Wired.com Readers' Best Geeky Halloween Costumes

It can be scary soliciting photos from Wired.com readers and not knowing what to expect, let alone Halloween costume photos. Sure, some were creepy in all the wrong ways, but our favorite 10 submissions put our fears to rest. Click through the gallery to see the best geeky costumes our readers have to offer, from […]

It can be scary soliciting photos from Wired.com readers and not knowing what to expect, let alone Halloween costume photos. Sure, some were creepy in all the wrong ways, but our favorite 10 submissions put our fears to rest. Click through the gallery to see the best geeky costumes our readers have to offer, from Predator to iPod silhouette girl. If your Halloween spirit is still not quenched, head over to our http://archive.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_reader_geek_pumpkins best reader pumpkin gallery. Left:Robotech CycloneSubmitted by Chris Lee Photographer’s comment: "All info here: http://www.chrislee.tv/costuming/anime/cyclone/"

PredatorSubmitted by M. Lawrence Photographer’s comment: "Built over the past year, shown here at the Manitoba Comic Con."

WWII Captain AmericaSubmitted by MrCrumleyPhotographer’s comment: "I made this sweet version of the Ultimate Captain America’s WWII uniform for my 4-year-old. Enemies of freedom beware!"

My Facebook PageSubmitted by Brandon Streng Photographer’s comment: "This is a 36" by 52" printout of my actual Facebook page from the end of last week. I cut out the section where my profile picture would be so I could stick my head through."

Mario Brothers and PeachSubmitted by AnonymousPhotographer’s comment: "Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach. The coins are REAL gold."

TK-421Submitted by Andrew Liptak Photographer’s comment: "A classic, the Imperial Storm Trooper."

iPod nerdsSubmitted by Christy Kilgore-Hadley Photographer’s comment: "I am dressed as an iPod commercial, my friends as a Nano and Steve Jobs. I had a lot of fun going to the liquor store like that, let me tell ya."

"I aint gettin’ on no plane, Hannibal."Submitted by MrTheodore Photographer’s comment: "I still get props for this costume."

Starbuck from Battlestar GalacticaSubmitted by Gabrielle Photographer’s comment: "A friend painted the tattoos on with face paint, and I got my hair cut to look like Starbuck in her earlier years. It was for a work party, and everyone got a kick out of it!"

Zombie PetSubmitted by Tom Haines Photographer’s comment: "A little goth girl with a pet zombie."