Armor Batman from Batman vs.Superman / Cosplayer: blksqdrnstudios // photo : @s1price_lightworksTell

Armor Batman from Batman vs.Superman / Cosplayer: blksqdrnstudios // photo : @s1price_lightworksTell us about Armor Batman from Batman vs Superman,what inspired you to embark on this build?I have been a lifelong Batman fan. It started with the1989 Batman and has spiraled out of control! I have been an artist and a makerfor many years. I have sat behind many tables in Artist Ally looking out atCosplayers wanting to build something of my own. I had never done a cosplay andwanted to do something that I had not seen before. When BvS came out and I sawthe Armored Batman I knew that was going to be my first cosplay build!What was the process like in putting the suittogether?As this was my first-time using EVA Foam, I started tosearch for YouTube channels with tutorials (Evil Ted, Cosplay Chris, etc.),reaching out to cosplayers that I knew from the Con circuit, and even reachedout to makers/builders from the BvS movie. I gathered as much referencematerial that I could find of the suit. I got books, toys, screen shots, Iwatched the movie seemingly hundreds of times. Anything to understand the suitto be as accurate as possible. Were there any difficulties and how did you overcomeit?Oh, yes. I had never worked with EVA foam before. I thinkI made the right shoulder bell at least ten times before I figured it out. Somuch trial and error to get it all right. Sizing, connecting the armor, wearingthe armor, MOVING in the armor. I was working on it anywhere from 2-4 hours aday for 2.5 months.Photo : gordontscottWhat was the response like at conventions? Tell ussome of your favorite moments?I was not expecting the overwhelming positive response atcons. From the first convention people flocked to me for photos and to just say“Martha”. The first time I wore it at a con the left shoulder came detached andthe boot soles ripped out, but I was able to find a booth to stand at to helpthem draw in a crowd. I think I took over a hundred photos with people thatday. My favorite memory was at the last AwesomeCon here in DC.There was a Batman exhibit that took up a large portion of the con floor. Theyhad every live action bat suit on display excluding the Mech Suit Batman. So, Istood at the end of the row and when people would take pics, I would take astep forward making people jump. Even before this it took me over an hour toget from the entrance to the con floor having to stop to take photos. Have you continuously updated the cosplay? Whatversion is this?Definitely. Each time I wear the suit it is a learningexperience. Mainly learning ways to improve mobility. Also, I have learned howto use EVA foam a bit better, so I am constantly making new pieces and addingnew details.  How has cosplay impacted your life?Aside from financially (commissions and such), seeing thehappiness that my cosplays brings people at Cons and Halloween in myneighborhood. Little kids and adults alike yelling “Hey Batman!” is an awesomefeeling! Future cosplay and personal/professional goals?I have been working on a Knightmare Batman (Desert Batmanfrom BvS) for the past year. I had plan to debut it as the 2020 AwesomeCon butthat was cancelled due to Covid. I am super excited to wear this one out andabout! I have also been working on a Beskar Armor Din Djarin forsome time but with the lack of cons the motivation to finish has been low. I am really itching to build a Red Hood suit! Tell us about Black Squadron Studios!For the longest time I was just an illustrator under thename of “The Art of BP”. I have drawn sketch cards for Topps, Upper Deck, andCryptozoic Entertainment. It was a dream come true to draw officially licensedStar Wars cards!  Then I started to buildprops too for my own collection and the response was incredible! Star Warsblasters, Batman props, etc. People started to commission props along with myartwork, so I decided to expand to Black Squadron Studios! Under Black Squadron Studios I take commissions forillustrations, props, helmets, cosplay builds, and graphic design! https://linktr.ee/BlackSquadronStudios -- source link

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