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Last post by Transmute Jun 25 Jan 2008 10:32
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Nov 2007 10:01
Okay, I know I suck at crafts. I'm not artistic in any way. But my kids (especially my son) want Gatch costumes for Christmas and of course there are none to buy, particularly in kid sizes.
So... I decided to make them myself. (Stop laughing!)
Given that I completely suck at this kind of thing, I was pretty happy with the results. I messed up on the Eagle shirt, but I'm hoping my son won't care. BTW, the best part of these costumes is the G logo on the belts... and they were made by Raggletag, not me. (Thanks, Tony! 
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Anyhow, feel free to laugh, but I'm pretty proud of what I've done. I didn't think they would turn out this well.
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Anyhow, feel free to laugh, but I'm pretty proud of what I've done. I didn't think they would turn out this well.
Wow TJ, That's very well made! I love Condor's cape!And the belts!
TJ for someone who feels they suck at this have to tell you these look really good
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Nov 2007 13:53
TJ, thank you for posting the pics.
You did a great job.
I know two kids who will love Santa this Christmas. 
Now quick, get them wrapped and hidden. 
Now quick, get them wrapped and hidden.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Nov 2007 14:29
Actually, the wrapping is on the agenda for this weekend. But I'm not 100% sure I'm done. I might attach the boot 'tops' to the pants... not sure yet...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Nov 2007 15:28
I love how you used formal blue gloves for the Eagles outfit!
Its challenging to do the teams birdstyles, and I think you have done a wonderful job of them! They look like the costumes and your son will love them...
Good Work TJ!
So are you doing the Swan for your daughter Amy?
Wow, TJ, those look great!! I absolutely love the feather shuriken on the Condor outfit. Your kids are going to be so thrilled!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Nov 2007 16:54
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I love how you used formal blue gloves for the Eagles outfit!actually, I used formal gloves for the Condor one too. I just couldn't find royal blue in matte. Ugh... I know the shiny isn't right, but I'm not up to making gloves from scratch.
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne So are you doing the Swan for your daughter Amy?Actually, she's going to be the Condor. She's not interested in the Swan. I guess I just staked my claim on being G3 too early on...
If you notice, the Condor costume is slightly bigger (and the wings are slightly longer) than the Eagle one. That actually works well, since Joe is taller than Ken!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Nov 2007 16:55
Originally posted by Hinotori Wow, TJ, those look great!! I absolutely love the feather shuriken on the Condor outfit. Your kids are going to be so thrilled!
the feather shuriken were easy! They're just real feathers... Now that ugly BirdRang was made by me... 
What about the helmets?!?!?!? It isnt complete without the helmet!!!!! rofl....@ me
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Nov 2007 19:59
Originally posted by Toneman What about the helmets?!?!?!? It isnt complete without the helmet!!!!! rofl....@ meNuh uh... I nixed the helmets immediately. First of all, they're young kids... the helmets would get destroyed. And even if they were in perfect condition, they wouldn't want to wear them, which would mean that making them was useless. Frankly, I'm going to get a Swan costume made for myself for next year's Gatchacon, and there's no way I'll do the helmet. Too much of a pain... Sorry to burst your bubble...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Nov 2007 21:00
Originally posted by Transmute JunI forgot about that! So TJ when do we get the piccie of you dressed up as the Swan??? Inquiring minds want to knwoOriginally posted by Ebonyswanne I love how you used formal blue gloves for the Eagles outfit!actually, I used formal gloves for the Condor one too. I just couldn't find royal blue in matte. Ugh... I know the shiny isn't right, but I'm not up to making gloves from scratch.Originally posted by Ebonyswanne So are you doing the Swan for your daughter Amy?Actually, she's going to be the Condor. She's not interested in the Swan. I guess I just staked my claim on being G3 too early on...
That is some excellent outfits TJ. I have considered trying to make some of those myself #2 especially , but haven't really went and tried. To see yours makes me want to start.
Can't wait to see the Swan uniform....
Now more reasons to consider Gatch-con
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Nov 2007 06:32
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I forgot about that! So TJ when do we get the piccie of you dressed up as the Swan??? Inquiring minds want to knwoWell, I'd have to get the costume first!
I'll be doing the cosplay for Comicon next July, so probably not until after that. 
Originally posted by gatchgirl That is some excellent outfits TJ. I have considered trying to make some of those myself #2 especially , but haven't really went and tried. To see yours makes me want to start.Hey, if I can do it, anyone can do it! My secret is that I used a glue gun for most of it, instead of sewing, since I don't know how to sew. I also purposely got a fabric for the wings that doesn't unravel, so I could just cut out the points on the wings and not have to worry about hemming, KWIM? The hardest part turned out to be the logos on the chest... I used a spray fabric paint and it was a real mess... ugh... If I do this again I'll try to use a brush on fabric paint.
TJ ...You've done a smashing great job on these!!! This you consider amateur???
Reminds me of back in the day...my brothers and I using T-ball batting helmets and blankets clothes-pegged around our necks!
I think your kids are going to apesh*t for these!
I'd wear them! Well, maybe not the Condor one. But definitely the Eagle one.
Seriously, they look really well done.
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne So are you doing the Swan for your daughter Amy?LOL, I'm still 18. Maybe I'll do a Swan suit for me! After I'll loose some weight!
CricketBeautiful
Forum God
posted 29 Nov 2007 10:05
Those are awesome! You and your fabric store must have had some good conversations. "I need a fabric that will .... and a way to ..." The kids will love them!
meridianday
Galaxy Girl
posted 29 Nov 2007 10:47
They look really good! Are you going to post some pics when they're being worn?
OMG...TJ, those are awesome!!! My computer has been down for a couple of days so I am just seeing them now....WOW...your kids will not be disappointed...you did a fabulous job!!! 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2007 14:06
Originally posted by Transmute JunMaybe I should make up some patterns for them in sizes...its the copy right thing that I have an issue with... I have this picture in my mind of your Son dress as the Eagle and your daughter as the Condor... They are running around the house playing games in their costumes and the Condor is bossing the Eagle around...The Swan has to seperate the two when they get into a fight over it...Well it's keeping to cannon I suppose...Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I forgot about that! So TJ when do we get the piccie of you dressed up as the Swan??? Inquiring minds want to knwoWell, I'd have to get the costume first!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2007 14:15
Originally posted by Transmute JunGlue Gun! Ebony puts her hands over her face in horror! She used a glue gun...oh NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! It's not that hard to thread a sewing machine...Ebony shakes her head...I will pray for you TJ...Originally posted by gatchgirl That is some excellent outfits TJ. I have considered trying to make some of those myself #2 especially , but haven't really went and tried. To see yours makes me want to start.Hey, if I can do it, anyone can do it! My secret is that I used a glue gun for most of it, instead of sewing, since I don't know how to sew. I also purposely got a fabric for the wings that doesn't unravel, so I could just cut out the points on the wings and not have to worry about hemming, KWIM? The hardest part turned out to be the logos on the chest... I used a spray fabric paint and it was a real mess... ugh... If I do this again I'll try to use a brush on fabric paint.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Nov 2007 15:09
Originally posted by kimiko TJ ...You've done a smashing great job on these!!! This you consider amateur???Uh, you haven't seen them up close...
I'm an amateur because I've never done this before.
But yeah, I think they're definitely good enough for the kids. I can't wait for them to open them up!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Nov 2007 15:09
Originally posted by Dormagus I'd wear them! Well, maybe not the Condor one. But definitely the Eagle one. Seriously, they look really well done.Glad you like them, Dormagus. Good thing you can't be the back of the Eagle shirt... red paint blobs.... fortunately hidden by the wings.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Nov 2007 15:11
Originally posted by CricketBeautiful Those are awesome! You and your fabric store must have had some good conversations. "I need a fabric that will .... and a way to ..." The kids will love them!I totally did. I waled in there, told them I had NO idea what I was doing and asked them to help me find a heavy fabric that wouldn't unravel. Then I found the black vinyl for the belts and bout 3X what I needed of everything in case I screwed up.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Nov 2007 15:11
Originally posted by meridianday They look really good! Are you going to post some pics when they're being worn?Yes... but that won't be until Christmas.
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Glue Gun! Ebony puts her hands over her face in horror! She used a glue gun...oh NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! It's not that hard to thread a sewing machine...Ebony shakes her head...I will pray for you TJ...ROTFL... I got the idea from Raggletag when he talked about his glue gun. It was soo easy to use the gun... plus, I felt it was appropriate, using a gun to make the Gatch costumes.
You say that it's easy to thread a sewing machine. Well, first one would have to OWN a sewing machine. Then one would actually have to be taught how to use it. I have neither of those advantages. All I can do is a little hand-stitching with lumpy, crooked seams.
Totemo sugoi ne!
(Very cool, aren't they!)
Since the Jason costume doesn't come with a gun, I'm assuming it is the BOTP version. In that case... who is dressing up as 7-Zark-7?
The costumes are very nice. The belt buckles look familiar. Are they based on Tony's fridge magnets?
The costumes are very nice. The belt buckles look familiar. Are they based on Tony's fridge magnets?
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2007 17:17
Originally posted by Transmute JunI was only mucking around TJ...Dressmakers have jokes about using a glue gun as a last resort if the sewing machine breaks down...In you case, it worked and I'm sure the kids will love them because Mommy made then with love... I'm going fabric shopping today, I have to make some sleepbags for the baby. And just to see what new fabrics are in. I love to fabric shop...Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Glue Gun! Ebony puts her hands over her face in horror! She used a glue gun...oh NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! It's not that hard to thread a sewing machine...Ebony shakes her head...I will pray for you TJ...ROTFL... I got the idea from Raggletag when he talked about his glue gun. It was soo easy to use the gun... plus, I felt it was appropriate, using a gun to make the Gatch costumes.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2007 17:18
Originally posted by Sosai X Totemo sugoi ne! (Very cool, aren't they!) Since the Jason costume doesn't come with a gun, I'm assuming it is the BOTP version. In that case... who is dressing up as 7-Zark-7?TJ's DH???? heheheeee just jokes TJ.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Nov 2007 17:28
Originally posted by Sosai X Since the Jason costume doesn't come with a gun, I'm assuming it is the BOTP version. In that case... who is dressing up as 7-Zark-7?Actually, we have a great Clone Trooper gun that came for Christmas last year, and it's just about the right sizr and shape... minus the crescent blade.
The costumes are very nice. The belt buckles look familiar. Are they based on Tony's fridge magnets?Yes, Tony made the belt buckles for me. They are exactly the same as the fridge magnets. I just attached some velcro on the back to put them on the belt.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Nov 2007 17:29
Originally posted by EbonyswanneHe would rather die, first... as it is, he's miffed that G1 and G2 are taken. He's always relegated to Jinpei, and he's never too happy about that.Originally posted by Sosai X In that case... who is dressing up as 7-Zark-7?TJ's DH???? heheheeee just jokes TJ.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun He would rather die, first... as it is, he's miffed that G1 and G2 are taken. He's always relegated to Jinpei, and he's never too happy about that.Well, he could always dress as Dr Nambu. Or perhaps as Berg Katse. Perhaps you should make DH a Blackbird costume.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Nov 2007 02:16
Originally posted by Sosai X Well, he could always dress as Dr Nambu. Or perhaps as Berg Katse. Perhaps you should make DH a Blackbird costume.Unlike you, Tim, he's just not the Galactor type.
He doesn't know what he is missing. The bad guys have more fun. The good guys have to listen to Dr Nambu (not fun to me).
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Nov 2007 12:08
Originally posted by Sosai X He doesn't know what he is missing. The bad guys have more fun. The good guys have to listen to Dr Nambu (not fun to me).But the bad guys have to listen to Sosai... oh, wait...
Hey, TJ, weren't they listening to Zark in BotP?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Nov 2007 12:41
Originally posted by amyltrer Hey, TJ, weren't they listening to Zark in BotP?More like ignoring Zark.
Maybe it was tough for them to listen to Nambu all the time, but Ego was king enough to spare them of this bother in Fighter!
I'm of to read again that Zark ficcie of yours now!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Nov 2007 12:54
Originally posted by amyltrer Maybe it was tough for them to listen to Nambu all the time, but Ego was king enough to spare them of this bother in Fighter! I'm of to read again that Zark ficcie of yours now!I'm glad you like that one... I love the way it warps everyone's view of BOTP...
Not to mention the fabulous illustration Springie did for that one.
I think you did a great job.
(says she who has tried her hand at all sorts of things, and isnt much good at any)
I entered our Bushcraft forums xmas brantub, basicaly we all make a gift for each other, and it goes to whoevers name comes out the hat.
guess who got one of our proffesional craftsmen?
Id wear those costumes!! Make me one!! No! I want a katse mask!! hell yeah. Make me one of those!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Nov 2007 16:19
Originally posted by Transmute JunHey!! What about G5? At least he flies planes, like your DH does.Originally posted by EbonyswanneHe would rather die, first... as it is, he's miffed that G1 and G2 are taken. He's always relegated to Jinpei, and he's never too happy about that.Originally posted by Sosai X In that case... who is dressing up as 7-Zark-7?TJ's DH???? heheheeee just jokes TJ.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Nov 2007 17:06
Originally posted by clouddancerIf you knew my DH, you'd know he's as far away from G5 as you can get. In fact, he's closer to Dr. Nambu in personality than Ryu!Originally posted by Transmute JunHey!! What about G5? At least he flies planes, like your DH does.Originally posted by EbonyswanneHe would rather die, first... as it is, he's miffed that G1 and G2 are taken. He's always relegated to Jinpei, and he's never too happy about that.Originally posted by Sosai X In that case... who is dressing up as 7-Zark-7?TJ's DH???? heheheeee just jokes TJ.
Hopefully he does not have those same glasses that hang on his nose and have no arms that hook over the ears.
These are BEYOND cool, TJ!!! The kids are no-doubt going to go nuts when they see them! I'm glad to have been able to contribute in a teeny tiny way. Be sure to takes some pics of the kiddies in costume on Christmas day!!
Be sure to takes some pics of the kiddies in costume on Christmas day!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Dec 2007 12:14
Tony, you did more than a little... the belt buckles really make the whole thing! The kids have been wanting them ever since they first saw them. Seriously, when we got the G-logo fridge magnet, my son grabbed it and started trying to attach it to the waistband of his pants. It took days to convince him that wasn't what it was for. ROTFL! They'll still sneak the God Phoenix off the fridge every so often and play with it. Somehow, though, the Galactor logo never gets taken...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Dec 2007 12:15
Originally posted by clouddancer Hopefully he does not have those same glasses that hang on his nose and have no arms that hook over the ears.Well, he does have glasses... but they have arms. I'm sure he'd love it if Nambu wuld share the secret of arm-less glasses, though!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Dec 2007 14:04
TJ it would be cool if your DH was Dr.Nambu since he gave out the orders...He could pull G-1 and G-2 in line and give the Swan a night off!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Dec 2007 17:55
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne TJ it would be cool if your DH was Dr.Nambu since he gave out the orders...He could pull G-1 and G-2 in line and give the Swan a night off!But THIS Swan would want to spend the night off with Dr. Nambu. Ewwwww..... now that's gross. My DH is NOT Nambu! Ugh....
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Dec 2007 02:52
I knew that would gross you out! ROTFL!!!!!
Originally posted by Transmute JunBut it was you who compared him to Nambu. So who is he closer to now?Originally posted by Ebonyswanne TJ it would be cool if your DH was Dr.Nambu since he gave out the orders...He could pull G-1 and G-2 in line and give the Swan a night off!But THIS Swan would want to spend the night off with Dr. Nambu. Ewwwww..... now that's gross. My DH is NOT Nambu! Ugh....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Dec 2007 13:12
I said his personality was more Nambu... but outside, he's more OAV Eagle...
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I said his personality was more Nambu... but outside, he's more OAV Eagle...So you are not going to bed with Nambu so dont have to have anymore gross thoughts
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Dec 2007 14:57
And... as promised....
OMG! They look so friggin' adorable!!!! You did a fabulous job on those my dear!! They look like they are soooo happy, too...what a great mom you are!
Oh, TJ, they look ready to kick Gallactor! Awsome costumes!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Dec 2007 17:09
About two minutes after those pictures were taken they were running through the kitchen screaming. "Get Galactor!!!!"
FTR, my son decided he wanted to be Mark, while my daughter decided to be 'cyborg Joe' (meaning Joe Thax). But then DD convinced DS that he could be 'Gatchaman', so suddenly he was Ken and she was Joe Asakura...
Now my son is Pirate Ken... he removed his wings and Gatch belt and walking around with a Jack Sparrow sword and scabbard on over the rest of the costume. My daughter is Condor Jinpei... making bugs in her bug-making machine....
Oh my gosh, TJ!! They look great!!! And your kids look soooo cute in the costumes! Thanks so much for posting the pix!
Just think, when your son becomes this multi millionare in entertainment they will ask him where he got statrted. He will say "When I was just a kid my mom made me this really kick ass gatchaman suit." His life will never be the same Jun. Thanks to you, our obsession... er... fandom, will be sparked in a new generation. I can't wait till my Lex is old enough so see Gatch herself...lol
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Dec 2007 06:49
Toneman, you're closer than you think! We joke that my son will grow up to be a Hollywood costume designer because he always wants to wear costumes and accessories. He wants long hair just so he can put in all of the hair things his sister has.
And BTW... he started watching Gatch (and BOTP) at age 3... you don't have to wait THAT long to get started... Just make sure you check out my response to SJ's post about the potty mouths...
I'm just waiting for when the movie comes out... and suddenly my kids will be the ones 'in the know' at school.... hee hee hee...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Dec 2007 15:15
Thank you for posting the pics TJ.
They are great. Love to hear how your kids can change the costumes to become what ever they want. They still have to ability to belive they can become 'anything.'
Of course I guess we all do still, we just know how much effort it will take to get there.
A bit tardy to the party here (as per usual), but I love the shot of the kids in their new costumes!! They look so happy! What a great and unique Xmas gift for them!!
Sorry for the late reply... TJ they look great in those!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Jan 2008 16:15
Glad you guys like them! They'r starting to get some use again, now that we're home...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Jan 2008 16:19
Maybe this weekend, they will get more. When the kids are not in school all day.
Maybe TJ should do a short film using them?
Yeah and put it on youtube...and you could record DH doing the Guitar Hero thing too...
What do you say TJ?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Jan 2008 10:32
Uh.... I really don't know. Honestly, that would be a ton of work and I'm not sure I'd be able to get all of the editing, etc. done.
PLUS, I'd have to figure out how to upload videos onto Youtube. 
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