How to Make a Warlock Tier 8.5 Costume

You may have to raid several times to get all the pieces. Warlock is one of the classes in World of Warcraft, or WoW, a multimember online role-playing computer game. Tiers are types of armor sets available to players in raid dungeons. Separate from leveling, dungeons are set up for a group to enter and battle monsters without outside interference. Tier 8 and 8.5 are available from a raid called Ulduar. The tier 8 set is available from 10-man raids. The 8.5 set, available from 25-man raids, requires five pieces for the complete set. Collect tokens to make the 8.5 tier costume by killing the bosses in this raid. Tier sets are available for every class, with the warlock set being called "Conqueror's Deathbringer Garb." This set contains five pieces. Each piece, including head, chest, gloves, legs and shoulders, is beneficial, but collecting the entire set earns bonus stats that improve your character's power.

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Find a raid to join. If you have a guild -- a group of people who join together to help other players with leveling, raiding and general game play -- you may be able to join a raid group of people you trust. Because the tier 8.5 is from a 25-man raid, it will be very well organized and precise. Be careful when joining a raid of unknown players, as many can keep you from receiving any loot. Before joining, ensure the loot will be distributed fairly.

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Kill Thorim is one of the bosses in Ulduar, in "The Clash of Thunder" room. Thorim is a titan watcher who resembles a large Norse god. Once defeated, he can drop a token called "Crown of the Wayward Conqueror." Take that token to Paldesse, a cloth armor merchant in Dalaran, to buy "Conqueror's Deathbringer Hood," the headpiece for the 8.5 tier. Because your raid may skip certain bosses if no one needs any loot, inform your raid group if you need something from one of the bosses.

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Battle Hodir, a giant watcher in the "Halls of Winter." Once defeated, he may drop the token for the chest piece of the warlock costume, called "Breastplate of the Wayward Conqueror." Take the token to Paldesse in Dalaran to buy "Conqueror's Deathbringer Robe."

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Kill Mimiron, a large mechanical gnome from the room called "Spark of Imagination." Once defeated, there is a chance he will drop the gloves called "Gauntlets of the Wayward Conqueror," which can be taken to Paldesse and used to buy "Conqueror's Deathbringer Gloves."

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Fight Freya, a female giant found in "The Conservatory of Life." When defeated, Freya may drop the pants token called "Legplates of the Wayward Conqueror," which can be taken to Paldesse and exchanged for "Conqueror's Deathbringer Leggings."

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Fight and kill Yogg-Saron, a monster boss who is very difficult to beat. You'll find Yogg-Saron in "The Prison of Yogg-Saron." Once defeated, it may drop the shoulder token, "Mantle of the Wayward Conqueror," which can be taken to Paldesse for "Conqueror's Deathbringer Shoulderpads."

The tokens may not drop every time the boss is killed.

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How to Make a Biohazard Costume

Stay germ-free at your next costume party. A biohazard suit can make a great basic Halloween costume. Biohazards come in a variety of forms, from bacterial to viral, and occur in real life at different levels of severity. Amp up the creepiness of the costume with some guts and gore, or keep it "PG" by simply sporting the suit and helmet. Either way, this costume is very simple to complete at home using only a handful of items, so you'll be ready for your costume party in no time.

Difficulty:Moderately EasyPlastic shower curtainYellow or white vinyl raincoatBlack markerScissorsNeedle and threadBiohazard symbol stencilBlack paintYellow or white vinyl pantsRubber glovesRubber bootsSafety goggles (optional)1

Lay a clear shower curtain over the top of your yellow or white vinyl raincoat and use a black marker to trace the outline of the opening between the hood and the rest of the jacket. Cut this piece out of the curtain using a pair of scissors.

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Sew the clear plastic piece into the raincoat so that when you put it on with the hood up, your face will be covered with a layer of plastic. Poke some holes in the plastic to ensure that you won't have any difficulty breathing while wearing the suit.

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Use a prepared stencil of the biohazard symbol, or make your own by tracing an image of the symbol onto a piece of cardboard and cutting out the appropriate sections. Re-create the image on the back of your vinyl raincoat using black paint, then add words like "Hazmat" or "Biohazard" across either the back or the front of your suit. Allow the paint ample drying time before wearing the costume.

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Put on the jacket along with vinyl pants, rubber boots and gloves in a matching color and a pair of plastic safety goggles as an added touch. You can also wear a surgeon's mask, but since you already have a plastic layer protecting your face, this accessory is optional.

To make the costume spooky, create a "gross-out" factor by adding some splatters of red or green paint to the suit. Another idea is to do your makeup to look as though you were exposed to the hazardous material and disfigured as a result.

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How to Make a Sideswipe Costume

The "Transformers" franchise of animated series and movies centers on an advanced race of alien robots who disguise themselves as vehicles and other machines while they fight a war on Earth. In their fight against the evil Decepticons, the good Autobots have recruited a number of robot warriors, including the hero Sideswipe, who appeared in "Transformers 3: Dark Side of the Moon." When he's not operating in his 15-foot-tall battle mode, Sideswipe takes the guise of an advanced concept Corvette sports car. You can create your own Sideswipe costume with simple materials.

Difficulty:ModerateCardboardStraight edgeBox cutterDuct tapeElasticCraft glueStaplerSilver spray paintBlack spray paintPaintbrushBlack sweat suit1

Cut a flat piece of cardboard about 2 feet wider than your chest and about 1 foot longer than the distance from the top of your head to the top of your thighs. Designate one end as the front of the car, then mark with the straight edge a horizontal line across the width of the cardboard about 2 feet from the front to create Sideswipe's hood. Make two parallel vertical lines the length of the cardboard, as far apart as the width of your chest, leaving about 1 foot on either side.

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Cut with the box cutter along the horizontal line from each outer edge to the nearest vertical line, without cutting the horizontal line between the two vertical lines. Instead, fold the cardboard along the horizontal line. Make a "valley fold," which is a fold where the crease is pointed downward, to mark the bottom of Sideswipe's windshield.

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Use the straight edge to mark two lines from the corners of the windshield's bottom edge. Extend each line about 12 inches toward the rear of the car and about 6 inches in from the nearest vertical line. Carefully cut along those lines, then make a "mountain fold" (where the crease points upward) horizontally between the ends of the cuts to create the top of Sideswipe's windshield.

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Mark two parallel vertical lines extending back about 1 1/2 feet from the top corners of the windshield. Draw a horizontal line between the ends to mark Sideswipe's roof. Cut from the edges of the cardboard to the rear corners of the roof, then make a mountain fold to mark the top of the rear windshield. Make the rear windshield about 8 inches deep and cut off any excess cardboard.

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Assemble the top of the car by following the folds in the cardboard. From front to back, you should have Sideswipe's hood, front windshield, roof and rear windshield. Mountain fold the cardboard flaps left on either side to form Sideswipe's doors, mountain folding and tucking under any excess cardboard. Do the same with the excess cardboard on the rear windshield.

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Flip over the car top. Duct tape all the cardboard flaps in place to hold the car top together. Use a stapler for added strength. Turn the car top right-side up. You should have what looks like the cockpit of a car with the hood in front. Note that the hood will be wider than the cockpit portion.

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Turn the car top over again. Glue and staple two elastic bands under the car's roof. Cut the elastic so it is long enough to go over your shoulders but will still hold the car top snugly on your back.

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Create Sideswipe's front fenders by cutting two pieces of cardboard about 20 inches wide and as long as the length of your arm from shoulder to fingertips. Take one piece, measure in about 6 inches from one long edge, and make a mountain fold. Cut 8 inches in from the front along that fold. Do the same in mirror image with the other piece of cardboard.

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Draw the side image of a front fender and tire on the widest part of the cardboard. Make the bottom of the fender straight, but make the top of the fender slope down slightly from the end of the cut you made. Cut out the fender and tire shape. Do the same on the other piece of cardboard.

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Assemble the front fenders by folding along the mountain crease and bending the top of the fender to meet with the fender side. Tape it together with duct tape, then cut two pieces of elastic for each fender, long enough to go around your forearm but snug enough to hold the fender securely on your arm. Attach the elastic with glue and staples on both front fenders.

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Create the rear fenders by cutting two pieces of cardboard 24 inches wide and as long as your shin from ankle to kneecap. Mountain fold each piece about 8 inches from one long side, remembering the two sides are mirror images.

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Draw the image of a rear fender and wheel on the largest section of the folded cardboard. Cut it out and fold the fender along the mountain crease, securing it with duct tape and staples. Add two elastic strips to hold the fender to your lower leg, using glue and staples to hold the elastic in place. Repeat all actions on the other fender.

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Cut a full-face mask out of the cardboard. Give it hard, mechanical looking edges, and cut large holes so you can see. Add a piece of elastic to hold it on your head.

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Spray paint all pieces silver, waiting at least an hour between coats. Mask the windshields, windows and tires, then spray paint them black. Add more details with black paint and a paintbrush.

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Put on the black sweat suit, then add your robot parts over it. Place the car's top on your back with the hood sticking up behind your head. Place the front fenders on your arms and put the rear fenders on your lower legs. To "transform," kneel down with your knees under you and your arms and body parallel to the ground. The car top and hood should fit over the four fenders, making you look like a sports car.

Have an assistant help you with the measuring and final fitting of your costume. You should not be uncomfortable when in car mode.

Wear knee and elbow pads if you plan on doing a lot of "transforming."

Children should not handle box cutters because they are very sharp.

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How to Make Sub-Zero Costume From "Mortal Kombat 1"

Make your own Mortal Kombat Sub-Zero costume straight out of the game. Sub-Zero is a mysterious assassin from the Mortal Kombat series who has the ability to control ice. He appears as two separate characters; following his death in the first installment of the game, he is replaced as Sub-Zero by his younger brother in Mortal Kombat 2. However, both appear as optional characters in later versions of the video game. In the first Mortal Kombat, Sub-Zero's costume consists of black and blue ninja gear. If you plan to dress as Sub-Zero for your next costume party, making your own outfit can be a fairly inexpensive and simple project to undertake.

Difficulty:Moderately EasyScissorsBlack hooded sweatshirtBlue fabricBlack sash or ropeBlack sweatpantsBlack tennis shoesBlack ski mask1

Cut the sleeves off a black hooded sweatshirt with a pair of scissors; this should leave you with an entirely sleeveless sweatshirt. Set the scraps aside for later use.

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Fold your blue piece of fabric in half and outline a V shape; the length of this piece should start at your shoulders and end midway between your thighs. Trace the shape so the wide part of the V begins at the folded crease. The bottom of the V should be flattened, as if you were making a large block letter. Cut this shape out, and then add a deep V-shaped hole for your head to fit through; this opening should lead all the way down to almost waist level, getting gradually narrower. Wear this on top of the black sleeveless sweatshirt, and tie it at the waist using a piece of black sash or rope.

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Use the remaining blue fabric to create kneepads that cover the entire area from the knee down on the front of your sweatpants. Either glue these pieces on or use a needle and thread to hand-sew them.

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Use the sweatshirt sleeve scraps to create wrist guards. Cut thumb holes in the ends of each sleeve, and remove the portion of fabric from the elbow up so only your forearms will be covered.

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Attach a piece of blue fabric across of the mouth of your ski mask using glue or a needle and thread. Add nostril holes if the mask doesn't already have them to ensure easy breathing during wear.

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Put all of the components together. Wear the sweatpants as your bottoms with black tennis shoes. Wear the sleeve portions over your forearms with the sleeveless hooded sweatshirt to cover your torso, the ski mask to cover your face, the hooded portion of the sweatshirt over the back of the ski mask, and the blue sash to be tied with the sash on top of everything.

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