Big guy needs suggestions

GeneralJuan

New Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #1

Okay ladies and gents. We have reached the time of the year where I sit here trying to plan for this year's cons. I run into the same problem every year, that I am big. I always try to cosplay as characters with a similar build to myself, because personally I feel a convincing cosplay is only as good as the person in the costume. Recently I have dressed as King Robert Baratheon from GoT and as the Juggernaut from M:UA2. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as I am currently drawing blanks. Comic characters, anime characters and game characters are all possibilities.

Dimensions:
6'2"; 280lbs
Wear a 40x32 pant
Wear a XLT (or less favorably XXL) t-shirt
Dress shirts are 17 1/2 neck 36/37 arm
I have a gut, but my pants are large to accommodate my backside more than anything else. I have broad shoulders which is the main reason for my shirt size.

 

The Armorer

Well-Known Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #2

I don't know if you are partial to the hair on your head or not, but if you got a tuxedo you could go as King Pin.

That's just a suggestion, I can understand how hard it is to find the right cosplay, I'm not very wide, but I'm 6'3" so you can bet that just about every normal non body builder sized character is out for me. Good luck, and keep the mind creative

-The Armorer

 

Murdoch

Sr Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #3

You should post a pic of yourself. Then we would have a better idea of who you could be...GM

 

Tommychamp

Active Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Mar 29, 2013

• #4

I feel for you, I'm 6'5 and 300lbs. I too have a hard time finding something to fit. All the costumes on here are for much smaller guys. I have had a couple people PM me saying they can custom make something, but I cannot afford such a thing. Good luck to you. I am sorry I do not have any helpful ideas.

 

IndyFanChuck

Sr Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #5

King Robert sounds awesome!!!!!!!!:thumbsup

 

Boz Ving

New Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #6

I have the same issue! I am 6'1" 350#. I did a custom Mandalorian for my first costume. Next up is possibly a Tusken Raider or a Hulkbuster Iron Man.

 

GeneralJuan

New Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #7

Here is a picture as requested, I am the one on the left. For scale, Renly is a little over 6' and about 170lbs.

 

LittleBit

Well-Known Member

• Mar 30, 2013

• #8

GJ, is the beard year round, or was it for King Robert? (well done on that, btw). That's a factor. Here's a few RPF links for suits for bigger guys ... some great responses within:

http://www.therpf.com/f67/cosplay-help-bigger-guy-pic-heavy-176914/

http://www.therpf.com/f24/what-good-costume-someone-6-6-tall-90855/

http://www.therpf.com/f24/too-big-darth-vader-59480/

Plenty of choices, so keep suitin'!


BTW, Boz, you GOTTA build that Hulkbuster Iron Man, you're now obligated.

 

dollstix

Member

• Mar 30, 2013

• #9

I'm 6 4" and although not as stocky, may I humbly suggest your own Judge from Dredd???

 

GeneralJuan

New Member

• Mar 30, 2013

• #10

@LittleBit: I always have some form of beard, but I grew it out for King Robert. I am willing to change my beard because hair will always grow back.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. If anymore come to mind, please keep shooting em my way.

 

Boz Ving

New Member

• Mar 30, 2013

• #11

LittleBit said:

BTW, Boz, you GOTTA build that Hulkbuster Iron Man, you're now obligated.

Click to expand...

I can't wait to get started! Never worked with foam before so I will have to learn as I go.

 

Scapey

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Mar 30, 2013

• #12

Hellboy, dude

My friend's not far off your size, and I'm helping him with one for D*Con this year.
Can't wait to get started on it!

 

bantha17

New Member

• Mar 30, 2013

• #13

Consider gears of war cog armor. Those guys are huge.