So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Optimus Prime Costume - Tracking Down the Right One

By Joseph A. Dibiase


An Optimus Prime costume can be a great way to get the attention of a lot of people at any party or event. Anybody who knows even a little bit about the Transformers franchise knows just how impressive a character the Optimus Prime character can be. He's an immensely powerful robot who can transform himself into a truck and who is dedicated to ridding the Universe of the evil character Megatron. In this article we will teach you what you need to know to find or create your own Optimus Prime costume for yourself or your kids.

Creating your own Optimus Prime costume can be quite fun and challenging. Unlike lots of other costumes, this one needs to have lots of 3D elements because Optimus Prime is a robot whose body is made up almost entirely of gadgets, tools and weapons. That's why for this costume you need more than a jumpsuit, you'll also have to use cardboard or foam board, tin or aluminum cans, tubing or PVC piping or other materials that can be painted and molded into items for Optimus Prime's arsenal. It's important to begin with a high quality illustration or even with an Optimus Prime action figure so that you can use it as inspiration and guidance as you figure out which parts of his costume most need to be built. You will want to give yourself a big window for building your own Optimus Prime costume because this is kind of a complex project but it is also very satisfying when you get it done.

An Optimus Prime costume can be worn by any human regardless of age or sex. Even though the Transformers were originally aimed at younger people, plenty of older people have enjoyed the series too. For one thing, the Transformers have now been around long enough that many of the people who grew up playing with the action figures are now adults. It's also lots of fun to join your kids in dressing up for parties. This means that there are all sorts of adult sized Optimus Prime costumes as well as child sized costumes to choose from. This is, after all, a character who has been portrayed as big and powerful so plenty of grown ups will have fun getting into the role. An oversized Optimus Prime costume can be incredibly impressive, particularly if it is the kind that was designed to be 3D and has all sorts of gadgets built into it.

Because the Transformers have become such a big phenomenon, throwing theme parties for kids is a good idea. This way everybody has the chance to dress up like Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and other characters within the franchise. When you are planning your party and your Transformers theme, you want to get as many related items as you can possibly get. It's possible to find lots of merchandise or you can make your own. It's also pretty cheap to have custom made banners, plates and other things made with the Transformers images printed on them, though if you are doing this for a large event you may run into copyright issues.

There are a lot of Optimus Prime costumes online and it isn't uncommon to find the exact same costume listed at different prices on different websites. There are often great deals to be found at local costume shops too. With three Transformers movies having been released to date it is highly likely that Optimus Prime costumes will be a staple for a while. Optimus Prime and his army of Transformers have captured the imagination of fans of every age in every location and wearing your costume from the series is a great way to start participating in the phenomenon. It's a good idea to take a look at the many different Optimus Primes from across the arc of the story and the franchise and then choose a costume that best matches the look you enjoy the most.




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