Making The Lich King Armor for Blizzard!

Frank Ippolito shows us his amazing Lich King armor that he made for Blizzard's Hearthstone Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion. This project allowed Frank and his team to take cosplay to a new level, combining clay sculpting, large-scale 3d printing, smoke effects, and chroming to make our jaws drop. Just look at that Frostmourne sword!

Shot by Joey Fameli and edited by Norman Chan

Tested is:
Gunther Kirsch
Ryan Kiser

Thanks for watching!

[ionutgugeanu]

"My son. The day you were born, the very forests of Lordaeron whispered the name, Steve."

[Andrewlang]

Didn't know The Lich King's name was Steve. He sounds like a nice guy.

[wishiwasabear]

Did someone forgot to feed that sword? because by the looks of it *Frostmourne hungers*

[ScalesOfBalance]

I can just picture a scooby doo episode where they unmask the Lich King and it turns out to be Blizzard employee Steve.

[MegaChickenfish]

So many great cosplays over the years, but you can't trump Blizzard at their own game. Props to all the fantastic detailing you guys did, _and to Steve and his mighty, towering physique._

[Onex]

When he starts to talk at 3:42
When you hear that voice coming from that suit, it's like something straight out of Family Guy or something

[afterwalker]

"Six five." Imagine if Arthas just had a normal voice like that. "Hey guys, it's me, Arthas."

[Darth_Zamiel]

excellent model. now ya'll need to make one for Hafthor Julius Bjornsson to wear!! (also, a Darth Malgus outfit for Brian Shaw would make for an epic duo!)

[Jugbot]

Waiting for that full functional DVa mech.

[Matt-qupg]

Thats sick. i know somebody created the actual sword too with metal i think but this is also cool especially with it not being so heavy and the smoke emitting like frost just like in game. I always thought The Lich King was the coolest looking villain id ever seen. I legit just wanted to be on his side in WoW and never leave the starting zone as a DK

[joelamontagnejr]

That was fun to see. I like the fact that Frank is all about the Team and showed some of the process involved in bringing together something as impressive as this. I'd love to see it in an elevator, smoke and all.

[matimamo]

just wait some day a emo girl gonna walk op to him, and rip of he's helmet and tear it in 2 pieces

[chicledecafe]

My son, the day you were born the very forest of Lordaeron whispered the name... Arthas

[javidaderson]

the the Great and Powerful Lich King... Steve.

[plinks]

1:36
"and it makes these durable lightweight parts"
Cosplayer: That's my cue to jiggle. Let the jiggling commence

[DefWun]

That costume is awesome! Huge props (pun intended), to the crew who made that.

[TaurenisTaursen]

"Father... Is it... Over?"
At long last. No king rules forever steve.
"I see... Only a little bit because of these LED's and fabric eye covers"

[_Travey]

love how you can see how into it he is. Not into cosplaying but i appreciate the passion!

[alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi]

"The Villains have the best gear!"- D.Vader

[Revegelance]

I don't play WoW, but that is a dang impressive build. Good job, guys!