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Gambino costume update
First off, many thanks for all the various kicks in the a** I received. XD Especially thanks to artisticdoodle, whose inquiry into my progress was what finally spurred me to get back to it.

I'm mostly done now. I've abandoned the wig for now, I'll just be dyeing my hair a brighter yellow and styling it when I get into the costume. I may or may not do the prosthetics; if time runs out or I can't get some help making the life cast, I'll drop them. (but possibly make them for Halloween bwa ha ha ha domokun ) Almost all the sewing is done, and the accessories (pin, bracelets, watch, belt) mostly just need finishing work at this point.

Basically? I'm very optimistic that those of you going to Anime Expo will be seeing Johnny K. Gembino there. domokun




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... So I'm going ahead and just giving the Gambino costume a one-finger salute for now.

It's not so much that I don't want to do it, as it is that I really have set an unrealistic goal for myself, and even if I can get it done by Halloween, I can't get it done well. I'm doing the costume a disservice by hurrying it. Better to take the time and have a really straight-up awesome costume for AniZona, than to stress myself out and rush and panic and end up with a half-assed costume for Halloween.

Went to a cosplay event tonight anyway, wearing a different costume. I've got my Halloween fix.

Besides, Gambino would not be a fun costume for sitting around the house in. XD;;

Wish me luck on making the costume REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD by April. biggrin



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Gambino Cosplay Checklist!
Tasks required to complete the Gambino cosplay! These shall be struck out as I complete them.


  • Get shoes
  • Get socks
  • Get cloth and patterns
  • Cut out patterns
  • Buy pants
  • Modify pants
  • Buy shirt
  • Modify shirt
  • Sew waistcoat
  • Sew cape (just need to iron it and sew on some pins)
  • Sew cravat
  • Get fasteners for pocketwatch
  • Get GOOD gold paint
  • Buy hair dye
  • Create bracelets (half done now)
  • Put together pocketwatch (half done now)
  • Create belt crest (half done now)
  • Modify belt





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I'd like to establish the First Church of Rebbacus...
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Rebbacus-Dios made this.

Worship her accordingly. eek

Belated edit:
[img]http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1448/ginospazz7im.gif[/img]


There you go. 3nodding Totally teh not sig size, though.



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For my reference, my inventory from this thread. whee

Inventory: Earring with the Zanarkand Abes symbol, 1/50 scale Quetzalcoatl Model, Hojo's Secret Box Of Naughty Bits, Key to The Ancients, Shiva Vibrator, Wakka's Ice Ball, Dark Matter (x10), Shoopuf Ride pass, a pass for one free rescue from your Friendly Neighborhood Gullwings, the cork from Auron's jug, IVCid's goggles, Lulu's belts, bucket of Gaian Fried Chocobo Wings, Locke-shaped popsicle, Seifer's list, FF7 shounen-ai doujinshi (Zax/Cloud), Dio's Autograph, Cure Rod, Cloud and Kuja's Guide to Fashion, life-size chocolate Sister Ray, Cloud's scarf, Turk ID badge, Remedy-All, red chocobo feather, plushie Shoopuf, special collector's edition of Lord of the Rings starring Cloud as Frodo




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Gambino Cosplay
Because I am an utter geek and I enjoy breaking people's brains, I will be crossplaying as Gambino for Anime Expo. XD I think I'll start the shopping right after semester ends, if at all possible. 3nodding

The entire point of this costume is to make people's brains hurt. Therefore it'll have to be as visually accurate and well-put-together as possible, so that people approach me not realizing I'm a girl... until I start talking. XD So not only do I have to make the clothes look good, but I also plan to use latex to make facial prosthetics... I'll need to "enhance" my cheekbones, nose, and chin. XD

Materials Checklist


  • Lots of fabric
  • Patterns for waistcoat, breeches, shirt, and cape
  • Red stockings
  • Fancy shoes (MUST be well-cushioned or have room for insole cushioning... I've worn too many bad convention shoes)
  • Cardstock (for making the bases of the bracelets and belt crest)
  • Acrylic paint (for smoothing the surface of the bracelets and belt crest, and also preparing them to accept spraypaint)
  • Gold spraypaint
  • Mask base (using own head XD)
  • Sculpey
  • Latex
  • Two blond wigs (one to wear, and one to cannibalize for sideburns and possibly eyebrows)
  • Polystyrene foam
  • Beads
  • Styling gel for wig sculpting




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What Gemini needs to do.
Just so I can't forget, a list of the art projects I should finish before I open G.M.&I. Ink for commissions again:


  • Art for Aiyden Stormchaser. (Commission)
  • Okiku in a chrysanthemum-print yukata at a Japanese festival of some kind, or just wandering the streets by moonlight, with Rein as a ninja stalking him. (Voluntary)
  • Ansem and Kuja at a Japanese festival. (Voluntary/Commission)
  • Anniversary Ball endgame comic. (Voluntary)
  • Entry for Kia Ryou's art contest. (Voluntary)
  • Entry for the GCS collaborative art project. (Required)


The comic can probably wait, as can the contest entry, but I need to do that one soon or I really will forget.




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.....Aaaand for NON-item wishes...

DRAGONS. http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2951625

Specifically, I really really really, REALLY want the Frost holiday dragon, the Emerald dragon, the Angelic tiny, and a whole friggin' slew of elemental tinies. (Cloud, Courage, Field, Fog, Hope, Ice, Justice, Moon, Smoke, Sound, Storm, Sun, Time, and Wind)

I'll probably buy the first three myself, but the elementals will, all told, come to 980g, so any help getting those would be very very very much appreciated. XD



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And now, for my own future reference, the utterly delusional wishlist of teh Gemini:

Angelic Camisole
Angelic minis
Angelic Sash
Angelic Pendant
Laurels
Wild Orchid Kimono
Inner Fire Kimono
Emperor's Headdress
Beige Vintage Town Coat
Beige Vintage Stretch Pants
Gold and/or Silver Pocket Watch
Flower Wrist Band
White Mid Sock
Wooden Sandals
Poiple Pointed Buckle Heel Slipper
Wingin It Blue Pants
Ocean Blue Wrap


Plenty of cheapish items in there I'll probably end up buying for myself, but far more mind-breakingly expensive items that I stand little to no chance of ever, ever getting. XD




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