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This may sound kinda weird, but...does anyone have any ideas on how to make a real Nightcrawler costume?
(Please tell me I'm not the only one who's ever wanted to parade around their room in Kurt's costume http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif)
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"Tell the truth, Excalibur--If not to yourselves, than to me--Wasn't this FUN?!?"-Arcade
Actually, yes, I've had experience with that. What you need are:
1. An old disposable red long-sleeve shirt
2. A black turtleneck shirt
3. Tight black pants (stretch or spandex)
4. Sponges
5. Blue face Paint
6. Blue material (I used an old T-shirt)
7. Fake pointy ears
8. Fangs (not functionable if you wish to speak, though)
9. White gloves (cheap)
10. A belt
11. A compliant younger brother
DIRECTIONS:
Lay the shirt out flat on the floor and use charcoal or chalk to sketch out the points on the shoulders and point that reaches the belt. Also cut out the neck in a 'V' shape (use a picture of NC for reference) Don't try to cut it all out at once, though - take your time. Take the blue material and cut it into a double-layered devil tail. Sew the two layers together around the edges, then turn it inside-out and stuff it. You can either weight the end with beans so that it swings, or you can put a wire into it. Put the black turtleneck and pants on the brother, and then put on the modified red shirt. Adjust it and then cut the sponge into triangles. Place the sponges under the shoulder points so that they will stick out instead of being soggy. Glue them to the red shoulder points with a glue gun. Keep the red shirt from flopping around by tucking it into the belt. Pin the tail to the right area. Cut the white gloves and sew the appropriate fingers together or, if you cannot find gloves to cut, you can use masking tape to wrap up fingers (but this can be hot and uncomfortable to remove). Put the pointy ears on the brother's ears. Finally, you are ready to paint him. Paint the ears and all the face (be careful around the eyes).
And there you have your living breathing Nightcrawler.
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Damn! Except for the compliant little brother part, I might have been able to manage it! Can I use someone else's little brother? http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/wink.gif
And what about the feet?
I remember that Nightcrawler! Heh heh...(and no, I wasn't the compliant younger brother...I was submitted to different bits of costume fun.
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I am like a banana...but even a banana has dignity.
Well we just let him wear black boots because he was going to do a lot of walking outside. I suppose if it's that important you could modify white socks...
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Oh yeah - I nearly forgot - I used the sleeves of the red shirt to make the wrist and ankle bands too.
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When I was at the Sand Diego Comic Con (representing!) I saw this guy dressed as Nightcrawler. It was REALLY good!! I must do it too!!!
*Goes to make a cosume!!*
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WOAH! COOL! Thanks!! I'm gonna start that right now!
Hmmm....I'll just improvise and use 2 annoying little sisters instead of a A compliant younger brother.... http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
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"Tell the truth, Excalibur--If not to yourselves, than to me--Wasn't this FUN?!?"-Arcade
Wait so the compliant little brother was who you put the costume on? I want it on myself! Also I was thinginf of making these shoe crossovers things. Basically it's shoes with fabric on it so it looks like 2 toes and a long heel. Maybe some stuff under so they don't get dirty. I have till July to make it so I better get on it!! http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
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Just a little request to anyone who makes an outfit...
Would you mind posting a pic of yourself in the costume? (Please! http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif ) It'd be cool to see how they all turn out! http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif (And I suppose good for ideas for the rest of us if we ever become as crazy about the idea. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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"The locals look more spooked, more than usual..."
(Maybe I should turn on my holoproj... :o )
Grrrr...I keep kicking myself for not getting a pic' of the bro in the NC costume...All I have is video footage - and that's not digital. Bleh...sorry. If I ever get a still-image on disk, I may be able to show you, but I have no photos as of now. Sorry. I really wish I could show you. It looked really nice too... http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/frown.gif
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I definetaly (Can't...spelll...for...crap) Will!! http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I need those contacts that make your eyes yellow!!!
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LOL!
Oh, Garble must definately try this... And I demand http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/wink.gif to see the finished results from those of you who will make this. A year ago I walked around in this minor town blue all over (no Nighty clothing though) - you get a little attention... http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
I second that notion, Spatula Gal!
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That reminds me. I went to Universal City in Hollywood and there was this guy doing caracatures. One of his things was that he did superheroes. So I had him do me as nightcrawler!!! I make a pretty good elf (if I do say so myself http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif ).
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Oh- new thought- the post house I'm an editor at always has a blow out Halloween party... maybe I could try Nocturne or Kitty or Mystique... Now I just gotta find a NC... Garble, fancy a road trip to Birmingham, AL? http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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Oh GARBLLLLLLEEEEE! We got something we'd like you to try on.
Hi, I just registered here, and I just wanna say that I Love this MB http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
Anyway lol I am currently making a Nightcrawler costume for whem me and my friends get together in a few months. I alreay have the gloves made, home made out of a PVC material that I bought at a fabric store. I also have a pattern for a jumpsuit that (when i find someone who can sew it) I'll have lol
I'll post a pic of the gloves if ya want http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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Hi Newwarriorbolt!! Yeah those pictures would be great to see.
I have personally been thinking of taking one of my bro's hostage and playing makeup artist, but I sense future resistance.
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Welcome freund!! Make yourself comfy!
Oh, photos? Ja, Bitte! (oh, I need to practice my German...)
My Glove
That is one of the gloves I made. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
The Tail
And thats the tail http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
Welcome, newwarriorbolt!! http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
Cool stuff! Ever think about producing some of those gloves...? http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif (Just an abstract thought. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif )
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"The locals look more spooked, more than usual..."
(Maybe I should turn on my holoproj... :o )
Good work Newbolt!
Well, actually, I have 2 pairs of them now lol. They only take about an hour to sew together. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Spatula Gal:
Oh GARBLLLLLLEEEEE! We got something we'd like you to try on. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
hahahahaha
he must do that http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif and, as gnahrf i demand the finished results, right now!
***maybe I could try Nocturne or Kitty or Mystique... ***
you should do that, and put your picture too!!!
***Hi, I just registered here, and I just wanna say that I Love this MB ***
nice to meet you, newwarriorbolt!!! cool pics, you have to put your picture too http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
i suggest that everybody who has a nighty disguise, put your pictures, and we could make a CONTEST!!!!
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give a kiss tall and dark bamfsome!!!
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Spatula Gal:
Oh GARBLLLLLLEEEEE! We got something we'd like you to try on. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
hahahahaha
he must do that http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif and, as gnahrf i demand the finished results, right now!
***maybe I could try Nocturne or Kitty or Mystique... ***
you should do that, and put your picture too!!!
***Hi, I just registered here, and I just wanna say that I Love this MB ***
nice to meet you, newwarriorbolt!!! cool pics, you have to put your picture too http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
i suggest that everybody who has a nighty disguise, put your pictures here, and we could make a CONTEST!!!!
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give a kiss tall and dark bamfsome!!!
Guten Tag, <font size="3" color="#738902">newwarriorbolt</font><font size="4" color="#079789">!</font>
Nice gloves and tail! If you put a leash on the glove and put the tail in the same, and of course, turn of the lights and drags it around on the floor with knacky movements - you've got a nightcrawler!! (*Hrrrm* Sorry!)
Thanks Everyone http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
As soon as I get some more stuff done, I'll be sure to post pics http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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Don't worry, lasombra! Just think of all the female counterparts Nightcrawler has in the whole multiverse... I would love to see you as a Nightcrawlerin. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/wink.gif
Hey, has anyone tried making an Excalibur Nightcrawler Costume? The one near the end? Well, I'm trying to make one that Kurt wore in one of my fan fics. It might look odd, (I am a girl) but if anyone asks, I'll say I'm Nocturne minus the dredlocks. I'll try and post some pics as soon as I get hold of a scanner or a digital camera. (Wanders off in search of a decent scanner)
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"Oh, it's *you* again. What is this fixation you have for tails? Leggo the tail!"
I'm in the very very very slow process of making an Ultimate Nightcrawler costume for Halloween. Monetary deficiencies are my main problem right now, as well as being unable to find pointy ears. Makes me mad!
If I finish it in time for Halloween, I'll post up pics of myself in it. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
Screw my little brothers, I'M Nightcrawler, dammit!
Besides, they like Spidey, Bishop, Beast, and Gambit. (In order of their age)
Well, I have just made some MORE gloves lol But these gloves are made of a blue fuzzy velvet like material. That way, If I take off my uniform gloves, I still appear to have 3 fingers, AND i am blue and fuzzy http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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