Hi friends!!
Since I am assembling this cosplay as well, I wanted to put in my .02. I actually bought a foam baseball bat for the bat because I'm pretty sure I would have problems trying to carry around a real one. I don't think they will let you into our comicon here (Phoenix, AZ) if you have a real weapon that can't be secured (i.e. a sword that can be zip-tied into its sheath.) I don't know how it is out there for y'all, but going the fake route was safer and definitely cheaper! This is the one I bought:
http://www.amazon.com/POOF-Foam-Hom...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02
Fortunately that "POOF!" logo is a decal that scrapes right off.
Here is the finished bat:
Very pleased with the way it turned out.
It's definitely going to be shorter than a real one, but...eh. The quotes I used include"You lock up the weirdos...", "Hush little baby... (only the first two lines of it)," "I'm rubber, you're glue..."
and the three I used that I haven't yet seen listed here are "If you're trying to scare me it won't work. Cause mister I've seen SCARY and you ain't got his SMILE." "I'll burn the world just to see the fire in your eyes!" and "The voices in my head will be quiet when I'm dead." I know that last one isn't a Harley quote, but it's fitting, no?
I also wrote "Mr. J" with a heart and arrow and drew the diamond design and the hearts seen in the tattoo collage.
I bought the shirt from Hot Topic because at the time, they had the only screen-accurate one I could find. I had to buy it in the store though cause they were sold out online. :/ For the spiked wrist cuffs, I just bought these:
http://www.amazon.com/Press-Buckle-...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
and spray painted them gold. Super cheap, super easy. (Thought I would mention that since I only saw them mentioned once previously and the ones linked were $$.)
There's also these:
http://www.amazon.com/Harley-Quinn-Bracelet-Spiked-Wrist/dp/B015IIFB5M
But they are very sharp and most likely too big for my wrists.
Shoes:
http://www.amazon.com/Dreamy-Womens...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
(I usually try to avoid buying anything from China but I wouldn't have been able to make them, so that was my only option if I wanted screen accuracy. Plus I was able to get expedited shipping.)
Collar:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/274543...quinn-puddin-choker?ref=listing-shop-header-1
(I may end up spray painting it.)
This one is more screen-accurate:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/248577337/choker-puddin-harley-quinn-suicide-squad?ref=hp_mod_rf
But I didn't necessarily trust that it would arrive on time from Italy. Plus, I'm kind of particular about collars because I just prefer them with a buckle.
Holster:
http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Tacti...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01
Can't beat that price, right?
I have yet to add the metal accents to it but I'll be doing that soon.
For the shorts and glove I'm going to be seeking the help of seamstress friends to sew fabric onto fabric (I'm just not paying 20 bucks for a glove and 50 for a pair of spandex shorts...nope.)
In some areas I will go for spot-on screen accuracy (shirt, shoes) while in others I am willing to compromise (wrist cuffs, collar)
Questions:
1. Still looking for the jacket from a US-based seller at a reasonable price (I just can't shell out $100+ because I've already spent a fair amount on the rest of the costume. I won't be too upset if I end up having to forgo the jacket altogether. I will be dealing with weather in June (con) and August (film) in Phoenix, after all...but it would be nice to have.
2. I bought the belt but without the diamond-shaped buckle because it was of a much nicer quality and it was cheaper than the ones I saw with the buckle, so...by chance would anyone know where to get just the buckle?
3. Does she wear the glove on her right or left hand?
4. Anyone been able to find the ring?
I hope some of you will find this helpful. Any questions, feel free to ask!