Have visited Benma 1/2's Spring Splash II since April 21, 2000.
Blight
Blossom
Chef Solo
Darth Maul
Darth Sidious
Dibararochi
Optimus Prime
Ranma-chan
Super Saiyan Goku
Tuxedo Mask
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WORN BY: Benma 1/2 CONCEPTION: October 1995 PICTURE DATE: October 1998 APPEARANCES: D.Orr-a-thon II, Halloween 1995 COMPONENTS: Box helmet, white mouthpiece*, extremely fragile chest/shoulder overlay*, upper and lower arm pieces, white t-shirt, white shorts, thigh pieces, knee pads, lower leg pieces, boot overlays, rollerblades. *denotes once taped on, must be cut off. PREPARATION TIME: --- POWERS GAINED: 1. Leader of the Autobots. 2. Matrix of Leadership. 3. Multiple lasers (Powermaster version). 4. Get to use cool voice. DRAWBACKS: 1. No mobility (except forward movement). 2. Box helmet obscures all peripheral vision. 3. Must stand entire time while in costume. 4. Requires rolls of tape which makes it ugly. 5. Kneepads don't hold up thighs well, and cut into thighs when they do. 6. Hard to get in and out of. STORY: One day...a Cosplayer shall rise from our ranks, and use the power of the Matrix to light...our darkest hour. VERSION 1.0 This is my sentimental favorite because it was the first costume that I, myself, put together. I remember it well...it was a cold October morning in 1995...One of my friends was to have a Halloween party that night. So I went out, purchased some colored cardboard (red, white, and blue) and went to work. A crudely constructed costume with tape, a cheap helmet, and working only from memory, the job was done about 4:30 PM after I had acquired some paint from my Resident Advisor for the chest windows. After it had dried, I strapped on my rollerblades (oh yes, this was a mobile OP!!) and transformed and rolled out for my friend's party. The SC band and others got a kick out of it on the way there, cheering "Prime!!" Unfortunately, Prime was not as stable as it should have been, and would require much tape to hold together for a final cosplay. VERSION 2.0 This costume is scheduled for revision. Version 2.0 will be SHEET METAL, so it looks glossy like a real car or truck. Also needed is a better helmet, pipes, gloves, and a groin-piece. A better way to hold the costume together must be devised. Kneepads holding up the thigh pieces just doesn't cut it for advanced cosplay. Once Version 2.0 is complete, can add Powermaster lasers, engine. 
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