First Avenger Captain America's Costume

[sabetoonth]

i will except his classic in promo pics during th war effort but not as a soldier, theres blood and mud, bright colors also make you an easier target

 

[Shivsguy616]

I will say this.....with the economy as it is, the world matters as they are....doesn't it just make sense to do his suit and it's colors as they've always been? No dumbed down, toned down, darkened or muted colors. If ever there was a time to do it....USA! USA! USA!... ... ...

Wow, you really have no idea how the world works do you?

 

[chris moore]

Captain America stands for the American people, the American ideal, the best of us. He does not stand for the current government, or any government. He does not represent the policies, the economy or the global viewpoint of the American government. He represents what America was founded on, not what it has become. Exploring this in his movie, where he finds it difficult to be a beacon for how the world and how America has changed since he stood up to fight for what was right, is the emotional angle they should aim for.

When someone screams "USA! USA! USA!" nowadays, its sadly more often than not a proclamation of American power. Cap is not a symbol of that - and that is what this movie needs to promote. So put him in bright colours. Because the American flag is not the American government. The flag is the American people. Hell, I'm British. But until they find a good avenue for the Captain Britain movie without cocking it up, Captain America's a fine example of what a person to strive to be like, regardless of the flag draped on their uniform.

 

[marcvader]

During Cap's training and first mission this:

 

[Brian Braddock]

Absolutely. I love that WW2 design.

In terms of his modern costume, I say stick largely with the contemorary 616 design with a few alterations and swipes from the Ultimate one.

If I was to post a design I'm working on that's in black & white, I wonder what the possibility of one of my photoshop adept brothers taking a stab at colourisation would be?

 

[Chris Wallace]

Exactly!! That's the key Chris. It's a movie. They need to do some movie type things and trick us. William Shatner had the regular Beatles type boots with heels he wore as Captain Kirk most of the time. Yet when he's running or doing some sort of action scen they are clearly black shoes without the heels. It serves the purpose of making the story, the actor, the action. . .everything run smoother without being distracting. Gene Colan would make Iron Man's eyes look angry, sad, surprised, ...whatever...to fit the mood of the moment. This is all within the confines of an immovable mask. It's called artistic liscence. I remember a time when artists, movie makers....did this without trying to make it so realistic.

Oh.....and please...don't make it some fish net weave pattern material like Spider-Man did, like Superman copied and like they are now doing evidently, since I mentioned it above, with Star Trek. I've hated it with every iteration it's been used.

I didn't mind it on Spider-Man; clearly they were just trying to distance the look from the traditional spandex suit. i.e. the plainjane look that the guy at the Con wears.
But since I highly doubt Cap's movie costume is going to be spandex, I don't see it being an issue.

 

[cryptic name]

Captain America stands for the American people, the American ideal, the best of us. He does not stand for the current government, or any government. He does not represent the policies, the economy or the global viewpoint of the American government. He represents what America was founded on, not what it has become. Exploring this in his movie, where he finds it difficult to be a beacon for how the world and how America has changed since he stood up to fight for what was right, is the emotional angle they should aim for.

When someone screams "USA! USA! USA!" nowadays, its sadly more often than not a proclamation of American power. Cap is not a symbol of that - and that is what this movie needs to promote. So put him in bright colours. Because the American flag is not the American government. The flag is the American people. Hell, I'm British. But until they find a good avenue for the Captain Britain movie without cocking it up, Captain America's a fine example of what a person to strive to be like, regardless of the flag draped on their uniform.

excellent post

 

[Hypestyle]

some version of the Ultimates outfit(s) would be cool.. but no bike-helmets ala Reb Brown and no latex-ears ala Matt Salinger..! and the outfit must be seen throughout the film.. not covered up in a trench coat half the time..

 

[bunk]

 

[November Rain]

i think he should keep his world war 2 costume throughout the film, only the shield should be updated.

i'd like to see them offering him a 616 counterpart but firstly refusing.

maybe when his normal clothes get battle damaged in the final battle, he accepts the new design but we hardly get to see him in it.

 

[chris moore]

That's kinda scary. Cos provided they don't try a Batmanesque moulded helmet, or a spandex mask like spidey (only in cowl style obviously) they're probably going to go with a slightly fitted and shaped style like this. I'd be absolutely fine with a bit darker if this was the case - cos that doesn't look great

 

[Brian Braddock]

Absolutely. I love that WW2 design.

In terms of his modern costume, I say stick largely with the contemorary 616 design with a few alterations and swipes from the Ultimate one.

If I was to post a design I'm working on that's in black & white, I wonder what the possibility of one of my photoshop adept brothers taking a stab at colourisation would be?

Ok, contemporary movie costume design completed - Any takers for colourisation?

Like I said, a bit of a mix. I've ditched the 616 pirate boots and gloves for something a little more 'real world' practical. I havent used any scales or chainmail as I think something similiar to the material used for the Batman Begins suit could possibly be utilised (I got the idea seeing that Channing Tatum/Duke manip) hence the squared-off shoulders (possibly incorporating some padding to boost the actors build), and obviously, seams will probably be on show at the joins when 2 dfferent materials meet.

Apart from that, it's mainly 616.

In terms of the colour, Comedy value of the below photo aside, I really do like the shade of blue-

Whereas I like the shade of red used here -

 

[Rage]

Hate that I can't see his ears...and I hate the wings. (not that there are wings...but that they are thick plastic looking lumps)

Rage

 

[Mutagen]

Ok, contemporary movie costume design completed - Any takers for colourisation?

If the chest had some scales, maybe even just a little, I would say that's the version I want to see after WWII.

EDIT: I hope that isn't underwear he's wearing on the outside

 

[Judson Caspian]

lol and the original costume doesn't?

No.

 

[marcvader]

I like the Captain America: Red, White, and Blue outfit on the cover. It looks like BB's design plus scales and denim fabric. His cowl looks cool too in it.

 

[tamron]

I like the Captain America: Red, White, and Blue outfit on the cover. It looks like BB's design plus scales and denim fabric. His cowl looks cool too in it.

Just in case someone hasn't seen the image you're talking about. I don't think it's been posted in this thread.

I also love this version of the costume. It even pulls off the pirate cuffs feasibly.

 

[marcvader]

Yes thank you. This is what I'd give him to wear as his first official costume when introduced to the public and wear through out the war until frozen. He's wear the Ultimate WWII helmet outfit during secret testing, training, and first mission and then be given this ^^^ outfit after they've gotten all the kinks out and show him to the world.

 

[MarvelFanClub]

Just in case someone hasn't seen the image you're talking about. I don't think it's been posted in this thread.

I also love this version of the costume. It even pulls off the pirate cuffs feasibly.

that would look very cool if hes like that in the movie

 

[Mutagen]

Just in case someone hasn't seen the image you're talking about. I don't think it's been posted in this thread.

I also love this version of the costume. It even pulls off the pirate cuffs feasibly.

That's perfect, except the star and neck covered in scales.

 

[Daredevil_2003]

That is sexy...I would be fine if they used that in WWII. I kinda still prefer the ultimate one, but that is really cool for the time period. If either one was used I'd be a very happy camper.

...still want ultimate for Avengers, though.

 

[sabetoonth]

i do want an adaption of the ult costume, but this looks nice as a)more lax clothes for not mission wearing or b) how they present him to the public for the first time

 

[Daredevil_2003]

That would be a nice way to do both. Wear the ultimate one in combat and the RWB one for propaganda purposes.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

i like the helmet-maskish look for modern day cap.

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

The chinstrap is so garish looking.