The Archivist

Diablo III (Blizzard)
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Shhhhh…. (Photo by Mukor.)

The archivist was one of Blizzard’s Diablo III April Fool’s jokes that year, so I decided to use it as my BlizzCon costume. Most people thought I was a young Deckard Cain. Close enough.

So far, it’s been my only time walking on stage in costume at a convention. It was really fun talking to staff and seeing all the amazing costumes backstage! The actual walking in front of a huge crowd was harrowing but I still had a great time. I hope to do it again soon.

Quick Facts

  • Character: The Archivist
  • Series: Blizzard (Diablo III)
  • Year: 2009
  • Hours: ~50
  • Event(s): BlizzCon 2009

Notes

  • I had it narrowed down to one other choice, and decided to do this because it would be “funny” and also because it was easier. Ha! Little did I know that this would be the extent of my reference shots. That’ll learn me to try.
  • The fake books were super tough to find for some reason. Everyone posting online was finding them easily at Jo-Ann or Michael’s but of course my stores had none. Had to order from Jo-Ann online and it took them 3 weeks to finally send them.
  • I didn’t have time to finish the staff. I will live with that failure for the rest of my life.
  • I made myself laugh on stage because I was nervous and also I did the Shhh spell from the joke video and also I could hear people laughing at that. So that was nice.
  • Mike Morhaime knew who I was. That’s all that matters.

Completed Costume Gallery

Taken at the con photo booth.
Kwurky holds my photo. Thanks, Kwurky.
Waiting in the costume line to get backstage. Photo by multiplay on Flickr.
Waiting in line with awesome people. Photo by multiplay on Flickr.
Caught checking my cell phone, whoops. Photo by multiplay on Flickr.
Casting the Shhh spell. Photo by the old WoW Insider fansite.
Photo by Game Axis.
Photo by multiplay on Flickr.
Photo from Gamespot.
Fleeing from the stage. Photo by Ten Ton Hammer.

Progress Shots

The beginning.
Under robe complete.
Hidden pockets for wallet and cell phone. (My first pockets shhhh.)
Taking shape.
Covered a cardboard tube in faux leather for a scroll case that doesn't actually show up in this reference. *shrug*
Demon book. I think.
Remember Wonderflex? (This is for the shoulder armour thing.)
Covered in craft foam, which was later scrapped for faux leather instead.
I was very excited about an eye patch? I dunno.
Not-Jesus.
Testing all the head parts and taking weird photos. It's an important step.
A very important step.
Actually looks like something.
Trying everything on for the first time only a day before the con is ill-advised.

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