Showing posts with label Costume. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Costume. Show all posts

01 December, 2011

Chicago Tardis - Costume Collection (The Companions)

Though I was only able to make Chicago Tardis one day, I think I took enough pictures for a couple days. I can only imagine what I would have come home with had I been there all three days. In today's photo collection, I'm sharing all the great costumes of the Doctor's companions and friends.


The lovely River Song, in love with the Doctor, as long as he's not wearing a fez.


The Kissable Amy Pond, in Kiss-O-Gram attire.


Unit officer posing with Idris; Sexy Tardis in the flesh.


The adorable Romanadvoratrelundar, before heading to the Louvre.


Adric, ready to take on the Cybermen. Helping him out is Perpugilliam Brown


Dorothy, better known as Ace. Posing with one of her canisters of Nitro-9.

30 November, 2011

Chicago Tardis - Daleks, Robots & Stuff

As mentioned in an earlier post, this was the first Doctor Who convention I ever attended, and the first convention I had been to since Gen Con moved from Milwaukee. I really wasn't sure what to expect but am happy to say I was thrilled with my experience. Not only were the costumes people wore amazing, there were a lot of props, entertainment and fun. In this collection of photos, I try to express the further bits of fun my sons and I were able to experience.

K-9 Was found wandering around. Quite probably looking for the Doctor; there were plenty to find.


One of the many Daleks wandering around. Quite probably looking for the Doctor as well.


One of the really old school robot villains, the Quarks.


Amy Pond taking in the convention along with her daughter.


Everyone had to check in, that included the Daleks.


My son had a bad run in with one of the wandering Daleks.


Fortunately the Tardis arrived and chased the Dalek away.


Another Dalek wandering around. This one looking for Winston Churchill.


A random photo at the convention. Everyone is happier the Daleks have been dispensed with.


THE DA-LEKS HAVE NOT BEEN BEA-TEN. WE WILL BE BACK AT THE NEXT CHI-CA-GO TAR-DIS. AND YOU WILL ALL BE EX-TER-MIN-A-TED!

29 November, 2011

Chicago Tardis - Masquerade

One of the funnest things to do at Chicago Tardis was attending the Masquerade. Yes, it involved many costumes, but skits and other surprises also entertained us. Unfortunately, the pictures I took didn't turn out very well as I was way in the back. Next year I'll know to show up for this show very early. Despite the poor quality of photos, I've decided to include a few to give those unable to attend a taste of what they missed.


The opening display. With Peter Davison about, it's nice the logo is themed thusly.


A panoramic shot of the audience. The empty area in front of me is reserved for the contestant once they are done with their skits.


This room also featured an obligatory Dalek and Tardis. Wish I had better light to take a photo of this.


The Master of Ceremonies was dressed, of course, as the Master. As a crowd, we cheered for him often using the 'Sound of the Drums' clap of four beats. It was hilarious.


One of the little performers dressed as Amelia Pond. I wonder which she was more scared of, the Master or the crowd.


We were also entertained by a harpist performing music from Murray Gold. She was really good and got a standing ovation.


This chap was dressed as Winston Churchill. When you saw him live, you could tell he was really into the part. He did a great job playing the part.


As the judges were deliberating who would win what prize, we were entertained by a celebrity version of Match Game. Remember the cheesy 70's game show? "The Doctor is so strange." "Every time he uses his Sonic Screwdriver he _________."


Finally, the judges were done, Match Game was over, it was time to award the prizes. On stage in this photo are a few of the winners.

28 November, 2011

Chicago Tardis - Costume Collection (The Doctors)

Finally went to my first Doctor Who convention. I wasn't sure what to expect, so this year was a sort of 'trial'. Added to the fact, I was bringing my kids, so I wasn't sure how they were going to enjoy it. Turns out we all had a good time. One of my favourite things of the convention? All the different costumes. There were many people dressed up as either the Doctor, one of his enemies or one of his companions. In this set, I've included pictures from all the people dressed as the Doctor.

The Doctor - The Original you might say.


Romana the first and the First Doctor.


Second Doctor


Fourth Doctor with Romana I. Obviously looking for the Key to Time.


If the 5th Doctor had been a girl. (Photo borrowed from Chicago Tardis).


The sixth Doctor and his amazing multi-coloured coat. (Photo borrowed from Chicago Tardis).


The seventh Doctor.


Tenth Doctor in space suit.


Eleventh Doctor performing on stage. (Photo borrowed from Chicago Tardis)


I would love to give credit to those in costume (The Doctor or Companion). If you are one of the people in costume, or know them, and would like to receive credit please contact me so I can update my blog. Thanks for reading!

Coming Tomorrow: Companion Costumes.