Didn't want to create a whole new thread for 2018....so just bumping this one.
I was 'in charge' of the kiddos costumes this year.
Oldest wanted to be the 'Predator' so that one was fairly simple...just a few purchases....mask....dread lock wig.....fitted outfit was actually a World of Warcraft character. I used 'wolverine' claws to make the dual blade for the arm.
My youngest wanted to be Dr. Strange. You'd think that would be a simple costume to just buy....but there aren't any 'kid' outfits out there. It's all adult and cos play. So I had to buy a blue karate outfit....red cape....found a time stone necklace and sling ring on amazon....made the belt out of a curtain and tassled curtain holders. He was thrilled with the outift and I think it turned out good as well!!
My middle son initially wanted to be a xenomorph (alien) from the movie ALIEN/ALIENS. After seeing how expensive costumes were and how difficult the DYI one's would be....we shifted focus to a 'chest burster' instead. I bought a few patches and a hat that signified the NOSTROMO ship from the original ALIEN....also ordered a stuffed animal chest bursting alien off Amazon. Thing was a good 2 ft long. Ended up cutting it down to size then using some cardboard and a stiff wire to position the alien....then wrapped that around his stomach with a couple ace bandages. He loved his outfit as well and it was pretty fun to make.
All together....(notice older bro predator placing the blades around younger bro Dr. Strange's head
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