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Excel Centre
London Docklands
A celebration of all things Sci Fi with the emphasis on "Cos Play" -designing, making & wearing costumes to emulate your favourite film, video game or cartoon characters. Merchandise, video gaming area, celebrity interviews & autographs etc.
A fun get-together with amazing creativity & imagination.
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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2018, 06:49:38 PM » |
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Did you go Andy, or anybody else?
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2018, 10:05:07 PM » |
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I did. Walked into town this morning to catch the train to London, only to find all trains from Basingstoke to Waterloo were cancelled due to work on the line. There were hundreds of people milling about, waiting for the replacement bus service, so I walked home, got my car & drove to the Excel Centre in London Docklands instead. So didn't get into the exhibition halls till nearly lunchtime, but stayed until the security guys started hussling people out at the end of the day. I don't know why, but I just find that whole World of film/TV based sci fi geekdom fascinating. The costuming side of it's fast becoming as big as the rest of the event. I really fancy having a go. This was my 4th Comic Con, (3 in London & 1 in New York), & I've gone from curious observer to actively stopping people in costume & asking where they found the materials, how they made this or that, which materials work best for various parts etc. Trouble is, a lot of costumes are based on computer game or comic book characters, so although they look amazing, I've got no idea who they are. I need to go old school -seriously thinking about trying this guy  |
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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2018, 09:29:45 AM » |
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Old school sounds a good idea Andy., did you take any photo's ?
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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2018, 10:11:16 AM » |
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Yep, but haven't had a chance to go through them yet. I'll post a few later.
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« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2018, 05:53:29 PM » |
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I helped my grand-daughter to make a costume for a comicon she went to - it was quite easy, it's amazing what you can do with simple stuff.
We made the cape between us, she bought a cheap pair of trousers and sewed some tape on them to make stripes, and a friend knitted a long scarf for her. She bought the 'ears'.
Grace (on right) and friend at Bournemouth Comicon 2015 dressed as Eridan and Tavros from Homestuck (whatever that is!!!)
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« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2018, 07:47:11 PM » |
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A selection from Sunday.
It's the imagination & creativity of cosplay that appeals to me. Painting, writing, music, sculpture, or building custom vehicles -it's all part of the same urge to create something.
Some costumes are very simple & convey the essence of the character with just a few materials & props, while others are massively elaborate. I love 'em all.
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« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2018, 07:47:36 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2018, 07:48:01 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2018, 07:48:27 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2018, 07:48:50 PM » |
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Members of the UK Garrison, a Star Wars re enactment group.
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« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2018, 07:49:14 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2018, 07:49:37 PM » |
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Hello. -sorry. A soldier from the "Halo" computer game A lot of body armour is made from EVA foam, which can be softened with a hair dryer, moulded to shape & glued. This entire suit, including the gun, is made from 5mm thick yoga mats & 10mm thick Halfords garage floor mats, (I've got 20 of those in my lock-up). |
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« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2018, 07:50:00 PM » |
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Dobbie!
The house elf from Harry Potter. His head's made from a thermo plastic called Worbla, which comes in flat sheets & can be heated & moulded, then painted. The offcuts can be warmed & rolled together to make more complicated shapes, a bit like plasticine. It comes with a heat reactive adhesive layer on one side, so parts can be warmed & stuck together. About 30 quid per square metre in black, brown or transparent finishes.
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« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2018, 07:50:25 PM » |
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The Flash. A mixture of foam & Worbla parts.
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