Borg costume (Homemade)

I busted up my foot pretty bad a few months ago so I needed a project to break up the monotony and boredom of being inactive; so I built a Borg costume for myself and for my girlfriend.

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[kevinromaine]

I found these videos the other day, and reading your parts list (about what I expected) and cost (less than I feared), I think I want to do this. The Borg have always been the most feared of all ST enemies, and who doesn't want to inspire fear in geeks! Thanks for sharing.

[jaykenstein]

@kevinromaine It was a blast making the costumes. What I enjoyed most is that I didn't have to replicate anything; I just got to use my imagination and wing it as I went. The most difficult part of making these costumes is ensuring that they're functional, ie., having easy pee pee access. :) Have fun and share your results once you're done! :)

[hollyspry]

Your Borg costumes are truly the best I've ever seen. I'm thinking of going as a Borg this yr for Halloween but I'm not creative enough to fabricate something this amazing. Noticed that you commented last Aug about making the costumes to sell... how's that going?

[jaykenstein]

@hollyspry Sorry for the late reply. The new suits are looking awesome. I took a completely different approach and based them on a new fibreglass design. They assemble/disassemble easier and they're a lot sturdier than before. The final touches are still being worked out (electronics, voice modulation, etc...) so once I'm complete, I'll post more videos, this time in HD so that the more detail is revealed.

[sgtmyers88]

This is absolutely the most authentic homemade Borg costume I have ever seen! You look like you came straight out of the TV show! I could have sworn you were an extra that was used as a Borg Drone for TNG! lol

[jaykenstein]

@sgtmyers88 Thank you so much! I actually wasn't content with these suits. They're more of the old school Borg look. The new ones look a lot meaner and the makeup is a lot more organic and less "Bela Lugosi". lol. Vids will be up once the final touches are complete.

[DeathKnightKendrel]

I fucking love the Borg.  You sir are an answer to my prayers. This is the first legit Borg costume I've seen in awhile.

[Margaux666]

wOw love the costume!!!!!

[jaykenstein]

@Shintsu2 The best advice I can give is to make one section at a time and don't be concerned with symmetry. No two Borg are identical nor are they symmetrical. Design one section at a time and connect each section with functionality in mind. Make sure to take measurements and draw out your design first. The ladies will appreciate a suit that allows them to use the facilities without taking an hour to dismantle the costume. Ask my girlfriend, I neglected this concept when I made hers. lol

[jaykenstein]

There are voice modulators available, but incorporating them into the costume without using some sort of obstructive microphone is a challenge, but indeed possible. As for the costumes themselves, I'm in the midst of designing more practical costumes that are less tailored and more general in size, ie: small, medium, large, etc., thus making it easier to sell to the public. The new costumes will be completely custom and independent of pre-fabricated parts. All parts will be cast from scratch.