This photographer, SifuEagle, apparently met these two guys dressed as the Eagle and Condor at "Otakon 2010" in Baltimore, Maryland and got them to pose for pictures. I'm reallly impressed with their costumes -especially their helmets. (Wish I knew where they got them or how they made them...) Here's his gallery of pics at Deviant Art. http://sifueagle.deviantart.com/gallery/#Otakon-2010-and-Gatchaman-Cosplay

You're right, LB! Those costumes are incredible! Thanks a lot for sharing!

Nice, but the visors aren't transparent enough.

Wow, those are awesome! I love their costumes! Those guys rock!!!! I agree, the helmets are great! IMHO, the visors *should* be polarized. Notice how you can see their faces from the side, but not the front? I suspect the real visors might be that way...

I have to agree with you TJ, with the fact that the visors probably would be polarized. Although I suspect their visors may even be polarized from the side as well, or else Katse would have been able to identify them. But, we have to use the materials we have right now.

someone posted those pics at Deviant Art...those guys rocked!

Heres a lin k to a cosplay house that makes GATCHAMAN costume. http://www.cosplayhouse.com/Gatchaman-cosplay-costume.html I think we can all see this looks really familiar

Nice to meet you, Swan Jun G3! Actually, I think that cosplay house is using an image that is NOT the costume they are selling. I recognize that photo from another Deviant Art member's page -a guy who's a sculptor and who clearly knows how to make high-quality costumes and who says he made this one himself -helmet included. I'm inclined to believe him... http://malottpro.deviantart.com/art/Gatchaman-Mark-Costume-42712583 http://malottpro.deviantart.com/art/Gatchaman-props-42712779

Swan Jun G3! I've seen that pic around, but I didn't know who made the costume! Thanks for the link, LB! He truly knows how to make high-quality costumes, and has an awesome talent!

Wow, all very cool! The Otokan costumes were great, along with the poses he had the cosplayers do! But the helmets from MalottPro - whoa! Those are incredible!!

They look like they could be used in a live-action Gatchaman movie, they're so authentic-looking.

Originally posted by lborgia88 They look like they could be used in a live-action Gatchaman movie, they're so authentic-looking.

I'm new here. But I did found that site a few weeks ago. I'm doing research in making a Swan/Jun outfit for my wife. She's new to costuming and realy would love to make this.I saw the helmet and asseccories , which looks Amazing, so I e-mailed the maker of the items, but have yet to get a reply from him. Does anyone know if he sells the Swan helment? I know they sell his Eagle helment and outfit on the cosplayhouse website. I've been a Gatchaman/ Batttle of the Planets fans since I was a kid. I would love to make a Ken Eagle outfit , but until I lose some weight, then it might be best to go for Tiny. I'm in the process now of making a Sceince Patrol outfit from the 60's Ultraman show. Even looking at buying a 1963 Corvair!

Welcome, cockroach! I can personally say that it is great fun to dress up like your favourite character, though in my case, my costume is the Condor. I don't have a helmet though -one of these days, I'll have to do something about that...

Originally posted by cockroach I saw the helmet and asseccories , which looks Amazing, so I e-mailed the maker of the items, but have yet to get a reply from him. Does anyone know if he sells the Swan helment?

I don't know. Hopefully he'll reply to you soon His accessories would be well worth having!

Originally posted by cockroach I know they sell his Eagle helment and outfit on the cosplayhouse website.

I'd be careful -that website has a picture of Malottpro's Eagle costume from his Deviant art page, but I'm not so sure that's what they're actually selling!

Thanks for the welcome and info! I was a little skeptical about the Eagle outfit on that site, especailly when they have a jumpsuit listed for Jun. I'll keep trying to get ahold of the guy about the helmets and asseccorries. As for the Condor helmet, have you tried the Replica Prop Forums? http://www.therpf.com/search.php?searchid=2968287 There's a guy making Mark and Jason's helmets! And they are for sell and looks good. You have to sign up on the forums and be a member for 45 days before your able to buy items form the site. The kits isn't to bad a price, $150 unfinished and $200 finished. I'm going to check if he's planning on making a Princess helmet. Sorry,I'm use to calling them by their BOTP naems.

Oh I'm so picky...the fact the Gatchaman symbol is raised is driving me nuts, and the gloves look like a woman's evening gloves...and the suits are just a bit too shiny and satin-y looking... I'm a fabric nut, so that's probably why I'm bothered by that--they remind me too much of a figure skater's unitard. But it's best not to listen to me right now, my annual physical is tomorrow and I'm getting some important test results as well so I'm all nervous and moody and worried. Katse

Welcome Cockroach! I rarely post - I mostly lurk but I had to comment about your search for decent helmet/costumes. The ones you found on replica prop forums are fantastic. Hopefully the guy is still willing to may them. About the sculptor from Deviant art who made the beautiful Ken and Jun costumes, his name is Larry Malott and I actually contacted him about a year and a half ago about possible purchasing a Jun costume. The original one he made was already sold, but he was willing to custom make the full set for about $2500. Needless to say it was a lot more than I wanted to spend. Hopefully the guy from Replica prop will make some more! I'm interested in the Condor one myself!

Originally posted by marindoll but he was willing to custom make the full set for about $2500. Needless to say it was a lot more than I wanted to spend. Hopefully the guy from Replica prop will make some more! I'm interested in the Condor one myself!

Yikes! He does marvelous work, but that's more than I would (or could) spend on a costume! I've been wondering if it would be at all workable to try modifying some kind of existing helmet with repainting and re-visoring, attaching the side knobs and antenna etc. Any plans, Marindoll, to go to the Comic Con this year... in a Condor costume?

Hi LB and fellow Condor devotee! I definitely plan to go again this year. I'd love to go as the Condor but I don't have the knack for making my own costume like the some of you can. I'd have to find someone to make it for me! Also, has anyone been able to get tickets yet? I tried to purchase them online but it seems to be closed. What's up with that?

I have a pass for this year's Con, but I bought it in person at the 2010 Con. I hope they're just having some sort of temporary glitch with their website and that you can get a ticket soon! I didn't make my costume (except for a couple accessories -bracelet and shuriken) as I'm clueless about sewing. I found a tailor at an alterations shop near where I live who was willing to make it for me (after I showed her a sketch and described what I wanted) and her price was one I could afford.

I guess I'm going to have to try to find a decent tailor who would be able to do it! The wings must the the most difficult part. I'm picky with materials too and I'd have to start to look around. Hopefully the website for the Con will be up and running soon!

Marindoll! So good to see you back around! Yes, we'd love to see what you come up with for a Condor costume! I didn't get a pass for preview night, but I was able to get the 4 day pass when the website was working...hopefully it will be back up and running soon!

Marindoll I hope you will be able to get the tickets. It Looks like there maybe a few of returning. Like LB, I too purchased my tickets on site. Springie, since you now have tickets does that mean you will definitely be going? We will have to make arrangements for travel dates so we can meet up before or after the Con.

I'm planning on it...but I really want to bring the fam to Cali, too...so not too sure how or if it will work out...

Hmmm, that does make it harder.

Originally posted by marindoll Welcome Cockroach! I rarely post - I mostly lurk but I had to comment about your search for decent helmet/costumes. The ones you found on replica prop forums are fantastic. Hopefully the guy is still willing to may them. About the sculptor from Deviant art who made the beautiful Ken and Jun costumes, his name is Larry Malott and I actually contacted him about a year and a half ago about possible purchasing a Jun costume. The original one he made was already sold, but he was willing to custom make the full set for about $2500. Needless to say it was a lot more than I wanted to spend. Hopefully the guy from Replica prop will make some more! I'm interested in the Condor one myself!

Thanks for posting the info! That is a little pricey on the Jun outfit, but being a 501st member, some times to get a awesome looking outfit, it will cost. I have a Biker Scout costume and so far I've probaly have about $1300 into it. I can see paying that kinda of money for that kinda of quality and accuracy. What I've learned from being in the 501st is some outfits will costume more than others and to maintan the movie accuracy, then it cost. For example, a Boba Fett or Darth Vader outfit(done right) usually cost around $2000 to $4000. I'll keep looking for some helmets and asseccories and let everyone know, especailly if their cheaper.

Greeting to everyone! I hope I'm able to get my Con tickets soon. It will be great to see everyone again.! Cockroach - keep me posted whether you get a response from the guys with the helmets!

Originally posted by marindoll The wings must the the most difficult part. I'm picky with materials too and I'd have to start to look around.

In the case of a Condor costume, I found the "close-fitting thigh high boots" aspect the most tricky -especially as blue isn't an easy-to-find colour for boots of any kind (unlike black, white or red). Finding the kind of fabric you want also in the precise colour you want isn't always so easy either, I found -especially for the dark brownish-red of the Condor's birdstyle. But if you start looking soon, and explore what can be ordered online, I'm sure can find what will work for you! I'd love to see another Condor at the Con!

Originally posted by marindoll Hi LB and fellow Condor devotee! I definitely plan to go again this year. I'd love to go as the Condor but I don't have the knack for making my own costume like the some of you can. I'd have to find someone to make it for me! Also, has anyone been able to get tickets yet? I tried to purchase them online but it seems to be closed. What's up with that?

Yay! Marindoll is coming back to Comic Con! and we'd love to see you in a costume too! Even if a full Birdstyle doesn't work out, you can always order the Shirtatori shirt! I can't really make my own costume either. I'm halfway decent at cobbling items together, but sewing is not my thing. AT ALL. I had my costumes custom made... but not for anywhere near $2,500! That seems insane! Heck, I had a quote done for a Doronjo costume (the place wanted to use real leather and fancy materials) and it was only about $1,000. Needless to say, that was still too rich for my blood...

Actually, I recently found a pair of boot thigh high boots online. They are suede and a shade lighter than the Condors - more like the Eagles , but I think they should work out. The tough one is the helmet! I doubt I'd be able to find a decent one.

That's awesome that you found the boots, Marindoll! Do you mind if I ask where? I haven't been able to find any blue books that are the right style myself. If you want, I can show you where I found some great gloves! As for the helmet... I agree it's the hardest part. Of course, you know that the rest of us just skip that step, so we won't say anything if you don't have one.

Hi TJ, I found the boots on www.yoox.com. I attempted to attach a photo but was unsuccessful. You can view them at this link http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=casadei+boots. They are the ones on the bottom, 2nd from the right. Unfortunately, the blues ones are sold out at Yoox. Another pair that seemed decent, although they are not thigh high are from Target. http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Supply-Co-Kamisse-Cuffed/dp/B003EHYP7K/ref=br_1_18?ie=UTF8&id=Mossimo%20Supply%20Co%20Kamisse%20Cuffed&node=370189011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-18&qid=1295579630&rh=target_com_primary_color-bin%3ABlue&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Cstyle_name%2Ctarget_com_shoe_size-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cpattern_name-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=reviewrank&frombrowse=1 Sorry that the link was soooo long. The color and price are decent. I'd love you know where you got your gloves!

Oh, wow! These are perfect! Unfortunately, the blue is OOS. The spike heel ones look good too, but personally I couldn't wear spike heels like that for days at a time with tons of walking. As it is, the chunky platform heels I have on my Swan boots are tough! I like the Target ones, but you're right that they're too short. LB found this great paint that can go over leather and leather-like boots. She used it to make a matching purse too. LB, what's the name of that stuff again? The gloves I found were on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Spandex-12-Button-Length-Gloves-Assorted/dp/B001RIQ6AM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qlEnable=1&qid=1295624185&sr=1-3&searchContext=B002NZNVCO,B0030H6WHK,B001RIQ6AM,B001PNCTBO,B003A8UPJ0,B003A0K5OS,B001RQGVJA,B0028OWK3G,B001PHSMW0,B0042KY85W,B001VJU7RA,B002IABBX0,B0033ME9NQ http://www.amazon.com/Spandex-12-Button-Length-Gloves-Assorted/dp/B001RIQ6FC/ref=sr_1_6?s=apparel&qlEnable=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1295624331&sr=1-6&searchContext=B001RQGVJA,B0028OWK3G,B001PHSMW0,B0033MG4KM,B001B1X4P0,B001RIQ6FC,B001PD3CR4,B001RQKFQU,B000QSACHM,B002Z5SN0C,B002Z5S9HY,B002Z5SM62,B001PHUMLO,B001PD3CVU,B002EIUIQW,B000WOMEQW,B002Z5N6FY,B002Z5PG48,B002U53IL6,B001PD02LI,B001NMYCM6,B0036QR5DA,B000WOXUD8,B002ZUCTU2 LB used this kind for her costume, and I used them for my kids' costumes (waaaay back when I made them Eagle and Condor costumes) as well.

Hi TJ, Thanks for the links on the gloves and for attaching a photo of the boots. How were you able to do it? I was also browsing the web and and found these suede gloves that are a perfect length and a slight flare near the elbow. http://www.newport-news.com/shop/popup_lgview.aspx?style_id=40843273&img=F1005073_NBE10_004.JPG&category_id=0&EffortStyle=NN%2061004&zoom=1. I'd like to know about the special dye for leathers. I may be easier to go to a shoe repair shop and have the cobbler do it for you though!

It wasn't a dye... it was a special kind of spray paint. I didn't attach the photo. Attachments aren't working on this site right now. I downloaded the image, then uploaded it to my Photobucket account, then posted the link to there.

The thing I find in Cosplay, is that we have no idea how a thing in cartoons will look in RL (even if its physically possible, which often its not) Are the suits matt or shiny, for instance?

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Oh, wow! These are perfect!

Wow, those are great Condor boots! And they're even on sale from $690 down to $276 -still pricey by my standards but not completely out of the question. Damned shame the blue is OOS!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun LB found this great paint that can go over leather and leather-like boots. She used it to make a matching purse too. LB, what's the name of that stuff again?

What I used to make my (originally black) boots blue (and the purse) was Meltonian Color Spray. http://www.cedarshoetree.com/meltonian-lufe-color-spray-p-29.html It worked really well on the shiny "patent" vinyl of my boots and the brown purse (this Condor needed something to hold my cash, camera, cell phone, shuriken, snacks, Con schedule...) I'd have to dig out one of the cans that I think I still have to see if it's meant to work on suede too.

I always imagined the suits to be semi-shiny. If if was completely matte, it would seem to be like a leotard IMO.

Originally posted by lborgia88 I'd have to dig out one of the cans that I think I still have to see if it's meant to work on suede too.

Nope. Have just fished the can out the box in my closet where all my costume stuff is packed away and it says "NOT FOR USE ON SUEDE OR NUBUCK." So, no making those boots blue with this stuff...

Originally posted by marindoll I always imagined the suits to be semi-shiny. If if was completely matte, it would seem to be like a leotard IMO.

I've always envisioned the birdstyles having some shine to them as well. I could see them being matte too, I suppose. I guess consistency of fabric would be the thing -ie. the cape and the bodysuit being similar. The tailor who made mine insisted that the outer blue fabric of my cape and the pale inner lining fabric be the same kind of fabric (slightly stretchy in both cases) or she said it might not hang correctly.

See, I always think of the suits as being matte. Ah well, I never realized this was even an issue!

It really does not matter. Kudos to anyone who tries to get one made!

No, the G2 is a problem. Joe seems to be driving a machine that cant decide if its a road car or a race car. And what colour is it? Real GTRs were gunmetal, silver or white.