Iron Man’s Arc Reactor Built from Dollar Store Parts

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Published on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:57 GMT Indexed on 2012/06/01 16:44 UTC
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Building a good looking Iron Man cosplay suit on a budget is no easy task; this clever Dollar Store inspired build combines cheap off the shelf parts to create a surprisingly awesome Arc Reactor.

LED lights, sink strainers, and some sewing pins were all sacrificed to create this inexpensive but great looking Arc Reactor prop. Hit up the link below for a full run down of the build.

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