Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you!In this book, master prop maker Shawn Thorsson uses his unique blend of humor and insight to turn years of painful experience into detailed explanations. He'll show you many of the tools, methods, and processes that you can use to create professional-looking science fiction and fantasy props and armor. The ultimate collision of creative imagination and practical maker skills, making props and costume armor involves sculpting, molding, casting, 3D printing, CNC fabrication, painting, and countless other techniques and technologies.In this book, you'll learn:Basic fabrication methods using inexpensive, commonly-available tools and materialsSimple, low-cost methods to make foam armor out of easy-to-find foam matsHow to use the popular Pepakura software... [Read More]

It's groovy to be a spaceman! The way-out '60s meet the far-out 21st century in this psychedelic sci-fi head trip. Villains from u?berpowerful The Corporations think they'd found a way to defeat their rivals, the United Democracies: send robot minions to kidnap UD citizens, shrink them down to suitcase size and transport them to a planetoid for hideous human experiments. But a fearless rescue team is on the way! All that stands between the rescuers and success are four-armed androids in wraparound shades, martial artists wearing silk nighties and sporting sky-high hairdos, flying saucers swinging around the cosmos on strings like interplanetary yo-yos and more mod malevolence. It's all wild, wild fun and fantasy, brothers and sisters!

Do you know what a murder hole is?Or why a chimera is three times worse than most monsters?What would be better for storming castles, a trebuchet or a kopesh?To find the answers to these questions, you need this fascinating guide to transport yourself to fantasy's mysterious worlds. Featuring an introduction by mega-best-selling author Terry Brooks, the Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference reveals the facts behind the fantasy, giving you the details you need to make your fiction vibrant, captivating and original.From classic medieval witchcraft to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, every chapter will spark your creativity. An invaluable resource, it will also help you fill your writing with inventive new ideas rooted in accurate descriptions of the world's most intriguing legends, folklore and mysticism.Take this guide, venture into the fantastic, and create magical realms alive with detail. Great stories await you!

The official, fully illustrated, behind-the-scenes companion to the first two seasons of the hit Starz television series based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander novels.  It was only a matter of time before Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander saga made the leap from book to hit TV series, and the millions of readers captivated by the epic romance of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser have eagerly followed.   Now the must-watch drama has inspired this must-have guide, which reveals that it takes a village (or perhaps a Scottish isle) to bring the breathtaking world of Outlander to life in front of our eyes. Spanning the first two seasons of the Starz network sensation, The Making of Outlander leads readers behind the scenes and straight into the action as cast members, writers, producers, musicians, costume designers, set decorators, technicians, and more share the many adventures and challenges they face to make this sweeping saga come alive on the screen.   In exclusive interviews, the show’s stars, including Caitriona Balfe (Claire), Sam Heughan (Jamie), and Tobias Menzies (Frank Randall/Black Jack Randall), discuss the daunting task of embodying some of... [Read More]

From La Femme Nikita and The Professional to The Fifth Element, writer/director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in Lucy, an action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Lucy also stars Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman.

Includes fake puff cigarettes. This 6 pack of Fake Puff Cigarettes makes a great costume accessory. Packaging may vary.

Step aboard the iconic LEGO Harry Potter 75955 Hogwarts Express toy train from King’s Cross Station. This action-packed train set features a railway toy bridge with a clock and steps leading to Platform 9¾, moving brick wall entrance, ‘Wanted’ poster and Daily Prophet newspapers. Plus, this set includes a model train and carriage with 4 seats and removable side panel and roof for creative play. Kids can order candy from the Trolley Witch, fly the Dementor into the carriage and recreate fantasy realm scenes from blockbuster Harry Potter movies. This great LEGO building set is the perfect Harry Potter gift for boys and girls between ages 8 and 14. Kids will be able to play with a number of Harry Potter minifigures including Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Remus Lupin and the Trolley Witch, plus Dementor and Scabbers figures.

Rubie's costume company has been bringing costumes and accessories to the world since 1950, as the world's leader we take seriously the mission to make dressing up fun, mascots, rental quality costumes, masks, wigs, accessories, shoes, and every significant licensed costume you want to wear can be found under the rubie's brand.still family owned, still family focused; rubie's brings you fun for every season, halloween, christmas, mardi gras, easter, and all in-between

Are you seeking fantasy writing ideas? Perhaps you’re already a successful fantasy writer or maybe you’re at the initial aspiration stage.Fantasy fiction is enjoying an immense and growing popularity. The blockbusters and bestsellers just keep coming to feed an audience hungry for more and more.And within you there are fantasy worlds waiting to happen!This title taps into the creative force within and goes far beyond quick general fantasy fiction writing prompts. It offers rich and fun longer descriptions of fantasy writing scenarios, inspirations and story starters.Enjoy reading through possible medieval writing ideas, urban and dystopian fantasy scenarios, sci-fi writing suggestions,

Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you!In this book, master prop maker Shawn Thorsson uses his unique blend of humor and insight to turn years of painful experience into detailed explanations.

This sourcebook is for all writers of fantasy or science fiction--whether novels, short stories, games, or any other form of storytelling.The following topics are covered:Animals Without AncestorsArmor Made From Unusual MaterialsBattle Hymn of Lieutenant Calley, TheBayer Corporation and Haemophiliac Blood ProductsBees, the, TellingBig Alien Theory, TheBirthsBooth, MarkCastaneda, CarlosCats, King of the, TheCities, ImaginaryCommunication Between Humans and Other SpeciesDali, Salvador, Childhood ofDemons, ChristianDueling and Related Customs in Europe and North AmericaDunbar, BobbyExhumationsFaith Healers, Methods ofFlower WarsFragging In the Vietnam WarGlass Delusion, The, and Delusions of HornsGloomy SundayHancock, GrahamHilbert Hotel, TheHomunculiHsu FuHubbard, L. Ron, and ScientologyIdeas From Public Domain FictionIlyumzhinov, KirsanKillologyLanz, Adolf