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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No matter Emmy, Oscar, Globe, or Bafta, costume nominations are always spectacular. This year’s Tony contenders are no exception. The Class of 2010 features a few revivals, toe tapping music, and stimulating subjects. Most of the costumes this year are from yesteryear or beyond and more the pretty for it: fifties circle skirts, prim bustles, and waistcoats galore! (more…)

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Doctor Who is back with a new face. Still not ginger, but I have faith that one day he will be. Matt Smith has taken the reins from David Tennant (love him!) The season has already started and is well on its way to become a must see TV event. It’s always a little shaky when a new Doctor steps in, but Mr. Smith shows great promise. Matt has made his unique mark on Doctor costumes with a nifty bow-tie and tweed. Très smart.

Here’s a look back at the costume stylings of the previous ten Doctors. (more…)

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Adrianne Curry is a costume lover of the highest order. She’s a big dork just like the rest of us. Yay!

She often attends conventions as a guest, but you’d never know it by looking for her. When you swing by her table you won’t see her. Like me (dork), she wears costumes to conventions. When you get your photo taken with Adrianne she could be Wonder Woman or maybe Leeloo (an upcoming costume of hers). Adrianne loves costumes and Star Wars so much she’s even an honorary member of the 501st.

Best of all, her loving husband Chris Knight allows her to dress him in costumes. How sweet. (more…)

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Fun with art history and costumes!

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The Alice in Wonderland fever is spreading thanks to Tim Burton’s latest fantasy filled trip. There have been many attempts to bring Alice in Wonderland to viewers: plays, cartoons, movies, and TV miniseries. My favorite is the 1985 CBS special event. It starred Natalie Gregory as Alice and everyone else. It was packed to the brim with kooky costumes. (more…)

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