Z-RAM
(v.2.5)
Spring 1997
© 1997 David Ramsay
Original creation inspired from Kita Amamiya's original illustrations. Techno-organic twist on Bio-organic theme: microchip parasite invades host. All found objects or collected supplies from past years: Corrugated side-split tubing, yarn, netting, vinyl, foam, cheesecloth, drapes & dingleballs and 2-gallons of Sobo. Head is detachable, exposing spinal column and trachea. Sixty-feet of intestines are coiled and stored in the chest cavity: Pepto-colored spandex, fiber-fill, dyed cheesecloth with hand made Mokona (Hikaru Shidou's pet) to be pulled out...
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Inspired from Kita Amamiya's original illustrations.
I wanted to make a creature costume. Kita Amamiya is one of my favorite “creature” artists. His original illustrations are truly amazing works of art. I considered making one of his creatures, Zeiram, in the fall of 1996. My goal for completion would be AnimeExpo 1997. This would be my “first dress” and allow me to work out any potential problems by the following convention, Comic-Con International. Reason 1: Since my previous costumes had been clean and precise with “military” details, I wanted to do something “organic” and visually messy. Zeiram was just the guy. Reason 2: I wanted to give the costume an “edge”... something for the audience. Something, that if only a few people caught it, would make it worth the trouble. Reason 3: I cosplay to have fun, not to “win something”. Believe it if you want to. I actually enjoy performing for an audience. If I get applause, a kudo afterwards in the hall or have my picture taken... that's just a bonus.
After Comic-Con International 1997, I was approached by Director Philip Cable and asked to participate in his "Knights of Justice" project. I was originally offered a cameo appearance, but after Producer Charles Dichiera saw my Z-RAM costume, he insisted it be written into the script. Z-RAM v.2.5 was born. He became one of Dr. Cortex's evil creatures and had the pleasure of doing battle with the lovely Masker... a being disemboweled. Sounds familiar - neh?
Z-RAM v.2.5 practices his putts at Le Monde Mini Golf in Tulare, CA.
Some minor adjustments for Z-RAM v.2.5:
The addition of chest cannons, miscellaneous wires and remote control circuit board with CO2 effects.
Z-RAM v.2.5 terrorizing Le Monde Mini Golf and meeting his untimely demise in Chuck's garage.
The Knights of Justice Autograph Session at Comic-Con International 1998
L/R: Dan William Lane (Professor Stringhem), Lorin Taylor (Masker), Philip R. Cable (Cortex),
Sandra Kuhn (Thunder Girl) and Allen Woodman (Knight Watchman).
Z-RAM v.2.5's very own "Knights of Justice" trading card!
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