The Costume Challenge Thread!
By
Battleguard,
Posted on: 2010-07-09 21:39 in Multi-Media Fan Creations
I see. I've got one to kick this off:
Sci-Fi from the 1930s to the 1950s had a very distinctive look. Bullet-shaped space ships, lightning ray guns with barrel rings, and costumes that seemed to indicate the future would mix bits of historical military outfits with leotards and antique helmets.
I get complimented often for my Ray Gunn, an homage to 30's movie serial sci-fi. I betcha though, there's someone out there who can design better. I'd love to see it.
Let's see a costume that looks like classic retro-future sci-fi, like the Flash Gordon / Buck Rogers style. Hero or villain, male or female, human, robot, hawkman, lizardman, rocketman: you name it.
Here's a weblink and some images to help get the look and feel.
Weblink to Retropolis
Well here's my entry!
And here's the costume code if you'd like that.
Code:
I can see him being some kind of army guy, good or evil it doesn't matter.
{
CostumeFilePrefix male
HeadScales 0, 0, 0
BrowScales 0, 0, 0
CheekScales 0, 0, 0
ChinScales 0, 0, 0
CraniumScales 0, 0, 0
JawScales 0, 0, 0
NoseScales 0, 0, 0
SkinColor 234, 160, 137
NumParts 28
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry Tight
Texture1 !x_male_hips_eagle_armor_mask
Texture2 !hips_eaglearmor_01_dual
DisplayName P887196332
RegionName "Lower Body"
BodySetName Tight
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 0, 0, 0
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry Jackets
Texture1 !x_male_chest_eagle_armor_mask
Texture2 !Chest_eaglearmor_01_dual
DisplayName P566009771
RegionName "Upper Body"
BodySetName "Sleeveless Jackets"
Color1 255, 255, 255
Color2 85, 0, 0
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry V_MALE_HEAD.GEO/GEO_Head_V_Asym_Standard
Texture1 skin_v_head_75
Texture2 !Face_V_Mask_Neck_01
DisplayName P687117166
RegionName Head
BodySetName Hats
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry Folded
Texture1 leather_01
Texture2 None
DisplayName P3937616722
RegionName "Upper Body"
BodySetName "Sleeveless Jackets"
Color1 255, 255, 255
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx AnimatedCharacterParts/RocketBoots.fx
Geometry V_MALE_BOOT.GEO/GEO_Lleg*_Rocket_01
Texture1 !X_male_boot_rocket_01
Texture2 None
DisplayName P2104750136
RegionName "Lower Body"
BodySetName Tight
Color1 255, 255, 255
Color2 85, 0, 0
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry V_MALE_BELT.GEO/GEO_Belt_Vangaurd_02
Texture1 !X_Vanguard_Belt
Texture2 None
DisplayName P177456852
RegionName "Upper Body"
BodySetName "Sleeveless Jackets"
Color1 183, 135, 40
Color2 183, 135, 40
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry Student_01
Texture1 Student_01a
Texture2 Student_01b
DisplayName P4104497066
RegionName Head
BodySetName Hats
Color1 183, 135, 40
Color2 0, 0, 0
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry Glasses_07
Texture1 Glasses_01a
Texture2 Glasses_01b
DisplayName P2793026233
RegionName Head
BodySetName Hats
Color1 0, 0, 0
Color2 31, 31, 31
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry Top
Texture1 Base
Texture2 !emblem_greek_phi
DisplayName P2281134661
RegionName "Upper Body"
BodySetName "Sleeveless Jackets"
Color1 0, 0, 0
Color2 255, 255, 255
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry Rings
Texture1 Ring_01a
Texture2 Ring_01b
DisplayName P772741860
RegionName "Upper Body"
BodySetName "Sleeveless Jackets"
Color1 255, 255, 255
Color2 183, 135, 40
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx WEAPONS/Custom_Pistols/Male_PistolRight_SW_Model29_01.fx
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
DisplayName P3352876290
RegionName Weapons
BodySetName Weapons
Color1 87, 87, 87
Color2 143, 143, 143
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
DisplayName P2371314042
RegionName Head
BodySetName Hats
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry V_MALE_TOP.GEO/GEO_Top_Leather_01
Texture1 !Top_V_Leather_01
Texture2 None
DisplayName P828551227
RegionName "Upper Body"
BodySetName "Sleeveless Jackets"
Color1 183, 135, 40
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
DisplayName P1848153390
RegionName Head
BodySetName Hats
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx WEAPONS/Custom_Pistols/Male_PistolLeft_SW_Model29_01.fx
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
DisplayName P1239289644
RegionName Weapons
BodySetName Weapons
Color1 87, 87, 87
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Fx None
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Geometry None
Texture1 None
Texture2 None
DisplayName P546439883
RegionName "Lower Body"
BodySetName Tight
Color1 85, 0, 0
Color2 171, 171, 171
Color3 85, 0, 0
Color4 171, 171, 171
}
CostumePart ""
{
Color1 0, 0, 0
Color2 0, 0, 0
Color3 0, 0, 0
Color4 0, 0, 0
}
CostumePart ""
{
Color1 0, 0, 0
Color2 0, 0, 0
Color3 0, 0, 0
Color4 0, 0, 0
}
}
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This looks good. I've got a challenge, too, in the sense that I've been unable to do it despite several years of trying. How would you make a tiki-themed costume? In response to previous requests, some people have come up with some pretty nice-looking Polynesian warriors, but I'm thinking more of an animated tiki statue. For those unfamiliar with tiki and tiki decor, the Banished Pantheon's Totems are a fairly good example.
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These are all really great! I'm loving this! Needs more ladies and villains, though. 
He's already created, so I don't know that he counts as a challenge, but I'll show Ray Gunn's current three outfits. The third is modeled in part on elements from Flash Gordon costumes.
I remember seeing him in the "Best Costume Designs" thread... easily one of my favorite toons ever. I love the effect the muted colors have on his look - so thematic!
Not perfect, but I like it anyway
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Not perfect, but I like it anyway |
I may just have to steal a few ideas from that. I wonder what it would look like with the earned epaulets?>>>I'm guessing we've run the course for serial space hero types. Though I'll be delighted to see late submissions.
But lets not monopolize, and keep the thread moving according to Shadowclone's OP. Someone else pick a good topic to design!
We have the Post Your Best Costume Design Thread, and The Costume (Re) Design Thread, but here is a thread for people that just want to test their talent for costume designing! Here's the idea: you can post a challenge, say "Let's see a costume that looks like (enter concept here)." Then people can try to complete that challenge! I think some very unique and interesting costumes could come out of this thread!