SyFy's Heroes of Cosplay

[Rotwang]

I finally caught an episode of the show ...

Actually it was the first few minutes, my tolerance for reality shows is incredibly low. And it's just like every other reality show. A bunch of vacuous, publicity-crazed nobodies, acting like they were the focal point of the universe, permanently under pressure because of some arbitrary deadline, people going out of their way to seek and escalate conflict.

If this was my introduction to cosplay, I'd give the whole thing a very wide berth.

 

[Alpha Proto]

If this was just a documentary show were they go to conventions and interview people about their costumes it would be better.

I do enjoy what I can learn from this show. I am trying to treat the show like one of the treads in the costume part of this forum. There are moments of building knowledge here and there. I just end up questioning some of there methods.

I realized that the dude was not in some of the episodes because it took him a while to get that assassin's creed costume done. Giving him more time did help his results. Maybe next season, (If there is a next) they can film more than a few months. Or get more people to follow to fill in time between conventions. That should help them get better quality costumes into competition. So the heroes don't look like zeroes.

 

[Kerr Avon]

BUT if you choose to present a caricature of yourself with your name, as yourself, on television, you sort of forfeit your right to complain when people don't differentiate.

Yup, and yeah, GoW guy was impressive.

 

[Sourdoh]

I finally caught an episode of the show ...

Actually it was the first few minutes, my tolerance for reality shows is incredibly low. And it's just like every other reality show. A bunch of vacuous, publicity-crazed nobodies, acting like they were the focal point of the universe, permanently under pressure because of some arbitrary deadline, people going out of their way to seek and escalate conflict.

DITTO! I'm still not watching ....

 

[Gator Fett]

Even the characters types are lifted straight from wrestling. You've got the reigning champion that's a big blowhard, the Heel, the hero, the underdogs, the comedic tag-team duo. Any of that sound familiar?

Wow, great analogy. Put's the show in a whole new light for me. Thanks.

 

[NormanF]

Actually it was the first few minutes, my tolerance for reality shows is incredibly low. And it's just like every other reality show. A bunch of vacuous, publicity-crazed nobodies, acting like they were the focal point of the universe, permanently under pressure because of some arbitrary deadline, people going out of their way to seek and escalate conflict.

Yup. I saw an ad for a show about two guys in London that go looking for classic cars to restore. The first episode was mostly them yelling at each other. But there is a similar show that I like because (gasp!) they actually show the cars being repaired with explanations of what the mechanic is doing.


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[Kim]

Yup. I saw an ad for a show about two guys in London that go looking for classic cars to restore. The first episode was mostly them yelling at each other. But there is a similar show that I like because (gasp!) they actually show the cars being repaired with explanations of what the mechanic is doing.

Wheeler Dealers? I love that show.

 

[NormanF]

Wheeler Dealers? I love that show.

That is the good one. I have already forgotten the name of the bad one.

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[SuperFLY]

That is the good one. I have already forgotten the name of the bad one.

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Chop Shop?

was terrible, didn't have anything in the way of explaining what the mechanic was doing (as none of them had a clue).

cut and shut jobs full of filler with a snazzy paintjob.. deathtraps the lot of them

 

[Sourdoh]

Wheeler Dealers is the best of the lot. I even watch re-runs! Edd China is really entertaining and you learn something new on each show!

 

[NormanF]

Chop Shop?

was terrible, didn't have anything in the way of explaining what the mechanic was doing (as none of them had a clue).

cut and shut jobs full of filler with a snazzy paintjob.. deathtraps the lot of them

I looked it up. "Classic Car Rescue". This is the "guys yell at each other" format of reality show. Classic Car Rescue - Season 1 Episode 1 HD - YouTube. That was the fist and probably only episode I will watch even though the into or ad showed them looking at an MGA. I might watch that just to see how many facts they get wrong.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

I think when American Chopper became famous everyone thought you had to have a bunch of fights to have a successful show. Back to hobbies, I think you're better off just making a web series. I'd much rather watch any of the people on this show do a web series that actually showcases their talent so we can see how they're making the costumes. We even have a RPF Youtube channel...

 

[spacebat]

I think when American Chopper became famous everyone thought you had to have a bunch of fights to have a successful show. Back to hobbies, I think you're better off just making a web series. I'd much rather watch any of the people on this show do a web series that actually showcases their talent so we can see how they're making the costumes. We even have a RPF Youtube channel...

So, what's the secret to Mythbusters success and how can we translate Mythbusters formula to a show about prop, modeling and costuming?
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I did not know there was a RPF youtube channel... :$

And the first RPF video I happen to find has an introduction by Yaya Han how ironically appropriate (or is that how Coincidentally?)!

 

[Risu]

I think the only way a good prop/costume reality show could be made is if Adam Savage took the helm. Maybe some day if Mythbusters ends he can take that on.

 

[Gigatron]

So, what's the secret to Mythbusters success and how can we translate Mythbusters formula to a show about prop, modeling and costuming?

As much as I love Mythbusters, if you really pay attention to the dynamic, it's not all that different than most "reality" shows. You have your straight man / grumpy guy persona (aka Jamie), and your goofball / kid-at-heart persona (aka Adam). And the personas play off of each other. It might not come down to name calling and yelling, but look at Jamie's "I can't believe you're wearing that", or "I can't believe you're going to try and build this contraption" look, whenever Adam comes up with an outside-the-box idea.

I'm all too familiar with that type of relationship. My father and I are very much the same way. He's very "by the book", and I'm more "I kinda lost the book a while back, but there's no real reason this way shouldn't work". There are times when we've walked away from various projects, because we couldn't grasp the other's stubbornness. Doesn't mean we don't love each other; we just have different solutions to the same problem.



Chances are that outside the show, Jamie and Adam are probably best of friends. But on the show, they definitely have a "Laurel and Hardy", or "Moe and Larry" type of relationship. But even through all that, you can tell there's a friendship and mutual respect. And THAT'S what's missing from HoC. On Mythbusters, Adam and Jamie do it for the fans. On HoC, each "hero" is in it, for themselves.

-Fred

 

[SuperFLY]

the biggest difference in a nutshell is they all look like they're enjoying themselves.

It might not come down to name calling and yelling, but look at Jamie's "I can't believe you're wearing that", or "I can't believe you're going to try and build this contraption" look, whenever Adam comes up with an outside-the-box idea.

Chances are that outside the show, Jamie and Adam are probably best of friends.

The thing that sets it apart however is they are very good friends and work well off each other.

Even with deadlines or 'I don't know how you're going to do that' you never get the feeling of 'drama'. You know they'll get it done and if not or it breaks, or whatever then they can still have a laugh about it rather than screaming it's the end of the world.

Everything is fun and they're working towards the same goal.

I wouldn't put their banter anywhere near the same about of bitching that goes on on HoC.

 

[Onephattsi2]

Well played Jinyo, well played... Haha.

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[Hamsterstyle]

I just think it's funny how there is a reality show about my(our) hobby.

I find the show entertaining, but I don't believe any of it is real unless one of fellow rpf'ers who are on the show tells me it happens. Then I'll probably still need a second opinion. I just know if that If I was on the show it would just be an hour of me quietly sitting in my workshop/livingroom watching Babylon 5 for the 5th time and gluing styrene together with occasional breaks to play Dark Souls. The only drama would be me swearing when I hot glue my leg to a piece of cardboard.

I can't wait for the show about the cut-throat world of competitive Warhammer miniature painting.

 

[tk1055]

I can't wait for the show about the cut-throat world of competitive Warhammer miniature painting.

God no.....That would be the biggest cat fight of them all!

 

[AbbyDarkStar]

You know, reading through this thread...I have to say I'm really proud of some of the well thought-out, balanced responses to this show. It isn't everyone's cup of tea. I have to say I'm frankly embarrassed by the negative, all out "I HATE SO AND SO AND SO N SO DID THIS"

These people in the show and get this- A LOT OF THEM ARE LONG STANDING MEMBERS HERE. AS IN YEARS UPON YEARS of contributing to our forum, sharing their ideas, knowledge and encouragement- and they took a CHANCE on making their dreams come true.

I'm proud of the responses in this thread of showing support, or just being balanced in their criticisms instead of adding to gossip, hate and negativity. Because honestly, it is attitudes and behavior like that that has enabled producers of reality TV to go "oh this will get them".

So- good, bad or otherwise- this show will grow our community, bring new people in, allow us to educate and share the hobby. I can't wait.

Now I gotta go build a light up mage's staff...who else wants to build some cool stuff?!