How do you make a decent PokeBall?

soul_luvva · 08-27-2009, 04:04 AM

umm... hi...

My brother is planning on doing a Lucas cosplay, but he doesn't know how to make a really awesome-looking, non-transparent plastic PokeBall.

Any suggestions would be really awesome and very helpful.

Thanks!!!

PuyoDa · 08-27-2009, 08:22 AM

When I was working on my Dawn cosplay, I went to Toys R Us to see if they had any pokeballs. I found these:
http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Diamon...1377682&sr=8-2

There is a little nub at the bottom where a elastic string is attached, but you can hide it in pictures if you cover it with your fingers while holding it.

Size in comparison to a DS game box:
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4...comparison.jpg

If you have the transparent ones, you can also paint the inside :3

Kitsoru · 08-27-2009, 02:18 PM

Oh my god the Throw-Pokeballs PuyoDa linked are so awesome. I've become addicted to collecting one of each Pokeball type (and they've put out literally every kind of Pokeball at this point, I believe XDDD) and so far I have maybe 4 out of... 15?

I haven't made a Pokeball in years and now that I've started collecting these suckers, I probably never will XD The normal Pokeball versions are still in the $10-$12 range, but if you're looking for the other 'balls, they're gonna start getting expensive.

lethalbanana · 08-27-2009, 04:07 PM

You can just find bouncy balls or any type of ball that is the right size and paint it, try looking around in toy sections and see what you find.

soul_luvva · 08-27-2009, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!! By the way, I was also wondering where you can get Shinx plushies?? :P

harlequinrush · 08-27-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by soul_luvva

Thanks for the suggestions!! By the way, I was also wondering where you can get Shinx plushies?? :P

i've seen those at toys r us, and at those little asian toy stores that have lots of anime stuff, or ebay is always a good choice of those fail.

totorolover · 08-28-2009, 10:46 PM

my sister made some out of styrofoam balls and covered them in paper mache then painted them, they turned out pretty good. you can sand down the paper mache after it dries for a smoother look.

Numbuh1Nerd · 05-24-2012, 08:33 PM

Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJTCy...eature=related
This is probably the best Pokeball tutorial I've found online. I've wanted to mod the design to give it a more realistic affect (lights, hinges, button release, etc.) but this should work. Sorry if it's too late.

08-27-2009, 04:04 AM	#1
soul_luvva the dopey one Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 30	How do you make a decent PokeBall? umm... hi... My brother is planning on doing a Lucas cosplay, but he doesn't know how to make a really awesome-looking, non-transparent plastic PokeBall. Any suggestions would be really awesome and very helpful. Thanks!!!

08-27-2009, 08:22 AM	#2
PuyoDa killer of tofu Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 428	When I was working on my Dawn cosplay, I went to Toys R Us to see if they had any pokeballs. I found these: http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Diamon...1377682&sr=8-2 There is a little nub at the bottom where a elastic string is attached, but you can hide it in pictures if you cover it with your fingers while holding it. Size in comparison to a DS game box: http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4...comparison.jpg If you have the transparent ones, you can also paint the inside :3 __________________ Next con: A-kon, AnimeFest Next costumes: Haku (Spirited Away), Zia (Bastion) Cosplay Blog

08-27-2009, 02:18 PM	#3
Kitsoru Guilty Gear fangirl Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,501	Oh my god the Throw-Pokeballs PuyoDa linked are so awesome. I've become addicted to collecting one of each Pokeball type (and they've put out literally every kind of Pokeball at this point, I believe XDDD) and so far I have maybe 4 out of... 15? I haven't made a Pokeball in years and now that I've started collecting these suckers, I probably never will XD The normal Pokeball versions are still in the $10-$12 range, but if you're looking for the other 'balls, they're gonna start getting expensive. __________________ In Progress: Klan Klang (Lovely Bomber) - Macross Frontier: SnT - (15%- Sewing and logistics) Jam Kuradoberi - Guilty Gear - (95%- new wig+touchups) Next Cons: Youmacon '12 My Curecos My ACP My dA

08-27-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
soul_luvva the dopey one Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 30	Thanks for the suggestions!! By the way, I was also wondering where you can get Shinx plushies?? :P __________________ "In my species I am the one that bears the young, is THAT female enough for you?" -Wanderer/Wanda .... Current costumes: Melanie Stryder: 95%! (Got the shoes, the costume, now all I have to do is roll around in the dirt, eat some Cheetos...)

08-28-2009, 10:46 PM	#7
totorolover Sleep is 4 loserS! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 696	my sister made some out of styrofoam balls and covered them in paper mache then painted them, they turned out pretty good. you can sand down the paper mache after it dries for a smoother look. __________________ If at first you dont succeed. . . try, try again. After the third try you can throw your sewing machine out the window. costume list chii- clamp no kieske cover Dream - sandman comics caption harlock (for husband) totoro dress (daughter)

08-27-2009, 04:07 PM	#4
lethalbanana Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 71	You can just find bouncy balls or any type of ball that is the right size and paint it, try looking around in toy sections and see what you find.

05-24-2012, 08:33 PM	#8
Numbuh1Nerd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJTCy...eature=related This is probably the best Pokeball tutorial I've found online. I've wanted to mod the design to give it a more realistic affect (lights, hinges, button release, etc.) but this should work. Sorry if it's too late.

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