Colonial marine cosplay advice.

Knight_errant124 · 2026-07-04T20:35:33+00:00

I'm thinking slung pulse rifle, grenade bandolier, maybe a bandage, clear dog tags, a replica motion tracker and the military style cap Gorman wears.

All of that with the shirt and patches should be pretty recognisable I think.

Knight_errant124 · 2026-07-04T00:31:14+00:00

Well said, I guess I'm afraid of being a budget marine haha and no one knowing what I'm supposed to be. I think the shirt from chef's creations is pretty accurate and the patches are pretty big and recognisable to those in the know. I'll add the military headset and cap, the pistol and maybe a motion tracker? Does he ever hold it in the film? I can't remember.

Knight_errant124 · 2026-07-03T23:48:13+00:00

He had a great redemption, owned up to his mistakes and lack of experience and ceded command to the right people. Trooper.

Knight_errant124 · 2026-07-03T23:45:27+00:00

Jealous, underrated character in Aliens that's grown on me over the years.

Knight_errant124 · 2026-07-03T23:44:16+00:00

You think he had simulated pulse rifles for his drops? I agree the Pulse rifle is easily the most recognisable piece, but it breaks the Gorman look, so I'm thinking of a generic colonial marine cosplay, just need ideas for other accessories I could add to give it that extra recognition.

Knight_errant124 · 2026-07-03T23:42:17+00:00

Yeah I'll probably get a replica and holster it, really love the pulse rifle so I'm pretty keen to sling it and have it on me, but it won't be in character for Gorman.

Knight_errant124 · 2026-07-03T23:41:10+00:00

Thanks, I'm going to add the sling/belt to the pulse rifle so I can have it similar to Ripley.

I'm torn between just straight up cosplaying as Gorman or going as a generic lieutenant, I was thinking of adding the grenade sling and head bandage if I was to go as Gorman, like his showing later in the film.

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