This Cardboard Samurai Armor Won’t Save Your Life

Posted on 05/06/2016 by Paul Strauss

Now you can dress like a samurai without any of that bulky metal or leather armor to weigh you down. Yes, this is the first samurai armor I’ve ever seen that says “no glue or scissors required.”

The Kacchu cardboard samurai armor is available in two styles: bright red armor based on famed warrior Sanada Yukimura’s iconic outfit, complete with reindeer horns, or a dark one inspired by Date Masamune’s.

They look really cool, but definitely won’t protect you from much of anything. Heck, your enemy could take you down with a pair of scissors, an X-Acto, or even a Bic lighter.

They’re designed to fit adults from 4′ 11″ to 5′ 10″ tall, and are available for $49 each from Japan Trend Shop. If you happen to live in Japan, they can be had for about ¥2980 (~$28 USD) each. If that’s too rich for your blood, you can always go the Little Caesar’s route.

Battle Armor for Your Dog

Posted on 09/05/2016 by Conner Flynn

You love to LARP, but what you don’t love is having to leave your dog at home while you have all the fun, killing Orcs and wizards. Well, you don’t have to leave Fido behind anymore. Suit him up in this awesome battle armor and unleash the dog(s) of war on those other unsuspecting nerds.

Its creator, Lebovskiart, will make a custom suit for any dog, whether you have a ferocious tiny dog or a large dog bred for war. The armor is made from aluminum, so it will stand up to those NERF swords you guys use, as your dog mows them down one by one, severing hamstrings and and growling like a demon.

The two of you will stand victorious on the field of battle and your dog will look awesome.

[via Internet vs. Wallet]

Samurai Armor Hoodie: Perfect for NERF Swords

Posted on 12/04/2016 by Conner Flynn

Feudal Japan would have been way different if samurais ran around wearing hoodies. Sure, swords would just go through them like a knife through butter, but they would have looked damn good. Modern samurais however, can wear these cool hoodies and stay safe… or at least warm.

These hoodies are designed to look like the kozane armor that samurais wore way back in the day. Wearing a sword is optional and may get you into trouble these days though. It does a great job recreating the layered shell armor that protects warriors from sword blades.

The front has armor-like patches with flock print patterns. The buttons at the top of the hood let you hang decorative elements and O-rings on the top front armor have removable silk himo cords.

Other features include removable shoulder armors, a finger loop on the wrist armor, and even a hanya mask with elastic straps that doubles as a neck warmer. what more could you want from modern Samurai armor?

You can order your Samurai Armor Hoodie over on Indiegogo now for $320(USD). The campaign has already blown through its funding goal, so they’re expected to go into production with deliveries starting this Fall.

[via Cool Things]

Coyote Armored Vest Protects Small Dogs from Attacks

Posted on 11/03/2016 by Conner Flynn

Little dogs are vulnerable to all kinds of harmful things, including women who like to put them in bags and carry them around. If you want to let your little dog walk around by himself, he is going to need protection. The creators of the CoyoteVest know first-hand that predators can attack a dog. Their little dog was never seen again. Now they want to help you.

They created this prickly vest that can be worn by dogs up to 20 pounds. It makes your dog look like a porcupine/Punk Rock dog. The neck is studded with twelve 1″ spikes, embedded in a stiff but flexible triple laminated Kevlar collar. The rest of the body has a “stab-resistant layer of Kevlar body armor that can resist sharp canine teeth.” If that isn’t enough, there’s an optional set of quills that you can stick on the back of your dog.

Still not enough? There’s also an optional CoyoteZapper that lets you shock any animal that is biting your pet. Predators will think twice after going after your pooch now. The CoyoteVest costs $109(USD) for the Starter Pack.

[via Gizmag via OhGizmo!]

3D Printed Cat Armor: Meowster of the Universe

Posted on 05/11/2015 by Lambert Varias

You want proof that we live in awesome times? You can buy cat armor. You want further proof that we live in awesome times? You can also print cat armor, thanks to Jwall aka Print That Thing.

Jwall originally made the armor for his cat Bobo, but he wants all cats to be adequately protected so he’s shared his 3D files on Thingiverse. The armor has a slot for a leash as well as key ring for a name tag. Jwall says he added lots of spikes to the armor because Bobo’s fur has spiky tufts.

As he mentioned in the video, Jwall is asking for designs for a matching cat helmet. The designer of the helmet he picks will win a copy of the cat armor as well as a 3D print of their winning helmet design. Check out Jwall’s website for his contact details.

[via 3D Print]

Metal Suit of Armor: Knights of Cosplay

Posted on 11/09/2015 by Shane McGlaun

If you are a fan of renaissance festivals, this suit of armor will probably land you any service wench you lay eyes on at the king’s feast. This isn’t a full suit of armor, however; you don’t get whatever you call the parts for your legs and feet, or even a helmet.

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What you get are four pieces to cover your torso and arms. The armor is made from 18-gauge polished steel with brass fittings and leather straps, and while it is made from real metal, it’s costume grade so you don’t want to try and pierce it with a blade. The design is based on the Lorica segmentata favored by the Roman Legion from 9 BCE to the late 3rd century, in case you’re a history buff.

The armor weighs a substantial 13 pounds, and offers a limited range of adjustments to fit folks with a 42-to-48 chest size It comes packed in grease to prevent rusting so be sure you spend time removing that before you head to the feast. Though there’s nothing quite amusing as a slippery knight.

Suit up with your own cosplay armor over at ThinkGeek for $229.99(USD).

This Asgardian Iron Man Armor Is Marvel-ous

Posted on 01/07/2015 by Conner Flynn

This Asgardian Iron Man armor kicks some serious Asgard! It was made by Samuel Lee from Prince Armory. I don’t think I have ever seen a lovelier set of Iron Man armor.

This full set of Asgardian Iron Man armor is all leather with brass hardware. The real treat is all of the amazing detailing. This is truly armor that should be worn by a god. I always admire the sheer talent it takes to create things like this.

Can you imagine a world where the superheroes are gods, all decked out in armor like this? The bad guys would probably look just as exquisite. They would be too worried about keeping their armor looking nice to fight. This truly is a work of art. Tony Stark, being rich and all, really should have gone all out like this.

[via Geeks Are Sexy]

Fullmetal Alchemist Alphonse Armor Transmutes Money to Steel and Leather

Posted on 26/02/2015 by Lambert Varias

Thanks to Iron Woods Shop, you won’t need to sacrifice your body to cosplay as Alphonse Elric. The shop makes this badass wearable suit of armor in the style of Al’s proxy body. They’re not asking for a Philosopher’s Stone either. $3,000 will do.

A closer look reveals that it’s not quite as imposing as Al’s body – the rest of the armor seems smaller in proportion to the helmet, which is the opposite of the original armor – but that could be deliberate on Iron Woods Shop’s part. Because as it is, the steel and leather costume already weighs about 49lb. and fits best on a 6ft. body. I’m not even going to complain that Al’s feet aren’t included.

Transmute this link into Iron Woods Shop’s Etsy page to order the armor.

[via ThisIsWhyImBroke]

If Darth Vader Joined the Cast of 300

Posted on 03/02/2015 by Shane McGlaun

Look at this awesome Darth Vader costume by Prince Armory. The outfit reminds me of something that Vader would have worn if he were part of the mystic hoards that set upon the mighty 300 at the Hot Gates. I’m not sure Leonidas and his 300 would have stood up to Darth Vader and the Force.

The entire suit of armor is articulated and is fully wearable. It was made using 10-ounce premium veg tanned leather. Apparently, the design of the eyes and helmet are based on original concept art for Vader that wasn’t used in the movie.

Wherever the design comes from, this is an awesome suit of armor that looks fantastic. It certainly needs a lightsaber katana sword like those Darth Vader and Storm Trooper samurai we saw a while back.

Someone needs to show up at Comic-Con wearing this suit.

[via Kotaku]

Molecular Chainmaille Could Be The Lightest and Strongest Armor Ever

Posted on 24/09/2014 by Stirling Matheson

Chainmaille, for the most part, exists in only two forms in modern society: as geeky jewelry made in college dorm rooms and as an entry on an RPG character sheet. The main reason for this is that while chainmaille is great at preventing edged weapons from getting to a wearer’s skin, it’s not that great against bullets. Hence one of the reasons why the British SAS doesn’t look like this:

The other reason is competency. Regardless, in the near future the SAS might have a bit more in common with the above knights. The reason is the “Star of David molecule,” which was recently developed by scientists at the University of Manchester. The idea was inspired by viruses’ shells, which are made of woven protein strands and offer good protection with very little weight. For the last 25 years this team has been trying to weave molecules together and this creation, made of two triangular molecules interwoven, is the first major success. Of course, two infinitesimally tiny triangles aren’t going to protect your neck from a very ill-tempered rabbit, but the team is now working on creating a repeating pattern of interwoven molecules based on this new discovery.

[via The Washington Post]

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