Cooling , not just for costumers anymore

Written by Lionel

March 14, 2009

Well, so far so good. the cold sun cooling system has taken costumers to a whole new level of comfort. But now, a system originally made for people wearing heavy hot costumes has turned out to be a very good solution for soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. Often times its 122.deg in the shade during the summer there and having to wear heavy body armor with ballistic plating means you can overheat quickly. This allows fresh air to be circulated under the body armor for 6 -8 hours per charge. While not an official approved system, prototypes were sent along for evaluation for free. with good feedback for lowering the profile of the fan system for a pocket setup that will work with exsisting gear. There is no reason why police and other services working in high heat cannot be cooled by this system. On another note, tak...

Lion of the sun, where Imagination can come to life

Written by Lionel

April 23, 2008

My motto is to try and bring the best possible costuming to life within the price range of the average person. Although I can to commercial level work with commercial level materials if required, much of what you see here will not set you back the tens of thousands most professional production houses charge. I have countless years of experience in engineering and was an engineer well before I was an artist. I have a background in both robotics and electronics. Also with extensive background in leatherwork. I can do detailed armor and costuming to fill out the full look of the creature you are looking for. My masks come standard with articulated jaws that move with yours, and I can design and install electronic and mechanical modules to fit your needs. Dragon head with smoke? Need a video camera installed...

Dragon*Con, How I Love Thee!

Written by Lionel

September 7, 2007

To say I had fun at Dragon*Con is a HUGE understatement! The event was incredible and walking about amongst the crowd of 40,000 at the event gave me a wonderful adjustment to the view of why I do what I do.

Check out this album for photos of the crowd reception of my work as I walked amongst the crowds. The wide eyes of kids as they looked up at me and asked "Are you real?" Thousands of photos taken there I never felt so loved for my work in my life. Why do I spend 70+ hours a week in front of the work table? THAT is why. To bring to life, to bring into the world creations and creatures for a clear and wonderful mom...