Here is a link to the hat already painted for 12 bucks.
Amazon.com: MSA V-Guard cap style hard hats with...

My husband and I just saw the movie also and he wants to dress up as him for Halloween as well. I found the gas mask on Ebay- there are tons of them on there and we are doing the yellow hard hat with light and just painting it black.

Here is a link to the similar gas mask we got on EBay, we just added the hose
Soviet Russian Army Military GP-6 Latex Gas Mask BLACK - eBay (item 360128581149 end time Feb-08-09 09:46:14 PST)

THis mask is more expensive but looks just like it, jst need the black hose and there ya go

New Israeli Military Gas Mask Black Gasmask Bio War - eBay (item 260342421912 end time Feb-04-09 06:12:49 PST)

I bought & received the gas mask from WWII Canadian gas mask
I also received the imitation miner's helmet with LED lights from Rebecca's, but it still needs painted black. I bought the spray paint for plastics that was recommended. Thanks.
Once I get things unpacked & organized over here, I'll try to take a snapshot.
How about the pick ax? We may need a lightweight imitation version, if possible.
I got the 1981 My Bloody Valentine original movie Lionsgate DVD release. I watched some portions of it. So raw, nostalgic & fun!

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You could make the pick portion out of cardboard or and paint it to look rusty. Then attach it to a replacement handle.

You could use foam, but I think cardboard would be sturdier.

I am making the same type of costume for an event on Feb. 13th..
The below post is what i have come up with..

I will take pictures and post them when i get home, but all in all,

Swiss gas mask from a local army surplus store. (modified with a tube hose from home depot) $29.99
http://www.asmc.de/images/product_im...s/102392_0.jpg

Flight Suit from the same store (black) $29.99
https://secure.armysurplusforless.co...xfltsuitLG.jpg

Hard Hat + Black Spray Paint (from Home Depot) $10

Head Light (also from home depot) $10

I already had black boots and gloves.

Axe handle from walmart $5

My girlfriend is going to take a black shirt i have and make an addition to my flight suit so my neck doesn't show.

I just got othe hat and tube today, going to make my mods and i'll post a picture of the outfit.
Tell me what you guys think..
Thanks!

I thought I would "BUMP" this thread to see how ideas for this costume were coming along.

i have everything for my costume, besides the weapon on choice, i would like to get like a rubber or one thats not real steel just so if i do run into someone it won't hurt, any ideas or anyone know where i could get on of these pick axes?