Guides and How-To Articles

Stand out from the trick-or-treating crowd this year with a costume from Medieval Collectibles! Not sure what to be this year? We’ve got some Halloween costume ideas to inspire your next outfit! From new takes on classic fantasy and horror costumes to unique ways to show off your favorite pop culture characters this year, you’ll

Are you looking to create a magical theme for your Halloween party? Do you want a party fitting for the most interesting sorcerers, wizards, and witches you know? Here at Medieval Collectibles, we are happy to help you build a truly magical Halloween party. Two major components to a party are the food and the

Arrr… Wish that you could look like a fearsome pirate? Well, there are plenty of real pirates to steal some style from. We are grabbing the style of some of the most famous pirates to ever sail the seven seas and helping you to create a fearsome, swashbuckling pirate outfit inspired by them.
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Did you ever want to make the ultimate fantasy gaming room? Maybe you just aren’t sure where to start when it comes to building your dream gaming space. No matter if you have a whole room to dedicate to your hobby, or just a corner in your living room, we are happy to help you

Would you like to turn your home into a Viking warrior’s haven? Maybe you would just like to have more of a Norse aesthetic in your living space. Here at Medieval Collectibles, we have a variety of ideas on how to turn your modern home into one fit for any Viking warrior or Norse lady.
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You do not have to step through the stones to feel like you are time traveling. We want to help you create a time-traveling outfit perfect for hopping through history. We have taken inspiration from the popular TV series Outlander, specifically the current season. The series is based on a book series of the same

When it comes to planning a wedding, there is a lot to consider. From the clothing to the guests and the decor, you have a lot to think about. For a medieval or fantasy wedding, you have even more to plan. In this article, we hope to help you get some ideas for creating your

Are you looking for some inspiration for your Halloween costume? Do you want to look like a character from pop culture? Let us help you out! We have some great costume ideas for classic Halloween characters as well ones that are popular this year. Also, we discuss dressing up as a pop culture D&D icon!

Are you searching for a classic Halloween costume? If you want a timeless outfit, consider showing up as a witch. We have plenty of great pieces for you to go beyond the basic witch costume. Using some iconic witches of pop culture as inspiration, we will help you create and upgrade your witch costume this

Dwarves are one of the most popular creatures from fantasy and legends. In this post, we take a quick look at the origins of fantasy dwarves, their styles, and then dive into a sample dwarven ensemble. We hope to give you an idea of where to start if you wish to dress as a fantasy

Ever wonder what medieval people wore during the colder months? While the styles and designs varied from place to place, the textiles were consistent amongst the lower and middle classes. Easily the most popular textile during the medieval period was wool. Regardless of class, a medieval person wore some form of wool for their clothing

Do you want to jazz up your Halloween costume? Maybe you wish that it was a little bit more exciting but are not sure what to do? Here, we want to give you some ideas on how to level up your costume. We list three levels of changes that you can make to your outfit,

When it begins to get cooler for fall, do you wish that the warm weather could last just a bit longer? Do you wish that you could wear your favorite summer Ren faire outfit into the fall? Or maybe you just aren’t sure what to wear for the fall faire season? In this post, we

Pop culture often depicts Roman emperors as enjoying lavish feasts. What would it actually look like to feast like a Roman emperor? While you can’t take a time machine to see, you can look at the food of the period. Apicius de re Coquinaria is a collection of recipes that survives from the Roman period.

Do you enjoy dragon decor or wish that you could turn your office space into a dragon’s den? In this article, we hope to help you envision exactly that. We look at a variety of products that can help make your workspace feel a bit more fiercely magical.
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When you sit down at your desk

One of the most popular character classes in Dungeons and Dragons is the barbarian. If you are interested in dressing up as this character, we hope to walk you through the background and aesthetic of a D&D barbarian. This post looks at the overall aspects of the barbarian character class, some popular aesthetic choices, and

One of the most popular character classes in Dungeons and Dragons is the paladin. This character class has expanded since the first edition. In the 5th edition, this character has a wider range of paths. This post looks at the character class and gives an example of how to dress up as a Dungeons and

Clerics are one of the most popular classes in D&D to play. However, its appearance and background can vary greatly. There are multiple aspects to a cleric that can affect not only its appearance but also how the cleric acts in Dungeons and Dragons. In this post, we look at how to dress as a

Ever wish you could become a druid from D&D? Well, with the help of our post, you will get an idea of how to dress as a Dungeons and Dragons druid. We give a bit of background on the druid character class before looking at the parts of a druid’s outfit.
To start with, a druid

Elves are one of the most popular fantasy characters, especially when comes to styling as one. There are many aspects when it comes to a fantasy elf’s style. This style often depends on the type of elf being portrayed. However, there are many aspects that cover many different types of elves. We will look at

The rogue is one of the most popular classes to play in Dungeons and Dragons. This sneaky and versatile character takes to heart the skills of stealth and dexterity. In addition, this character class can be split into at least three subtypes: thief, assassin, and arcane trickster. Here at Medieval Collectibles, we hope to help

Wish you could cosplay as a Dungeons and Dragons wizard, warlock, or sorcerer? Here at Medieval Collectibles, we walk you through a sample Mage outfit to help you figure out how to dress as one for your D&D character. The classes of wizard, warlock, and sorcerer all have similar styles and aesthetics, so we chose

When you want to dress as a Dungeons and Dragons Warrior or Fighter, there are many parts to consider. This character class is perhaps one of the most diverse when it comes to the background available to the character. We give a basic example of a Warrior character’s ensemble with some weapon and accessory options.

Do you like to play as a bard for your Dungeons and Dragons games? Medieval Collectibles hopes to help you figure out how to dress as a bard. As the bard has evolved over the different editions of the game, we wish to give a basic version of the musical character with some suggestions as

When planning out your reenactment or roleplaying wardrobe, you may want to look at pieces that can work in a variety of outfits. For example, you should look at shirts that can work with multiple different periods and styles to create various looks. Our example shirt is the Godfrey Shirt. This shirt comes in two

Medieval Collectibles brings to you a buyer’s guide to chainmail. Our selection of chainmail is very extensive, and we break down what terms and variations you may come across. From materials to riveting types and more, we hope to answer your questions regarding our chainmail and help you choose what chainmail to buy.
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Arrow nocks take a lot of stress, so they will break after some use. Each Long LARP Arrow (MY100753) comes with one replacement arrow nock. Here’s how to remove a broken nock and attach a replacement:

First, if the nock has broken off partially, you will need to remove the rest of it. Carefully snap off