# Greetings from the Mid West **URL:** \ **Category:** Introductions\ **Created:** [January 28, 2009, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/greetings-from-the-mid-west/20274 "2009-01-28T02:46:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![batmakko](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/batmakko/32/6020_2.png) [@batmakko](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/batmakko)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/greetings-from-the-mid-west/20274/1 "2009-01-28T02:46:48Z")
First time to post here, My name is John I live in the St Louis Metro East area. I am a factory worker and I work part time at Six Flags St Louis. I have been in costuming and proping for about 5 to 6 years now. My main thing has always been Either Batman or Indiana Jones, but I have in the last year branched out into other costumes. Many of my costumes are never 100 % screen accurate ( I just like to add a little originality ) In the last few months i have been putting together a Ghostbusters Costume ( just recieved and gutted my MT500 radio today ) I never had put much thought as to doing a GB costume before until Fright Fest this past season. We had a generic Ghostbuster/ Zombie buster and I thought it needed a [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack). I had checked with my younger Bro to see if he still had his from the yester years but sad to say he did not. I did how ever Find his old Nerf [Ecto goggles](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/mattel-ecto-goggles) in my garage. they had seen the test of time and even at one time was a dog toy ( Don’t ask ) So I cleaned them up repainted them and Our GB / ZB had some Goggles. He did not get them till the last weekend but got many compliments for wearing them. So I felt inspired to make a GB costume for myself. Knowing How much this could cost I set ground rules as for a budget, I first set it a $500 but since have lowered it to $200. the pack is all scratch built from thrown out wood from My Factory job when they reframed my bosses windows in his office. Suit is a Poly Cotton [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) , boots are us training combat boots Belt I got at a gun show for $5 and painted with primer Arm patch came from Ebay. I will try to get some pics of progress up in a few days. Other costumes in the works: MAD MAX ( I know I need to dirty it up ) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/batmakko/MAD](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/batmakko/MAD) MAKKO\_100\_1002.jpg) closer pic of the leg brace I made ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/batmakko/MAD](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/batmakko/MAD) MAKKO\_100\_1008.jpg) Han Solo ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/batmakko/HAN](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/batmakko/HAN) SOLO GETUP\_000\_0001\_00.jpg) The Blaster has been re done since this photo was taken I still need to finish the pants No Othe pics at this time Indiana Jones No pics on My PC at this time, I constantly change things to this costume so it’s different every time i wear it Batman ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/batmakko/halloween](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/batmakko/halloween) 2006\_IMAG0022.jpg) This was my third Batsuit And just one for myself Jake Cutter from “Tales of the Gold Monkey” Most people I know Have never heard of this show. It was the only TV show My father and I watched every week together it was only on for one seaseon ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/6/1/618dbf3ade9ff6d78029f50cfa3bddddbc6aa143.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/b/bbb067a237f814cde129d897cbff80f5ef5e2427.jpeg) I have for the most part completed this costume I still need the Bloodchit for the coat and a US Army Air Corp service ring I will be getting pics of the GB this weekend Other Boards I am a member to: The League Of Heroes Brotherhood of the Bat Behind the Mask John John ---
**Author:** ![busybuildr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/busybuildr/32/11396_2.png) [@busybuildr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/busybuildr)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/greetings-from-the-mid-west/20274/2 "2009-01-28T23:40:14Z")
Hello John, and welcome ! If you’re seeking GB knowledge, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Nice looking collection of props and outfits ! ---
**Author:** ![bradboss12](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/a88e4f/32.png) [@bradboss12](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/bradboss12)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/greetings-from-the-mid-west/20274/3 "2009-01-30T15:24:38Z")
wow! You’ve been busy–welcome aboard! I LOVED TGM! I wanted a Jake and Corky action figures, but it was never meant to be. ---
**Author:** ![batmakko](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/batmakko/32/6020_2.png) [@batmakko](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/batmakko)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/greetings-from-the-mid-west/20274/4 "2009-01-31T16:55:33Z")
Thanks for the compliments. TOTGM figures would have been cool, I had thought about making a 12" Jake. I remember seeing a Flying tigers 12" a few years ago on Ebay. I don’t remember if it was a custom or production figure. John ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/188008_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/greetings-from-the-mid-west/20274/5 "2009-02-08T17:58:33Z")
Welcome John! Killer costumes! Be sure to post pics of the GB one in progress.