My Imperious Leader costume

Post by **Red Eye** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:23 am

Thank you!

Good question... the mask will be made of flexible lifelike silicone, so it shouldn't weight so much...

The heaviest part would be the headpiece I suppose, because it'll be made of resin.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:42 pm

Hummmm.... You got me thinking more now about the costume as a whole now - SORRY lots of questions ahead

LIGHTS
What are the plans for you I.L.'s electric system? Will you have LEDs in the eyes, or bulbs?

It probably goes without saying the 1978 costume had light bulbs. Are you planning on staying true to that? Or are you going for a modern LED option - cooler running, better power consumption, etc. etc.

Will the head contain the entire electric system? Or will you run wires down to a belt or are you planning on some other "not in the head" power supply location?

Just wondering how all the parts will go together vs. a Centurion.

SOUNDS
Any plans for an internal sound system to play quotes from a MP3 player/SD Card? When on "display" on the throne you could work an awesome sound system into the throne's base.

Keep up the GREAT work - and keep snapping photos

Post by **Red Eye** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:51 am

No problem, I'll try to answer them as best as I can...

LIGHTS
The glowing effect of the eyes will be achieved by using LED's. As a nice side effect, they won't get as hot as light bulbs, which also helps preserving the mask for any melt damages.

The mask had two clear glass marble eyes which were wired to illuminate, as you can see in the picture of the remains of the original screen-used mask I've posted recently. I think they used some kind of bulbs to light the eyes back then, too.

I suppose the mask offers enough space to house the whole electronics used to power the eyes. But I've to talk again with my pal about that.

The assembling/adduction of the costume would be very easy compared to the Centurion.

Step one: Slip the robe over, which will be closed with velcro or a zipper.

Step two: Put the mask and the headpiece on and switch-on the eyes... and now you're finished to rule the Cylon empire!

SOUNDS
I don't have anything planned of integrating sounds into the display... but that would be a nice idea at all... I'll have to think about that...

Post by **Red Eye** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:12 am

To ease the waiting time before a new update of the Leader's coming up, I thought I'd post a few pics of the costume sketch of our eminence penned by Jean-Pierre Dorl

Post by **GoldCylon** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:49 am

Red Eye that is some great art drawing. I don't think I have seen them before.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:27 pm

All I got to say is:

"By Your Command, Imperious Leader."

Post by **Red Eye** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:39 am

Again, I'm glad you like them...

Post by **GoldCylon** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:31 am

Although we didn't see the Imperious Leader much (screen time) he was the leader of the Cylons. It would be cool to have a copy of the Leader standing next to my Cylon. Any chance you will be making copies to sell of this great piece your working on?

Post by **Red Eye** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:40 pm

I have to talk with my pal about that.

But I don't think that would be a problem...

I'll ask him on our next meeting if you like.

Post by **Red Eye** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:27 am

Here's the latest update for the Imperious Leader:

First of all, the negative mold came out great.

On the contrary, the first attempt of making a cast out of it wasn't very successful, because it wasn't dried properly.

Nevertheless, we've now an object to work with to make various tests like painting, where and how to install the electronics for the eyes etc.

The latter we've done to achieve a little sense of success.

In my opinion, it doesn't look bad at all... surely, it's still just a test, but it delivers a good impression of how the eyes will look like (in the final version, the cat's eye-styled slit in the pupils will be added, too).

Sorry again for the low-quality pic, but I'd to take it again with my mobile phone...

I hope I can deliver better news after my next visit...

Post by **GoldCylon** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:34 pm

Looks good even from a cell phone.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:55 pm

NICE WORK! Are the Leader's eyes yellow? or green? I thought they were more greenish... but I've been wrong about color before (Baltar's helmet! OOPS)

P.S. He's a CYLON! - get it ... only one eye... ha ha.... okay, that was pretty lame. Sorry!

Post by **Red Eye** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:04 am

Why? It's not bad at all...

You're right this time...

The eyes of the original mask had a greenish glow.

Post by **Galactifan** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:03 am

Red Eye, it's coming along nicely...or should I say evily!!!

Post by **GoldCylon** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:51 am

I was lucky enough to a degree to meet the former owner of the Imperious Leader costume. Also found out a few other cool items they did, and still own. It was a cool visit.

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