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Cosplay Props

Videos built around the cosplay props theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

5 videos

Turning A Toy Ghostbusters Trap Into A Realistic Prop: Can I Do It?
11:46
DIY PropsIntermediate

Turning A Toy Ghostbusters Trap Into A Realistic Prop: Can I Do It?

This build video follows the creator's process of upgrading a Spirit Halloween Ghostbusters ghost trap toy into a screen-accurate movie prop replica inspired by Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Frozen Empire. The mod involves disassembling the toy, integrating a servo motor for remote-controlled trap-door action, and reworking the exterior with custom panels and hardware to closely match the on-screen design. Step-by-step guidance covers both the mechanical and cosmetic sides of the conversion. The result aims for a movie-grade finish achievable by dedicated DIY hobbyists.

Creative Geekery· 24,078 views
Booth setup at @PlanetComiconKansasCity 2026! #foamarmor #foamsmith #propmaking #propmaker #cosplay
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Booth setup at @PlanetComiconKansasCity 2026! #foamarmor #foamsmith #propmaking #propmaker #cosplay

This short-form video offers a glimpse of SKS Props setting up their booth at Planet Comicon Kansas City 2026. The content showcases foam armor pieces and handcrafted props on display in a convention setting. As a brief behind-the-scenes clip, it highlights the creator's prop-making work and convention presence rather than providing step-by-step instruction.

SKS Props· 11,395 views
How to Build a Jedi Comlink (Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan Kenobi)
13:54
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80 depending on parts sourced

How to Build a Jedi Comlink (Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan Kenobi)

VanOaksProps walks through a detailed, screen-accurate build of the Jedi Comlink seen in the hands of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi across two Star Wars prequel films. The foundation is a vintage Gillette Sensor Excel razor — the same found object used by the original prop department — enhanced with custom 3D-printed parts, laser-cut acrylic, and hard-to-find specialty hardware like Coughtrie screws and aerospace pins. The tutorial concludes with a full weathering sequence using primer, spray paint, and oil washes to achieve a convincingly worn, screen-matched finish. It's a masterclass in blending digital fabrication with traditional kit-bashing for obsessive prop accuracy.

VanOaksProps· 11,331 views
DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Beskar from the Mandalorian and Grogu? #starwars #mandolorian #propmaking

This short-form video explores whether air drying clay can be used to recreate Beskar — the iconic metal armor material from The Mandalorian — as a DIY prop or costume piece. The creator experiments with the accessible, low-cost medium to achieve a Star Wars-inspired result. At just one minute, it offers a quick look at the concept and outcome rather than a deep step-by-step tutorial.

Creative Geekery· 6,480 views
Can I build a Dune Thumper on a Budget! #dune #propmaking #thumper
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DIY PropsIntermediateunder $10

Can I build a Dune Thumper on a Budget! #dune #propmaking #thumper

This short-form video challenges the creator to build a screen-accurate replica of the thumper device from the Dune films on an extremely tight budget. The build combines 3D-printed components, a small motor, and actual sand to recreate both the look and the vibrating function of the prop. The goal is to match the aesthetic of the movie version as closely as possible without spending much money.

Creative Geekery· 3,535 views