Feb 11
Attention Doctor Who collectors and fans. Several costumes and props from the BBC’s long-running Doctor Who series go up for auction February 24 at Bonhams in London. The auction includes costumes and props from the David Tennant years, as well as items from prior Doctor incarnations. It’s a fantastic selection of new and old pieces that would be great additions to anyone’s collection.
Items going under the gavel later this month include:
- David Tennant’s two-piece Paul Smith dinner suit (from Voyage of the Damned special)
- Kyle Minogue’s waitress costume (also from Voyage of the Damned)
- David Morrissey’s complete costume from the 2008 episode, The Next Doctor
- Cyberman costumes of various designs and sizes from the 1980s
- Two Imperial Daleks from 1988 (one was altered for exhibition purposes)
- A jacket, pajamas and dressing gown worn by Billie Piper
- Various garments worn by Freema Agyeman and Catherine Tate
- A Sea Devil Warrior costume
- And many more items
More information on the auction, including anticipated prices at gavel drop, can be found from the Guardian, the BBC and Bonhams.
Images courtesy of Bonhams
Tagged with: BBC • Bonhams • Costumes • Doctor Who • prop
Sep 09
Dark wizard adult costume
Halloween is right around the corner, so if you haven’t already started thinking about what to wear, now is a great time. Selections should still be plentiful, and if you are making your own costume, time is on your side. Great scifi and fantasy costumes are not just for kids, though they do make some awesome outfits sized only for the smaller set. Whatever your budget, you are sure to find something for everyone (even the pet!).
Options for adults range from simple off-the-rack licensed gear to high quality (and high dollar) reproductions to one of a kind creations. The Dark Wizard costume shown here runs about $85 at CostumeHub. If you’re planning to use the costume throughout the year, for conventions, cosplay events or just to wear around the house, it may be better to pony up the extra money for something that will last and truly reflect your inner alien or wizard (or whatever you may really be inside).
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Tagged with: convention • cosplay • Costumes • fantasy • Halloween • sci-fi • Star Wars • wizard
Attention Doctor Who collectors and fans. Several costumes and props from the BBC’s long-running Doctor Who series go up for auction February 24 at Bonhams in London. The auction includes costumes and props from the David Tennant years, as well as items from prior Doctor incarnations. It’s a fantastic selection of new and old pieces that would be great additions to anyone’s collection.
