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October 10, 2019
in Reviews

Being a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed's original protagonist Altair, have been requested to review the Spirit Halloween interpretation of his hidden blade and vambrace, we jumped right on it. The Legendary Eagles Blade We are no stranger to reviewing Altair weaponry having previously reviewed the Windless Studio's Altair Hidden Blade, Sword, and Knife. You can check out that review here. I also created my own 3D-printed hidden blade for my Altair Cosplay Photoshoot. So we have a lot of experience we this particular weapon. Pros What I love about this hidden blade...

October 3, 2019
in Reviews

It has been over ten years since we made our very first Assassin’s Creed fan film, and one thing we learned over all the years of buying and making Assassin costumes, is that the beaked hood is very difficult to get just right. The assassin's beaked hood is arguably one of the most iconic features of the Assassin's Creed franchise. So if your making your own assassin costume, it is critical you get the hood right. But if your having trouble sewing your own pattern, or simply strapped for time, this...

September 26, 2019
in Reviews

Whether your into cosplay, reenactment, or creating short films - finding the perfect armor can be a bit of a challenge. One of the goals of Libertas Video is to help you in that quest - by reviewing some of the best gear - so you can make wise purchasing decisions. In this review, we take a closer look at the Bazuband made by Epic Armoury. Historical and Handcrafted According to the manufacturer, the design of this Bazuband is inspired by out 12-14th Century Persian Armor. Crafted out of 19 Gauge Steel,...

September 19, 2019
in Reviews

We receive countless requests to review dual action hidden blades. Now that Chinese manufacturers have cracked the code on this type of hidden blade, many options have become available. Of course, I've been eager to get my hands on one as well - so these are our thoughts. Dual Action Hidden Blades - The Options The most noteworthy feature of a dual action hidden blade is that it can be operated by one hand. With the pull of the string, the blade shoots out, and by pressing the tab, the blade retracts....

September 18, 2019
in Crafting

In this third Prop Makeover we continue to improve the appearance of the Ubiworkshop Aguilar Gauntlet (from the Assassin's Creed Movie) by painting the hidden blade. You can find the Aguilar Hidden Blade and Gauntlet on Amazon and eBay. Additional resources can be found below. Note: With many of the plastic hidden blade replicas, I have found that after some time there several knockoff options available. While they may look and function the same, be aware that it may not actually be produced by Ubiworkshop. In the previous two videos (Part 1...

September 5, 2019
in Crafting

In this second Prop Makeover we continue to improve the appearance of the Ubiworkshop Aguilar Gauntlet (from the Assassin's Creed Movie) by adding more weathering and battle damage. You can find the Aguilar Hidden Blade and Gauntlet on Amazon and eBay. Additional resources can be found below. Note: With many of the plastic hidden blade replicas, I have found that after some time there several knockoff options available. While they may look and function the same, be aware that it may not actually be produced by Ubiworkshop. Thanks to the feedback we...

August 25, 2019
in Crafting

In this Prop Makeover we improve the appearance of the Ubiworkshop Aguilar Hidden Blade and Gauntlet in one simple step - a weathering pass with black shoe polish. You can find the Aguilar Hidden Blade and Gauntlet on Amazon and eBay. The shoe polish used in the video was purchased locally but I would purchase this one from Amazon in the future.   Note: With many of the plastic hidden blade replicas, I have found that after some time there several knockoff options available. While they may look and function the same, be...

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