Author Topic: prop size limit? (Read 18061 times)

shanime_panda · « **on:** October 06, 2008, 08:04:18 pm »

hey guys, I'm going to be making my first few props for Kumoricon 09, and I was going to be making a really big sythe. [like the one in the picture] the blade will be foam and paper mache, so it's won't be dangerous. But I was wondering how TALL I could make it? Since a recent picture in the manga revealed that it was actually pretty big [7 ft+]

is there any rules on how tall it's allowed to be? and should I be concerned about hallways/elevators?

tofutakeout · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2008, 08:47:58 pm »

it think it doesn't really matter unless you warn staff about it first. considering how big of hammer one of the lavi cosplayers had. that was massive and they were aloud to carry it around. as long as your prob isn't to dangerous, gets peace bonded and you know how to handle it you should be fine. :3

shanime_panda · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2008, 08:54:13 pm »

yay! thanks!
I'm probably going to have to transport it in 3 pieces though and assemble it once I get to the con, since we have such a small car =/

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2008, 09:26:08 pm »

Im guessing its for the sythe? =o

shanime_panda · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2008, 07:17:16 am »

yup. lol.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2008, 11:01:08 am »

Bwhahah! Well dont make It to pointy cuz then the'll ask you to leave it in your hotel room >w>

tofutakeout · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2008, 05:00:53 pm »

no problem. I can't wait to see the finished product. :3

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2008, 09:16:59 pm »

OK everyone, We got lucky with the size of the elevators and hallways this year. I don't think the Hilton is going to have the room for the giant props. They could maybe fit in the lobby and the Plaza level (top of the big staircase) but I don't know if they would make it in the elevators.
Certainly not on the 3rd floor.

something tall might be OK but we aren't going to be able to handle the really big stuff again.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2008, 09:36:07 pm »

dont worry tom I'm making my mallet detachable :3 So I can take off the handel and cary the rest of it up into the room... Mines not as bigt as epic huge one last year but its still goin to be pretty big >.> with extendable handel <3 oh I love epic props

shanime_panda · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2008, 09:53:28 pm »

yea, it's not really big in the other directions. but i think it's going to be pretty epic! I can't wait to get started! but right now I'm involoved with too many things, so I can probably start after october....YAY!

superjaz · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:57:25 pm »

was that the mallet that was huge this year? it looked like i could live in it quite comfy

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2008, 03:46:16 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on October 08, 2008, 01:57:25 pm

was that the mallet that was huge this year? it looked like i could live in it quite comfy

I heard that they actually gave it to the bum in the glomp circle to live in after the con.

tofutakeout · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2008, 04:52:53 pm »

Quote from: TomtheFanboy on October 08, 2008, 03:46:16 pm

Quote from: superjaz on October 08, 2008, 01:57:25 pm
was that the mallet that was huge this year? it looked like i could live in it quite comfy

I heard that they actually gave it to the bum in the glomp circle to live in after the con.

are you serious tom? I knew it was big...but damn. Ha ha XD.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2008, 05:03:55 pm »

Lavi's too proud of that hammer... And the fact that it can double as a pole-dancing pole, to give it to a hobo.

I got by with two-by-six as my largest prop, but my own hammer will be 8x3x2. The hammer head itself will be a pretty average size, the handle will be long. I'm definitely only using it for photoshoots and a limbo pole. Not going to bring it inside except for storage or if I go to a panel/participate as a walk-on in the masquerade.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2008, 07:34:12 pm »

Lt mines still bigger then yours xD

I am so going to stalk you at K con >:3 and take pictures with you.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2008, 07:38:53 pm »

Er.....My sasori blade wings are gonna be about a foot out on both ways hopefully that wont count as a fire hazerd for getting out the doors or anything

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2008, 07:39:42 pm »

Quote from: KinkyFriedChicken on October 08, 2008, 07:38:53 pm

Er.....My sasori blade wings are gonna be about a foot out on both ways hopefully that wont count as a fire hazerd for getting out the doors or anything

I would look into making the retractable >.> easyer hall way manovering, their wire right? if they have joints try to make them working joints so you can fold them in.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2008, 07:42:02 pm »

Well its actually going to be plastic and I know if i make them fold able the'll be really flimsy and everything D: I guess i'll just have to make the smaller or take the torso off when I go inside buldings

superjaz · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2008, 08:32:19 pm »

Quote from: KinkyFriedChicken on October 08, 2008, 07:42:02 pm

Well its actually going to be plastic and I know if i make them fold able the'll be really flimsy and everything D: I guess i'll just have to make the smaller or take the torso off when I go inside buldings

remeber if you can't see them well enough you might need a handler, some one with you to make sure your radius wont hurt anyone,

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2008, 08:34:45 pm »

@superjaz: dont worry im haveing 2 pple come with me and stand on both sides to make sure I dont murder anyone and also be my eyes and voice cuz Im to quiet for the fangirls and I never see them comeing >w> so anyay im sure it should be going smoothly enuff to the point on were I dont hurt anyone and dont cause a fire hazerd.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 09, 2008, 02:58:33 pm »

OK, let me link my video of the 3rd floor and the escalators so you guys can see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Y6oS9wYQ8
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F82w6Fnq2rQ

As you can see, there's some places you just can't go with these costumes and props.

I highly suggest you come by the elections on Saturday even if you aren't staff, that way you have an excuse to take a peek at the hotel.

shanime_panda · « **Reply #21 on:** October 09, 2008, 07:55:59 pm »

unfortunately I live too far away to check out the hotel, but I can already tell that I probably won't be using the elevators on the last day ^_^'
I think my angel wings might fit though...if not they'll be easy to remove [like a backpack]

tofutakeout · « **Reply #22 on:** October 09, 2008, 07:58:39 pm »

thanks tom! your such a ninja to take a look inside for everyone. this really helps a lot. and not even just for props to know how we're going to be getting around and how packed it's gonna get. I gotta say I think the main entrance area is bigger then the double tree but it still looks really cramped. not much space in the halls.

I wish I could come to the elections but I'm a bit busy this weekend.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2008, 08:59:51 am »

The main lobby has room for people but not big props or costumes because of all of the pillars and furniture to run into.

shanime_panda · « **Reply #24 on:** October 10, 2008, 08:44:35 pm »

ah well, I shall enjoy sitting in the lobby, in my L cosplay, possibly eating cake. lol.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2008, 08:45:01 pm »

Ah....Maybe if I can i'll make the wings detachable so I dont end up breaking anything Id have to pay for x.x

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #26 on:** October 10, 2008, 08:48:39 pm »

Oh and sorry to bump but do you mind if I join your cake eating while im cosplaying hunny-sempi? =O

shanime_panda · « **Reply #27 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:03:50 pm »

omg! that would be AMAZING! XD
i really wish i could do my L cosplay for more than one day, right now it's scheduled for the first day of the con..
but we should totally get little cakes and tea and have a little get together in the lobby XD

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #28 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:05:41 pm »

Im doing my hunny cosplay on the first day of the con 8D
lolz that would be EPIC! we should do that *nods*

shanime_panda · « **Reply #29 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:20:32 pm »

YAY! and just to get back on topic,
a harness/backpack kind of thing would be very nice for your sasori cosplay, that's what I'm doing for L's wings [and my friends wings, who is going to be light]

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #30 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:21:44 pm »

Well I was thinking harness but he has another thing on his back that are like a box thingy of scrolls so I was thinking that wouldnt work >.<

shanime_panda · « **Reply #31 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:25:26 pm »

yeah I remember that thing, it looks kinda like a backpack. So I guess that would work fine as a base for your wings to rest on ^_^

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #32 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:29:24 pm »

Well the backpack thingy is above the wings >w> so im pretty stuck on what I should do as far as that =3=

nikkiolie · « **Reply #33 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:31:04 pm »

backpack with wings? That reminds me of a little project I want to do

I WANT TO MAKE THAT BACKPACK XD

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #34 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:42:59 pm »

Well no, you're not stuck. Simply have the wings extend out from the bottom of the backpack from a harness underneath it. That way the wings are part of the backpack and not part of something that restricts movement. You can always take the backpack off to get through tighter spaces!

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #35 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:50:04 pm »

But.....I cant do that considering the thing im talking about isnt a backpack and the wings are a little ways under it ._. I was just thinking of makeing the wings tubeing hooked to part of the torso and so all I have to do it unhook it and the wings would come off.

shanime_panda · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2008, 08:24:58 am »

I see what you mean, I just found a pretty decent picture of what his back looks like

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #37 on:** October 11, 2008, 10:53:27 am »

Thats almost right on how it looks >_> Just the box thingy is black and the one part of the wings are silver x.x

nikkiolie · « **Reply #38 on:** October 11, 2008, 10:57:17 am »

wow you chose a complicated costume...

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #39 on:** October 11, 2008, 10:59:11 am »

Yes....Yes I did. XD I think I might be able to finnish It all tho >_> Well more like I HOPE I finnish it all

nikkiolie · « **Reply #40 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:03:05 am »

I hope so too. Do you think it might be done for Kcon lite? Or was that the plan?

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #41 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:05:01 am »

I think it might be done by kcon lite but Im not gonna attach the blades until sakuracon so that way I wont spoil my awesomeness cosplay. That really wasnt the plan but I got motivated to get it done early so I can have lots of fun...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #42 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:08:05 am »

so are you going to go as normal cloaked Sasori then? And I understand I would want to save it too.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #43 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:09:37 am »

Yah but id let the cloak be open enuff to see the torso and everything

nikkiolie · « **Reply #44 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:10:57 am »

Fine by me, I can see some epic pictures XD

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #45 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:12:40 am »

XD I bet theres gonna be like tons of epic pics of us.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #46 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:25:02 am »

I know I is going to take lots XD

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #47 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:26:27 am »

Bwhahaha! I sha'll take lots also >:3

nikkiolie · « **Reply #48 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:31:27 am »

Then we can compile them and pick out the best ones MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #49 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:32:23 am »

Evilness~ XD

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Author Topic: prop size limit? (Read 18061 times)