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Astro Boy Cosplay

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:00 pm
by PsychoShinji
I figured I would start a new thread. The Anime Boston thread was specifically for that convention and I just sorta...hijacked it towards the end. ^^;;; I also hesitated to resurrect any of the super-old costume threads. This way, any new costumes people want to post could possibly go in this thread. I hope this was appropriate. Let me know if this is a problem! :)

I finally finished the Astro Boy chest door! :3 The wire goes under the "skin" in my costume and the battery pack hooks onto my belt on the side. I can also hide it in the belt buckle if needed! I had way too much fun just watching the light settings. I'm planning on turning it on solid glow for most pictures, slow heart-beat mode for walking, and fast heart-beat mode for exciting moments lol. Uhh I also seriously dorked out and decided to make a head-piece so that I don't have to style my hair each time I wear him! :lol: The headpiece is made out of a headband, foam cones which I carved and sanded to the right shape, and then I covered the "spikes" with synthetic hair extensions and hot glued the strands into place. This also gave me the opportunity to add a Widow's Peak to the headband, so that I don't have to use makeup to add it. It was challenging but fun. I like the bigger spikes, though they may be slightly over the top, hehe.

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I'll be wearing the updated costume at Otakon next weekend and should have some better photos with better lighting to post after the convention. (Hehe, in this pic I didn't bother with any makeup or eye lashes) Also, a head's up for anyone going to Otakon: On Saturday morning at 9 AM they are showing the 2009 "Astro Boy" movie in the HD theater. Here's hoping it gets some fan love! :heart:

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:05 pm
by AprilSeven
What an awesome outfit -- GREAT JOB!! Better watch out for Cora, Atlas and Nikki! XD

LOVE the "blue core" -- VERY new-millenium Astro!

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:16 pm
by Black Rabbit
Great costume. ^____^

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:14 pm
by PsychoShinji
"AprilSeven" wrote:What an awesome outfit -- GREAT JOB!! Better watch out for Cora, Atlas and Nikki! XD

LOVE the "blue core" -- VERY new-millenium Astro!


Aw, thank you! I'm glad the Blue Core look checks out! I'd been debating whether to do the outside of the chest door or attempt an exposed-innards section and then realized that the insides would probably be too tricky to do and make them convincingly 3D in form! I'll be eagerly awaiting nighttime to try out the light. :lol:

Great costume. ^____^


Thank you! :D

What do you suppose the odds are that I'll see fellow Tezuka Series or Astro Boy cosplayers? :D I hope I can see a few. In all my 12 years of going to anime cons, I haven't seen very many!

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:43 pm
by AprilSeven
Tezukan cosplayers . . . the few, the proud!!

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:44 pm
by Alittleacorn
I can't believe it, that has to be the best costume i have ever seen on Astro boy! XD

I like the way you got the hair right, and that glowing chest plate door is genius with the light effects you mention! (i can bet you're gonna have a lot of fu with that) And i love the boots, I REALLY LOVE THE BOOTS! THEY'R SO SHINY! *_* i wish i could buy them in store! *on a boot shiny high*

You ARE the best! =3

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Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:40 am
by PsychoShinji
:blush: Thanks, Acorn! Hehe, and I'm glad you like the boots! They are built around my old worn out black boots. I took shiny red four-way spandex and stretched it over foam covers for the boots themselves. I wish someone would make official Astro boots for purchase though. I know I'd definitely buy a pair ...or 8. XD

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:02 am
by Dragonrider1227
Oh my god, that's AWESOME!!! I'd love to see that at Anime Boston!

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:11 am
by PsychoShinji
Thanks! :D I've always wanted to go to Anime Boston! It's on my con-wishlist. So far, though, I just go to Otakon, Katsucon, Dragon*Con, Anime Weekend Atlanta, and Animazement. Hopefully next year I can go to AB!

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:09 am
by mr skunk
That's INSANELY good. Very impressive!!!

The few times I've been to conventions I've gone as Metro Rock. :p The costume is a little more difficult than his standard black suit but I get a better chance of people recognizing me, lol. Plus, it's a great design.

I have it stored away in a bag in my closet somewhere.... maybe it's time to bring it out again. ;)