Most Extreme Elimination Challenge, or MXC from the Spike channel has gotten a lot of viewing in or home over the years. In fact, ManWithPez has asked several times for a Captain Tenneal costume. Today, we’re going to have a look at some of the costumes from the main cast of this oddly funny, yet reclaimed Japanese gameshow.

You see, MXC started life as a quirky Japanese show (is there any other kind?) called Operation! Takeshi’s Castle. The premise was simple: General Lee (We’re not making that up.) would assemble 100 contestants to go through different challenges to enter the evil Beat Takeshi’s castle. If the contestants got far enough, they would face Takeshi in a challenge at the end of the show. MXC was born when some folks decided to do some creative dubbing. Now, let’s take a look at some of the costumes from this hilarious show. The upside to dressing in a group with these costumes is that you CAN go off by yourself and still be recognized from MXC! (more…)

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Magnum P.I. was one of the coolest shows in history! Why, you might ask? Well, it’s all about the moustache. Thomas Magnum’s moustache was one of your manlier bits of facial hair out there. You can put together costumes for all the members of Magnum’s cast relatively easy, but you run the risk of being unrecognized outside of your group. With the rest of your party, you’re recognizable as Higgins, but you go to the bathroom just once, and no one will have any idea who you are! So tread carefully and stick close to your group. (more…)

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Being terribly bored and snowed in this weekend, I decided to try my hand at being a Bond Girl. I give you…..Lotta Buteé!

I don’t have one of those super sexy 60s bikinis or a Derringer for my garter, but I gave it a go anyway. (more…)

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Fun with art history and costumes!

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Why? Because I love the dance movies from the 80s, that’s why. It’s not enough to simply don your best 80’s gear and wiggle to Madonna or shamble to Thriller. Leather suits and lace petticoats weren’t the only thing going in 1984. I want you to watch Breakin’ and Electric Boogaloo, Beat Street, Flashdance, Fast Forward, and anything else with leg warmers and Adidas. (more…)

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So, you’re planning a Mardi Gras costume and mask party. If you haven’t decided on a theme it’s okay. Mardi Gras is theme enough.

Invitations? Check. Creole and Cajun inspired food stuffs? Check. King cake? Check. Affordable rum for the traditional French Quarter Hurricane? Check. Zydeco compilation CDs? Check. Cheap beads and all the purple, green, and gold decorations you could ever want? Check. That’s people, food, drink, music, and decor ready to get the good times rolling. There’s only one thing left to worry about: masks. (more…)

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