Which Halloween Costume is better?

[Neutral Guy]

I am having a bit of a hard time deciding which is a better costume to get. I was originally going to get the Iron Man costume last year, right after the movie came out. However, work became fairly crazy throughout October of 08'. So I ended up not getting it.

I still like the idea of wearing an Iron Man costume, even a year after the movie came out. If money and time were not objects, I would get/make the $20,000 DIY Iron Man outfit that someone made. - www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/workshop/4289332.html

However, like most people here, I think that such a path is a bit far-fetched, don't you? So, realistically, I would probably be getting something more down to earth.

Iron Man Super Deluxe Adult Costume

However, I found the costume to be okay, but probably not great. For example, it does not really have any parts that look like hard armor. But this seems to be the best I can do for civilian prices.

Now, I was able to find another costume from a movie that I really liked. Best of all, there does not seem to be any real craftsmanship flaws. The downside is that it is expensive. The upside is that the costume has uses outside of halloween, if one is creative and/or rebellious enough. Especially if you remember the 5th of November.


Super Deluxe V for Vendetta Costume


So what do you think?

[David D.G.]

Ooooh, tough call.

If you have the panache for it, I think that the V costume might be slightly more worth it, especially since (as you say) it may have further uses. (Heck, at least the mask would, if you were to join a gathering of Anonymous!)

I do like the Iron Man outfit, though. I can't tell if the chest is lighted, however; if it is, then that little special effect might make it more worthwhile, at least if it's sufficiently cheaper than the V costume.

I've been grappling with deciding among several costume possibilities myself for this year, so I feel your pain. Decisions can be difficult, even if each possibility is an enjoyable one.

Best of luck with your decision, and Happy Halloween!


~David D.G.

[Tiberius]

V, most definitely.

At least it costs less than a fursuit >.>

[Thejebusfire]

V for Vendetta.

[tygerarmy]

V for Vendetta

[spaniel]

V, as many others have said.

[Sleepy]

I find Iron Man to be quite lame. Go with V for Vendetta.

[Ellimist]

Definitely V if you can afford it. Iron man is cheesey and looks like shit.

[Neutral Guy]

I think the decision is pretty clear at this point. I have ordered the Super Deluxe V for Vendetta costume from Amazon. I remember there was at least one guy here who was a V for Vendetta fan. Bluefinger? I hope he will be proud of me once I get the photos up online.

[malicious_bloke]

Halloween costume? Get a roman polanski mask and go nuts

[askold]

The ironman suit isn't made from solit plates so it's kinda pathetic looking. (On the other hand, $20'000 suit is impressive)

The V suit looks more like the one in the movie/comic so I suggest you take that one.

[Neutral Guy]