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Snake Eyes Cosplay!
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03-02-2008, 11:09 AM
tkprime
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(Again, I just wanted to pass this How to along to my good friends here on HissTank, Thanks)Okay, this section will focus on all the things I purchased for this suit from online retailers - firearms aside. If you're comfortable with online shopping, this will be very simple for you since most of my purchases were from various retailers that sell these items quite regularly.
Balaclava
First off, the Balaclava - or the mask that wraps around my head. You can find this from many retailers. The first two I bought were from Military surplus stores, but there's no specific one that works best for everyone. Like I mentioned in a previous blog, heads come in different shapes and sizes, so get whatever works for you. When you're searching in eBay, just do a search for Black Balaclava. The major considerations you should have are making sure it's made from a nice breathable fabric - if you're going to be wearing something like this during the summer months, get something light weight like a nylon balaclava. Winter time - go with cotton. Use your best judgement on fabrics. Also, try to find one that not only covers your face, but also allows your neck to be concealed. In some cases, one is not enough and there were times I had to use two - one around the head and the other solely covering from my jawline to my neck. No one said being a ninja commando was easy
Sword
Speaking of ninja, what's a ninja without a sword? Well, I guess he's still a ninja, but seriously, Snake Eyes just isn't the same without a good weapon on hand, and since most conventions don't allow you bringing in live metal blades or accurate gun replicas, your options are very limited. Here's the best solution for you - in eBay, do a seach on the following:
Realistic Wooden Katana with Sheath - Practice Bokken
It's completely wooden, plus comes with the wooden sheath. There's no live metal in any part of this, so you're not violating any convention regulation. It looks pretty authentic when it's in the sheath - heck, you've seen the pictures in my profile pics. If for whatever reason, when you do the search and it comes up with no entries, look up the eBay store:
Von Sussen Enterprises
Through eBay, contact the seller and mention the item you're looking for. Von Sussen might list a private auction for you to purchase the item. I can't make any guarantees on this, so you'll just have to see what you can do if you're looking to get one of these wooden swords. I've got you heading in the right direction - the rest is up to you.
Knives
Let's not forget that Snake Eyes is a commando! And lets face it - just about every G.I. Joe figure you ever owned had what looked like a knife molded on their leg, or their arm, or somewhere, so I decided to get non-metal knives for the suit as well. The best knives to fit the bill I think are these:
Cold Steel Military Classics
I searched for these using the words: rubber cold steel military
All rubber, so again, no worries about breaking con. regs. I will say this though: these are pretty strong and durable. So even though it's not a live metal blade, or sharp, if you jabbed someone with one of these, they might go down, so just be sensible about how you use these rubber knives.
Pads
I didn't purchase these online, but they are available online from various sites, including eBay. The knee and elbow pads are made by a company named Hatch Centurion. Check out these links to see the KP250 Hatch Centurion knee pads and EP300 Hatch Centurion elbow pads I used for this costume. Chances are that your local military surplus store might have these since that's where I found my pairs.
Holsters
While it's not really a necessity, I like to add on details for the heck of it. That's why I decided to get gun holsters for the suit - and the Colt 45 airsoft guns to go in them! Use this link to see the search I used to purchase the holsters used for this costume.
2 X DROP LEG PISTOL HOLSTER RIGHT AND LEFT SWAT GUN
Gloves
My original pair of gloves used for this costume were a pair of mechanical gloves. What are mechanical gloves? - Gloves used by mechanics, right? Regardless, after my original pair had bit the dust from extreme wear and tear, I had to get some new ones. I've done searches on mechanical gloves on eBay to find some good ones - I look for gloves that have a unique patern about them and don't look too bland. I'm planning on getting the Hatch SOG-L100 Operator Kevlar Tactical Glove in the future.
Boots
Another item I purchased online were the boots. Rather than using eBay for this, I used Amazon.com, mainly because I have big feet - size 15, and finding shoes or even boots my size is next to impossible for me. So, shopping for these boots online was the way to go. Amazon.com has a seller named Captain Dave, and is the seller I purchased these boots from. Shipping was very good and the big plus is that my feet fit in them very well. The boots I got from Amazon.com/Captain Dave were the 8-inch Black Forced Entry Waterproof Tactical Boot for Police, EMS/EMT.
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