Aradani Costumes News

Hawke takes a dive…

or how a good costume dies.

So Laura and I were out getting some photos of my Dragon Age 2 Hawke costume when I thought it would be a good idea to get some action shots. Then looking down the hill, I though, “Hey I bet I could get some good speed if I ran down the hill.” Because a day after it rains it is the best idea in the world to making a running leap downhill in full armor with a 6′ polearm.

I look almost epic at first...

What I hoped to look like...

Hit the jump to see an animated version of me trying to make the jump…

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New Products! Fancy Belts!

Just posted up our newest products. They are genuine leather belts, which would be great for your Sci Fi or Steampunk costumes!

Click the images to visit the storefront:

Steampunk Blaster Gun Kickstarter

So I am finally getting around to molding my Steampunk Gun. This is a way to preorder the gun at up to 40% off! After the preorder the plain cats gun will run $25 and the finished painted model will run $35.

Not only did I use this for my steampunk airship mechanic, I have now painted it silver and black and use it for my Old Republic smuggler costume.

So if you need a blaster, click the link below!

Steampunk Blaster Gun Kickstarter Project

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New Demon Mask

I am sculpting a new mask for Aradani. Click the image below for more pictures over on my blog:

Tron Photoshoot from Dragoncon

I finally got around to uploading the images of our Tron Photoshoot from Dragoncon 2011. They were taken by our friends over at Duoshot.com! There you can see the 3D versions as well as order prints.

Below are a selection from his collection:

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New Game of Thrones photo page!

All of our photos from Dragoncon 2011 as our Game of Thrones characters! These costumes were a blast! Click the image below to see the full gallery!

Some cool Costume and Military Boots for Auction!

Cleaning out the old costuming closet and just posted some of my boots on Ebay. Click the images below to check them out at our ebay store!

BSG Flightsuit Boots:

Corcoran Military Paratrooper Boots:

Short Han Solo German Tank Boots:

GBX Post punk boots:

Check out my latest costume article for Daenerys Targaryen!

This article details everything I did to make this Khaleesi costume! The Game of Thrones is a great TV series as well as a great book series!

I hope you enjoy the article! Please click on the photo below to go to the article!

New Identity Disk Holder prototype

So here is the new Tron Disk Holder prototype that I sculpted and Paul sanded and polished. We are unsure whether we should keep the small cut out on the bottom, but we also plan to do another style with the ring cut out so it is exactly like the movie.

The new version should be available in the next few weeks.

Take a Look at My New Mord Sith Costume Article!

Click on the image below to check out my newest costume article! This latest one is from the series Legend of The Seeker! I made a Mord Sith costume for one of our awesome customers!