Armor

Another intense round of fighting in the M-1 Medieval league, as one armored opponent beats the holy snot out of another, and proves that all that armor does nothing to save you from a knockout in the ring.

Armatus Designs isn’t just making any old cosplay Batsuit. His version can actually take a punch. In fact, it can take lots of punches. His padded and armored suit is also lined with Kevlar. Though it won’t help in all situations.

Jeff de Boer makes medieval armor for cats and mice using bronze, silver, copper and leather. He doesn’t make duplicates, but he’s willing to make similar items on commission. He also has a photo book of his armor.

A bonus available when you pre-order from Gamestop, you’ll be able to play GoW: Ascension’s multiplayer mode donning the armor and weapon of King Leonidas from 300. Now this is Sparta!

The latest medieval-modern design from I Am Knight, this dramatic hoodie will keep you warm while warding off would-be foes, as the mere site of your badass armor will send them fleeing.

Be a bad-ass in the kitchen with this vintage chain mail apron. It used to be worn by French butchers for protection. Let the chain hit your chest while you’re banging on the cutting board.

Worried someone might steal your scooter? Marc Graells Ballve’s ridiculous looking security system covers your ride with an armadillo-like shell, protecting it from vandals and thieves.

No, you haven’t stumbled into Ye Olde Armory: ThinkGeek is selling actual Chain Mail Coifs, perfect for enduring endless sieges meetings and storming the castle water cooler.

Outland Armour does some of the best steampunk cosplaying/costuming around, traveling as an entourage to various conventions; our fave is the bionic chick with the gatling arm.

It’s probably not wearable, but this life-sized Final Fantasy XII helmet will earn you some serious cosplay cred; it’s limited in availability for all you Judge Magister Gabranth fans.

Nightmare Armor Studios is making their much lusted after Gears of War armor and weapon replicas available for purchase; these 1:1 scale replicas will be sold by Project Triforce.

For the feudal warlord in all of us: this original 16th century Japanese Dragon Armor Helmet (Kabuto) is made with riveted plates of iron and is signed by the blacksmith on the back.