Mad Scientist Adult Costume

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Tyndmyr

Location:

Glen Burnie, MD

Gender:

Male

Age:

26-35

Visit Frequency:

first time

Solid costume as is, though hard to modify.

Nov 10 2012

As this is the closest currently sold product to a Dr Horrible costume, I bought this with the intent of dying it red, as per the end-of-show outfit. As it's 100% polyester, it resisted three different attempts to dye it with various dyes and methods, only turning a delicate shade of pink. Spraying it red worked, though it did take about five cans of spray fabric paint, as it soaked right in. Bit of a job, but possible. It's pretty solid for the white Dr Horrible costume, though. Just add appropriate accessories and the small symbol, and you're in business.

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5

Sizing:

True to size

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Location:

Ohio

Gender:

Male

Age:

36-45

Visit Frequency:

first time

Dr. Horrible says big guys won't be disapppointed

Sep 28 2012

This is a great base for a Dr. Horrible costume. I am 6'3 and about 280lbs, and the x-tra large fits me just fine (even my gut). It is a stretchy nylon material. Even the gloves fit my big hands. I added a pair of white welding or fencing gloves, some welding or steampunk goggles, white rain boots, changed the black buttons to white with hot glue (I can't sew), and a Dr. Horrible iron on patch I found on ebay. The black belt shown doesn't come attached, which is awesome. So go earn you Phd. in horribleness!!

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Rating:

5

Sizing:

True to size

Name:

nosliwsg

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Gender:

Male

Age:

36-45

Visit Frequency:

yearly

Fantastic FUN costume

Nov 04 2011

This costume was fantastic. I used it to recreate a Dr. Horrible costume (added boots and goggles) It was a hit while taking my 6 year old out trick-or-treating. I am also using it for a photo shoot for my company. I will post pictures once we have the photoshoot done. Great quality, fun costume. Well Done!

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Rating:

5

Sizing:

True to size

Name:

twtw

Gender:

Male

Exactly what I was expecting

Nov 04 2011

Came quick - even right before halloween. Was spot on with reviews - was exactly what I was looking for. The belt size was just fine (I heard others complain) - I wear a ~36 waist. Replaced all the black buttons with white and made slit up sides for Dr Horribleness- only thing that was slightly annoying was the tie up in the back (had someone use safety pins to make it look better). Would shop from buycostumes.com again.

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Rating:

5

Sizing:

True to size

Name:

Stan99

Gender:

Male

A great start to the costume

Oct 24 2011

This costume is made with a nice heavy fabric. The gloves are heavy-duty rubber gloves, perfect for a mad scientist. The coat does not taper at all - it hangs straight from the shoulders to the ground, so you pretty much have to wear the belt with it. On the downside, it's a pull-over. It doesn't actually button up with all of those buttons, they are for show only. There is a string-tie at the neck, but it will need to be sewn/modified to fit, as on the XL costume it seems to be cut for someone with a 24" neck! It hangs very long. I'm 6"3" and the XL almost touches the ground when I wear it.

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Rating:

4

Sizing:

True to size

Name:

madscientist

Gender:

Male

Age:

36-45

Visit Frequency:

yearly

Good costume with some caveats

Nov 13 2010

The design is great. You'll need to add your own wig and goggles. The lab coat is a very cool design. I wear a large but bought XL since I'll be wearing this over my regular clothes and need a more roomy fit. The front does not open. The back of the lab coat is closed so you have to slip it over your head- but the top of the back is slit open about 12" for plenty of headroom to get it on and off- there are 2 cords to tie it shut (one of them was not sewn on properly and had to be re-sewn). Check the sewing job on the buttons too. The gloves are a great "look" made of thick/solid rubber so your hands will not breathe and things will be very cumbersome to manage with fingers- just keep that in mind. I also bought the mad scientist wig ( item #69446) and looks pretty good. I preferred the Einstein wig but it had too many poor reviews, so I feel the mad scientist wig might be a better choice. You can find aviator or welders goggles to complete the look. Overall I felt this was a good costume- I would especially recommend if you can get it for under $30.

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Rating:

4

Name:

GIJane211

Location:

Illinois

Gender:

Female

Age:

36-45

Visit Frequency:

first time

Fun, fun, fun!

Nov 02 2010

This costume was a hit, got lots of compliments!

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Rating:

5

Name:

fvhieuvuv

Gender:

Male

Very disappointed

Oct 24 2010

The Einstien wig doesn't look like the mad scientist wig. the glasses are different also, but both usable. They sent me two right handed rubber gloves. there is no way you can use your hands for much even if they sent me one of each. The lab jacket is fake with a tie off in the back like a hospital smok. Ended up buying a real lab coat and some dishwashing gloves painted black, looked great.

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Rating:

1

Name:

Tester4121

Gender:

Male

Oct 03 2010

Item was a little smaller then their size chart (measured w/ tape before ordering) but within reason. The product is true to the image on the site. Shipping was fast and efficient. would buy from them again.

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Rating:

4

Name:

valerian

Location:

Canada

Gender:

Female

Age:

36-45

Visit Frequency:

yearly

Not too bad

Dec 29 2009

Bought this for my husband (who's a 43" chest and 6' 1" tall) in a size large, and it fit very well and was just the right length. The quality is OK but the material, being white, is fairly see-through. You'll probably want to wear a fleshtone, grey or white shirt with it (especially if you have dark chest hair and light skin); my husband wore a grey shirt underneath and it worked finel. The only real disappointment was the gloves, which we wish had been smaller. The fingers were so wide, even on his beefy fingers, that it was really awkward for him to pick up a glass, use the camera, etc. so he was constantly taking them off and putting them back on.

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Rating:

4