Screenworn Crias costume

Screen worn Crias costume, the honorable Titan. This costume was worn by Crias played by Edward Campbell seen in the episode from season 1 “The Titans” filmed between August-September 1995. This costume includes Crias fabric vest, belt with gold accents, gauntlets, armbands and a kind of sandals toppers. Are missing the grey pants and sandals to complete this wardrobe.

General view.

 

Sometimes these things give you satisfaction, be able to gather a character wardrobe that had been separated for around 21 years ago after the show ended. Is this case, the vest was in a NZ container with the stunt double one, and in other container was the rest of the accessories: gauntlets, armbands, belt and boot toppers.

When the 2001 Auction occurred many huge lots of costumes and props were sold all around the world, others never left New Zealand and many costumes and accessories were separated by people who organized the containers. From what I understand is that the batches were similar, mostly all huge batches had some roman costumes, warlords leather armors, some fabric costumes, a mix of different gauntlets, prop weapons, some women costumes (mixed of amazon, peasants, Nordic style costumes) and sometimes  were included some hero costumes of a guest starring actor or a recognizable wardrobe from the series, is the case of my Brunnilda (guest starring Britney Powell) costume that was stored with plenty of other costumes in a container.

 

Front and back close-ups.

 

Belt and gauntlets details.

 

Boot toppers detail.

Screencaps references:

Valkyrie Gaunlets

 Hi guys! I must say I feel lucky. I've recently purchased a pair of Valkyrie gaunlets that were listed on eBay. So, finally I can complete my Valkyrie costume, when Ive bought the Valkyrie wardrobe it arrived with just one gaunlet, I thought I would never had the chance to complete the outfit cause the Valkyrie props are quite rare, and also, I thought if anyone sells his Valkyrie props will be the complete costume, but, it happened. A UK seller agreed to ship to Spain the pair of Valkyrie gaunlets.

As I already know the Valkyrie costume was made with very fragile and delicate materials. I think the kind of soft flexible plastic/resin that were made all the leaves of the costume with the time become started to crack in the part with more tension or more exposed. You can see in the photos that the main leaf piece of the gaunlet is divided in two parts. However, the condition is not the best I think if I glued with care will work.

It comes with a Certificate of authenticity and a kind of source history summary.

Detailed close-up.

My Valkyrie costume with the missing gaunlet in the left hand.

Solaris Costume

 And finally arrived home, this screenused Solaris costume wardrobe. The character of Solaris was played by Jodie Dorday, a New Zealand actress seen in Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The leyendary journeys in several episodes playing different roles. Solaris was a member of the Telaquire Amazon tribe and a loyal friend of Gabrielle and Ephiny during Velasca's betrayal. Her appearences were mostly during season 2 in the episodes of "The Quest", "A neccesary evil" and in the beginning of the episode "Endgame" from season 4 when Ephiny found her dead body.

Solaris complete main costume view

Solaris costume was originally purchased in Turners Auction in New Zealand in 2001, this auction was the very first time that where sold off all kind of props and costumes used in Hercules, Xena, Young Hercules, Cleopatra 2525 and Jack of All Trades (all series produced by Renaissance Pictures). 

Solaris costume with screenused leather amazon scabbard and sword.

The costume includes several pieces: amazon leather bra, leather skirt, belt, gaunlets, upper armbands, boots and necklace. After comparing the costume with some Solaris screencaps I have realized that the belt and upper armbands weren't originally used by Solaris, however is a great addition to the costume, it looks good together and they were used by amazons also. 

Solaris leather top made over a real woman bra, very detailed with a metal spiral on one breast, some feathers over the shoulders and plenty of beads arround.

Solaris skirt is made of brown reddish leather, with some large feathers in the front part. The belt wasnt originally used by Solaris, although its an awesome piece, very detailed with some metal ornaments and feathers.

Right gaunlet close-up.

Left gaunlet close-up.

Right and left shoulder pads close-up. This upper armbands were used by amazons in the episode "Endgame" from season 4.

Leather boots, these pair of boots are from Varia costume and they have a tag inside that its written: "Varia Double".

Solaris costume back view.

Here I include a few screencaps from Solaris appearences.

Do you know that this wardrobe was also used in the episode "Prodigal sister",from season 4 of Hercules tv series, by the blond amazon.

Xena new Photoshoot

After a few weeks I've decided to change my Xena mannequin for another one that have simetrical sides, I think you the costume can be displayed clearly here. You can see the screenused sword on the back and the Yin yang chakram on the right side on the hook. Boots is my newest adquisition and are an early replica of Todds Costumes, I must say are very well done, good leather and a good running shoe inside.

 

Xena complete armour set

Xena complete armour set photoshoot, here are mostly all the Xena accesories from her costume, no weapons included.

Complete Xena armour set w/gaunlets, armbands and kneeguards.

Xena copper pieces together, Xena shoulder guards, armbands and gaunlets.

Amazon Photoshoot

Ive always thought that the real photoshoots of Xena props must be outside home. So I decided to take some Amazon props.

New Prop Photoshoot

UPDATE: If anyone wants to contact me you can do it at alejandroyanezperez@gmail.com . Any question or if you want me to publish your collection or something you want to sell.

UPDATE 18/10/2018: Complete Gabrielle season 6 Wardrobe and Unfinished Gabrielle top .

This is a screenused resin Dagger used by many characters as Ghyphera, Meg and others.

Close-up of the dagger grip and guard

Here is a screenused resin Dagger used by Xena, Callisto or Livia in many episodes.

Close-up of the dagger grip and guard.

This dagger was used in the episode "The greater good" by the army soldiers.

 Close-up of the dagger.

UPDATE 18/10/2018: Complete Gabrielle season 6 wardrobe, bodice, belt, skirt, bracelets and necklace.

UPDATE 18/10/2018: Gabrielle Bodice done with the original fabric, ribbons and green leather, unfinished top.

Gabrielle belt and velvet skirt prop.

Side view of the belt.

Left hand Cuff from Gabrielle 5&6 season wardrobe.

Middle section of the right hand Cuff from Gabrielle 5&6 season wardrobe.

Limited Edition Gabrielle Battle Staff sold by Creation Entertainment.

 Middle section of the staff

 Low section

 Close-up of the staff.

 Limited edition Gabrielle Amazon Sword sold by Creation Entertainment in a limited run of 250. This is number #47.

Limited edition Original Chakram sold by Creation Entertainment in a limited run of 500. This is number #369.

Limited edition Yin Yang Chakram sold by Creation Entertainment in a limited run of 500. This is number #292.

Screenused shield used in several episodes.

Xena screenused pair of boots.

Close-up of the boots.

Xena Authentic Kneeguards prop.

Limited edition leather scabbard from Todds Costumes.

 Limited edition hero battle sword from Todds Costumes.

Xena Authentic wardrobe, armour and limited edition gaunlets and armbands.