There's a Halloween event going on in my area this month, and I figured it'd be fun to cosplay in suit for at least one night. Considering my affinity for Minecraft, it only seemed logical to go as Steve?. I got the jeans, and a solid blue shirt was easy enough to find; the last thing I need is a diamond sword to complete the look.
I would have bought one from a store, but I wasn't about to pay twenty bucks for a piece of foam. So, I decided to build my own. It's a bit cheaper, and it gives me something to do other than staring at a screen and move my fingers.
The materials you see utilized in this picture are foam core poster board, as well as good ol' hot glue.
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You might want to use black bits to smooth out the handle - if you leave it in blocks it's gonna be uncomfortable to hold, even made out of foam.