Going to MCM London Comic Con in May and wanted a simple costume - watched Shaun of the Dead and had my epiphany... Shaun (pre-Zombie bashing)...
Simple costume is simple;
White short sleeved formal shirt - I bought one for £6, just need to add the red pen stain on the pocket; black formal trousers and belt - got these; red striped tie - got one on order via ebay, hopefully it will fit the bill, but was super cheap (~£1.50) so nothing really lost if it's rubbish
Props;
Shaun's Foree Electric name badge - Bought some thick red card and created a basic template for the name and logo in PowerPoint. Cut the base shape out of the card and layered the card to get the name part inlaid. Added a clip on the back that I got off an old clear plastic name badge holder I found in my drawer at work - Gorilla glued it on the card (upside down on the first attempt !! ). Next will be to use a gloss varnish and make the badge look more like plastic (hopefully...)
Red pen - bought a cheap pack of 10, so plenty of these
EVA foam cricket bat - I can't take a real wooden one to Comic Con according to their cosplay rules, so looking at a kids foam bat. Bit small, but will be easier to carry around and slip in a bag when not needed. Seen some wood effect foam bats online for around £5 delivered
Not sure yet, but might try and get a baseball cap, as in the DJ scene - I don't have as much hair as Mr Pegg in the film, so could be a good way to cover up
Will get some Cornetto tops to put in my pocket and pull out when I'm looking for cash....
Simple costume is simple;
White short sleeved formal shirt - I bought one for £6, just need to add the red pen stain on the pocket; black formal trousers and belt - got these; red striped tie - got one on order via ebay, hopefully it will fit the bill, but was super cheap (~£1.50) so nothing really lost if it's rubbish
Props;
Shaun's Foree Electric name badge - Bought some thick red card and created a basic template for the name and logo in PowerPoint. Cut the base shape out of the card and layered the card to get the name part inlaid. Added a clip on the back that I got off an old clear plastic name badge holder I found in my drawer at work - Gorilla glued it on the card (upside down on the first attempt !! ). Next will be to use a gloss varnish and make the badge look more like plastic (hopefully...)
Red pen - bought a cheap pack of 10, so plenty of these
EVA foam cricket bat - I can't take a real wooden one to Comic Con according to their cosplay rules, so looking at a kids foam bat. Bit small, but will be easier to carry around and slip in a bag when not needed. Seen some wood effect foam bats online for around £5 delivered
Not sure yet, but might try and get a baseball cap, as in the DJ scene - I don't have as much hair as Mr Pegg in the film, so could be a good way to cover up
Will get some Cornetto tops to put in my pocket and pull out when I'm looking for cash....
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