Curse

Krazax · Oct 23, 2005, 09:26 PM // 21:26

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Originally Posted by Kaeli Stormborn

I didn't buy it (except for the sword that came from a flea market for about $20), me and a friend constructed it using foam rubber (the stuff they make rubber shoes from), a glue gun, and different kinds of cloth, and paint. Took more than two weeks to construct (the last two nights without sleep). The cost in materials excluding labor is a little less than $150.

It's actually very light-weight, being made from rubber (except for the metal sword). Most of the stuff is pretty durable except the paint chips off sometimes, but that can be touched up easily.

The reason the cape is there is because I didn't want to do all the detail for the back part of the armor so it's hidden. The armor comes in pieces so if ever I want another type of armor, I can convert it by just constructing different parts rather than the whole thing from scratch.

I have done costumes for company mascots locally that run from $100 to $300 usually depending on complexity. This was just the single hardest costume to do because of all the detailing.

The stuff in the background like the posters and standee aren't mine. I was invited to wear the costume at the offices of the local distributor of Guild Wars here in the Philippines for a photo shoot.

Good Job man! Heh, you might think about putting up a website and starting a business in the field.

Kaeli Stormborn · Oct 23, 2005, 10:15 PM // 22:15

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Originally Posted by Krazax

Good Job man! Heh, you might think about putting up a website and starting a business in the field.

It's an interesting idea, but I'm not sure if people would pay for a costume like this since it's a bit bulky. I'm also worried about damage that can occur while transporting it. Also, paypal has banned the Philippines hehe.

I could do it locally here, but not a lot of people here are into costumes. I've been asked by the local distributor of Guild Wars, but they may feel the costume is too expensive for their tours (I asked around $270 for a similar costume for their models to pay off the labor, materials, including the sword, shield, etc.)

Right now, they do have costumes, however. Here's a picture of the official Guild Wars models here in the Philippines:

Lasareth · Oct 24, 2005, 12:33 AM // 00:33

Yours is a lot better...

Narada · Oct 24, 2005, 12:54 AM // 00:54

That's insane. Friggin' dedication I must say.

As an afterthought, your armor owns that other guy's.

Kaeli Stormborn · Oct 24, 2005, 02:03 AM // 02:03

Here's an earlier version of the armor (before the painting was finished) with my GF who decided to make a mesmer costume (it cost her very little in comparison to mine... around $50 USD). Still it was a lot of fun walking around in the mall like this

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She's wearing the same outfit as the Mesmer model in the other picture, btw

But, I like hers better.

Had to redo part of the helmet and the chestplate (which was done badly).

B3H · Oct 24, 2005, 02:36 AM // 02:36

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Originally Posted by Kaeli Stormborn

Here's an earlier version of the armor (before the painting was finished) with my GF who decided to make a mesmer costume (it cost her very little in comparison to mine... around $50 USD). Still it was a lot of fun walking around in the mall like this

.

She's wearing the same outfit as the Mesmer model in the other picture, btw

But, I like hers better.

Had to redo part of the helmet and the chestplate (which was done badly).

That is awesome dude
If you made a fissure warrior outfit now that would be the bomb

Wilheim Eversmann · Oct 24, 2005, 02:42 AM // 02:42

lol that official guy's armor is just like something we can get from toysrus lol

you r the man~~have you tried to make a Ranger's drud?

Kaeli Stormborn · Oct 24, 2005, 03:04 AM // 03:04

A friend of mine actually wanted to do the popular Necromancer costume. I think she's voluptuous enough to do it justice. I would like to have an entire party of Guild Wars people in costume, but I'm trying to get them to play the game first

It would be cool to have an entire party of Guild Wars characters in costume with the same cape, posing in a PVP pose

urtv123 · Oct 24, 2005, 03:27 AM // 03:27

Hey nice work that looks like there was alot of caffeine involed in making that costume. The entire outfit looks well detailed and congrats to you and your friend that helped you, now that is some talent you have. Good job and it looks great. If you do not win that contest I think it will have been riged.

Lasareth · Oct 24, 2005, 03:39 AM // 03:39

I'm really looking forward to the outcome of the contest. I have a feeling this one will come in first

Omega_2005 · Oct 25, 2005, 11:44 AM // 11:44

/votes

man, that is the best looking haloween pic I've ever seen!

Hailfall · Oct 25, 2005, 12:14 PM // 12:14

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Originally Posted by Kaeli Stormborn

A friend of mine actually wanted to do the popular Necromancer costume. I think she's voluptuous enough to do it justice. I would like to have an entire party of Guild Wars people in costume, but I'm trying to get them to play the game first

I actually wanted to make the Necro costume as well or just one of the necro outfits.. but I hadn't decided which one yet.

Btw, those costumes look awesome!

Kaeli Stormborn · Oct 26, 2005, 07:02 AM // 07:02

The Necro costume is actually difficult to make and could be very expensive with all the leather involved. There are easier ones like the bonelace, but I think the really popular and good-looking one would be the best to make (either that or Fissure, but I still prefer the original one since it has the stamp of Guild Wars and is promoted in all their posters and standees).

Carinae · Oct 26, 2005, 05:07 PM // 17:07

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Originally Posted by Kaeli Stormborn

I didn't buy it (except for the sword that came from a flea market for about $20)

Is it 15>50%? What are it's mods? "Flea-Market", I dont have that town. Can you get it in Lion's Arch?

Seriously, very cool costume.

Ruoenkruez Tudor · Oct 27, 2005, 03:07 AM // 03:07

what sword is that?

Divine Elemental · Oct 27, 2005, 03:10 AM // 03:10

MFG
they have gw in PHILLIPINES
HOLY SHIFT ELEVEN!
they have Dial up omg !
and i swaer i lived there for 12 yrs im 13..

Kaeli Stormborn · Oct 27, 2005, 04:59 AM // 04:59

The sword is combination of a Wingblade and a Tribal Blade... Wingtriblade!

Furious Wingtriblade of Cardbane
15-22 Blunt Damage (it's not sharp

)
15>50% 10% Furious (You'd get pissed off too)
Cardboardbane (+20% vs Cardboard Cutouts)

Btw, Philippines already has ADSL so we're not really in the dark ages anymore. GW isn't that popular though, Ragnarok Online being the #1 MMO here.