Looking for Tomb Raider replicas.

[BRRogers]

I quick search on Google, and the forum search function didn't yield much.

I'm trying to help a friend of mine put together (over the next couple of months) A Tomb Raider: Legend costume.

We already have the pistols (the easiest part)...

However, leads on other parts for the costume would be HIGHLY appreciated!
Things I'm looking for include:
Boots-
Holsters-
Backpack-
Binoculars-
+ the other various belt gadgets-
Belt & Buckles-

She REALLY looks the part, and I would really like to help her construct a costume that will do the character justice.

I'll link you guys to more reference If you need it.

 

[Ramiel]

Hi, I think you should ask here: http://www.raiderquest.net/phpBB2/index.php
You will find a lot of help about Lara Croft Costumes...

 

[BRRogers]

Thanks George!!

Waiting for their board administrator to approve me so I can see what they've got

I have a feeling though, I might end up scratch-making a lot of this stuff the more I look at it :confused

 

[Ramiel]

Probably you'll need to do just a couple of things, like the grappling gun, the belt buckle and the grenades...
For the guns they are (airsoft) H&K USP (with the extended barrel)
If you can work leather the holsters and belt are both pretty easy...
For the backpack I think you should modify an existing bag (like suggested in one of the topics in that forum...).
Gloves and boots, well, try eBay...
If I could find something I'll send you a link!

 

[BRRogers]

I've actually got a beat on all of the grenades

3 Circular flashbangs-
(or 3 standard grenades... modified)
3 smoke grenades
2 emergency flares

I also found a few pairs of compact binoculars that would work well.

For boots I'm scouring through, "goth", tactical, tack, snake, and motorcycle style boots.
(IE, Darth maul got his boots from motocross!)

Gloves are easy, and Since I have done leather work... I imagine the belts wouldn't be a problem... though since they don't make molded hostlers for the extended barrel gun, I might have to figure out how to mold leather to the proper shape for them.

What is the circular disk on her hip, is that the grapple?

 

[Ramiel]

Yep!
Most cosplayers use to make it octagonal like in the renders and promo pics, but I think it was modeled octagonal to save some polygons for Lara model, so I suppose its original design should be circular, but this is a personal taste...
For the boots I suggest something like these...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Rock-Bike...ryZ63889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Mens-Harley...ryZ63850QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hopefully you'll find something less expensive...
The pics of the official model could be useful too (at least to look at! LOL)
http://www.bit-tech.net/news_images/new_lara_croft_revealed/lara-large.jpg
http://www.grupo-utopia.com/blog/isou/Sexy/84661_karima_adebibe_23.jpg
more here: http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/lara/karimaadebibe/index.html

Here there will be other references (hi-res renders, etc...)
http://www.laracroft.tv/pictography/tr7-index.html

Probably you already have a lot of references, but, just in case...

 

[BRRogers]

Awesome.... Thanks again! *bows*

Its interesting to see the "official" model.
Her costume really is not accurate at all! :wacko


It's always a pretty great feeling to know that you can pull of a costume better than the "official" one :love

 

[Ramiel]

Anytime!
Big Tomb Raider fan here!

It's always a pretty great feeling to know that you can pull of a costume better than the "official" one :love

...Aaaand that's an interesting line...:love
:lol

 

[BRRogers]

Anytime!
...Aaaand that's an interesting line...:love
:lol

Ok, I know I can pull off making it. And I know SHE can pull off wearing it :love

(*ps, she's a great seamstress... she'll be making the soft parts, I'll be handling props & accessories*)

 

[tk1780]

Tsuyosa

A Gal I know on another forum is looking at doing up Laura Croft, so have been watching this thread with intrest. I think she is looking at the game version where she is wearing the blue camo, if I recall correctly.

So any and all info you manage to pull up, please post it back here, I am sure she will appreciate the info.

Good luck on this !:thumbsup

 

[Ramiel]

Tsuyosa

A Gal I know on another forum is looking at doing up Laura Croft, so have been watching this thread with intrest. I think she is looking at the game version where she is wearing the blue camo, if I recall correctly.

So any and all info you manage to pull up, please post it back here, I am sure she will appreciate the info.

Good luck on this !:thumbsup

So she wants her "area51" outfit...

And she need also an airsoft MP5 (silenced), like this one: http://www.perdix.co.uk/silenced gallery/images/H & K MP5 SD_JPG.jpg

Then she needs a pair of blue camo BDU pants...
http://www.galaxyarmynavy.com/item-7882.asp

And a black tank top...
http://www.adili.com/images/product_details/91664/
Then (when you'll have the fingerless gloves, black lace-up boots, holsters and belt, and backpack), if you want to stick to details, you'll need a pair of red laces for the boots... In the game screenshots are red

I hope this helps