Spaceballs costume for Dragon Con

[Frank Ippolito]

Hi guys! i've been putting together some assets for my Spaceballs uniform for Dragon Con. I first put it together for Rick Baker's halloween party this past year, and want to get as many people wearing this in Atlanta as possible.

only 2 things i am missing in this (as far as i can tell)- the correct belt buckle, and the turtle-neck.
we have 3d modeled the buckle, and will throw it up on shapeways in the next few days.


anyone interested in getting a group together at dragon con for this?
i'll post the links to all the wardrobe, and i have a template to cut the helmets. probably around 100 bucks-ish to put each costume together.

 

[OldSkoolEffects]

Jack Doud and I have been 'ballers this at the last few Dragoncons, and it's a pretty fun costume (except for not being able to hear anything except a constant echo the entire time). There's usually a Barf and Lonestar around, and sometime the Stunt Doubles. 'Balling in white can get old after awhile, which is when you resort to this:



Jack has his builds here: http://www.bloody-plastic.com/costumes/spaceballsuit.html

 

[BroadSword]

We needed you at Wondercon!!!!

 

[Frank Ippolito]

Ive been talking to Bill Doran and Harrison Krix about making the black armor (and gun) too.

here- i made a group to try and round up people and share assets.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/766410166711825/

 

[OldSkoolEffects]

The gun is a Calico M-100 (M-1000 Airsoft), and can be really hard to find. I do have a mold I made of mine though; both the ones Jack Doud and I use are 2 part casts in solid resin.

Bottom is the airsoft version with fold-out stock, top is a dry-fit casting:

 

[Frank Ippolito]

12 in. White Acrylic Globe - with 5.25 in. Neckless Opening - American 3201-12020-003 | 1000Bulbs.com
is the dome that i used. 12 in. White Acrylic Globe - with 5.25 in. Neckless Opening) For the first run, i just used some mattress foam to pads it, but i am working on making a new helmet liner that will be molded, and i just need to pour in some soft expanding foam. (to make multiples faster)

i also have a template to cut the hole out, and would be up for making the helmets for everyone. if i can buy 5 or more, we can get a break on prices. then i'll cut it, add the liner, mic and chinstrap for 20 bucks + the cost of shipping it back to you

 

[OldSkoolEffects]

You can sometimes find them at Home Despot too; usually they have a glut of them, or haven't carried them in years.

 

[Mighty Matt]

*Raises Hand* Are Mawgs allowed?

 

[Mighty Matt]

Does Dragon-Con have a Dark Helmet that comes. I hear legends of him but never see him.

 

[xdmray]

wish i was going to DC. My Lord Helmet is almost done....

 

[Chainmaile]

The gun is a Calico M-100 (M-1000 Airsoft), and can be really hard to find. I do have a mold I made of mine though; both the ones Jack Doud and I use are 2 part casts in solid resin.

Bottom is the airsoft version with fold-out stock, top is a dry-fit casting:

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Do you sell, or know anyone who sells solid replicas of the Calicos? My daughter is doing a cosplay of Claire Redfield from Resident Evil: Code Veronica and I'm looking for a pair for her to carry.

Chance

 

[acesh007]

I was wondering what you guys were using for footwear?

 

[OldSkoolEffects]

The "correct" footwear would be Moonboots, but jackdoud and I have always worn black combat boots and no one has ever noticed.

 

[jama]

Does anyone have a link to the belt buckle? I'm going as a spaceball for halloween and my 3d modeling skills are not up to par. Thanks for sharing.

 

[OldSkoolEffects]

There's casts from a screen-used buckle on eBay right now.

 

[OldKen]

Do you have to paint the globes white? Or are they white enough?

I've always wondered...

I can't believe I'm just seeing this thread.

All of my local old school friends know I have accurate stormtrooper armor... A lot of them think it's awesome... But there are of course the eye rollers!

Too late this year! But I'd like to get a full ping pong costume together... And I live near ATL...

 

[Jedifyfe]

That's great Frank. I've always wanted to go as Vinnie the bounty hunter. It'll be cool to see the group.

 

[OldSkoolEffects]

We always paint our balls *snicker*. Without a coat of paint, they tend to look bluish.

 

[Daniel Nelms]

I've been wanting to make a Dark Helmet for a long time, it's on my bucket list of things to do. I picked up a convincing pair of nerd glasses that I stumbled on at Target awhile back so I'm in the process of slowly tracking down pieces.

 

[Starfox2010]

we have 3d modeled the buckle, and will throw it up on shapeways in the next few days.
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Is it possible to get the buckle from you, or is there a link to get it made from Shapeways or thingiverse?