Happy Halloween!!!

[VIPER 48]

I just wanted to give a shout out to all of my friends here on HissTank. Halloween is right around the corner, and that means fun parties, pranks and games, candy and caramel apples, awesome decorations, and great costumes...

As of right now, my wife and i don't have any plans yet, but i would love to hear some plans you guys might have. What kinda parties you might attend or throw? Any scary haunted houses in your area? What kinda costumes you will be wearing? Feel free to share any Halloween experiences that would be funny to tell...

Thanks and Happy Halloween HissTank!...:D

[Captain Carstein]

Thanks! Happy Halloween to you too and the rest of the Tankers!

Halloween is my favorite holiday and fall is a fun time of year. My plans right now include my brother in law's 40th birthday party which is a costume party as well. On Halloween we usually go over to my sister's house who has a great neighborhood for trick or treating (garage parties/pot lucks and hey rides and such) and go out with the kids and then stay up watching movies.

As a wargamer, my friend Eric and I usually have big Warhammer Fantasy battle pitting his Witch Hunter themed army versus my Vampire led Undead army or some veriasion on that theme.

Haven't come up with a costume yet, but if I'm rushed for time I might just throw on my old Army boots, BDU bottoms, beret, gloves, and a G.I. Joe shirt and go as Flint or something.

[Captain Carstein]

As for stories, I guess I had a lot of fun being a butcher's son in High School as my parents would save up cow and pig eyes and tongues for me to use in very creative ways on Halloween night. :)

[Saboteur]

No plans right now, except hording all the candy I can and eating it all!:D
Sab

[crazyfellow1]

well...last year I was going to watch every single scary movie I could get my hands on, but... I had to do a procedure called "inter cranial pressure monitoring", which is wear they put a rather large needle in your brain.
I had the study done in this dirty understaffed hospital where they only gave me 1 meal for two days, a small, old turkey sandwich which my nurse found somewhere, keep in mind I had no dietary restrictions, they just kinda forgot about me.
I had a really bad headache, which is why I had to have the study done, and there was this kid who had some kind of chromosome disorder across from me (the walls were curtains) who would just scream 24/7, which really didn't help my headache.
My curtain room was on the corner of a busy hallway and people would just go in and out of my room, using it as a shortcut. that made going to the bathroom difficult considering I had to pee in a cup, in my room.
I was awake when they took the needle out of my head, which was......traumatizing. I could feel it coming out of my brain
considering all the different things that were done to me (including waking up from brain surgery with NO narcotics at all, my neurosurgeon's reason "I had back surgery without any painkillers" hello, back surgery and brain surgery is not the same fricking thing!!!!!!! )


but yeah I'm going to try to watch some scary movies this year.

[Dr. Phd.]

Sounds like you got to live a horror movie instead.

I've got a show on my school's internet radio station so I'll do a Halloween themed show or something.

[crazyfellow1]

Sounds like you got to live a horror movie instead.

I've got a show on my school's internet radio station so I'll do a Halloween themed show or something.

yeah, I'm hoping my Halloween is better this time around

[snakeeyes1976]

Doing some ghost investigations I am a founder of a ghost investigation team here in texas

[wardamnpjm]

Going to the same neighborhood Halloween party my wife and I go to every year,the blood red hunch punch is the best I have ever had.The party gets moved to a different house in the neighborhood each year and the host has an allotment of assotiation dues to pay for the party.It's always a blast.I heard this year the Lamberts(the hosts who we hardly know btw)are doing a plexiglass cover over their pool they are dying red,and doing a haunted house theme.As for costumes......... this year I am painting a big box like a brick for my wife,and buying a hard hat and toolbelt for myself.
Wife=brick
Me=brick layer.
Happy Halloween!

[Shogi]

Me and my fiancee will be going to our neighbor's halloween party since no kids come around here :(

I usually have a costume planned months in advance but I just haven't been able to come up with anything this year so I figures I'll go as a Zombie Outbreak Survivor. As the night progresses, I'll add more and more makeup until I'm a zombie by the end of it :)

[LaDracul]

Well, you might have seen the in-progress photos of "Nurse Joker" I had in that one thread...

I'm not sure if I'll be working on that night, but we've been allowed to wear 'appropriate' costumes (Nothing too grisly or offensive or scantily clad, and this is ok.) before. I'm also wanting to attend a Halloween festival in town. I was unable to attend the last two years because of work (Which I'm really hating), but I hope I luck out this time and get to go. (I'll probably wear the suit version.) I also have a Batman head pail so I can give people pencils, candy, and what not if they'd like. XD

[rob0213]

I never do anything on Halloween............... :(

[Shogi]

I'm not sure if I'll be working on that night, but we've been allowed to wear 'appropriate' costumes

Oh yeah, I forgot I'm working that night, my job allows costumes too. I plan on bringing in a bowl of candy with fake, rubber glass shards with blood on them mixed into the bowl :D

I figure I'll wear my Dr. Mcninja costume at work

[rob0213]

Oh yeah, I forgot I'm working that night, my job allows costumes too. I plan on bringing in a bowl of candy with fake, rubber glass shards with blood on them mixed into the bowl :D

I figure I'll wear my Dr. Mcninja costume at work

That's awesome!!!!

[mech-grunt]

I am going to dress up as a civilian.

[Captain Carstein]

I am going to dress up as a civilian.

LOL That's what I always said to my friends and family back home when I was in the Army.

[Lantern_Lad]

Doing some ghost investigations I am a founder of a ghost investigation team here in texas

Sweet! I wish I was in the neighborhood to join you!

Alas, I will be in class until 10pm that night. The school holds and annual costume contest though... Hopefully my WWIII Cobra Commander costume will earn my a win like my Jedi costume last year.

[rob0213]

Going as a nerd........................

[Captain Carstein]

Going as a nerd........................

I'm going to let that one fly...too easy. :)

By the way, I know what that Transformers quote in your sig means so I guess I'm going as one too. :)

[JR0d28]

Happy Halloween to Y'all it's kinda early to be wishing it; the wife and I are plannin a party at our place also havin a costume contest any female with a sexy ostume will already be elected
1st place HAHAHA!

[JR0d28]

prob going as the Ghost of John Belushi, prob wear a toga like in Animal House or dress as a WWII Pilot in 1941: or the classic Samurai outfit already have the sword.

[rob0213]

I'm going to let that one fly...too easy. :)

By the way, I know what that Transformers quote in your sig means so I guess I'm going as one too. :)

Welcome to the party!!! (does nerd laugh)

[spacemonkeymafia]

Their coming to get you Martha.................Best time of the year.....

[rob0213]

They already got me, lol.

[spacemonkeymafia]

They already got me, lol.

Braaaaaaaaaaains (Wrong movie i know but hey it works)

[rob0213]

I haven't been to a cool Halloween party in years. Or even an uncool Halloween party. I need new friends, lol.

[zartan1]

Halloween just isn't fun for me anymore. It was my dad's birthday and now that he's gone I can't help but get all depressed. Last year I went to a party dressed as middle-aged Charlie Brown with my brother and sis-in-law, we turned out to be the only ones dressed up. Not much of a party, think I'll sit this year out.

[Ev!L ErN!E]

Gonna be taking my daughter out to get her candy.... not sure what she wants to be yet, she always waits until like the day before to decide, lol.

[Gunzlingr]

Normally my son I dress in tandem- one year I was Batman and he was Robin, He was Buzz and I was Woody, I Darth Vader and he Obi-Wan. This year he wants to be a Clone, but I don't know what to be. Maybe I will go as Carl from ATHF or Sgt. Hatred from the Venture Bros.

[Mutt]

I'll be making the same blocks (would walk one of my dogs but it would scare all the kids off...lol) with my kids that we do every year. Coming home and inspecting the candy...drink some beer, watch some football and let my wife pass out candy from our bowl. Sounds good to me.

[zartan1]

prob going as the Ghost of John Belushi, prob wear a toga like in Animal House or dress as a WWII Pilot in 1941: or the classic Samurai outfit already have the sword.

Ghost of Belushi, I'd like to see that. Please take some pics and post for us.
I saw a ghost of Elvis at a party once. Dude just wore a bedsheet and a wig with sideburns, but it didn't look to bad.

[LaDracul]

Oooh, can't believe it's been weeks since this thread was last active...

I have gotten my costume ready. :) Only I'm not sure if I should wear the red wig or the green one...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/AnnaValerious/DSCN3033.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/AnnaValerious/DSCN3034.jpg

Hopefully I can hit the sales for cosplay supplies...if things hopefully haven't been picked over.

[Captain Carstein]

I'd say green since you're doing the Joker thing, but the red one looks good too.

Any more WIP costumes anybody else would like to share? I'm looking for ideas.

[i<3COBRALA]

I myself and a Halloween historian and i want to wish everyone a happy spooky hallerween!

[VIPER 48]

Oooh, can't believe it's been weeks since this thread was last active...

I have gotten my costume ready. :) Only I'm not sure if I should wear the red wig or the green one...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/AnnaValerious/DSCN3033.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/AnnaValerious/DSCN3034.jpg

Hopefully I can hit the sales for cosplay supplies...if things hopefully haven't been picked over.

I like the green one too...:D

[Lady_Jaye]

How kind. Happy Halloweeners to all!

[Ewokhunter92]

Here is mine from this past Saturday at a party

[VIPER 48]

Here is mine from this past Saturday at a party

Awesome!...

[LaDracul]

Here is mine from this past Saturday at a party

Very original! I bet there won't be too many scuba divers around this halloween. :)

[duecey]

Maybe I will go as Carl from ATHF or Sgt. Hatred from the Venture Bros.
Sgt. Hatred would be awesome! But kinda creepy if your taking kids around trick or treating considering Hatreds past indescresions with the venture brothers.

My girl friend and I will be hitting some local bars for halloween. We live not to far from a pretty cool college town scene so that's always alot of fun during halloween. We'll be dressing up as Umbrella employees caught in the zombie out break and infected. Imagine alot of zombie make up and white lab coats with some umbrella patches. Were trying to take the geek edge down a peg this year since no one knew who we were when we went as a blueshirt and the baroness.

[fred v]

happy halloween y'all....:)

[spacemonkeymafia]

Its Almost Here!!!

[Ewokhunter92]

Here is a better shot of the tank and gear I lugged around for about 6 hours.

[duecey]

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/luigi.jpghttp://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/peach.jpghttp://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/baroness.jpg
First of is the misses and I as Luigi & Peach from two years ago. All night long every one wanted to know where Mario was. I told em I stabbed his @ss and took his girl.
And lastly the old lady in her Baroness costume from last year. So what nerd icons have the rest of ya gone as?

[Bravestarr]

I just wanted to give a shout out to all of my friends here on HissTank. Halloween is right around the corner, and that means fun parties, pranks and games, candy and caramel apples, awesome decorations, and great costumes...

As of right now, my wife and i don't have any plans yet, but i would love to hear some plans you guys might have. What kinda parties you might attend or throw? Any scary haunted houses in your area? What kinda costumes you will be wearing? Feel free to share any Halloween experiences that would be funny to tell...

Thanks and Happy Halloween HissTank!...:D

Happy Halloween to you too, Viper.

I will be here at the house handing out candy to the kids.

I have to get up and work very early this Saturday and Sunday, so no partying for me.

:(

[Bravestarr]

Here is a better shot of the tank and gear I lugged around for about 6 hours.

Ewok,

You are a brave man.

I would be too nervous about my SCUBA gear being lost/stolen to take it somewhere like a party.

Besides, it's too heavy!

I am certain you learned that the hard way?

:D

[LaDracul]

Hmm...well, for 5 straight years, I went as each one of the Backstreet Boys in their 'monster' video. :)

However, I seem to have developed a taste as dressing as evil bishies after that...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/AnnaValerious/DracktCloseUp.jpg
Case in point, Dracula from "Van Helsing".

And last year...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/AnnaValerious/DSCN2623.jpg
Mitothin/The Rider from "The Seeker: The Dark is Rising" (Better known as Christopher Eccleston aka Destro)

That coat has 12 feather boas sewn onto it. And it shed like mad. But I had a fun time at a cosplay meetup in Chicago wearing it. And we got on the local news. :)
YouTube - Anime Central "Cose-Players" On ABC 7 News (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei5f_0Qb68I)
(I'm the one to the left of the orange sign...and I think I'm the one they mention with the knife. :P )

[Ewokhunter92]

Ewok,

You are a brave man.

I would be too nervous about my SCUBA gear being lost/stolen to take it somewhere like a party.

Besides, it's too heavy!

I am certain you learned that the hard way?

:D

Actually, it's a rental. I found a place to rent it to me for the party. Here's the kicker. This place does not normally rent out their gear. They only use it to train people to get certified and sell equipment.

I emailed them asking if they rent, and they said they would rent me all the gear I need, for just $35 for the weekend. I was flabbergasted! That was cheaper than what everyone else was spending on their store bought costumes.

As for the weight, it was a load bearing vest which made it bearable for the time I was wearing it. the fins, on the other hand, were a pain in the ass. Those came off less than 2 hours.

I was worried about people stealing anything as it was close friends there. The only thing I was worried about are the drunken idiots spilling stuff on me. Wouldn't want to have to replace it.

Another good thing to come out of it was the place I rented it is also giving me and my wife a discount on getting certified. :)

[Elite Force Cobra]

happy halloween Viper, i will be Neo for the day "how much do clothes cost in the matrix" ?

[duecey]

I dig your Dracula costume LaDracul.

[atomicpower]

This past weekend I went as a Tombstone inspired, ready for the shootout at the ok corral Doc Holliday. The makeup looked good, photographed bad. This Friday, I'll be scaring kids at the old homestead with pops and a few cousins. I can't wait. Party after that, then it's diving into election preparations.

Not sure what I'll wear to Friday's party as my Doc moustache has since been shaved.

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v351/80/106/602108374/n602108374_995590_3976.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v351/80/106/602108374/n602108374_995606_9075.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v351/80/106/602108374/n602108374_995609_7774.jpg

and if anybody's looking for other ideas...

my buddy jon showed up as namor.

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/80/106/602108374/n602108374_997351_2648.jpg

[Gunzlingr]

a couple years ago:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/gunzlingr/100_0570.jpg

[Lantern_Lad]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

This year I'll be in costume, but I'll also be at school from 8am - 10pm!

Oh, the horror!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/Lantern_Lad/Photography/100_0438.jpg

[duecey]

Lanterns Lad, did you buy the Commander suit or you make? It looks pretty damn accurate.

[sn8ke3y3s]

I Just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Halloween early- since I will be busy on Halloween with the house of horrors that will be going on around here. Also wanted to share some pictures of me in my costume and of me wearing my NAG AHG Kirk78 Mask.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg219/Kevins_fury/IMG_6228.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg219/Kevins_fury/IMG_6232b.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg219/Kevins_fury/IMG_6234b.jpg

[Lantern_Lad]

Lanterns Lad, did you buy the Commander suit or you make? It looks pretty damn accurate.

All of it is purchased with HEAVY modifications... recipe:

Hood: Purchased online from Tank Member Bobzilla, though it didn't fit (it was made for like a 14 year old skinny emo kid). Sliced it up the back, hot glued blue fabric to hide the slit.

Bought the jacket at Target, made several modifications to it: gold buttons, shoulder straps, heat pressed logo & gold cord.

Pants: Dark blue Dickies

Boots: Black rubber galoshes

Elbow length black pleather gloves: bought years ago at Target for my V for Vendetta costume.

Belt: Target, Buckle: Stylin' Online (purchased at Comic-Con)

Holster: Wal Mart

Gun: Vintage Megatron

Belt pack: Black leather covered metal Eyeglass case cut to attach to the belt (holds my glasses while I wear the hood).

That's about it...

[Ewokhunter92]

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/luigi.jpghttp://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/peach.jpghttp://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/baroness.jpg
First of is the misses and I as Luigi & Peach from two years ago. All night long every one wanted to know where Mario was. I told em I stabbed his @ss and took his girl.
And lastly the old lady in her Baroness costume from last year. So what nerd icons have the rest of ya gone as?

I can't figure out, but there's something mesmerizing about that Baroness costume. :)

[LaDracul]

I dig your Dracula costume LaDracul.

Thank you. :)

I had also done his oldest bride, Verona-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/AnnaValerious/VeronaCompleted1.jpg

Cosplay is a drug. :)

[Lantern_Lad]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

From,
The COMMANDER!

COBRAAAAAAA!!!

[VIPER 48]

Happy Halloween to all of you! I hope you all have a safe Halloween...:D

[TheLongestDay]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Hope it was a good one for all!!!

Heres some pics of my crazy little family:

Me (yes I know a TON of guys probably dressed up as TDK Joker...but I did it aaaaages ago...and I thought i did a pretty good job).

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/J2.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/J4.jpg

The Mrs (yes this was a fantasy of mine.....)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/CAT2.jpg

The Boy (dont worry,that is rags with brown paint....not something else.....)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/JACK1.jpg

[Zartanman]

Awesome costumes TLD... Sadly I sat around reading GI Joe Forum posts and watching Ghost Hunters Live.. LOL

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday but this year all my friends were out of state doing other things... and I didn't have the funds to pull off the Oogie Boogie Costume like I planned.. LOL there's always next year.

[synthalus]

Happy Halloween!
I hope everyone had a great time :)
Wow I love all the costumes everyone posted, they look great!!!

[DOC]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Hope it was a good one for all!!!

Heres some pics of my crazy little family:

Me (yes I know a TON of guys probably dressed up as TDK Joker...but I did it aaaaages ago...and I thought i did a pretty good job).

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/J2.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/J4.jpg

The Mrs (yes this was a fantasy of mine.....)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/CAT2.jpg

The Boy (dont worry,that is rags with brown paint....not something else.....)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/JACK1.jpg


Sweet Family fun buddy!
I seen a Nurse Joker last night at the BAR...Kind of creepy but was funny as hell thinking about it now.

[TheLongestDay]

Awesome costumes TLD... Sadly I sat around reading GI Joe Forum posts and watching Ghost Hunters Live.. LOL

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday but this year all my friends were out of state doing other things... and I didn't have the funds to pull off the Oogie Boogie Costume like I planned.. LOL there's always next year.

Ah man that woulda been sweet! England's a bit crap for celebrating Halloween..but I have vowed to make it better!

Sweet Family fun buddy!
I seen a Nurse Joker last night at the BAR...Kind of creepy but was funny as hell thinking about it now.

I was originally gonna do that!! lol!!

[Driftbot]

here's mine

http://i38.tinypic.com/v2uqvq.jpg

and that joker is friggin AWESOME.

[duecey]

Hope everyone had a great halloween out! Here are a few pics of the misses and I as Umbrealla Corp. Zombies on the loose!
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/hall5.jpghttp://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/hall4.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/hall3.jpg
And after a long night of being covered in latex this is the most satisfying thing in the world.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/hall2.jpg

[TheLongestDay]

here's mine

http://i38.tinypic.com/v2uqvq.jpg

and that joker is friggin AWESOME.

Thanks mate! I actually had a punisher costume ready just incase i couldn't get my Joker one together-but you look the part waaay more than I wouldve!

Hope everyone had a great halloween out! Here are a few pics of the misses and I as Umbrealla Corp. Zombies on the loose!
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/hall5.jpghttp://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/hall4.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/aduecey/hall3.jpg
And after a long night of being covered in latex this is the most satisfying thing in the world.


Totally sick zombies! I love it!

[Bravestarr]

Driftbot:

That is awesome!

Is that an AR-15 with grenade launcher?

I am a fan of the M1A SOCOM myself.

We should talk.

[buddystalin]

The Classic:
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/798/1031082318awu4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/1031082318awu4.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img147/1031082318awu4.jpg/1/)

The Pumpkin:
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/1400/dsc01756sf2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/dsc01756sf2.jpg/1/w1717.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img361/dsc01756sf2.jpg/1/)

[TheLongestDay]

haha thats amazing!!! Alas I didnt get to carve a pumpkin this year :(

[TheTransTorture]

So now that Halloween is over you guy's realize it's officially Christmas !!! :D

[Ewokhunter92]

So now that Halloween is over you guy's realize it's officially Christmas !!! :D

Yup, wife had me hang the lights outside today.

Well, it is November AND almost 80 degrees out in Central Il.

[Shogi]

Sweet Family fun buddy!
I seen a Nurse Joker last night at the BAR...Kind of creepy but was funny as hell thinking about it now.

I saw one of those at Hot Topic the day before Halloween! Guy either was "in Character" or HT really does hire all kinds of freaks :)

I dressed up as Dr. Mcninja (Second year of doing it and I still don't have a picture yet!) and went to work with a bowl of candy with fake broken glass mixed in. Then I drove home and watched Ghost Hunters live with my girl