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MarillionFan replied

25 November 2013, 15:22
Got to be Maggie.
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darmstadt replied

25 November 2013, 15:18
Well as you're in Sweden how about going as a meatball (although you might end looking like a turd!) or as one of the members of Abba?
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malvolio replied

25 November 2013, 15:07
I got first prize once by having a long black raincoat, no trousers, a strategically placed light with an on/off button in the pocket of the coat and a picture of a gin bottle on my back.

aka Flash Gordon....
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MicrosoftBob replied

25 November 2013, 14:29
What about Monkey, that was always a cool one to do in the 80s
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evilagent replied

25 November 2013, 14:08
Originally posted by FiveTimes View Post

you could ask BP and see if he is using his batman suit

Is he still with Fathers for Justice then?
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FiveTimes replied

25 November 2013, 14:05
Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post

Del Boy in a Batman costume?

you could ask BP and see if he is using his batman suit
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vetran replied

25 November 2013, 14:03
Originally posted by chef View Post

great idea but not sure the Swedes will get the joke

how do you say cushtie in swedish?
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chef replied

25 November 2013, 12:49
Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post

Del Boy in a Batman costume?

great idea but not sure the Swedes will get the joke
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OwlHoot replied

25 November 2013, 12:48
Originally posted by chef View Post

average height skinny guy (me) needs to come up with an 80s themed fancy dress costume for new years.. any ideas?

so far:

freddy mercury - best idea so far
miami vice - not really the physique for it but dooable
david hasslehof - trying to avoid wearing tight leather trousers

Del Boy in a Batman costume?
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gingerjedi replied

25 November 2013, 12:42
I did Robert Smith, just look for an Edward Scissorhands wig on ebay and raid the wifes make-up drawer.
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Dallas replied

25 November 2013, 12:36
ghostbuster

inflatable back pack - whats not to like
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vetran replied

25 November 2013, 12:34
Originally posted by chef View Post

which has given me a better (more fun geekwise) idea of Inspector Gadget !! hmmm I wonder if it's possible to get a hat that has robot arms??

some great ones here:

costumes 80s - search Instructables

here you go:

Inspector Gadget Costume with Motorized Helicopter

or this one if you want everyone to play with your joystick :

Pac-Man Arcade Machine Costume
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chef replied

25 November 2013, 12:28
Originally posted by vetran View Post

Dangermouse!

which has given me a better (more fun geekwise) idea of Inspector Gadget !! hmmm I wonder if it's possible to get a hat that has robot arms??
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vetran replied

25 November 2013, 12:21
Dangermouse!
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original PM replied

25 November 2013, 12:17
starsky n hutch
cagney n lacey
the a team...

etc
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