And Now To Shop For That Master Chief "Halo" Halloween Costume...

MTV News Intern and guest Multiplayer blogger Billie Edington is back to update us on her quest to make the perfect Master Chief Halloween costume. It all started last week and continues now...

Well I’ve got to start this blog by thanking everyone who responded to my "Halo" costume inquiry with a myriad of colorful suggestions.

I’ve already looked into a few and unfortunately body paint is a no-go—although I am curious why Kotaku readers in particular seemed so keen on this one? Were I going for the Cortana look, it’d be more of a consideration, but apparently it's been done.

And while offers have been made to donate or lend professional armor, it seems at this point the spirit of the blog means I’ve got to figure out a way to build the costume myself.

Step 1: Design

Instead of trying to piece together Master Chief using "Halo" game stills, I simplified the shape by looking at this version. This allowed me to visualize the suit as nine distinct items::

1. Helmet
2. Chest/Back Piece
3. Shoulders
4. Forearms
5. Gloves
6. Pelvis
7. Thighs
8. Front Legs
9. Back Legs

Step 2: Shopping

My biggest concern was the helmet because it’s the hardest to make. So Stephen was kind enough to let me have his Special Edition Halo DVD cover, which is a replica of Master Chief’s helmet. I’m planning on removing the inner core, which appears to be attached by screws, but I’ve got to figure out a way to be able to see out of it. I imagine that’s pretty important.

I then started doing basic armor searches and ended up on paintball supply sites. I ordered a chest piece and forearm gear from them.

The smaller pieces reminded me of athletic gear, so I got everything from elbow pads to catcher’s leg guards as a base.

I’m anticipating that these pieces will only serve as a base and I’ll have to form the true shape of the armor by building on top of them. I’m planning on hitting up a Home Depot for spray paint and other materials to help in the assembly. Suggestions about what materials to work with—foam, cardboard, etc.—would be greatly appreciated.

Hopefully we can get some video up soon to show the construction process. Granted, this probably won’t be pretty, since I’m making it up as I go, but I’m thinking I can at least give this guy a run for his money.