Advice for a Quote Cosplayer

Apr 8, 2015 at 3:40 AM
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I'm planning on going to a big convention soon, either a local one, or the one in San Diego, and I wanted to do my first cosplay. I chose to dress as Quote.

Anyone here got any advice, if possible? I want it to be really good.
 
Apr 8, 2015 at 4:52 AM
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Apr 8, 2015 at 5:54 AM
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That...might be kinda hard of I need to buy something there.
 
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wear black fingerless gloves; I know officially he wears either long red gloves or no gloves at all but cmon just picture him in black fingerless and tell me that isn't fuckin sweet
 
Apr 8, 2015 at 6:52 AM
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Apr 8, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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ILOVEVHS said:
That...might be kinda hard of I need to buy something there.
Carry around blue cardboard textboxes with what you need to say and a smaller, red cardboard Yes/No prompt.
 
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Apr 8, 2015 at 2:46 PM
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duncathan said:
wear black fingerless gloves; I know officially he wears either long red gloves or no gloves at all but cmon just picture him in black fingerless and tell me that isn't fuckin sweet
Sweet idea. ^^
TLincoln said:
Carry around blue cardboard textboxes with what you need to say and a smaller, red cardboard Yes/No prompt.
That would be even harder, but it's too funny to NOT try.
HaydenStudios said:
If you're cosplaying as Quote and looking for serious advice, then this thread might be helpful:

http://www.cavestory.org/forums/threads/3587/


EDIT: 1337th post! Doesn't get you a new icon, but still...
Thank you!
 
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Hmmm... Well looking at Quote pictures to refresh myself...
Ohh this is a pretty good cosplay:
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/020/0/b/cave_story____red_heat_quote_by_pumpumkin_pumkin-d5s41dx.png
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Cave-Story-I-m-an-android-but-that-s-okay-333560401
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Cave-Story-Inside-The-Cave-380627803
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Cave-Story-Searching-For-The-Right-Way-380095349

This one's not bad...
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/248/f/b/quote_from_cave_story_by_thebmagic-d490ny8.jpg

And here's a bunch of products and stuff I was browsing that might make a nice cosplay. Though you really have to choose stuff that works best for you. (And within budget!)
So, I think skin paint/white makeup stuff is probably a must...
Not sure what the best product is, what type. Latex-type might look best, but sounds like a pain to deal with. A spray or something sounds like something to look into.

Blue eyes would be nice... Contacts with a robotic look would be cool...
http://www.youknowit.com/online-shop/special-fx-contact-lenses.cfm
(Looks cool! xD)

Mmm, the hat is essential, but I haven't seen many great ones. That white plate looks metal to me.
Something like this might be good if you can find it in red..?
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/China-manufacturer-custom-wholesale-metal-plate_1531205414.html
This one would be okay maybe if you could choose the message you wanted...
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/baseball-cap-korean-version-of-the-sheet/216342676.html#sc1-16-1|1319109366

Or worst case maybe something like this
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/fashion-design-flat-brim-snapback-caps_160749707.html

The headphones might be a challenge...
https://etccreative.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/beat_etc.jpg
Beat's might be good, but then how do you change it, while keeping it wearable, and have the pointy antenneas...
Don't see a perfect solution... but this point is probably critical to seperate Quote from costume cosplay and authentic Quote.

Something like this might not be a bad idea... MAybe. or maybe not lol
https://diygeekery.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/robot-arm-2.jpg

Shoes... something like this?
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/mens-cat-ergo-flexguard-steel-toe-work-boots-black?a=716450
Belt... something like this?
http://www.onpointsupply.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=84826
Pants... something like this?
http://www.skis.com/...default,pd.html
or maybe that's way too hot and probably baggy
http://www.legionsafety.com/dickies-clothing-wp803-slim-skinny-fit-twill-work-pant.html
Shirt...?
http://www.army-star.eu/id-working-singlet-sleeveless-t-shirt-black-4291
Scarf...
http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/glamtalk/sport-belted-scarf-look-in-style_1511036.html
Gloves...
http://www.securityprousa.com/sesusehaknta.html

Then if you could rent a good gun prop...
http://johnsonarmsprops.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_0961.jpg

or something like these and you'd be SET!

Though, you probably should have a professional help out. Getting nice shiny good stuff is nice and all, but Quote probably has a certain worn look with all that action. He's a robot who has been through countless battles after all...
 
Apr 9, 2015 at 2:11 AM
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Thankfully, my eyes are naturally blue.
 
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Then if you could rent a good gun prop...
http://johnsonarmsprops.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_0961.jpg

or something like these and you'd be SET!
Hmm.. needs to be blue with a star print. You can't really paint over rentals.

X-Calibar said:
Isn't Quote's scarf green?

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The headphones might be a challenge...
https://etccreative.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/beat_etc.jpg
Beat's might be good, but then how do you change it, while keeping it wearable, and have the pointy antenneas...
Don't see a perfect solution... but this point is probably critical to seperate Quote from costume cosplay and authentic Quote.
Wear them with the band to the back of your neck. The scarf should help obscure the band.
 
Apr 9, 2015 at 6:39 AM
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Oh, and most importantly of all, send us photos. :D
 
Apr 9, 2015 at 4:31 PM
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Oh, and most importantly of all, send us photos. :D
Well duh. :D
 
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Maybe you could make a hat with built in ear things like I did for Halloween.
 
Apr 9, 2015 at 7:18 PM
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See, I was thinking of buying a normal red and whit cap, and then attatching the Metal plate and antenna to it.
 
Apr 10, 2015 at 12:22 AM
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Remember that the cap must read "Curly Brace" on the front.
 
Apr 10, 2015 at 3:11 AM
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andwhyisit said:
Remember that the cap must read "Curly Brace" on the front.
CORRECTION:
It's Japanese for Curly Brace.

EDIT: Err, my mistake. I'm not sure which language, English or Japanese.
Well, from your guys advice and my own research, it seems pretty easy to do, clothing-wise.

It's just the body color, anntena, and the gun that are hard.
 
Apr 10, 2015 at 3:21 AM
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This may sound stupid, but maybe pipe cleaners could work as the antennae?
 
Apr 10, 2015 at 3:23 AM
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andwhyisit said:
Remember that the cap must read "Curly Brace" on the front.
it only said curly brace back when his name was curly brace
wouldn't it make more sense to write quote on it
 
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