Lumecluster's 3D Printed Armor at New York Comic Con!

Adam is in awe of the 3D-printed armor designed and fabricated by Melissa Ng (aka Lumecluster). Meeting up with Melissa at New York Comic Con, Adam chats with her about her first cosplay and armor design process.
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Music by Jinglepunks
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Ryan Kiser / ryan.kiser
Kishore Hari / sciencequiche
Sean Charlesworth / cworthdynamics
Jeremy Williams / jerware
Kayte Sabicer / kaytesabicer
Bill Doran / chinbeard
Ariel Waldman / arielwaldman
Darrell Maloney / thebrokennerd83
Kristen Lomasney / krystynlo
Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman
Set design by Danica Johnson / saysdanica
Set build by Asa Hillis www.asahillis.com
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Find more of Melissa's builds here: lumecluster.com/

[@RevRaptor898]

@@AverageDoggo Tell you what, you develop this AI and then get back to us on how that went. We'll wait :)

[@nihuyevo_zhmihnulo]

Pls tell this girl that she's cute

[@RevRaptor898]

@@AverageDoggo It's a good channel, if you can't appreciate the joy of a good bork bork nom nom video, then you are a sad person and I have no wish to converse with you further.

[@LaughingMan44]

@@AverageDoggo Just stop

[@DustonEllis24]

Returned to the Sauce she’s very cute

[@skullknight2008]

Took her less than a week and it looks better than the live action Netflix movie.

[@DeathBringer769]

Damn straight, lol.

[@akumamakima2280]

Her wig sucks though

[@floydbarber7528]

there is a netflix one? japan should sue them and force to stop doing that

[@floydbarber7528]

Zoe Mosaic how did you first costume look like? perfect?

[@akumamakima2280]

@@floydbarber7528 I'm responding to the comment that her cosplay looks better than the live action. I don't agree at all. Her hand most likely is better but the outfit and wig pale in comparison to the movie's.

[@crossofintimidation]

She even got the right height down for the cosplay. That's dedication.

[@NumLokke]

[insert incoherent angry babbling]

[@byebye1813]

Yeah, she chopped her shins off and reattached her feet to the stumps.

[@jordinhocharles]

Lmao

[@Gaia_Gaistar]

wHO ARE YOU CALLING A PIP SQUEAK SO SHORT HE CAN'T SEE OVER A TABLE!!

[@jmgfx4161]

Lol

[@TheFuryGlitch]

I love how Adam clearly has no clue what FMA is, but is so in love with the cosplay so much and always feels so genuine.

[@Gruvmpy]

Absolutely, he just love craft and cosplay in any sort

[@toonbat]

"This was really last minute. I started it last friday." I can only assume that if she'd had a couple more days, she would have come as Alphonse.

[@kamilpopawski4664]

lol ;D

[@jevaughndixon1218]

😂😂😂true

[@ahnichamna]

lmao

[@NexusIncorporation]

Without any doubt she could do that and she would nail it outstanding

[@SadMtn]

nice

[@Micah__]

I want The Winter Soldier’s arm done by this lady. Lol great work!

[@piyh3962]

Her portfolio is amazing - lumecluster.com/gallery/

[@alex_roivas333]

bump

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

And since Adam as talked to the prop maker for that piece and asked technical questions, this is what the piece might be.

[@savirahinn]

fma?

[@mtgang2016]

I'm sure you used it only to describe the arm, but its not from winter soldier. Its from a anime character.

[@DCK2017]

I think my favourite thing about these videos with cosplayers is that there a tiny moments where you can see how, excited/nervous/happy they are but they are trying to hold it together.

[@goldcd]

Indeed. Feel 'that could be me' (if I pulled my finger out and bothered to learn what all the buttons in Fusion360 do)

[@llearch]

That, and watching Adam fangirling over the armour and trying to hold it together, as well. That's high praise indeed.

[@goldcd]

I'm not convinced he quite held it together :) (not a criticism, it is pretty awesome) More when I normally watch tested, I happily nod along as he flits between tools/materials/friends that would fill my house and bankrupt me - and I excuse myself on those grounds. Just when somebody makes something like that with an FDM printer and a can of filler-spray I find myself lacking in excuses... ...oh hold on, she said she used a Taz... ...THAT's why I didn't do similar.

[@akumamakima2280]

Or you're projecting your own feelings onto them

[@DCK2017]

+Zoe Mosaic I am only human after all. Don't put the blame on me.

[@crozraven]

her designs being an interpretation of "fantasy grounded in reality" makes it much more amazing.

[@ItsYaBear]

Ur good when people fan boy over you Ur a legend if Adam Savage fan boys over you

[@dustinkrejci6142]

Its Ya Bear word.

[@sataneatcheese6243]

And holds your jacket for you.

[@CatatonicDodd]

Her Edward cosplay is gorgeous! Imagine if she made Alphonse's body armor. Oh. My. GOD. I'd be honored to wear it.

[@lucasbiermann257]

i did it in aluminium long time ago. it is a hard process indeed

[@norfy]

I wonder who her partner was. Winry? Alphonse? Teacher?

[@yoitsadam2082]

norfy my guess would probably be Roy

[@kazoosc]

I have seen pictures -- it was Winry

[@VlncentMarcoux]

Just by reading/hearing the name "Alphonse" I instantly think of that: "Misaaaaaaa" he says like 11times/per episode

[@mugensamurai]

This girl really knows her engineering and design. Respect.

[@kevincozens6837]

She is a real cosplayer. Doing everything at the last minute. :) That armour looks amazing.

[@nathanbasurto8246]

When Adam Savage wants to take a picture with you, you know you've done something right.

[@Deathcroak]

She is the real winry rockbell OMG!!!!! The work is so cool the way she talks about it, wish I could look at the blue prints she does daily

[@michawojciak1837]

I know! Right?

[@StrikeFreedom1920]

She's awesome, much respect =) Adam could had gone as Alphonse and that would had been even more amazing!

[@ariochiv]

Need someone larger for Alphonse. :D

[@SpaghettiEnterprises]

Arioch IV lol I'm taking you haven't seen his NoFace costume?

[@ariochiv]

@Louis: Yes, I've seen it. Slightly different shape to a suit of armor. ;)

[@liizzset]

He could. But maybe he could play as Armstrong to me?

[@wolffang489]

There isn't much effects work so it wouldn't be his style but he could make a great Hoenheim.

[@CheyenneRowe]

oh my GOSH! Imagine having a celebrity tell you they're a huge fan of you!

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Much *passion for a costume.* Her skills can translate to a very nice job in 3D design and manufacturing.

[@sh0me14]

I love seeing Adam fangirling over awesome creators 😂

[@TheMitchZone]

*fanboying

[@monosito59]

1:59 That looks great. It makes sense to make it more like armor because Ed has inner workings that actually replace his arm to hold everything together. But to make it look amazing, not be all loose and rattling about AND actually allow for full mobility of your arm, 10/10

[@MarkBlance]

I think Adam Savage is a fantastic interviewer because he both displays an amazing amount of enthusiasm but he also brings a fantastic amount of knowledge about the build process. When Melissa described her process he understood it and was able to build on the conversation helping to educate the viewer without anything feeling fake or condescending.

[@FriteVerte]

this channel is so wholesome. adam is a total fan of people his interviewing and it really shows off. love it!

[@NochSoEinKaddiFan]

Lovely design and absoutely brilliant engineering, reusability and seamless modularity along with integrated functional elements really are the fine art of development. I am very excited and impressed to see people who just keep raising the bar :D Cannot wait to have an in depth video with her on this channel!

[@ChickenWhat-]

Winry cosplaying as Edward 😜

[@zoladkow]

@Rxslinger LAMO - that is spot on on so many levels :D

[@Pandurris]

Her work with the arm is simply amazing! Also I love the way Adam is respectful of her work and always enthusiastic.

[@kadius]

this interview warms my ❤ I love seeing people geek out over things that make them excited and smile like this. Really ups my own passion in my crafts

[@belac48621]

FMA and Savage. Yep I already like this.

[@ethan7354]

13th

[@mp3music291]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWW7kopqe7-cpZo Sony a7S II Camera Review - Dat low light performance...

[@2nd3rd1st]

I still hope to holy heaven that Adam would visit the Wintergatan guy in France to look at his incredible Marblemachine X. It's so right up Adam's alley (apart from the musical aspect maybe), and there would be a holiday in the south of france in it for him too...

[@firefly2472]

YES YES YES 1+ 1+ 1+

[@reneswrenesw]

Explosive excitement meets scandinavian excitement - Heartwarming content needed please :)

[@2nd3rd1st]

Someone tweet them, the Tested guys don't read KZbin comments

[@mijosentado7654]

2nd3rd1st creat one

[@jeremyjonathanerb7872]

Yes please make this happen!:)

[@Kayizcray]

First cosplay and she's already concrunching an entire costume in under a week. The cosplayer blood runs strong within her.

[@kzookid2051]

I can't wait to see what she does next. Amazing work!

[@daaaah_whoosh]

Oh hey, this is the person Knyght Errant was talking about when he explained how fantasy armor inspired by historical designs looked and moved better.

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

Are you referring to a video? Can you give me the link? It sounds interesting. Thanks.

[@daaaah_whoosh]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2mnknp-gZ2KsK8

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

@@daaaah_whoosh Thankyou!

[@dvklaveren]

Scrolled to look for this comment! I hope that Knyght Errant gets a shoutout in the collab!

[@d512634]

I knew it looked and sounded familiar. 3d printed costumes based off real armor and first thing came to my mind is this.

[@BrisketChef]

First cosplay! Excellent work. Comfort, function, well execution. Adam you need to take her on a an incognito walk!

[@klleptic]

This is just beautifully executed and fascinating to hear her talk about her process! Can't wait to see the next video about her stuff!

[@MrJDBrophy]

What an absolutely phenomenal piece. Well done!

[@user-bv7ye3do3t]

"DON'T CALL ME TINY!!!"

[@NumLokke]

_"nobody's saying that!"_

[@TheHawkBubble]

"Shorty?! Could a shorty do this?! What else you want to call me? A half-pint bean-sprout midget!? I'm still growing you backwater desert idiots!"

[@leomanoonyarak8431]

Tits, dick or height?

[@laserbean00001]

"BUT I HATE MILK"

[@dingusdongusa]

SHRIMPY!

[@tylerdenham3880]

That arm looks amazing!

[@alexloudenslager4224]

The first thing I think when I see this is "How do I learn how to do this?" Absolutely incredible.

[@evelyn_r]

Amazing work and love put into creating that cosplay arm. I love how giddy Adam is when he learns of a new and more efficient way of doing things

[@chwenhoou]

You are all kinds of awesome, Melissa Ng! ^_^ Outstanding job on this FMA armor.

[@King-wc6bl]

I love how invasively and adorably curious Adam is - don’t change Adam!

[@watahyahknow]

dont think they can even if they want to adam is just adam

[@akumamakima2280]

Ikr. He's all like "can I touch you?" "Sure help me take it off"

[@rogerwilco2]

She really holds up well under fire though.

[@stavinaircaeruleum2275]

I knew Adam and Jamie never got along but damn, I miss Mythbusters!

[@tori8956]

I know it's so cute!!! He makes me so happy

[@aaron71]

I love watching Adam geek out over stuff. Her work is amazing!

[@woebegone_kenobi]

That arm is phenomenal. Absolutely gorgeous with a crazy realistic finish.

[@AlejandroLuna1793]

That's so AMAZING! I love it! So many peices and everything! THE BEST!

[@hashtaglobotomy2655]

Wow, she's very good at that. I can see why Adam is so impressed.

[@_WillCAD_]

Adam Savage is the best possible person to show off your work to, because he a) notices every little detail in your work with child-like squeals of delight, and b) knows just how much blood, sweat, and tears you put into your work, because he puts the same into his. In-freakin-credible cosplay, Melissa. I look forward to your colab with Adam, whatever it is promises to be fantastic time for all concerned.

[@Marcusstratus]

Awesome work! Thanks for showcasing

[@teffsly]

What a young, beautiful, smart person. She seems very humble and I love the choice in character and style.

[@arthurteddy91]

I see Edward Elric, I click! That automail is AMAZING, it was so cool to hear about your process (and see even Adam in complete awe over your techniques)! Welcome to the world of cosplay!!

[@jackcolletta4171]

Just incredible work, very well done. You are a true artist

[@HeineArthur]

Incredible work. I really enjoyed the interview. Thanks to you two.

[@UncleJackOnline]

light...flexible...enclosed...nice....how about a full Colosus from Xmen suit for Adams next incognito?

[@sdell88]

My daughter made the coat :)

[@esper86]

awesome! :D

[@forsenfan69]

@@no_player_commentary based

[@cartoon80s90s]

She is adorable, and and amazing artist. The elbow joint in particular is very impressive. It fully enclose the arm, but at the same time offers a surprising amount of movement freedom. And more importantly, it looks great.

[@johntravisstevens6062]

She's great! Can't wait to see the collaboration.

Created within a week. Incredible.. She should be hired for her incredible skills. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@drunkenwhaler9507]

I'm fairly certain it's already her job

[@johnryangranada8026]

"You're none other than the FULL METAL ALCHEMIST!!!" -said by every surprised villain... AFTER they learned it was Edward, NOT Alphonse. kehehe ^///^

[@jintzie1950jth]

How cool, how excellent! What fine workmanship.

[@ZombieWolfe]

The dedication and hard work that goes into cosplay is amazing

[@shadowdrift5574]

Imagine if they made a real prosthetic arm, that be amazing.

[@bellsTheorem1138]

There are people printing real prosthetics.

[@Optimus02357]

That's what I thought it was from the preview clip.

[@watahyahknow]

i think the wearer of sumting like that would like a little smoother and natural surface that looks like its other arm for day to day use ,just to prevent drawing attention to the arm , then again the person (M/F) can wear it over the stock prostetic when the person wants too on special ocasions like the comicon and be someone without a noticable handicap for a while

[@nevar108]

She made a prosthetic leg for Natasha Hope Simpson... check out her gallery. It is very impressive.

[@TheHawkBubble]

If they ever made a prosthetic arm like Eds I'm cutting my real arm off. 😂

[@BleachBtch]

Imagine having Adam ooo and awww over your work... SO COOL

[@BrokenAngelFalling]

Design is so cool! Modular making is such a great idea too

[@afendz]

That is incredible Melissa..well done!..

[@leviackkermann5441]

She: people may not like it. Me: I absolutely love it.

[@USMCKong0311]

Wow. This is a genius design!

[@SethKamins]

Thanks Adam! Melissa this is freaking amazing!!

[@EdensPersona]

As a whole, I was shocked and amazed, but then they started to tear it apart and I have no words.

[@JesseNightingale]

Next year she should be Alphonse :3

[@parahthemad]

Or maybe Adam as Alfonse

[@OrdinarilyBob]

Amazing work Melissa. Well done, you!

[@Laura_Darkspear]

Love her work. Very inspiring!

[@Cartterr.]

I thought it said, "3D printed Arm" , then my mind broke when she was moving it so casually.

[@mateitirsu.p.1124]

i feel you

[@Shifterwizard]

I'd love to see her design a full suit of armor that was fully enclosed! That's so rare and difficult to do, I didn't even think it was possible!

[@spdcrzy]

She did! I think it's the only fully enclosed 3D-printed armor set in existence.

[@Shifterwizard]

@@spdcrzy Really? I couldn't find anything. Got a link? :)

[@spdcrzy]

@@Shifterwizard It's a combination of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmjZfJ2QltCMZpY and her Sovereign armor! I don't think it's public yet but I know she's working on another full suit. HOWEVER. Since the armor is completely modular, she rarely wears the entire suit all at once.

[@tropingreenhorn]

Melissa is so cool, thanks for promoting her Tested team!

[@blattmang82]

Wow, incredible work!

[@TechMechMen]

That's pretty cool because the opening song for Full Metal Alchemist is called Melissa.

[@calebsanchez5651]

I wanted to see who else had that thought =)

[@barrettabney]

I think Adam fell in love here. With her work, I mean...

[@edwardelric6359]

wat

[@karennelson4499]

I have such an artist's crush on her! Her work is so detailed. Thank you for showing us her work.

[@harrisarts]

Adam is such a charmer. Love this episode so much. What an amazing designer.

[@howeslife2718]

"You are a machine!" .....was that a pun?

[@5ch3nk]

That looks amazing. Done in less than a week?!?! .....She's amazing

[@tomislavlukicloznica]

She is awesome! Love the design and mobility she have with it. Keep the good work

[@TheExcellentVideoChannel]

It's utterly inspiring to see what results when people do the things that make them tick.

[@dajiban9325]

Damn she does all that in a few days and it takes me a year to do that in my Forge and on my anvil I need to get a 3D printer

[@mystirboy]

To be fair, she did say a lot of it was built upon her previous designs(which is months before), with mixes and matches, as well as I'm guessing she does this for a living. Still what she made is mostly better than the costumes of some live action adaptations of cartoons and comics

[@biohazardlnfS]

Not to mention forge and anvil can take the same amount of skill or more depending on the level of autimation

[@sleepinghermit7778]

Don't you dare! By hammer and tongs was all the world forged.

[@amtank]

I did....

[@nubreed13]

Took me 2 sleepless months to make a suit from 20 gauge steel. I was hammering rivets the day of con.

[@ionichi]

"Your arm's off!" "I've had worse"

[@toonbat]

You liar!

[@i_love_not_thinking]

Dis nothin but a failed human transmutation from alchemy. Definitely had worse.

[@jhonm6347]

What a beautiful work.

[@howHumam]

This is so precious, more please😁

[@alexlopez2995]

I can't wait for the day when prosthetics look and move like this.

[@walterdayrit675]

Actual automail!

[@Florian00]

You can get really good movements with a 3D-printed arm, servo's and an Arduino. The downpoint is that it's not strong at all

[@lilfurrypaws]

I love Ed. FMA is my favorite anime of all time.

[@RaVeN1K]

I was seeing her work a long time ago and was rly disappointed there was so little presence of her on the Internet. I am so happy she finally has the courage to step in front of a camera. Her work is just amazing, She is sure to have a bright future with her craft.

[@cweb1988]

modular is WIN! And the way it's attached is awesome.

[@Luka1180]

Adam, please make a video on making Phantom of the Opera (stage version) prop replicas. I'd love to make a Phantom mask for example, and the Phantom's fireball staff. However the latter may be problematic and dangerous. Would also love to see you make a miniature version of the set/stage, like Björnson did for the show!

[@Otaidus]

This might be the best Ed cosplay I've ever seen oh and she is a pipsqueak

[@eleones]

Wow! Stunning work. Her designs are brilliant. Glad I clicked on this video link.

[@atticstattic]

Terrific work!

[@ultimatevexation8782]

Play Melissa soundtrack by Porno Graffiti. Nice that her name is also the same as the opening song of FMA

[@omni574]

Actually had to double check that. Is legitimately amazing that it's true.

[@dajiban9325]

Adam looks like a really old Monkey D Luffy from one piece when he was wearing that hat

[@akumamakima2280]

When I got to the word "monkey" I was like "well that's unecessarily rude" and then I saw the "D Luffy" and laughed

[@kamekazi1123]

No he does not

[@djeeno]

this was amazing. I learned a lot about printing armor just in these few minutes

[@paladro]

outstanding work

[@NOLNV1]

I wonder if this is based on the armour research she did together with Ian La Spina?

[@fakshen1973]

"How to show off that face?" I think she's as gorgeous as her work.

[@ABW941]

@Justin Jehoshaphat So she nailed it with a small margin of error.

[@luisderivas6005]

@Justin Jehoshaphat Kinda the point; the FMA character she is cosplaying is a guy.

[@uncrstbl]

@Justin Jehoshaphat Well the character she's cosplaying is 15 at the beginning of the series.

[@xxrieanrinei4922]

@Justin Jehoshaphat man shit id take her out on a date clear skin, nice voice, probably has nice hair, plus she watches anime!?!?!

[@user-ek2xg3ps5s]

@@uncrstbl 12*

[@L-vs7fp]

Adam is a gift that keeps on giving.

[@fuckyougoogle3328]

Love seeing Adam being Adam, hope to see more of him on Tv or podcast.