2003 suit in full?

 

[Extremer97]

Sell^?? Sorry for typo

 

[MattMunson]

There's a section on the forum called "Want to Buy" which is an awesome place to post that very question. There might be someone out there!

I have an extra pair of pants I would let go of, but that's the only component I would sell

 

[FastballSpecial]

Oh man UD Replicas DD suit is the grail of all grails. Looks fantastic!

 

[MattMunson]

Oh man UD Replicas DD suit is the grail of all grails. Looks fantastic!

Thanks man! I'm so glad I grabbed it when I did. I still really love that movie, and I tell people all the time how interesting the directors cut is compared to the theatrical. They are almost two different movies. Such a crazy time in marvel super hero history.

 

[Chris92]

Thanks man! I'm so glad I grabbed it when I did. I still really love that movie, and I tell people all the time how interesting the directors cut is compared to the theatrical. They are almost two different movies. Such a crazy time in marvel super hero history.

I love other fans that understand this! That version of the film was excellent for it's time, and I wish it was the one we had gotten in theaters.

 

[ShaneHelms]

This is absolutely incredible work. Top shelf. Are the boots also from UD? I owned a pair of their 89 Batman boots and gloves. Wish I had been able to get one of these suits, it's still a kick ass design especially the cowl.

 

[MattMunson]

This is absolutely incredible work. Top shelf. Are the boots also from UD? I owned a pair of their 89 Batman boots and gloves. Wish I had been able to get one of these suits, it's still a kick ass design especially the cowl.

The boots are indeed from UD Replicas. Very comfy too!

 

[MattMunson]

I am on my third iteration with the lenses on my DD cowl, and this time I went with mesh that I painted red. Absolute game changer. Visibility is through the roof. No fogging issues. And I get a little air flow into the cowl.

TRAGICALLY, in the final moments of my trip home from an amazing Halloween outing, I dropped the cowl in the elevator and the shell broke! I'm glad I got so much use out of it, and I have plenty of replacement shells in the shop, but I was heartbroken. lol.

 

[George]

Awesome costume & glad it was a success ! Nothing beats living your fandom.
I watched and like that version of DD.