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AbbyDark-Star — You've Been Plucked

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Description Dragon*Con 2010

"Sorry love, you've been plucked"

My pride n joy, Arkham Asylum Poison Ivy. First of all this costume would NOT be what it is without the hard work and assistance of my VERY talented friends!

Mike Schiffbauer: leaf sculpts
Bodypainting: Nick Wolfe, Athena Zhe, Dr. Skull
AD Larue: Arkham Logo help

The assembling of the costume was done by me. I have to say while I am so proud of this costume, it was A LOT of work. A lot of painful work, lets just say I have burns on my legs from some of the vine applications!!

The bottom half is actually a dance stocking that is used for 'nude' scenes on stage. I modified it, painted it and then with help applied the vines to the suit. Because I had two days before Dragon*Con for this, we used hot glue. Hence, burns. I ended up having to put underarmor on and then duct tape my legs to protect my skin. Not fun.

The shirt was purchased and then dyed several times and then the logo added. I added the blue trim (hand sewed everything) and did the alterations so that the shirt was continually "open" like it is in the game.

The wig, now I am immensely proud of that. I took two wigs and lots of extensions and made the widows peak as well as the style. While I want to redo it eventually, I was very happy with the way it came out.

The panties I actually did because the sculpt didn't cover all my, erhm...areas. so I made an under layer of leaves to cover my bits.

Overall, I feel that I really did my best to be a screen accurate Arkham Asylum Poison Ivy.

I hope to eventually put her on again and do a location shoot!!

Photo Credit: Darrell Ardita
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Comments: 68

kaylakent [2011-07-04 16:13:52 +0000 UTC]

That looks amazing! Great job! Where did you get the vines? Any tips on how to make this?? I'm trying but don't have much artistic talent....

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to kaylakent [2011-07-11 05:50:35 +0000 UTC]

Well the vines were sculpted by a friend, I applied them to a bodysuit that was painted, then they were shaded on top...it was all quite involved.

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kaylakent In reply to AbbyDark-Star [2011-07-11 22:02:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow I am so impressed! You did a wonderful job!

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to kaylakent [2011-07-11 23:16:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I had help! Like I said- most of this costume is the sculpting which I didn't do.

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Arisariddle [2011-06-05 15:37:05 +0000 UTC]

What kind of material did you use for the leaf panties?

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to Arisariddle [2011-06-15 04:21:54 +0000 UTC]

It was fabric, latex and fabric leaves

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Sydabee [2011-03-02 04:23:59 +0000 UTC]

you win at life. there are no words for how awesome this is

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to Sydabee [2011-03-19 00:02:34 +0000 UTC]

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Archonyto [2010-11-06 18:00:15 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic design! Beautiful!

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to Archonyto [2010-12-29 05:12:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Elder-Locdanen [2010-10-08 23:52:10 +0000 UTC]

That is an outstanding !! You and your friends very talented.

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to Elder-Locdanen [2010-12-29 05:12:13 +0000 UTC]

Couldn't have done it without them!

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slythgeek [2010-10-05 21:39:01 +0000 UTC]

Amazing costume. It's so perfect!

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to slythgeek [2010-12-29 05:12:24 +0000 UTC]

It has a few things I need to tweak but thank you!

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Big-Ogre [2010-10-04 02:32:32 +0000 UTC]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

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socalsailor69 [2010-10-02 18:30:49 +0000 UTC]

GOOD JOB! looks awesome

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operative274 [2010-10-02 14:54:11 +0000 UTC]

That. Is just. Unreal. You should be DAMN proud of how this turned out luv - I can't see below, but what did you end up doing for footwear?

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to operative274 [2010-10-05 02:00:50 +0000 UTC]

Barefoot. ^_^

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operative274 In reply to AbbyDark-Star [2010-10-05 02:03:31 +0000 UTC]

THAT'S my girl! I'm very very proud of you luv

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justmyimagination [2010-09-28 12:20:10 +0000 UTC]

That is just amazing, and very accurately portrayed. Well done!!

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to justmyimagination [2010-10-05 02:01:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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cloudwarrior75 [2010-09-26 17:18:16 +0000 UTC]

your stuff is just crazy amazing ^^ love it

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to cloudwarrior75 [2010-10-05 02:01:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^_^

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Eriksand [2010-09-26 15:20:20 +0000 UTC]

Very cool.

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littlesid1967 [2010-09-25 17:13:42 +0000 UTC]

awesome amount of work you did. Great job.

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GoseiGreen [2010-09-25 09:24:25 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing, you should be very proud of this. Hope your burns aren't too bad. Ivy would be proud

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to GoseiGreen [2010-12-29 05:12:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Ercagutz [2010-09-25 02:55:37 +0000 UTC]

Nice costume
Good work

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Ulysses3DArt [2010-09-24 23:57:55 +0000 UTC]

Just breathtaking! I adore the design of Ivy in the Game and you captured it perfectly. Amazing!

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to Ulysses3DArt [2010-12-29 05:12:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Damek0Masca [2010-09-24 13:40:00 +0000 UTC]

Holy Crap! That's incredilbe 0_0

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adagadegelo [2010-09-24 10:22:31 +0000 UTC]

just beautiful!

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Lord-Azeran [2010-09-24 05:44:53 +0000 UTC]

You are the best Poison Ivy ever, just because of this. As a fellow Ivy, I bow down to you and your greatness *bows*

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RangerSoul [2010-09-24 03:09:58 +0000 UTC]

That looks utterly amazing. You did a fantastic job. You really breathed life into the character. It looks as if the game character stepped out into the real world. Did you enter any costume contests while you were there?

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to RangerSoul [2010-12-29 05:13:09 +0000 UTC]

No, I am not much of a contest person. I'd rather enjoy my fellow costumers than compete against them.

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Sinesta [2010-09-23 22:51:46 +0000 UTC]

absolutely amazing

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Hidden-Traveler [2010-09-23 17:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Very very nice.

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Agent-Foo [2010-09-23 16:48:44 +0000 UTC]

"The panties I actually did because the sculpt didn't cover all my, erhm...areas. so I made an under layer of leaves to cover my bits."

This is my favourite paragraph for pure lols.

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Blaaderunner [2010-09-23 14:20:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for suffering for your art, and our pleasure

As (literally a) painful a process as was for you to wear this costume, it was worth it. (easy for me to say, LOL)

You look terrific.

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AnariaZar-Rel [2010-09-23 10:06:49 +0000 UTC]

Just stunning! You did an amazing job!

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LeokearonMSc [2010-09-23 06:55:35 +0000 UTC]

Thta is fantastic, I love the Ivy around the legs

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pendragon254 [2010-09-23 06:49:01 +0000 UTC]

awsome job young lady

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DarkWolfe0001 [2010-09-23 06:45:32 +0000 UTC]

This... Has GOT to be... one of THE most GORGEOUS things I have ever seen... Such intricate design... such... dedication to make it every bit of awesome as it is. Great job everyone... and If it's not too weird for me to say... I love you... lol *runs away in embarassment* but really great job. It's probably one of the best cosplays I've ever seen. The one that tops it has to be one that I've seen of Arkham Asylum Harley Quinn, but not because it's better, just because Harley's my favorite. lol Still this is INCREDIBLE!!! It's even better than the preview you gave.

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to DarkWolfe0001 [2010-12-29 05:13:36 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha. Thank you!

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DarkWolfe0001 In reply to AbbyDark-Star [2010-12-29 05:34:19 +0000 UTC]

ANYTIME BEAUTIFUL LADYDarkstar!!!! *blushes* lol

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sleepybadtzmaru [2010-09-23 05:08:31 +0000 UTC]

nice job everyone!!!!!!!

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ashigaru [2010-09-23 04:47:11 +0000 UTC]

Truly very beautiful... a *lot* of work in this costume!

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KougaWuvs [2010-09-23 04:01:36 +0000 UTC]

WOW JUST WOW!

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shadowtalate [2010-09-23 03:47:41 +0000 UTC]

that looks PERFECT. if you dont mind my asking though, how does the jacket... "contain" you?

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AbbyDark-Star In reply to shadowtalate [2010-12-29 05:13:50 +0000 UTC]

A lot of sewed in magic. LOL

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