I haven't seen a single post on Black Widow here recently. I think one reason is that the Black Widow Cosplay Community Facebook group has been absolutely thriving and is a great resource for all things related to her Infinity War costume and props. I highly recommend joining that group, if you wish to learn about vest patterns, fabrics, wigs, DIY batons, costumes from AliExpress etc. We have figured out exact models for the side release buckles in the backpack and even the zipper pull on the vest, just to mention a few things. I'm just a member there, but I have contributed quite a bit.
I made my Avengers 2012 cosplay a few years ago and decided to make a Infinity War cosplay with mostly new items, but a few pieces from the old costume (suit & boots are the main items). I put a lot of effort in making a good replica of the vest and was quite satisfied with what I ended up with. Most of the other items are 3D-printed and nearly all of the models I have created are available on MyMinifactory: https://www.myminifactory.com/users/jmunkki
The 3D-printed models now include:
- Eskrima sticks/staff
- Backpack for Eskrima sticks
- Widow Bite wrists
- Tactical belt parts (including a fully functional belt buckle)
I will be posting my models for the shoulders, elbows and knees soon. I'm still working on one optional addition for the knees (attachment points to the suit, because a strap around the knee would instantly just slide down the boots, as I discovered and wasn't at all accurate anyway). I may then start working on the new sidearms and holsters, although aside from Hot Toys product photos, the lack of reference material is concerning. I have some non-Marvel cosplays in the pipeline too, so at some point I will have to set my Black Widow aside and move on. (3D-printed boot covers are also be tempting, as I'm using my Avengers 2012 boots now.)
I'm making this post so that there's at least a trail of breadcrumbs from The RPF to where the real resources can be found right now, so that if you are for instance Adam Savage wanting to create the ultimate Black Widow crossplay, you'll know where to look.
I made my Avengers 2012 cosplay a few years ago and decided to make a Infinity War cosplay with mostly new items, but a few pieces from the old costume (suit & boots are the main items). I put a lot of effort in making a good replica of the vest and was quite satisfied with what I ended up with. Most of the other items are 3D-printed and nearly all of the models I have created are available on MyMinifactory: https://www.myminifactory.com/users/jmunkki
The 3D-printed models now include:
- Eskrima sticks/staff
- Backpack for Eskrima sticks
- Widow Bite wrists
- Tactical belt parts (including a fully functional belt buckle)
I will be posting my models for the shoulders, elbows and knees soon. I'm still working on one optional addition for the knees (attachment points to the suit, because a strap around the knee would instantly just slide down the boots, as I discovered and wasn't at all accurate anyway). I may then start working on the new sidearms and holsters, although aside from Hot Toys product photos, the lack of reference material is concerning. I have some non-Marvel cosplays in the pipeline too, so at some point I will have to set my Black Widow aside and move on. (3D-printed boot covers are also be tempting, as I'm using my Avengers 2012 boots now.)
I'm making this post so that there's at least a trail of breadcrumbs from The RPF to where the real resources can be found right now, so that if you are for instance Adam Savage wanting to create the ultimate Black Widow crossplay, you'll know where to look.
