Our first self-made mask out of papier-mâché had initially been met with a certain dose of skepticism by child #1. Wasn’t the mask–it was Halloween–funny rather than scary? Wouldn’t a “self-bought” rather than self-made mask have been cooler? Would he be made fun of? But the god of makers had mercy…
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See photos from some of 2016’s best movie costumes, including ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Batman v Superman,’ and ‘Rogue One.’
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Coming from a family whose costumes tend to get a lot of wear, I’d give the Disguise LEGO Ninjago costume a solid 5 out of 5 for the quality, but with one caveat.
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We all know you’ve been wearing superhero-themed underpants since fourth grade (and by you, we mean us), so why not take it up a notch and sport your very own super suit?
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MegaCon 2016 was a blast and Dakster gives her reasons why.
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Giovanna Melton, costume designer for ABC’s ‘Agent Carter,’ gave ECCC an all-too-quick glimpse into the process of making vintage-inspired designs for the show.
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As longtime readers of GeekDad are aware, National Gorilla Suit Day is one of the many annual events we celebrate here. Okay, the truth is, I celebrate it and GeekDad indulges me. So here we go….
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For many of us here at GeekDad, Halloween is a great time of year to show off and share our favorite geeky pursuits through costuming. Here is the Halloween round-up of some of our costumes from this year for you to enjoy.
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Probably the first thing you want to know as a cosplayer is your character’s name.
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View some of the most famous costumes in cinematic history at Seattle’s EMP Museum.
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Check out this wrap-up from this year’s ConCarolinas, including a photo gallery of costumes.
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For the convention-goers, the Con*Quest journal combines organization with scrapbooking.
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Our first self-made mask out of papier-mâché had initially been met with a certain dose of skepticism by child #1. Wasn’t the mask–it was Halloween–funny rather than scary? Wouldn’t a “self-bought” rather than self-made mask have been cooler? Would he be made fun of? But the god of makers had mercy…
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Have you been bitten by the cosplay bug? Dakster breaks down the symptoms for us.
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Are you prepared for a costume emergency? Dakster tells us what’s in her bag of tricks.
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This incredible exhibit is making its way to 12 cities across the U.S., starting at the EMP Museum in Seattle.
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Peruse the intricate, beautiful, and interesting costumes of the original trilogy of Star Wars. Interviews, explanations, photographs, and concept art take us on a tour of how this aspect of the movies was put together.
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Instead of a tutorial, I plan to drink wine. Acceptable? While drinking, I will share what my husband did for the other three members of our household.
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These Disney princess cosplayers are tough enough to save the whole land from evil!
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After a stressful week in the “real” world, Rebecca had a much needed geeky vacation at ConnectiCon. Read about how the kids and she spent a weekend at this multi-genre convention.
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Am I too old to cosplay? But we’re all cosplaying in our everyday lives, so what’s the big deal?
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Enter to win the costume of your choice valued up to $75 from CostumeSuperCenter just in time for con season, or to be ready early for Halloween!
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The Costumes of Downton Abbey exhibit will open in Wilmington, Delaware, on March 1, 2014.
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Whether you’re into steampunk or not, you’re a geek and you deserve a respectable pair of goggles for your noggin, okay? And once you’ve got those goggles, they’re probably going to look a little lonely up there, so maybe you’ll want to consider a grappling hook or a nice rocket pack. And don’t stop there… you’re going to need to protect yourself with your new rivet gun. Maybe toss in some arm bands with built-in decoder mechanism or a pair of glider wings.
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Take Back Halloween is a web store that sells costumes of great women from history and fiction. No sexy hamburgers here! They’re running a Kickstarter campaign to add new costumes for their 2014 line.
Continue ReadingLast weekend I ran my second 5k. The first time, three years ago, I ran by myself. This time I ran it with one of my best friends, which made the race even better. Know what will make it superb next year? Costumes.
Continue ReadingYou don’t need a full-blown costume to make a splash on Halloween, just a good make up artist. Connecticut artist Makeup by CG provides GeekMom with some tips and tricks.
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We recently discovered the existence of costume hoodies and they are a new family favorite. In addition to having an increase in fun super hero imaginary play, my kids haven’t fought me a single time these past few weeks about having to put on something weather appropriate for a chilly afternoon.
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Look no further for a handy felt mask tutorial. Whether you are in the mood to be a robot or eat brains, there’s something for everyone.
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GeekDad Rory finds a way to slim his figure under costumes.
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