Comic book artist and illustrator, Skuds McKinley loves the Venture Brothers. Inspired by the show, Skuds has produced some surreal portraits of Team Venture on his blog at batshitart.com. Skuds is planning an entire print series based on Venture characters, including Monarch, Brock, and Dr. Orpheus, Dr. Girlfriend and more.

Up for sale on his site are limited edition ‘Mutated Hank’ shirts. Shirts come in Heather Grey and are available in a variety of sizes. Definitely something Dr. Venture should’ve fixed in the prototype phase.

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For more information on Skuds McKinley and a full portfolio of his work visit http://batshitart.com

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The Venture Bros. moves to 9pm beginning Sunday, February 15th. Adult Swim will be replaying the series in chronological order starting with Season One, Episode One – Dia de los Dangerous!

UPDATE: The Venture Bros. reruns will not be airing starting Sunday, February 5th to make way for new episodes of China, IL and Mary Shelly’s Frankenhole. For more info, visit Adult Swim’s On Air Schedule.

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*Schedule is subject to change. Check local listings in your area.

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Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles is currently hosting a group exhibition featuring art inspired by Adult Swim shows. The art exhibit opened last Friday and features over 100 artists from around the world paying tribute to programs like Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies, Robot Chicken, Venture Brothers; As well as live action comedies like Delocated, Childrens Hospital and Tim & Eric. Notable artists include Veronica Fish, Scott Listfield, Olly Moss, Dave Perillo, Jay “Ironjaiden” Shaw, and Steve Thomas.

Gallery 1988 is well-known throughout the Los Angeles art scene for displaying pop-culture themed artwork as well as showcasing artwork of emerging artists & designers. The Adult Swim Tribute Show is being held from January 13th through February 4th on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Visit Gallery 1988′s site for information about the gallery and upcoming shows.

Can’t make it to the show? You can buy original art and prints from the show at Gallery 1988 online! Check out our photo gallery and video from the opening reception below!

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We barely gave you Venturoos any notice and worst yet we set it at potentially the busiest time of year but that didn’t mean some didn’t rise to the challenge. Of the Christmas videos shared one certainly made everyone smile. It featured the fan favorite Hard Candy Christmas as song by 21, 24 and the Monarch.

The winner of the 2011 Venture Brothers Christmas Karaoke contest is… envelope please…

Rachel Elise Sigman and Mike Theopano for their live action rendition of Hard Candy Christmas.

If you haven’t seen this video and it’s many outtakes you can and should watch it. We can’t imagine how much time it took and how frustrated they may have gotten while trying to remember lines and synchronize themselves to the song. We appreciate all the hard work! As an extra bonus besides the miniature Venture Bros. vehicles and the his and hers henchman masks we are adding a fresh roll of scotch tape, in case Rachel decides to cosplay the Monarch again.

On behalf of the entire Venture Brothers fan community, we thank you for sharing!

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As this year comes to a close, we a look back at the Venture news and interviews that made 2011. Below is a selection of some of our favorite moments from this year. Highlights include Bif Bang Pow’s Venture Bros. toyline ; 2011 Convention Coverage; Venture Party at Dragon*Con; Teasers and Trailers; Home Video Release; Creator Interviews and more! And with Venture Bros. Season 5 in the works… the Future is WOW!

Brock Samson Statue by Sideshow Collectibles
Revealed last month in 12 Days of Sideshow, a sneak peek at the Brock Samson and Molotov Cocktease statues by Sideshow Collectibles. Posted this week online is a closer look at the Brock Samson collectible. According to Sideshow’s website, the statues are will be available for pre-order starting February 3rd. [read more]

JG Thirlwell’s Manorexia Live – January 9th
JG Thirlwell’s Manorexia will be playing a rare show on a bill with Californian string ensemble Calder Quartet at Le Poisson Rouge on January 9 2011. Manorexia will be premiering some new arrangements, including some works from the forthcoming surround sound Manorexia album “Dinoflagellate Blooms”. [read more]

Too Art For TV 5 – March 25th
Erebuni Gallery, in collaboration with the curating group BunnyCutlet, is proud to host the fifth annual showing of Too Art for TV, an exhibition featuring exceptional new works from 40 animation industry artists. After it’s first opening in 2006, Too Art for TV has become an important and reliable outlet for New York [read more]

A Closer Look at New Venture Bros. Prototypes
Posted on Adult Swim’s Facebook page is a closer look at new Venture Bros. action figure prototypes. Bif Bang Pow debuted 6 new prototypes at the 2011 American International Toy Fair. The new action figures include Dr. Venture Sr., Rusty Venture, Molotov Cocktease, Billy Quizboy, Dr. Henry Killinger [read more]

WEEP – The Passion of Lovers
Remember in grade school when you would be forced to give everyone in your class a Valentine, and by the end of the day you’d have this pile of cards all professing unflinching devotion? Well now that you’re grown up you’re lucky to get a Snickers with a Post-it attached to it reading “Here is some candy.” WEEP [read more]

Adult Swim T-Shirt Remixer by Nonsek
The distinctive world of Adult Swim is about to get remixed. Adult Swim has teamed up with Nonsek Remix, the innovative custom apparel designer. Adult Swim fans can “remix” their favorite characters from shows like Robot Chicken, Metalocalypse, The Venture Bros. and Squidbillies to create altogether new and unique art [read more]

Superjail! Season 2 Premiere – April 3rd
The hit series Superjail! is getting slammed back in general population for a second season of destruction premiering Sunday, April 3 at midnight (ET, PT) on Adult Swim. Double the insanity. Double the crazy. Double the pain of being kicked in the guts really hard. Season 2 makes Season 1—which had a body [read more]

Adult Swim’s Ragbag of Jollification Carnival
Adult Swim Presents: The Ragbag of Jollification, 10-City Carnival Tour Kicks Off March 30! Games of Skill and Chance, Live Music, and Free Crap Invade College Towns! Come one, come all! Sideshow curiosities! Swag! Food! Balloons! Indie rock! Hip-hop! Freak shows! Exclamation points! Adult Swim packs up the trailer and [read more]

MoCCA: The Cross Hatch Carousel – April 9th
MoCCA Presents, The Cross Hatch Carousel, cartoon slide shows presented by Kate Beaton, Lisa Hanawalt, Michael Kupperman, Jeffrey Lewis, Ted Stearn, hosted by R. Sikoryak. Special guest voices Adam Conover, Julie Klausner, and Jackson Publick. For more information on The Cross Hatch Carousel [read more]

Adult Swim Renews The Venture Bros.
Jackson Publick posted a new blog entry to Publick Nuisance. Entitled ‘Countdown To Wow-Town‘, Jackson writes that they have recently signed a new contract with Adult Swim for two more seasons and that they have officially started writing new episodes. With the new contract is a 60 to 90 minute Venture Bros. special; It is unclear [read more]

S4V2 on DVD and Season 4 on Blu-ray
Fans of The Venture Bros. have reason to rejoice on March 22, when Adult Swim releases the long-awaited Season 4, Volume 2 on DVD, and the entire Season 4 on Blu-ray. Bonus features abound on the DVD, and the Blu-ray will include deleted scenes and commentary tracks for each episode. Experience all the highs, lows, [read more]

Molotov Cocktease Collectible Statue Revealed
Sideshow Collectibles reveals an exclusive Molotov Statue will be available for Pre-Order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday, April 28th, which is typically published between 2PM and 3PM (Pacific Time). The Exclusive Molotov Statue, which will include a switch-out left arm with ‘come hither’ hand will be priced [read more]

Venture Bros. Special Premieres July 24th
New bump reveals upcoming premiere dates of shows on Adult Swim. 2011 premiere dates include Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Childrens Hospital, Mongo Wrestling Alliance, NTSF:SD:SUV, Venture Bros. Special, Squidbillies, Robot Chicken and two mystery shows in October. The Venture Bros. Special is scheduled to [read more]

Adult Swim Upfront Event
Adult Swim celebrated a new slate of programming for the 2011-12 season last night during their star-studded annual Upfront event in New York City. Coming off a stellar first quarter, in which the network added an hour of primetime to its schedule. Adult Swim Announces New Programming Line-Up, New Series and [read more]

Exclusive Look at Rusty Venture Lunch Box
Toy makers Bif Bang Pow gives us an exclusive look at the new Rusty Venture action figure set and lunch box. Action figures revealed as a convention exclusive for San Diego and New York Comic Con 2011. The set includes young Rusty Venture and Dr. Jonas Venture Sr. and comes with a limited edition “Tin Tote.” The Rusty [read more]

Venture Bros. Special Airs – August 28th
The Venture Bros. Special ‘From The Ladle To The Grave: The Story of Shallow Gravy’ will premiere on August 28th at midnight. According to Adult Swim’s on-air schedule, four episodes will air leading up to the special. Episodes include the season four finale of ‘Operation P.R.O.M.’ and ‘Everybody Comes to Hanks.’ Also [read more]

Adult Swim: Venture Bros. Panel Video
Released on AdultSwim.com is official footage from the Venture Bros. panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer and James Urbaniak grab the mic and drop truth bombs on the Comic-Con fanbase. Venture Bros. panel was recorded on Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Hyatt Indigo Ballroom. [read more]

Photos & Highlights From Venture Bros. Panel
Venture Bros. creators, Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer debut the new Shallow Gravy music video at San Diego Comic-Con. Joined by James Urbaniak, the voice of Dr. Venture, they discuss the new documentary-styled special ‘From the Ladle to the Grave: The Story of Shallow Gravy.’ The special is a 15-minute [read more]

New Venture Bros. Action Figures at SDCC
Entertainment Earth and Bif Bang Pow revealed new Venture Bros. 3-3/4″ scale action figures at San Diego Comic-Con. The prototypes on display include Brock Samson, Dr. Mrs. the Monarch and Hank and Dean Venture. The figures are about the same size as Star Wars action figures and come with an assortment of [read more]

Venture Bros. Costume Contest at SDCC
Released on Adult Swim is video footage from the Venture Bros. Costume Contest at San Diego Comic-Con. Hosted by Jackson Publick and Doc hammer and juried by James Urbaniak and Mathew Senreich, contestants received original production art from the Venture Brothers. This Adult Swim lounge party was [read more]

Shallow Gravy Week on Adult Swim
See the Venture Family as you’ve never seen them before: in a 15-minute documentary-style animated special. Follow the meteoric rise, the equally meteoric fall, and the decidedly un-meteor-like second coming of the most important band Hank Venture, Dermott Fitctel and H.E.L.P.eR. robot have ever been in: Shallow Gravy. If [read more]

Venture Bros. Toy Interview with Jason Lenzi
Bif Bang Pow! co-founder Jason Lenzi walks us through the future additions to your Venture Bros. toy collection in a video by Adult Swim. Order your Venture Bros. action figures today Entertainment Earth!
Visit BifBangPow.com for product updates and specific character announcements. [read more]

Venture Bros. Action Figure Toy Review
Released at San Diego Comic-Con is the new wave of Venture Bros. action figures by Bif Bang Pow. Figures include Dr. Orpheus, Phantom Limb, Dr. Girlfriend and Hank Venture. Also released is the Rusty Venture action figure set and lunch box. All figures are fully articulated and come with fabric clothing and some accessories. [read more]

Venture Bros. Costume Contest Photos
Released on Adult Swim are more photos from San Diego Comic-Con 2011! Photos include panels, signings, lounge events and more. Below is a selection of Venture Bros. related pics from the convention. For full gallery visit Adult Swim’s SDCC 2011 Coverage Page. Discuss this story in our Venture Forums! Follow [read more]

Venture Bros. 3-3/4 Scale Figures Pending
Your pre-order for these characters has never been more important! We need to hit a certain number of pre-orders before production can begin and that’s where you come in! Pre-order the figures from this list or ask your favorite comic and toy shops to order the figures for their store. Your credit card will not be charged [read more]

Venture Bros. Panel at Dragon*Con 2011
Venture Brothers panel video from Dragon*Con 2011! Venture Bros. co-creator, Doc Hammer and actor, James Urbaniak talk to the fans about new seasons, voice acting and the writing process. Recorded by super fan Cecilia Holman on September 4th at the Marriott Atrium Ballroom at Dragon*Con 2011. [read more]

Quiet Time with Doc Hammer at Dragon*Con
Quiet Time with Doc Hammer, an intimate discussion with fans at Dragon*Con. Watch the panel video below and learn about Doc’s career, the many voices he does on the Venture Bros., and his list of guilty pleasure cartoons. Hosted by Marc Ilagan of the Venture Bros. Blog on Friday, September 2, 2011 at Dragon*Con. [read more]

Venture Party at Dragon*Con 2011
Video and pictures from Venture Party at Dragon*Con 2011! Fans gather at Marriott Pulse Bar and Lounge to celebrate the animated series and show off their costume making skills. Doc Hammer and James Urbaniak stop by the party for a signing and pictorial with fans. Fans at the party were also treated to a costume [read more]

Venture Bros. Panel Video from NYCC 2011
Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer field questions from fans via the Internet and in person at New York Comic Con’s Venture Brothers panel at IGN Theater. Panel video recorded on Friday, October 14th, 2011 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Discuss this story in our Venture Forums! Follow [read more]

Venture Bros. Press Panel at NYCC 2011
Venture Brothers Press Panel with Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer at New York Comic Con 2011. Doc and Jackson answer questions about the animated series, story arcs and the writing process. Discuss this story in our Venture Forums! Follow @VentureBrosBlog on Twitter and be sure to “LIKE” us on Facebook for the [read more]

Venture Bros. Pumpkin Carving Contest 2011
Submit your Halloween jack o’lantern in our Venture Bros. Pumpkin Carving Contest! Best Venture Brothers themed jack o’lantern wins a very special prize from the Venture Bros. Blog. To enter, upload a picture of your jack o’lantern to our Facebook Wall. Deadline for submissions is 12 midnight, October 31st. Contest [read more]

Carousel: The Science Edition
Cartoon slide shows with scientific themes by Aaron Diaz, Tim Kreider, Michael Kupperman, Roxanne Palmer, Doug Skinner, Kriota Willberg, and more! Special guest voice, Jackson Publick of the Venture Brothers. Hosted by R. Sikoryak. Wednesday, October 5, 2011 7:30 pm. At Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie St [read more]

Venture Brothers Christmas Catalog 2011
With Christmas just around the corner, here’s our Christmas Catalog of officially licensed Venture Brothers merchandise from Adult Swim Shop. Black Friday sucks, so here’s our handy guide to Christmas shopping online. Discuss this story in our Venture Forums! Follow @VentureBrosBlog on Twitter and be sure to “LIKE” us [read more]

Sideshow Collectibles’ Brock Samson Release
Launching Sideshow’s Venture Bros. collectible line, the Brock Samson Statue depicts the Walking Swedish Murder Machine in outstanding detail, down to his trademark mullet. Crafted in 1:5 scale, each piece is individually painted and finished, each with its own unique quality and detail that is the trademark of a [read more]

Rudy Casoni Xmas Boozebag Revue
Rudy Casoni: Xmas Boozebag Revue is a Christmas Variety Show starring Toby Huss, Kate Flannery, Maura Murphy, James Urbaniak, Kelly Rae Cole, Scot Robinson, Barbara Ann Duffy, David Higgins, Renee Albert, Vera Duffy, Scot Nery, Billy the Mime, Mark Fite, Syd Straw and Pat Healy. This year’s Christmas Show was [read more]

Jackson Publick Christmas Re-Gifting
Jackson Publick posted a new blog entries this week on Publick Nuisance. Entitled “Re-Gifting,” Jackson shares old comic book art from the AstroArchives.’Have been on a bit of a cleaning spree at both the AstroBase and my home satellite Base (AstroBase Ice Cream Ninja) in some sort of procrastinatory “clean home, clean [read more]

The Venture Brothers Christmas Single 2011
This year, we get a heartwarming duet from The Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch in “Baby It’s Cold In Here.” Baby, It’s Cold Outside was written by Frank Loesser. Originally, it was never intended to be a Christmas song. In its early years it was played year round. In recent years, however, it was recorded by numerous Adult [read more]

Thanks for a great year! Have a scientastic 2012! Happy New Year!

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So you inherited a company with a vast facility which includes a laboratory, factory and even a bio-sphere but the one thing you didn’t inherit is good fashion sense. As honorary doctor Thaddeus “Rusty” Venture a lot has fallen onto your narrow sloping shoulders but as a cosplayer for Dr. Venture you aren’t faced with the same burden. What is likely one of the most user friendly costumes from Venture Bros. let’s get you fitted for that speedsuit.

COSPLAY BREAKDOWN

• Bald cap or naturally bald head
• Eye Glasses
• Rust colored chin beard
• Speed suit (Mauve or Salmon colored for seasons 1-3. Sky blue for season 4)
• Communicator wrist watch
• Brown leather ankle boots

Bald cap/lack of hair
Rusty lost most of his hair in his 20′s and for a while attempted the obvious “I’m losing my hair so let me over compensate by growing what’s left as long as possible”. Still He lost that battle and finally came to the wiser determination to shave the remainder of his hair off. So for the standard Dr. Venture you’ll need to become silky smooth. A latex bald cap and spirit gum can hide your hair but let me make this recommendation now: Buy more than 1 bald cap. Try it on and pull all the edges well past your hairline, attempting to get the cap as taunt as possible. Trim off the excess but do so in stages so that you don’t cut more than needed. When you go to glue the edges down think of this part like a marathon and not a sprint. Glue 1 section down and let it thoroughly dry, say the forehead. Then once dry pull the cap taunt and glue the neckline down. Since the latex of the cap will be under tension you may have to hold the cap in place until the spirit gum sets. Then repeat for the left and right side. Now if you’re a master make-up artist you’ll be able to blend the store bought bald cap into your own flesh with liquid latex or other prosthetic cosmetic adhesives. Now if you’re already “follicly” challenged then the best thing to so do is shave the rest off. That’s hardcore and committed AND if you do it with a pink handled “Daisy” razor then you are so much more authentic than a bald cap user.

Eye Glasses
Check Thrift stores for some but be warned you’ll probably need to remove the lenses since they’ll be the previous owner’s prescription and will probably make you go cross eyed. The ear pieces and upper frame are black plastic with the silver rivets exposed on the front side. The under frame an be silver wire or all black. You have a lot of flexibility here so even wayfarers would work.

Beard
In a style that harkens back to Sigmund Freud, Rusty sports a chin beard. Probably the most trouble you’ll have is finding a red colored theatrical beard but look online. There are many sets being sold which come with mustaches and small chin beards. Alternatives are craft foam, cardboard, duct tape or even a drawn on beard with colored pencil or paint. If you use an artificial beard have spirit gum handy, clean and dry the area well first then liberally apply the spirit gum and press and hold firmly on the beard. Hold it for 3-5 minutes, be patient because the spirit gum works well just not fast.

Speedsuit
Probably the funniest single piece of clothing from the series we literally mean “single” piece of clothing. The show has sparked new interest in a style that died with the first re-runs of Three’s Company. The synthetic clothes of the 70′s introduced people to wrinkle free wear and while we were being all convenient someone thought the coveralls our mechanics wore didn’t just belong to them or our lazy grandfathers who didn’t want to worry about coordinating shirts and pants thus was the birth of the speed suit. In seasons 1-3 Rusty routinely wears a mauve colored speed suit with a white adjustable belt. That is an uncommon color in coveralls or speed suits but some folks have begun providing just that color. An alternative is buying a set of coveralls in a light color and stripping the color with a sink or washing machine full or deluded bleach. Do not over bleach and before you attempt the next step wash the coveralls and dry them. Then purchase pink dye and follow the fabric dye’s instructions. The pink added to the probably remaining bit of color on the coveralls will likely make the dull mauve we see in the show. For Rusty in his “Venture Blues” life is easier. Short sleeved coveralls by red cap can be found for an average of $35 + shipping. Rusty still likes to wear a belt with his Venture blues and since that’s the official work wear for Venture Industries it also features the embroidered V-globe logo on the left front pocket as well as an embroidered name tag (black fabric with white border and stitching). Your methods for those embellishments can be draw them on, use t-shirt iron-ons or transfers, or have an embroidery shop do them professionally. The last method may cost you as much as $40. From personal experience sew the name tag on about 1.5 inches above the pocket. Otherwise the pocket protector covers it.

Communicator Watch
Again this prop can be on 2 very opposite ends of the spectrum depending on your budget and skill level. You can make it from paper craft or you can use Sculpey or you can modify a wrist watch cell phone. Research online and see what others have done. Budget both your time and money and see what you can attempt to make if both things permit. Rusty’s watch band varies from Brock and the boys. Rusty uses an elastic metal band.

Boots
Yet another throw back to fashion of yesteryear the brown, Italian leather ankle boot belongs with “Our man Flint”. Shop online or check your local thrift stores. Take your time and find some that fit well and preferably have a working zippers. Some were slip-on styled so be sure the elastic hasn’t died.

So suit up, then slouch and look aggravated. That’s it! You’re Dr. Venture.

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The countdown to Christmas is on but don’t be bummed by the added traffic, gift wrapping or indigestible fruitcake. Here’s a way to vent those holiday frustrations and share the joy of The Venture Brothers all with the potential to win free stuff! Make your own music video using one of the many holiday songs provided by Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer. Download your favorite song in mp3 format then use it in your own home made video.

Do any of the following or any combination for your music video:
• Setup your webcam and lip sync your way through all the characters and the entire song.
• Use your Venture Bros. costumes and stage a skit set to the song.
• Convince your family or friends to dance to your choreography set to a Venture Bros. Christmas song.
• Take your favorite scenes from the show and edit them into your own custom music video.
• Use your Venture Brothers action figures as the players in your video (extra points might be awarded for stop-motion animation).
• Create an animated slide show set to music of your favorite cosplay or cartoon moments.

There are very few rules to this contest, do any of the above mentioned methods but you must do the following to enter the contest:

• Your video must be uploaded, playable and accessible on youtube by no later than January 2, 2012.
• You must use one of past Venture Brothers Christmas Songs in your video.
• You must share the link to your video the Venture Bros. Blog or Venture Bros. Cosplay or Venture Home News fan page on Facebook.

Winner will be determined by January 8, 2012.

I know what you’re saying “There’s not enough time!!!” If we’ve learned anything from Hollywood concerning Christmas that is you should always believe in Christmas miracles. Or think of it the super villain way, if the time constraints discourage people from entering then that only INCREASES your chances of winning.

Below is a sample video for inspiration but note this would be 1 approach, use your talents and creativity to your best advantage. GOOD LUCK and Happy Holidays!!!

PRIZES: Plastic his and hers Monarch Henchmen masks, a complete set of Venture Brothers vehicle ornaments provided by Cinemastery Studios.

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‘Venture Speedsuits’ is an original graphic tee by artist, Brinkerhoff. This fan made graphic comes in a variety of sizes for both men and women and is only available today!

Brinkerhoff lives in the Great Pacific Northwest where he regularly ignores skiing, hiking, camping, and all other endeavors that make the area great. He’s inspired by the great masters and societal rejects. While he works, he’s equally satisfied listening to Mozart as he is to Megadeth and currently stares at the art of Degas, Mondrian, Lichtenstein, and Banksy.

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A comedy/music variety show starring Toby Huss (King of the Hill, Seinfeld) and special guests, including Tom Lennon & Ben Garant of Reno 911! and The State, Mark Fite, James Urbaniak, Pat Healy, burlesque dancers, a real tops band, and much, much more.

Xmas Boozebag Revue with Tobey Huss, Kate Flannery, Maura Murphy, James Urbaniak, Kelly Rae Cole, Scot Robinson, Barbara Ann Duffy, David Higgins, Renee Albert, Vera Duffy, Scot Nery, Billy TheMime, Mark Fite, Syd Straw and Pat Healy on Wednesday, December 7th at the Steve Allens Theater.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM
The Steve Allen Theater
4773 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90027
Phone: (323) 666-4268
Website: http://steveallentheater.com/rudy

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If you’re looking to start in costumed aggression, there’s no more appropriate Venture Bros. cosplay than Brock Samson. We’re going to focus on the original Brock outfit here, a costume you can create purely off-the-rack, which is great for beginners. There will be small creative suggestions on some items, but not in detail since the focus of this tutorial is ready-made costuming. As easy as this will be to put together, this is not an outfit to be worn casually, you’ll need to adapt the Swedish Murder Machine mentality to sell it. We recommend getting your OSI License to Kill first, click the link below for that. What? You didn’t think portraying Brock F-ing Samson was going to be that simple, right? Oh, you did. Well then, let’s get your training started. You can’t rock this if you’re as soft as a wad of cookie dough.

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List of Items Needed:

1-Penguin Shirt
2-Green Pants
3-White Slide Shoes
4-Mullet & Sideburns
5-White Belt
6-Bowie Knife

THE COSTUME BREAKDOWN

Penguin Shirt: This can be found at several major retailers and on the web. The key to finding this polo is that the style is called ‘The Earl’, don’t just type in Penguin Polo or you’ll sift through everything else made by the brand. You want the solid black with the white trim. They run around $60 retail, but are sometimes found for less on sale or sites like eBay.

*Additionally, if you’re down with crafting, you can modify a far cheaper black polo. You’ll just have to add the white trim on the sleeve cuffs, around the collar edge, and outlining the chest button placket. This can be done through a variety of ways: sewing white cloth or bias tape to the shirt, masking off the lines with tape & using many layers of fabric paint, or cutting down iron-on fabric tape(comes in a one inch width) and applying that to the edges. All the products for those options can be purchased at a local fabric store or Jo-ann’s, just ask a salesperson where to find them.

Green Pants: I would recommend green khakis for this one, they’ll have the look and the bonus of comfort. Finding ones the pea pod shade that Brock wears is the tricky part, but you can fall back on the traditional army green if you cannot.

If you’re going for accuracy and want the ‘split pea soup’ green, you can always create your own. You can either procure fabric and sew pants, or purchase white ones and dye them. If you go the dyeing route, RIT liquid dye is best for mixing and easier than the dry. Also, RIT has an amazing color formula chart on their website to help you know what to buy to make the shade you desire. The formula I recommend is #41 under the Yellow-Green chart, #263 if you want a lighter look or depending on the material. Read all the fabric recommendations and dyeing advice on the site before starting, dyeing can be full of surprising results without proper preparations.

White Shoes: Brock wears a white loafer/slide shoe. These can be found all over for very little in a canvas material. If you want leather or the look of such, you’ll have to fork out more and they’ll be more accessible in internet stores.

*Crafters can always find used slide shoes at a Goodwill or thrift store and add white fabric paint(Tulip brand matte sheen) to get the right color on a leather or synthetic pair. Just be sure to clean the shoes thoroughly with rubbing alcohol before applying paint. It should take 3-4 thin layers to get a solid coat. A sponge tip brush will give the smoothest application; they are sold in packs in dollar, hardware, and craft stores.

Murderous Mullet: To achieve Brock in all his glory, a luscious mane of blonde hair will be the cherry on top. If you cannot find a proper mullet wig easily, a curly shoulder length ladies one will do. Then you can just trim back the sides to get the right ‘business in front/party in the back’ appearance only this hairstyle can channel. You can try costume stores or places like Party City for basic ones, a wig store if you want to go higher end in quality and pricing. Also, don’t forget the fake sideburns! The best way to apply those babies is with a magical product called Spirit Glue. Pick up the pack that carries the remover in it as well. This retails around $6 at most costume/party stores.

White Belt: Do not confuse Samson with the average hipster, he donned a white belt before any of them were even born. This should be an easy find and his is plain with a silver rectangular buckle. You can go the leather/synthetic route, but it will probably come with an open buckle face instead. Brock’s belt looks to be the fabric variety with the solid steel slide buckle-which is a military style.

*Having trouble finding the right white belt? Purchase a proper black one and use about 4 layers of Tulip matte fabric paint to turn it white.

Bowie Knife: There’s two ways you can go with this, the real route or the toy one. A prop is best since you can carry it unsheathed, pose with it in your mouth and a violent twinkle in your eye, and generally be less likely to dismember anyone accidentally. This is typically called a Bowie (I half wonder if  Doc Hammer chose it out of his sheer love for David) or a survival knife. It is common so it can be found in costume and even some toy stores. Online will give you a broader selection in style and price. Some may choose the real thing since they come in the same price range, but you will be limited to keeping it in its holster. Conventions have a weapons policy and true ones must be ‘peace-bonded’ at all times. If you go the holstered route, make sure it sits in a golden brown leather look one.

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Muscles: If you’re not built with a similar physique as Brock, one way you can fake it is with a classic ‘muscle shirt’. Many costumers carry these, it’s a shirt padded just so, so that when worn under his Penguin Polo, it’ll give the bulk you’re looking for.

Communicator Watch: Since this is a pure from scratch item, it doesn’t fall under the parameters for this tutorial.  We’ll have a step-by-step guide for one coming soon, so check back!

Written by Susan Blix, Venture Bros. Cosplay

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