Rashguard Logos

Hey guys,

Not everyone wants a blue or purple rashguard, but most people want the rasguard logo.
Since the old costume hep thread has disappeared, I thought I'd upload some logos that I have.
Feel free to use them, I only ask that you credit me for these and don't claim them as your own.
Circles should be 4.25"

Enjoy!

-Awesome Lad

Temporary Uniform Resource

So until the Costume Help Forum is created, I thought I'd throw up some of the knowledge I've learned over the years.  

This post is to help people wanting to cosplay as the 'Bats know the resources of the costume.  It is poorly written on my phone and will be removed once the subforum is created. 

Rashguard:

Rashguard are often worn by boogie borders and surfers. 

The company that has always made the band's Rashguards is Aleeda. 

They are made of a material called Lycra. 

It is sewn. 

The logos are applied using heat transfer vinyl. 

Anti-Negativity Helmet:

The helmets also are made by Aleeda. 

It is made of 3mm Neoprene. 

One side rubber, one side nylon. 

The nylon color is usually black, but for one run was blue camo. The rubber is either black or gray. 

It is cemented and sewn. 

MCBC and Jimmy have worn helmets with elastic chin straps that were sewn on. 

Mask:

The masks are made by Aleeda. 

It is made of 5mm Neoprene. 

One side rubber, one side nylon. 

The nylon color is blue. The Rubber is black. 

Elastic used for consumer masks is about 1/2 inch wide, while the masks worn by the band have 3/4 inch elastic. 

The elastic is sewn on. 

Belt:

The belt is made out of vinyl. 

Some designs are printed while other designs are sewn on pieces of vinyl. 

The hook/loop fastener is sewn on. 

Update 7/10/13: Webshow is done.

Hey guys,
As you may have noticed, the webshow has been practically inexistant in the past months. At the beginning of the summer I had big plans to work hard and revamp it full scale towards the end of summer. But as I near mid summer, I realize that what must be done is the exact opposite; I must end the webshow. It is something that I have been working on for 3 years now, and the problem is that it has been only me. Yes, I have had people help me from time to time, but I need more than occasional helpers to successfully make a frequent webshow, I need a "full time" crew, and I haven't had that.
That's not saying I won't do videos, I'll still try do specials covering events, but no more episodes.

But Aquabats Obsessed as a whole is not dead. I have decided to shift the focus to blog posts and articles. This format allows me to post somewhat constant content without requiring a "full time" crew.
The blog is up now, and I will be posting some old text posts from this blog. New content though, will start being posted late august.

Thank you all for your patronage.
-Awesome Lad

P.S. I want to make sure to put out a big thank you to anyone who has ever helped with an episode, either it be on camera or behind the scenes.
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Aquabats Obsessed Blog

The Aquabats "Christian Dasilva has a Posse" 7/23/12 - Full Set

I need to get better at posting my videos on my blog as well.
Here's a full set video from a benefit show the 'Bats did this past summer.

-Awesome Lad

Halloween 2012

Hey guys,

Halloween is coming up and I thought share some aquabats related costumes ideas.
Video HERE.

AQUABATS UNIFORM:

Most of the uniform pieces can be found on the Aquabats website.

Helmet

Mask/Goggles

Rashguard blue/purple

They don't sell the belts, but you can always make one. 

FEOD Power Belt Tutorial (Coming Soon)

Super Show Belt Tutorial (made by Jexis)

You can also make a quick costume.

Helmet: Tutorial from Instructables

Goggles: "Tutorial"

Wristguards: Tutorial

Rashguard: Long sleeve shirt, paint on an A. Or Iron transfer it on.

For Uniform Recourses, Check out the Costume Help Thread on the Forum.

OTHER CHARACTERS:

Sandflea: Video Tutorial/Written Tutorial

Space Monster M:
Shave your head, or put on a bald cap.
Paint your head white.
Paint an M on your forehead.
Wear blackout contacts.
Wear all black clothing to simulate nothingness, and you'll look like a floating head(works best at night).

Floating Eye of Death: Noe Valladolid mad this fantastic costume for comic-con. (1)(2)

I talked to him briefly about how he made it, and heres what he told me:

The Eye was a 3' beach ball,
The tentacles were pool noodles(might be hard to find in off season),
The harness was elastic cord covered in pink duct tape.
The eyeball was help on with large velco strips.
Pink wire was used to hold all the arms together.

Eva Mudlark:

Her costume is pretty easy.
Arm Warmers
Belt(that she wears across chest)
Shorts, of the brown variety
Black and Blue "skinny" belts
Duct tape.
The tan tank top.
The black/grey shirt that's been cut into a tank top.
Glasses.
Boots
And badly apply makeup.

Optional:
Lab Coat
Orange Rubber Gloves

Large Yellow/Mustard Button-Up Shirt
Cheap Short Black Wig(badly put on)

I don't even know how to explain that donut store uniform...

RonMark:
DigiCamo Long Sleeve Shirt
"I AM AWESOME" Shirt used to be sold at H&M, but is no longer made. But you could always paint it one, iron on letters from a craft store, or get it made for you online or at one of those mall kiosks.
Ball Chain Necklace. My guess is around 3/8" diameter
Dog Tags His looked larger than normal one's, but I couldn't find it online.
Studded Bracelet
Jeans
I couldn't find his rings. He has two that are square, with black stars.

Martian Girl From Planet V: 

Paint your skin Green
Silver Underwear/bikini. I'm not going to link to this... you can google it. there are many options
Blue Wig

If you want to be a bit more modest, or just warmer, you could go as one of the "V Girls" from the "In Color!" Pilot.

So there are a few ideas of fun aquabats related costumes. Of course there are many many more characters you can go as, but now you have a few ideas to spark your imagination.

If you dress up as any of these costume ideas or any other Aquabats related costume, send me a picture and a short description along with your name to: FanMadeAquabats@gmail.com

And I will feature it on a future episode.

Stay Rad,
-Awesome Lad

Comic-Con 2012

Hey Guys!

So this past weekend was The Aquabats! Comic-Con Super Show! and I was there. But first, let's start with the morning.
At 5:30 in the morning I see that I got an email the day before letting me that I won two tickets to the concert from a contest on the House of Blues facebook page. ( I eventually found people to sell the tickets to, which is what Ricky told me to do when I talked to him.)
I left LA around 6:00 and made it to San Diego around 8:00. First thing we did was go to The Broken Yoke Cafe, Which was The Hub Headquarters.

There were themed tables, themed about the different HUB shows. and all the condiments and soap had Gloopy product labels. All of which were designed by the talented Tyler Jacobs.

Throughout the day we just walked around and lot's of people wanted pictures with us. We met some cool Aquabats CosPlayers too.

Later that day Someone told us that the 'Bats were eating lunch at the Broken Yoke, So we sprinted there... They were there. 

While people were getting pictures with the 'Bats, I got a picture with The Fox.

Then there was the concert... It was fantastic.

Sorry I'm not that good at words right now. I'm tired, but wanted to get this episode up.

-Awesome Lad

The Mighty Dagger of Todd

Hey Guys!

So I was watching The Aquabats! Super Show! and I decided that I wanted my own Mighty Dagger of Todd. About a week later I got a new couch that was covered in cardboard. I knew it was meant to be.

The first thing I did was gather some reference photos. Here's what I got:

One of the hardest Parts about this build, was figuring out whate size to make it. It seems to change size in almost every frame. ( I justify this by remembering that it's a magic sword.)

The Size I decided to go with was the more sword-like dagger:

First I scaled it in photoshop and printed it out on multiple pieces of paper. Then I cut out a blade out of cardboard, and then cut out the parts for the handle and put them around the blade (I don't have any pictures of this part, sorry) I used hot glue for this part.

For the Slanted part of the blade, I first tried doing it in hot glue and that failed miserably. Then I got the idea to use the bottom of a FedEx Pak. That way I knew I had a straight fold. I first put a trail of hot glue down the length of the blade, to hold up the center. I then Glued it onto the blade and trimmed it. If i had thought ahead, I could of made the cardboard blade thinner and used the Pak to create a "cutting edge" on the sides of the blade. I then taped the seam on the edge.  

I then used hot glue to fill in the handle.

I then Stared bondo-ing the blade; but I was lazy and hot, so I only did one side (and sanded it quite poorly). For the handle, I decided to go lazy and tape it.

For the eyes, I cut out the shape on some cardstock and then used hot glue to give it the 3D shape. Then glued them in place.

After this, I covered the handle in Elmers white glue and let it dry. This didn't hide the texture of the tape, but made it less evident, and less likely to come undone.

I then, for some reason, painted the entire thing in brown tempera paint, then black. Then I spray painted the handle grey. Then Taped the handle off and sprayed the Blade Silver.

I then taped off the Handle where I wanted the lines and used a paint pen to fill this in. I taped around the eyes and spared them red. Don't forget the nose thing! (the color difference is just the lighting)

I also made a wall mount for it.

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So that's a rough walkthrough of how I made my Mighty Dagger of Todd. I kind of just figured it out as I went. 

This build was 100% free; I only used supplies and tools I had. When I get a steady job and can afford to, I want to revisit this build and make it better quality and make resin casts of it (maybe even ones that can glow).

Stay Rad,

-Awesome Lad