I already told you to follow Project Rooftop. They’ve posted an interesting video of Tim Gunn (fashion guru) talking about Superhero fashions.
*Due to internet connectivity issues this post was delayed. It may be dated April 17th, but was unable to load until April 19th. I apologize.
I read Penny Arcade. It’s funny more often than it’s not funny and they have a good attitude about most things in the game/tech/geek/sci-fi genre. I like that. I also like that the men and women of Penny Arcade give back in big ways. They host PAX and PAXEast for the gamers of the world. The LAN guys and the tabletop gurus and the console warriors can hang out in a mostly Klingon and Frodo free environment. Yay! Better than PAX, the Penny Arcade family also started Child’s Play. People can donate games to childrens’ hospitals around the world. What’s better than bringing a smile to a bedridden kid? Nothing! Donate now. Okay, it’s more of a suggestion than an order, but you should consider it. (more…)
Our friend in the tag, Osendam, needs a Mr. Terrific jacket. That’s fantastic.
Mr. Terrific is, in the DC world, one of the smartest three humans on Earth. He shares the top tier with Batman and Lex Luthor. He’s just a great guy: Olympian, genius, martial artist, widower, big brother, and inventor. He took up the Fair Play mantle of the Golden Age Mr. Terrific in hopes of making life a bit more fair. He plays fair, he fights fair, and he leads fair. Mr. Terrific, aka Michael Holt, has served as leader of the J.S.A. and current White King of Checkmate. Oi, Checkmate. Anyway….he’s a great good guy because he’s a regular guy, he’s not magic nor meta nor alien, and because he’s a terrific role model.
How will Osendam make the costume? Well, I’d start by looking for an inexpensive motorcycle jacket (or fabric jacket). I think that’s the best way to go. If you have the funds to get a nice jacket, you may be able to find one that is two or three color just like Mr. Terrific’s. Then I would use a leather appropriate paint to customize the jacket. You can always start from scratch. Pick up a pattern from the fabric store and start sewing. There are several reputable leather sellers online. A word of caution: sewing leather is tricky. You’ll need a good sewing machine and the proper needles. Do some research before you start if you choose to make your own.
If you get frustrated, remember it’s possible.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle inspired clothing has been all the rage this holiday season. There are Shredder Hoodies, and TMNT baseball caps. The Half-Shelled ones are cool again. I like the turtles too. Here are a few of the streetwear goodies you can model at home.
Lest you think Shredder’s the only non-turtle in on the hoodie fun, check out Krang!
I like this trend of sneaking costumes into everyday clothing. Fun, fun, fun.
Heroes Con is one of the best conventions of the year. It always has great guest and great attendees. You should try to fit it in your schedule next year. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend this year. Lucky for us, Kal El of the Heroes Alliance and Wolf Pack Elite did go. He and his wife took several pictures throughout the weekend. Thank you very much.
Valerie Perez made it to Heroes Con this year. I keep attending conventions in the wrong year to meet up with her. This year she was the Scarlet Witch. As always, she looks fantastic. Maybe next year I’ll make it to Charlotte.
I don’t know what super secret news was announced at Heroes Con this year. I’ll have to wait til later in the day when everyone posts there blogs. If you have to know asap, you can find some podcasts from the event if you do a little search.
I hope everyone had a great Fathers Day weekend and a fun time at Heroes Con.
Every kid needs superhero pajamas. Every kid. I declare it to be so. I had Wonder Woman underoos and Wonder Woman pajamas. I wore my underoos to school. A lot. My pajamas, which had sleeves and long pants, came in handy for the occasional cold Halloween. I even have the modern adult equivalent. I just can’t help myself.
The next generation is following in our footsteps. Look what this smart, handsome young man chose. The cape makes him move faster. He runs, arms extended, making “woosh” sounds. The cape billows behind him. Super cute. And very necessary for all boys and girls to experience. Get your children some hero pjs. That’s an order.
And maybe pick some up for yourself.
