This is a phenomenal costume/puppet! Great work! Its a shame to hear the children say "chicken" or "turkey". Most children don't even know what the hell The Dark Crystal is anymore. Thank you for keeping our film history alive through hard work and imagination :)
AMEN!! I am so sad more don't know the movie (I've had my kids watch on DVD, but I think I was jumping the gun, as the beginning is a bit slow, and they were still young!)... but the costume is PHENOMENAL!!! I would not be surprised to hear you say you worked in the Henson shop and this was one of the prototypes you somehow were able to keep... it's AMAZING work... OH- and I was so hoping to see you at the end (meaning see you remove the costume and take a bow!! )
That's why we have things like Amazon prime, Vudu or netflix to show movies or shows we grew up with and anyone who grew up in the 80s or 90s like me, i'm 35 know of this movie
Thankyou for the compliment. I've used it for two years now during Halloween and my neighborhood expects me to do something new each year. I thought about donating the costume to our local haunted house so more people can see it. Thanks for watching!
How cool would it be if all the actual skeksis puppets ran around on Halloween night. It would be terrifying seeing a bunch of grotesque looking bird like creatures running around in the dark, screaming about taking people’s essence, but it would be cool at the same time.
I love how some of the kids come up to you obviously thinking "I don't trust this thing". lol our neighborhood had a guy in a scarecrow costume who was the same way when I was a kid.
All I got to say is Epic!!! This is so cool that another Generation of Children are able to witness the horror of the Skeksis!!!! I love the Dark Crystal. Its a One of a Kind Gem I think all children should see : ) But that Costume is Spot on along with that Scream!!! I wish I could have been the Chamberlain with you and give his Wimper to the children lol!!!
Oscar, Your tutorial was a BIG help while making this costume! Thanks for sharing it and thankyou for the compliments. I'm considering making another skeksis for this halloween...maybe the dying emperor.
Outstanding work, the details are out of this world. I take it the head was a hand puppet. I couldn't tell where your eyes was, behind the black fabric under the head?
I really appreciate the compliment. You're right about the head...it was a puppet. My head was at the very back of the costume with my right arm extended forward operating the skeksis head. So that I could see, I had black screen on the front below the head and on the sides just behind the shoulders.
What makes this even better is that the specific Skeksis you dressed up as is SkekShod, the Treasurer, the one you'd least expect to hand out anything or let people take anything from. XD
+ruckstande I started with a tutorial on "instructables" and continued on from there. I probably ended up overbuilding the costume...took me months to complete...the kids sure loved it though!
Just an old fan passing by: it's been so long ever since I saw your first prank video featuring this lovely skekShod and commented on it: this one keeps bringing a smile to my face years later. What an incredible costume. From one nerdy fan to another, I can't but keep applauding you for the wonderful job you did with this Shod.👏👏👏
@@augsburgdiet1530 It's well deserved! No wonder people still remembers it; yours is easily one of the best home-made Skeksis costumes I've ever seen (and as a lifelong fan I don't say that lightly) ^^
Skeksis: The General's Going To Get Mad At Me For LEAVING THE CASTLE SkekUng: WHAT Are You Doing? Skeksis: Its Halloween :) SkekUng: Hallow What? Atenae: Halloween Master SkekUng: Back To Work Atenae: (Goes Back To Her Work)
I'm humbled that you would consider featuring the costume in your blog, you certainly have my permission to use it. About the tutorial...unfortunately I never did take any early photos or document the costume's progress. I really wasn't sure if I could complete it or even have it look anything remotely like a skeksis. I did use a tutorial listed on the instructables website...it was a big help and really got the ball rolling. By the way, your cover of the soundtrack was very impressive!
That's really neat, but so much wasted potential. If it were me (and I may do this one year) I'd be going after the little ones screaming "Gelfling, kill the Gelfling!!" Or "MINE! I am STILL Emporer!!" Something more than just screeching--though it worked pretty nicely, I can't deny...
I think that particular Skeksis was the Treasurer, who had the least lines and was more of a background character. And I think the Treasurer would be more concerned about his treasure than who was Emperor or where the Gelflings were.
Can I please borrow this costume for halloween???? The Dark Crystal is one of my childhood favorites, but I don't have the time, creativity or patience to make one myself! You are awesome. :)
@CandiceTu86 I really appreciate your comments. This was definately a "learn as you go" project. I used a skeksis tutorial from instructables for the basics. I added all the rest of the detail by studying the creature from the movie. The costume was very tedious at times but I really enjoyed making it. All and all, it took around four months and many LONG nights to build. As far as the head/jaw movement, the head basically functions as a large puppett operated by my right hand and arm.
Thanks! We have a HUGE turnout every year for Halloween...they keep coming back to see what costume I will build next. I think the skeksis has been their favorite so far!
Wow. Just. Wow. This costume is amazing. Well done, sir. Here's an idea: You should film a tutorial on how to make these and post it as well. I think a lot of people who are less creative (namely, myself) would appreciate that! 'Cuz I want one of these...BADLY....and I think the process of making it would be phenomenal. Or, if you want to make a few extra bucks, I'm sure there would be some interest in purchasing these costumes. :) Very impressive!! How do you move the head/lower mandible?
That looks really impressive, and I love the fact you scared small children in that thing too :), have you see a costume of skeksil the chamberlain? it was done by a British cosplayer, worth checking it out :)
First off: How the heck did you make this? This is incredible. Please tell me someone at the Creature Shop has offered you a job by now. Second: I love how you manage to scare a few adults as well. xD But all I can think of when I see that costume is Chamberlain's whimpering. Out of curiosity, did anybody actually recognize what movie your costume was from?
Wow this is so awesome!!! I wish you were my neighbor this is too awesome for words!!! You did an amazing job!!! I have small children 5 and under but they wouldve known who you are, I think I heard turkey or something from some kids and come on parents how do y'all not know the Dark Crystal!!!! After I'd scare the kids I'd probably bust up with please please make peace!!! PLEASE!!! Hahaha!!!!!
No problem! ^^ Just one more question, what did you use to make the head? Iv'e been thinking about trying to make me a SkekSil costume for next halloween.
couldn't imagine myself either being so crafty but it would be lovely to have someone dressed like that in one of my concerts lol hahah :) way cool, :) i'm impressed
