Buzz lightyear helmet project help

[Walker]

OK, I am in charge of making a helmet and wings for my 3 yr old's Buzz lightyear costume. I've got handle on the wings but not the helmet.

Any ideas on where i can find a large clear plastic globe type thing to make one or ideas on how to make something that will look the part.

Nothing but junk online.

 

[Ace]

Why not try making it from a chickenwire fence bit and papier-maché ?
Or start of with a balloon and papier-maché that ? I'm getting primary school flashbacks here :mrgreen:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papier-mach%C3%A9 :!:

 

[SPUD]

Maybe try a plastic fish bowl??

Like this...

http://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Gold-Llc- ... 46-1641947

 

[user 135]

Try some thick clear poly sheet or cellophane. Drape it over a basketball over or something larger and heat with a hairdryer or heat gun to get the appropriate shape. Then place velcro on the bottom corners and a strip across the top edge. Make the wings so it holds the top edge velcro.

Don't know if this makes sense but my son has a spaceman costume with the same set up.

 

[Walker]

Good ideas guys, I'll hit up the pet store first.

 

[Rat Rod]

Don't forget to poke holes! :shock: :lol:

 

[Walker]

Hey Rat Rod, do your socks have holes in them?

 

[Rat Rod]

Hey Rat Rod, do your socks have holes in them?

As a matter of fact....

 

[theVULTURE]

i've run across clear plastic salad bowls (large party size) at the home goods store.
good luck! post pictures when you're done

 

[icyuod2]

i doubt you'll find a fish bowl large enough to fit over your head (even harder to find a plastic one that big.

i have a more costly option, but a dam good one.

i picked up this large animated fortune teller from walmart. 14" globe $19.99

you can find em just about anywhere
http://www.spirithalloween.com/product/ ... coration/#

 

[Walker]

Hey Rat Rod, do your socks have holes in them?

As a matter of fact....

You're supposed to say "NO", then i get to say "well, how do you put them on?" :?

 

[Walker]

i doubt you'll find a fish bowl large enough to fit over your head (even harder to find a plastic one that big.

i have a more costly option, but a darn good one.

i picked up this large animated fortune teller from walmart. 14" globe $19.99

you can find em just about anywhere
http://www.spirithalloween.com/product/ ... coration/#

That's perfect!

 

[Rodland]

To infinity and beyond!