The new SUPERMAN costume... thoughts?
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ThreadSketch
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Anytime I see Superman Cape Stashing discussion, I have to poke my head in to mention how back in 2005 I dressed as Supergirl for Halloween at my office and managed to fit my entire costume underneath a business suit, including the cape (and "boots," I cheated by using those stretch fabric stockings that look like superhero boots). Granted, a Supergirl cape will have less fabric, but my technique was to carefully and tightly roll the bottom of the cape upwards until it reached my waist, then tuck the tube around my waist beneath my trousers along with my blouse hem (of course, part of the trick was taking into account that my pants size would need to accommodate that extra bit of bulk at the waistline, but that wasn't an issue for wider-leg business trousers; it didn't look disproportionate or too baggy). When I "stripped," the cape just unrolled, no problem.
real9thdoctor
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When I was a kid, I always assumed that is how Clark, Kara and Ralph from Greatest American Hero did it, but when I grew up I assumed that would be physically not possible due to the bulk of the cape. Glad you proved me wrong!Anytime I see Superman Cape Stashing discussion, I have to poke my head in to mention how back in 2005 I dressed as Supergirl for Halloween at my office and managed to fit my entire costume underneath a business suit, including the cape (and "boots," I cheated by using those stretch fabric stockings that look like superhero boots). Granted, a Supergirl cape will have less fabric, but my technique was to carefully and tightly roll the bottom of the cape upwards until it reached my waist, then tuck the tube around my waist beneath my trousers along with my blouse hem (of course, part of the trick was taking into account that my pants size would need to accommodate that extra bit of bulk at the waistline, but that wasn't an issue for wider-leg business trousers; it didn't look disproportionate or too baggy). When I "stripped," the cape just unrolled, no problem.
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JPH
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Anytime I see Superman Cape Stashing discussion, I have to poke my head in to mention how back in 2005 I dressed as Supergirl for Halloween at my office and managed to fit my entire costume underneath a business suit, including the cape (and "boots," I cheated by using those stretch fabric stockings that look like superhero boots). Granted, a Supergirl cape will have less fabric, but my technique was to carefully and tightly roll the bottom of the cape upwards until it reached my waist, then tuck the tube around my waist beneath my trousers along with my blouse hem (of course, part of the trick was taking into account that my pants size would need to accommodate that extra bit of bulk at the waistline, but that wasn't an issue for wider-leg business trousers; it didn't look disproportionate or too baggy). When I "stripped," the cape just unrolled, no problem.
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So you're Supergirl.
I KNEW IT!
Mike in Accounting said something about it and NO ONE believed him.
Nice glasses
NakedMoleRat
Legendary Member
I’m liking the suit. We’re looking at a dirty, battle worn version. Let me see him standing up in a clean version.
Don’t mind the texture, I don’t NEED 1930’s nostalgia to be assuaged that it’s REALLY Superman.
Have you read Amazing Comics? Superman was going after wife beaters and bank robbers. Not that they shouldn’t be brought to justice, but the police are there for those crimes.
Don’t mind the texture, I don’t NEED 1930’s nostalgia to be assuaged that it’s REALLY Superman.
Have you read Amazing Comics? Superman was going after wife beaters and bank robbers. Not that they shouldn’t be brought to justice, but the police are there for those crimes.
The reason I liked this MOS suit, was because, for me, it seemed alien, out of this world, which is what it's supposed to be in that movie (not made by his earthly mother). The new suit, like others say, reminds me of what you would expect Batman to wear, someone using technology here on earth to make a suit that protects them.
I grew up watching the Reeves Superman, loved it, but I don't think a "right off the comic book page" style fits the genre anymore..........but neither does this new design IMO. Looks like something you would find in an upscale, pretentious outdoorsy store where people want to look like they're about to go on a mountain adventure but never actually leave the asphalt. Kinda like these bafoons who have lifted trucks, oversized wheels, and enough lights to look like a search party, but never go off-roading.
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Il Princerino
Sr Member
It's so bad. I hate it. A lot.
drusselmeyer
Master Member
Keep it. Maybe it will kill the franchise and force the property into public domain finally. Then fans can treat it as it deserves and not like the current failed stewards of the IP.
If that is not enough, add nipples and a thong.
If that is not enough, add nipples and a thong.
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drusselmeyer
Master Member
Instead of hiring bulky actors to play Superman, why not work with the idea that he can look ordinary? They need a superman that is around 5'10" or less and of ordinary build.
Make it a running joke that everyone sees him as larger.
Make it a running joke that everyone sees him as larger.
NakedMoleRat
Legendary Member
I’m going to unapologetically say that I like it.
It’s a nice balance between the classic suit and today’s standards.
It’s a nice balance between the classic suit and today’s standards.
drusselmeyer
Master Member
I would have hired Michael J. Fox as Superboy or Robin BTW.
NakedMoleRat
Legendary Member
Sarcasm?
drusselmeyer
Master Member
Not at all. It is so long ago now that it may be difficult to understand, but Chris O'Donnell was too old looking and developed before he took the part.
Back in the early 90s, Fox would still fit the part even after he was technically too old.
Back in the early 90s, Fox would still fit the part even after he was technically too old.
Good at 100 yards. I love the colors when in full sun, very classic scheme. I completely agree on the colors. Far better than the depress-o version that was color corrected to make it look dark.
My instant cringe is the inclusion of armor. Bracers, pauldrons and other obviously intentional standard medieval armor points. These are fantasy armor points, by the way, not sci fi. Armor on superman is as useless as giving sunglasses to ground zero nuke victims because it is going to be a bright flash. It is completely and utterly useless. Make it capable of stopping a kryptonite attack and I'm in, full fledged IN. Give me some backstory about how he can now deflect kryptonite lasers with his bracers or deflect a kryptonite sword with his shoulder pads (pauldrons) or stop a kryptonite bullet with his suit, and then I'll have no complaints. With all the offshoots and side stories, I'm sure my logic no longer applies but classic Superman would have loved some protection from the big K.
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drusselmeyer
Master Member
Hey! His mother sewed those pauldrons and underwear beltloops on his costume! How can you criticize Martha like that?!
Why did you say that name????
drusselmeyer
Master Member
I'm Spartacus!
