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So I'm working on/wanting to make the Poltergust 5000 from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, which has been one of my favorite games ever since I first got it in 2013 or 2014. (Having favorite status does not make it immune to me forgetting about its existence for months at a time. No, I have not finished this game.)

My original plan was to use one of those toy or real vacuums that everyone else uses, however there are a few problems with that.

1, I am a fursuit handler and general handler/costume help in my group of friends. So I would be really impractical for me to have a big thing on my back and 2+ other bags on me. So it needs to be able to open to store stuff.

2, The vacuums tend to be really small and really uncomfortable, and I have major sensory issues, especially with my back, so that just wouldn't do.

So I talked to this guy I met yesterday at work, while we were waiting on a task to do, and he suggested those bubble cat backpack things. I got super excited because that would work perfectly!! It's big and comfortable enough, and I can hold mine and my friends' stuff while we're walking around!!

So I ordered a gray one. The plan is to paint the clear part red and then figure something out for the button panel and vacuum hose. I want the hose to be detachable for easy storing, repair, and so I can use the bag without it.

So, my first thought was cutting a hole for the hose and putting a thing that the hose can connect to in its place. I'm not exactly sure how that would work, so I'm getting a second opinion on that. My other thought is gluing the attachment piece onto the acrylic itself, so I don't have to deal with cutting it.

There's also magnets, but I'm not sure if that would work.. or if I'll be able to get my hands on some that are strong enough.

That leaves the button panel, the hose itself, the wheels, and the actual flashlight/vacuum head.

From the cosplay crafting videos I've watched, using a black vacuum hose with cut-up pvc pipe works best. Or is at least what they all use. So I might follow their lead on that one. I'm gonna talk to my dad about all this to see if he has any thoughts. He's not a cosplay guy, but he has a garage with tools, so..

I have no ideas for everything else.. And unfortunately, I'm incredibly picky with a mile long list of things I don't like(over-exaggerating). I don't want to do the big big buttom that I've seen. I'm not a fan of it.. I don't know what else I could do, though. I have a short time frame and a small budget.

Oh!! Another thing!! I want to find a way to attach the vacuum head to the bag body so I can go hands-free from time to time. Like while I'm eating or guiding people or something.

If anyone who sees this has any ideas, I'd love to hear them because this is my first time doing any of this. That being said, I will be updating on the progress of the Poltergust 5000.

I had to fight with Amazon to order it, so my mom did for me, so I'm not sure when the bag is getting here, but some other stuff is arriving tomorrow, so hopefully then as well!!

Ok, so planning update!! (and what i got from amazon)

Let's start with what I ordered.

I got a Luigi hat, which I think I need to put something inside to give it a bit of a shape, because it's a bit flumpy on me.

I also got these gloves. However, as you can see, they're too big. So I'm gonna see if my dad or stepmom has any ideas for making it for better. I like the stripes at the back and the fact that I can use my phone with them. ye

Ok, now for the actual Poltergust plans.

The bag came with this insert, I think it's supposed to sit on the inside for the cat, buuut, I had another idea for it!!

I'm thinking I can attach it to the front to cover the three holes at the bottom, and for the panel for the green light thingy and switches.

Like that. (I'd add the other images I took to see the other sides, but I don't remember tumblr's image limit, and I'm already at six.)

There's also these holes on the upper sides. I'm thinking of adding a clasp on one of the sides, using them to hold it. That way, I can put the vacuum hose there so I can go hands-free like this.

And then that leaves the pocket here. This is only on one side, so I have to do a bit more thinking for this, but if I make a wheel to use as a cover, I can attach it with magnets maybe and still have access to the zipper. I don't know how sensitive opening the top will be, with everything on it, so I want to try to keep the alternative opening.

That is all of my plans and ideas so far. I still need to get advice for the vacuum hose and the button panel, especially.

Oh!! I also have this cardboard box the bag came in, that I can use. So I'm keeping it. Big box!

Dad update!!

I talked to my dad and he'll help me! He gave me some sandpaper, and some ideas!! We also already have pvc pipe, but it's out back and really dark, so I'm gonna get it when I come back next weekend. The sandpaper is coarse grit, but it'll have to do because we couldn't find anything else. I'll just have to go lighter with it, to scuff it up a bit.

I've made a messy list of the things I'll need, which I have to update when I figure more stuff out.

Everything I'm confused about is the vacuum hose and the little panel, and I have time to figure all that out. Hopefully I'll get some ideas this weekend, before I run to the store. (or bug my mom into taking me to the store)

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