Tron (1982) Kevin Flynn cosplay

[fleming42]

Hi all,

I cosplayed Kevin Flynn from Tron (1982) at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con. This year, I'm rerezzing it for 2017 SDCC. Here's a link to my blogs on my work to date, which I update regularly:

http://flemingcomputer.com/for-fun

My goal is for authenticity. I am trying to find the original materials as used by the costume designers. If anyone knows how to put me in touch with any of the actual people associated with designing and making the costumes for Tron (1982), please let me know - I could sure use their help. Thanks.

 

[Keycube]

You should be going as Tron himself - you look just like Bruce Boxleitner!

 

[karmajay]

You should be going as Tron himself - you look just like Bruce Boxleitner!

Holy cow you are right! Costume looks great OP

 

[fleming42]

Recognize! The vintage 70s Jofa shoulder/chest protector arrived. This classic smells like the Sea of Simulation! Now this is radical. Finally, the arm pads are right on! While the shoulder cups are a different shape from the movie, we are making progress. And no worries there, as the correct shoulder cups are on the way. Only solutions!

http://www.flemingcomputer.com/for-fun/tron-1982-cosplay-for-sdcc-2017

 

[Electronic Lids]

Helmet incoming David

 

[fleming42]

Thanks Colin, can't wait to see it!

 

[fleming42]

Hi folks,

I am feeling proud to post that I have completed sourcing the materials for the arm and shoulder gear used by Tron (1982) video warriors Kevin Flynn and company (Tron, Ram, Crom). Many thanks to the work of MrSinistar and others on this old RPF thread from 2010, Tron Costume **Working on Shoulder Pad**, which served as the foundation for my further work.

I'll repost some of my findings herein, but here is the link to my full blog post:

Tron (1982) Cosplay for SDCC 2017: Video Warrior Arm and Shoulder Gear

Essentially, it comes down to using parts from two slightly different-designed Jofa motocross chest protectors:



Disney museum costumes showing arm and shoulder gear.



This is the first of two 70s-era Jofa motocross chest protectors I got from eBay. This unit has the movie-correct arm pads, but the shoulder cups are too elongated and vertically narrow.



This is the second of two chest protectors, also from eBay. This unit's arm pads are too small, but the shoulder cups are movie-correct.



This shows the two units side-by-side.



Taking the shoulder cup from the second unit, and combining it with the arm pad from the first unit, you get what I believe to be the actual prop used in the Disney Tron costumes.



An inset comparison of my materials compared to the Disney prop costume.


Completing the materials search for the arm and shoulder gear was a whole lot of fun, requiring a lot of patience, relentless Internet searches, and monitoring of eBay until the right two Jofa chest protectors revealed themselves to exist on the planet Earth. I greatly look forward to finishing and detailing these extra-special pieces.

 

[fleming42]

Hi folks, I finished templating the Tron helmet neck visor backing. Visit

http://www.flemingcomputer.com/for-fun/tron-1982-cosplay-for-sdcc-2017

for the full write-up and links to the template.

 

[fleming42]

More Kevin Flynn helmet work:

http://flemingcomputer.com/for-fun/tron-1982-cosplay-for-sdcc-2017/helmet/#2-26-17

 

[Bixby]

I love this so much!!! Tron is one of my favorite films of all time. Great work!!!

 

[fleming42]

Thanks Bixby!

 

[fleming42]

Worked on Tron / Kevin Flynn helmet neck visor padding. Visit link for more pics on my blog:

http://flemingcomputer.com/for-fun/tron-1982-cosplay-for-sdcc-2017/helmet/#3-04-17

 

[fleming42]

Update 3/25/17: On track for San Diego Comic-Con 2017! I've completed the Kevin Flynn helmet neck visor. I am very pleased with the result. The rigid vinyl backing combined with original prop craft foam gives a result that is both authentic to the prop and more durable in the long run. Check out the link for a full write-up and photos of the process:

http://flemingcomputer.com/for-fun/tron-1982-cosplay-for-sdcc-2017/helmet/#3-25-17

 

[fleming42]

A very special thank you to Rosanna Norton, oscar-nominated costume designer for Tron (1982)! I emailed Rosanna and she gave me some guidance on how to recreate the Kevin Flynn unitard. Read all about it here and watch my "Tron Blinky Lines" video:

http://flemingcomputer.com/for-fun/tron-1982-cosplay-for-sdcc-2017/unitard/

 

[fleming42]

Sneak peek! My recreation of Kevin Flynn's unitard. This is the rear torso. My hand-digitized work is in the middle. Photos of original are left and right. #classictron #originaltron #troncosplay #flynnlives

 

[fleming42]

My hand-digitized proofs of Kevin Flynn unitard front and back torso, alongside original. Ready for screen printing?

 

[fleming42]

Tron cosplay alert! Here's my latest work digitizing the artwork from photos of the original Kevin Flynn costume worn by Jeff Bridges in Tron (1982). When complete, I'll make ink screens from these templates and screen print the costume myself. Read all about it here:

https://flemingcomputer.com/for-fun/tron-1982-cosplay-for-sdcc-2017/unitard/

 

[nick daring]

Killer work!

 

[fleming42]

Killer work!

Thanks!

 

[nick daring]

I've done the same process on the Tron suit but never got around to actually building the final costume. Fun doing the research though!