A zombie princess, awesome!

I stumbled onto this list of Strange Children’s costumes. The costumes are definitely strange. I think “Alien Baby” wins the prize, LOL.

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I have my reasons for liking Sci-Fi…and none of them have to do with the dangerously appealing male characters in other-worldly costumes. Yeah, okay, that was a lie. The truth is, I fantasize about men in sexy Sci-Fi costumes.

So, I was hardly opposed to taking a peek at Convention Fans’ Top 20 Sexy Male Sci-Fi Costumes when it was presented to me by a friend. While I agreed with some of the elected winners, others left me perplexed and unimpressed.

That’s when I decided to make my own list. It is my opinion that this list should be expanded to include Sexiest Male Fantasy (including the paranormal genre) costumes as well. While technically Fantasy is NOT Sci-Fi, and visa versa, there is a great deal of overlap between the two genres which both fall under the umbrella of speculative fiction (so there). Besides, it’s my list so you don’t really have a say in the matter…but I highly doubt you’ll be disappointed!

Anyway, here’s what I came up with…

Medieval Majesty

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy – The chivalrous medieval-style warrior, whether peasant-like or knightly, will ever attract the romantically-minded female.

Lusty Leather

Jason Mamoa as Ronan Dex in Stargate Atlantis – # 7 on the CF Top Twenty List. Nothing says “All Male” like distressed, form-fitting leather.

Keith Hamilton Cobb as Tyr Anasazi in Andromeda – The long dreads and fitted leather vest strategically cut to highlight one firm pec really made Andromeda worth watching (no, I didn’t watch it for Kevin Sorbo).

Eclectic

James Marsters as Captain John Hart in Torchwood – The blending of historical, weathered and modern costume elements creates a Steampunk-feel that’s bad-boy appealing. (# 20 of the CF Top 20 list).

Adrian Paul wore many costumes in his role as an immortal, from kilts to aviator gear to tuxedos…and he wore them all well. But if I had to choose, the traditional Scottish plaids would be have to be my fave.

Attired for Adventure

Brendan Fraser as Rick O’ Connell in The Mummy - Reminiscent of the tough adventurer persona in Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones character. It has a rugged quality that says “I’m man enough to protect you, battle supernatural forces AND find you a nice little treasure!”

Military Masculinity

Michael Beihn as Dwayne Hicks in Aliens: Military togs give off that strong, fit and disciplined vibe that compels women to croon, “I love a man in a uniform.”

Tantalizing Tanks

Hugh Jackman as James Howlett (aka Logan) in X-men Origins: Wolverine - What girl wouldn’t smack her lips in the presence of the feral Wolverine looking alarmingly virile in muscle tank, dog tags and denim…GRRR! (#3 on CF top 20 in his X-men suit)…simple but savory.

Steve Bacic as Telemachus Rhade in Andromeda – His snug sleeveless T-shirt and long fingerless, leather gloves compliment his muscular arms perfectly (by the way, this guy also looks great in SG-1 in a Gladiator-like costume…that’s him at the very top of post).

Vampire Vestment

Alex O’loughlin in Moonlight - Thank heaven’s vampires no longer wear the goofy high-collared black cape and tuxedo-like suit. This long black duster over a tasteful button down Henley and snug jeans is more likely to seduce a woman into letting the undead bite her…right, ladies?

Werewolf Wardrobe

Jason Behr as Varek in Skinwalkers – Biker denims accessorized with leather holsters, arm cuffs and a cool tattoo (Oh, and great facial hair) hint at the beast within.

Michael Sheen as Lucian in Rise of the Lycans – Knowing that a primal creature lurks under all that structured warrior-y leather goodness could drive a gal wild.

“Dressed” to kill Dragons

Christian Bale as Quinn Abercromby in Reign of Fire - If one is going to slay the dragon and save his people (including his damsel in distress) he needs to demonstrate that he has the strength necessary to get the job done. I’d say this less-is-more “costume” rather proves that Quinn is up to the task. The minuscule proportion of the teeny-tiny neck scarf augments the broad expanse of his ripped chest (I think I’ll buy my husband one of those scarfs).

Hecklerspray has a short, but very funny list of Humiliating Costumes worn by Macho Movie Men. The likes of Sylvestor Stallone, George Clooney, Sting and Sean Connery have all had to take one for the team by wearing a silly costume.

Um, wow. If you’re feeling brave, head on over to Hecklerspray to view the full list.

With Terminator Salvation now in theaters, everyone has killer robots on their mind. This is a great time to take a look at a few Terminator costumes!

Unreality has a fun list of 15 Terminator Costumes That Absolutely Blow. Funny stuff!

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Here’s a 4-minute trailer for Terminator Salvation! See you at the movies!

RealClearSports has a fun list of weird mascots from college and professional sports teams.

These bizarre, furry mascots dance and act crazy at games, much to the delight of both children and adults. They are very weird creatures, and I guess that’s what makes them so fun.

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Lots of Star Trek costume goodness happening in the blogosphere today.

Listicles.com has a great list of the Top Ten Admirable Captain Kirk Costumes. And even though there’s only one real Captain Kirk (okay, now there’s two), these costumes give Kirk a run for his money!

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As you can see in the video below, the REAL Captain Kirk isn’t too happy with these imposters!

GreatWhiteSnark has a funny post about the Top Five Awful Star Trek Tattoos. Very funny stuff.

The Data tattoo just cracks me up, and I love the last picture with George Takei. Boldly going, indeed.

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Loyalkng.com has posted an excellet Top Ten list of Godzilla costumes! It’s a great list with a lot of funny and impressive costumes.

I think my favorite might be this Garbage Bag Godzilla. LOL, it’s so bad it’s awesome.

Head on over to Loyalkng.com to view the entire list!

The second season of Chuck is just about over. In preparation of Monday night’s season finale, I want to celebrate with a special tribute to Adam Baldwin, my favorite actor on the show.

Adam Baldwin plays an hilariously ill-tempered NSA agent named John Casey. Casey’s job is to get Chuck in and out of trouble as the government uses Chuck for the secret intel in his brain. When Chuck goes on a mission, they frequently show John Casey in some silly disguise as he keeps an eye on Chuck.

I thought it would be fun to take a look at the best disguises worn by Adam Baldwin during the last two seasons of Chuck! He’s had to do so many funny things. If we see a good disguise during the finale, I’ll be sure to add it to this list. I should probably mention that I didn’t include the green Buy More shirt (shown above) in the list, since he wears that in almost every episode. So, without further ado…

The Top 10 Disguises Worn by Adam Baldwin on Chuck

#10 - Business Man (Ep. 215: Chuck Versus the Beefcake)

Here’s Adam Baldwin dressed up as a businessman. Admittedly, not much of a costume, but I do love his disguise: A coffee latte! LOL, without that he would totally get noticed. It’s all about your environment.

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#9 - Cable Guy (Ep. 213: Chuck Versus the Suburbs)

When Chuck goes on a mission into the suburbs, Adam Baldwin lurks around as the local cable guy. A perfect cover! I love how he pops out the window and interrupts them. Chuck always seems so surprised when Casey shows up. Funny stuff!

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#8 - Hospital Orderly (Ep. 213: Chuck Versus the Broken Heart)

Adam Baldwin would make a great hospital orderly. He mops the floor like a pro! So funny how Casey takes one for the team when the nurse says, “Room 806 didn’t make it to the toilet - ya mind?”

Heh, what’s a spy to do?

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#7 - Bartender (Ep. 103: Chuck Versus the Tango)

Adam Baldwin plays a bartender or waiter in several episodes. I chose this particular disguise because of the fun banter between Chuck and Casey. Once again, Chuck is surprised by Casey’s cover, but manages to maintain composure. “Uh, yeah. I’d like a martini, Barkeep - Shaken AND stirred.” And I love the look on Chuck’s face when Casey replies, “Would you like a cherry with that?” LOL!

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#6 - Plumber (Ep. 217: Chuck Versus the Predator)

Coming in at #6 we have Adam Baldwin as a plumber. He’s wearing a simple dirty jumpsuit, and the expression on his face is priceless.

And what’s in the bag he’s holding? Eww, we’re probably better off not knowing. I like how he calls his team a “bunch of nancies” when they complain about their filthy disguises.

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#5 - Martial Arts Student (Ep. 209: Chuck Versus the Sensei)

Adam Balwin looks pretty awesome in this wig and groovy goatee. And while technically this isn’t a disguise for John Casey, but rather a flashback to his early years as a Chuck Norris look-alike, I still rank this outfit as a solid #5 for Adam Baldwin.

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#4 - Nerd (Ep. 219: Chuck Versus the Dream Job)

Ah, here we have the classic nerd disguise, and Adam Baldwin wears it well. With a plaid shirt and nerdy glasses (the straps are a nice touch), he fits right in with the computer expo crowd. I love how Chuck doesn’t notice them at first and has to do a double take (very well played by Zachary Levi).

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#3 - Bellhop (Ep. 207: Chuck Versus the Fat Lady)

LOL, this is one mean-looking bellhop. Poor Adam Baldwin! This disguise totally cracked me up.

I guess I should do research on fancy hotel traditions, but seriously - What’s with the outfit? And the hat?! It seems cruel to make bellhops dress this way.

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#2 - DJ (Ep. 204: Chuck Versus the Cougars)

Costume or no costume, this scene of Adam Baldwin as a DJ proves his character is the ultimate master of disguise. With just a microphone and his charisma, John Casey owns the place. I love the look on Chuck and Sarah’s faces as they watch him rock the house.

Since he’s not wearing much of a costume, I couldn’t give it number one. But it goes to show: The disguise doesn’t make you. YOU make the disguise.

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#1 - Maître d’ (Ep. 206: Chuck Versus the Ex)

Coming in at a solid #1 we have Adam Baldwin as a maître d’. He looks so funny in this wig, and the soul patch under his lip is a nice finishing touch. I remember bursting out laughing when I first saw this disguise.

I love how Chuck hands Casey a dollar and pats him on the cheek, saying, “Thank you, Jonathon.” Heh, you just know John Casey is steaming inside. Adam Baldwin and Zachary Levi really play off each other quite well.

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Chauffeur (Ep. 104: Chuck Versus the Wookiee)

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Nerd Herd (Ep. 205: Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer)

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Masseuse (Ep. 208: Chuck Versus the Gravitron)

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Waiter (Ep. 204: Chuck Versus the Cougars)

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Casino Dealer (Ep. 111: Chuck Versus the Crown Vic)

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Scientist (Ep. 209: Chuck Versus the Sensei)

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Tune in for the exciting season finale of Chuck on Monday night! And keep your fingers crossed for a third season - NBC should be announcing their decision soon. This show really needs to stay on the air, for more Adam Baldwin disguises, if nothing else. *fingers crossed*

Den of Geek has a fantastic Top 50 list of the sexiest Sci-fi costumes. Not only do they add commentary for each photo, but they also include a video of the character in action. This is a must read!

Here are a few from their from the list. Be sure to head over to Den of Geek to read the entire article.

Morena Baccarin - Stargate SG-1

Rebecca Romijn - X-Men

Persis Khambatta - Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Jenny Agutter - Logan’s Run

Sybil Danning - Battle Beyond The Stars

Carrie Fisher - Return Of The Jedi

 
Glad to see Princess Leia and her metal bikini made the list. Although I was surprised that she didn’t come in at Number 1. Find out who did at Den of Geek!

This list from CollegeOTR is cracking me up this morning.

The 15 Worst Joker Costumes, and yeah, they are pretty bad. About a million people dressed as the Joker last Halloween. The Joker is a great character, and he wears a great costume.

But you know what? These “less than successful” attempts are fantastic in their own way. Definitely made my morning! Be sure to visit CollegeOTR to view the entire list.

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These photos make me want to watch another Dark Knight PSA with the B&J Supersquad.

I found a couple lists of terrible costumes from the 1970’s and ’80s. You’ll probably have to be 35+ years old to remember these characters. Apparently you can still find this stuff on Ebay.

The list was started by retroCRUSH, and KinderTrauma followed with a list of their own. Check out their websites, they are hilarious!

Fantasy Island Costume

 

Mash Babies Costume

 

Gong Show Costume

 

One Day at a Time Costume

Those are downright creepy!

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