Amazing B5 costume pictures

[Babel-17]

A couple of years ago I went to the Warner Bros. Studios VIP tour, where you also visit some kind of museum. I was completely stunned to suddenly stand in front of the customes for Delenn, Sheridan, Londo and G'Kar (I assume the same ones that can be seen in the first post of this thread). The tour guide didn't even know what they're from, and said they could only have brought them in 1 or 2 days ago. It seemed like I was meant to see them.

Wasn't allowed to take any pictures, though . Still, it's one of those moments that will stay with me forever, because it was just so unexpected.

One moment of perfect beauty, so to speak.

[cornholio1980]

A couple of years ago I went to the Warner Bros. Studios VIP tour, where you also visit some kind of museum. I was completely stunned to suddenly stand in front of the customes for Delenn, Sheridan, Londo and G'Kar (I assume the same ones that can be seen in the first post of this thread). The tour guide didn't even know what they're from, and said they could only have brought them in 1 or 2 days ago. It seemed like I was meant to see them.

Wasn't allowed to take any pictures, though . Still, it's one of those moments that will stay with me forever, because it was just so unexpected.

[Sinclair's Fan]

Okay, its not a brilliant picture..., but follow this link to see my very rough attempt at Londo's original haircut...!

https://skydrive.live.com/embed?cid=2AD6232E104CB474&resid=2AD6232E104CB474%21176&authkey=AKyemSBMkFeqNtQ

Enjoy

[Sinclair's Fan]

AAAHHH! Thank you! I knew I could count on you guys & gals!

"That IS the one!"

Yes, prior to Peter Jurasik's backfired joke which led to the fan of hair, Londo's haircut was supposed to be flat across the highest contour of his head.

Thank you! I knew I hadn't dreamt it.... You're the best!

[Jan]

Thanks, Triple-F. I was just coming over to post the link for Sinclair's Fan to see.

Jan

[Triple F]

Concept art, good idea! I remember years ago seeing an early concept drawing of Londo, it was black and white, (possibly pencil), and showed how his hair was originally going to look; still flared-up, but cropped to follow the contours of his head instead of fanning out. Despite hours of googling, I've never managed to find it again....

Sorry for the facebook link, but this *might* be the one you remember.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=431243096964089&set=a.283248628430204.70587.178490865572648&type=1&theater

It's the sort of thing that might end up on some upgrade to the website, there's certainly enough sitting around to warrent one.

[Ubik]

Don't go to Ubik's house, he'll eat your mind!

The minds of others SUSTAIN ME!!! Hahahaha!

[Sinclair's Fan]

Ah, here we go - the one in the script book is a B&W of the color drawing shown here: http://www.zteamproductions.com/b5char.html

Is that it?

Jan

Thanks for the cool link, Jan; those pictures are very cool! Bad sadly, as Zathras might say..., "Not the one...."

Cheers anyway! If anyone else has any clues, please post! I'm afraid I've had no luck....

[Sebastian]

These are really awesome, Ubik! What a shame we can't better appreciate how nice the costumes look by WATCHING THE SHOW ON BLU-RAY *hint, hint, WB, hellooooo!*.

[Jan]

Concept art, good idea! I remember years ago seeing an early concept drawing of Londo, it was black and white, (possibly pencil), and showed how his hair was originally going to look; still flared-up, but cropped to follow the contours of his head instead of fanning out. Despite hours of googling, I've never managed to find it again....

Any ideas?

In Volume 8 of the script books, JMS posted some Peter Ledger line drawings of the characters. In the Londo one (in the casino, of course), there's no indication of unusual hair at all - it's barely over his collar.

Ah, here we go - the one in the script book is a B&W of the color drawing shown here: http://www.zteamproductions.com/b5char.html

Is that it?

Jan

[Marsden]

Thanks Jan. Ever more exquisite detail in that thread (no pun intended)! The costume designers must have had a plenty of fun making such intricate garments. I WANT the Kosh encounter suit in my living room as a conversation piece, or to scare unsuspecting visitors with.

Don't go to Ubik's house, he'll eat your mind!

[Ubik]

I remembered Triple-F posting a number of costume photos from the same exhibet on FB a while back and went in search. Found these:

http://www.therpf.com/f45/babylon-5-costumes-warner-bros-lots-o-158466/

So amazing...

Jan

Thanks Jan. Ever more exquisite detail in that thread (no pun intended)! The costume designers must have had a plenty of fun making such intricate garments. I WANT the Kosh encounter suit in my living room as a conversation piece, or to scare unsuspecting visitors with.

[Sinclair's Fan]

Don't forget props and concept art, too!
Jan

Concept art, good idea! I remember years ago seeing an early concept drawing of Londo, it was black and white, (possibly pencil), and showed how his hair was originally going to look; still flared-up, but cropped to follow the contours of his head instead of fanning out. Despite hours of googling, I've never managed to find it again....

Any ideas?

[DaveNarn]

I don't know if you are joking or not.
Looking in side the suit might ruin the illusion of how it's made,

or... you might turn to stone.

*in my best Kosh voice* "Yessss..."

According to Dr. Kyle, he would never be the same again.

[Jan]

I remembered Triple-F posting a number of costume photos from the same exhibet on FB a while back and went in search. Found these:

http://www.therpf.com/f45/babylon-5-costumes-warner-bros-lots-o-158466/

So amazing...

Jan