Ok, I’ve admitted to it previously… I am most definitely a fan of all things sci-fi. Plus, the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL is coming up next month. It’s one of the more intensely awesome events of the year for sci-fi/fantasy fans, and it’s a pro-costume event. When I say pro-costume, I’m really not kidding. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, the convention has been around for over a decade.
Back before Steve Jobs and Bill Gates made geek into an appreciated form of humanity, it used to be a haven where the more nerdy people of the population could go and be themselves. Now that the geek ascension (tip of the hat to “Geeks” writer Jon Katz) has kicked into full swing, it’s just gotten more intense and the costumes are more outlandish than ever. To that I say….awesome.
If you are one of the lucky buggars out there with plans to go to the event, then you’ll probably want to get crazy with your bad imperial storm trooper costumed self. Or Boba Fett, or Jengo Fett… please just don’t dress up as Jar Jar Binks. But if you are actually attending the event, you probably already know that. If you aren’t heading to Comic-Con, there is a sweet Star Wars event planned for August for you to save up for.
You could sell one of your Tribbles or your Star Wars doll (yes, I said doll, not action figures…deal with it) on eBay to get enough money to be able to go. However you look at it, any opportunity to throw on that Obi-Wan-Kenobi outfit is one that I’d go for.
Here’s what you need:
- Light sabers
- Teleporter
- Storm Trooper Helmet
- Safety Goggles
- Copy of original Star Wars VHS Tape in original packaging
Emma Rae Curtis is a costume/dressing up/makeup & accessories expert. She mainly writes about Halloween but also about all things costume and dress-up related