My Imperious Leader costume

His Eminence, our Imperious Leader. He is the highest authority of the Cylon Empire… and the reason for “by your command.” This is an elite builder group; few have taken on the daunting task of recreating full or even partial Imperious Leader costumes/displays. If you are looking for amazing build threads and info – THIS is the place.
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Post by Red Eye » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:34 am

At long last, here are the latest news and pictures of the Imperious Leader...

As you can see on the pics, the shade isn't very accurate compared to the original screen-used one (when it was in one piece, of course). It's too much red in it in my opinion...

But as I wrote before, he used to much paint anyway, so all minor details are gone now (it's hard to see on the photos) and a new cast of the mask has to be done. In that case, he has also to apply the paint again, of course. And to avoid any inaccuracies, we'll do the painting together on my next visit.

The work for the headpiece has also begun... but he has to overwork a few aces here and there, too... but that shouldn't be a problem because it's still in it's creational phase.

To cut a long story short: Here are the pics...

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Post by GoldCylon » Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:15 pm

Awesome work. I love it. Looks much better once I see the full sized image. The thumb nail doesn't do it justice. Can't wait to see what the head work looks like.

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Post by Cylon-Knight » Sat Aug 29, 2009 5:15 pm

Very nice indeed! Can't wait for more.

P.S. I spy the Sentry robot in your photo ;)
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Post by Red Eye » Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:49 am

Cylon-Knight wrote:Very nice indeed! Can't wait for more.

P.S. I spy the Sentry robot in your photo ;)
Yes, you're right...

Hope it will be finished soon as well...

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Post by Red Eye » Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:47 am

Here are the pictures of the Imperious Leader throne as promised:

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NOTE: The two grips at the back rest are added to achieve an easier handling because the whole throne is very bulky due to its size, as you might have thought.

But as soon as I've found a fixed place to display the costume, they will be removed of course.

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Post by GoldCylon » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:52 am

Great work, I'll take mine in flat black please 8)

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Post by Cylon-Knight » Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:49 am

WOW! LOOKS GREAT :shock: :D

How about some details... how much does it weigh, etc. Types of materials used, etc.
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Post by Red Eye » Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:11 pm

The throne is made of black-painted wood, just like the original.

It's also quite heavy, but I can't tell the accurate weight because I haven't weighed it yet, sorry.

I can do it the next days if you like.

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Post by Red Eye » Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:32 am

Another update for the Imperious Leader mask and headpiece.

As you can see on the pics, it doesn't take long until our Eminence will be finished now...

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Post by Cylon-Knight » Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:06 pm

:shock: WOW!
That is a work of art! EXCELLENT! I LOVE the painting on it... wow - oh - WOW.

You have any info/pics to share on the robes? What type of fabric does the IL "use" ?
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Post by GoldCylon » Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:25 pm

That looks scary good.

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Post by Red Eye » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:03 am

Cylon-Knight wrote::shock: WOW!
That is a work of art! EXCELLENT! I LOVE the painting on it... wow - oh - WOW.

You have any info/pics to share on the robes? What type of fabric does the IL "use" ?
The work on the robe will soon be started.

Red satin-fabric willl be used with red leather "scale"-appliqu

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Post by Cylon-Knight » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:17 am

By YOUR command ;)
Thanks for keeping us in the loop on your build Red Eye!
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Post by Red Eye » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:52 am

No problem. I said I would do so, haven't I? :wink:

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Post by GoldCylon » Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:14 am

I think this is great. I have to say better than the original also, because done by a fan, and in a fans hands as a keep sake prop. Just make sure to save that buck (mold) to make others also.

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