Xena Hero Leathers Prototype

Hello guys, 4 years ago I've acquired this costume from the Omarama Gallery from New Zealand, now, named Totara Peak Gallery/Big Rooster Antiques & Collectables that is an unique antique store that had various collections and items of interest. In the past, this gallery had an amazing Xena collection with plenty of mannequins wearing some screen used wardrobes and props from the tv series. Many people had visited the store just to watch their impressive collection. But nowadays, that had ended, the owners' daughter took over the business and decided to sell the entire collection in 2017/18 and each costume has a new place anywhere around the world.

Frontal view.

This costume was never used on screen, this is a prototype Xena leather dress. I was told this costume was made with the same materials (leather, rings, chakram hook, dress medallion, rivets and eyelets) and probably same size that Lucy worn in the series, however they decided to modified the frontal pattern to be differentiate from the screenused ones.

Side view.

This costume is made of genuine dark leather, I imagine this costume was made in the latest seasons because of the colour of the leather used. In the early seasons Xena costume was brown/ reddish dark brown and in season 5 she reappeared with a costume in darker shade in the episode "Amphipolis under Siege" and the whole season 6. The medallion is made out of a heavy resin and the chakram hook is strong metal hook covered with leather and its attached to the costume with a leather strip. In addition, the costume has a metallic-looking fabric that is under the leather skirt. It looks amazing!

Side view.

The pair of gaunlets and armbands are Creation Entertainment Limited edition replicas.

Back view.

Xena Prototype screenused costume

Hello guys! Today, my screenused Xena prototype costume visited the sewing workshop to repair some small details. However, it is in mint conditon. I wanted to take some photos of the costume more detailed to show front, back and side perspectives. There are plenty of photos of this costume with the armour over it but there arent so much photos without it, and it's a really beautiful piece. Enjoy!

I've adquired this costume a few years ago from the Omarama Gallery from New Zealand, now, named Totara Peak Gallery/Big Rooster Antiques & Collectables that is an unique antique store that had various collections and items of interest. 

In the past, this gallery had an amazing Xena collection with plenty of mannequins wearing some screenused wardrobes and props from the tv series. Many people had visited the store just to watch their impresive collection.

But nowadays, that had ended, the owners' daughter took over the business and decided to sell the entire collection in 2017/18 and each costume has a new place anywhere arround the world.

This woman was the owner of the Omarama Gallery.

This photo was at the listing from ebay when Ive bought it.

The side is amazing in  my point of view.

A close-up from the skirt and dress medallion.

Here is a video from the Omarama Totara Peak Gallery from Youtube. 

Dated from 2010 when the Xena collection was still there.

Thanks for watching, battle on!

Xena Authentic Complete Costume (Part 1)

Hi guys,

Today I bring good news! These previous weeks Ive adquired a complete Xena Costume from the Omarama Gallery, Totara Peak Gallery, in New Zealand. The costume includes a complete Xena leather costume with an original medallion and chakram hook, breastplate, shoulder guards, backplate, a pair of xena gaunlets and armbands, a pair of kneepads and boots.

As you can see the complete costume looks amazing in the mannequin, Im still looking for a complete mannequin with legs, it will come soon, I hope. We start! are you ready?

Xena Leather Costume / Leathers: It is made of genuine dark leather, I imagine this costume was made in the lastest seasons because of the colour of the leather used. In the early seasons Xena costume was brown/ reddish dark brown and in season 5 she reappeared with a costume in darker shade in the episode "Amphipolis under Siege" and the whole season 6. The medallion is made out of a heavy resin and the chakram hook is strong metal hook covered with leather and its attached to the costume with a leather strip. In addition, the costume has a metallic-looking fabric that is under the leather skirt. It looks amazing!

Xena Breastplate: Quite different than the Todds replica, is bigger and the middle part of the breast is covered with leather and painted in copper tones, the breastplate made by Todds has that part made of resin and painted in black. It is made of moduled plastic, in the series they've made plenty of breastplates in different materials: metal (cooper), other alloy metal, and resin and plastic for the ones used by doubles to to avoid damage in stunts or fight scenes. It has an ultra realistic finish in cooper tones, in both sides has a leather strap so that the breastplate can be held easily.

Xena Backplate: Same as the breastplate, ultra realistic finish in cooper tones, made out of moduled plastic. It is slightly curved inwards to adapt correctly to the shape of the back and has four leather straps so it can be held easily in the right place.

 Xena Shoulder Guards: The shoulder guards are made of heavy leather like the one used for the gaunlets and armbands and the armour is moduled plastic with an ultra realistic finish.

 Xena Gaunlets: These gaunlets were sold by Creation Entertainment and were made by the propmasters from the tv series. This ones are my favourites, they are made of genuine dark brown leather and real cooper. They have many old gold rivets and eyelets to adjust them to anybody. Although, it is Lucy Lawless size and they looks amazing in the mannequin, however, they are quite different than Todds gaunlets replica.

 Xena Armbands: These armbands were sold by Creation Entertainment and were made by the propmasters from the tv series. As the gaunlets, these are highly detailed, very well done and made out of leather and real cooper. They have nothing to envy to the Todds replicas.



Because of this costume was adquired just a week ago, Im still taking some pictures of all the accesories and details. For the moment, I end up the entry and as soon Ive got some pictures from the kneeguards and boots I will be back here again. Best wishes, hope you enjoy your time with this post.