BSG marines always looked pretty badass to me so took a break from the usual anime costumes.

Theres been lots of helpful info from people who have researched indepth on the actual items used on the show and Ive tried to find the same or a close approximation thats cheaper. (The helmet is probably the only 100% screen accurate part)
The goggles are my actual snowboarding goggles but with a black band attached and the actual band stuffed into the lens area.
The pistol is actually a spray painted Nerf gun since with the thick square barrel it looks about right upon first glance. It's not a good idea to stare too long at a gun pointed at you anyway.

First worn to Polaris 2009 where the Guests of Honor included Michelle Forbes and Michael Hogan (who was just hanging out at the hotel bar chilling with some people and was happy enough to give me a photo even though I was nearly to chicken to ask)