bkdelong

Quick post from the office.

I am having challenges trying to come up with a costume for Halloween. I go for realism when imitating characters from the various fandoms/fiction universes I play in and frankly am coming up short. So...

I'm feeling kind of steampunky. I will admit to not knowing much about the genre beyond the basic pop culture and the Girl Genius comic, which has a lot to work with - Volume 7 & Volume 8 Cast Lists give examples.

Of course, the problem is I would have begun fabricating Steampunk gear this summer had I thought about it...seeing as I have neither the skills or experience to do either.

So I'm looking for:

1. Places to gather pre-done or parts for a Steampunkish costume (including accessories)
2. Folks on my Friends List or FOAFs who do this for fun and might be willing to barter
3. Other suggestions for fandoms / Sci-Fi/Fantasy fiction universes that can make for an interesting Halloween costume for a big guy with a beard.