Mackay Studios is a creative production business run by Aidan Mackay and Riley Allan, specialising in professional cosplay, prop creation, filmmaking, and custom fabrication.
We created Mackay Studios to combine our passion for filmmaking and cosplay with our skills in design, fabrication, 3D printing, costume construction, and visual storytelling. Our goal is to continually improve our own craft while helping other people bring their ideas and imaginations to life.
Whether it is recreating a screen-used costume, designing a character from the ground up, producing a detailed prop, or creating a small personal piece of memorabilia, we focus on producing work that is high-quality, detailed, and as screen-accurate as possible.
About us
Personal Items & Memorabilia
Not every project needs to be a full costume. Mackay Studios also allows customers and fellow fans to bring smaller ideas to life.
We can create items such as:
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Character statues
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Busts
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Collectible pieces
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Custom figurines
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Desk and display items
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Personal memorabilia
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Custom gifts
These projects give people the opportunity to own something unique that has been made specifically around their interests and imagination.
Props & Replicas
We also create custom props, replicas, and display pieces, ranging from small personal items to larger character props.
These can include:
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Film and television props
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Weapons and accessories for cosplay
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Character memorabilia
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Replica artefacts
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Display pieces
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Custom-designed objects
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3D-printed props
We approach each project with an emphasis on detail, accuracy, and presentation.
Professional Cosplay
Our work can include:
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Full cosplay costumes
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Armour and costume pieces
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Helmets and masks
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Character accessories
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Screen-accurate replicas
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Custom-designed cosplay pieces
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3D-printed costume components
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Costume modifications and upgrades
Our aim is to capture the details that make a character recognisable while creating costumes that are practical for the wearer.
We create custom and screen-accurate cosplay costumes and accessories, taking inspiration from film, television, games, comics, and other forms of popular media.
What we do
Need to know?
What We Offer
At Mackay Studios, we specialise in bringing characters, creatures and ideas from the screen into the real world. Our services combine cosplay fabrication, prop making, electronics, 3D printing and practical effects to create detailed, custom-made pieces for collectors, cosplayers, filmmakers and fans.
Custom Cosplays
We create fully custom cosplay costumes based on virtually any franchise, from film and television to video games, comics and original characters.
Our cosplay work can include:
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Full character costumes
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Helmets and masks
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Armour and body pieces
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Character accessories
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Costumes and clothing components
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Custom-designed cosplay pieces
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Screen-accurate replicas
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3D-printed components
We aim to recreate costumes as accurately as possible while also considering the comfort, durability and practicality required for the person wearing them.
Helmets, Armour & Costume Components
Our fabrication department specialises in creating detailed helmets, armour and costume components.
These pieces can be produced from references such as production stills, concept art, screenshots or existing designs. We pay close attention to shapes, proportions, surface details and other visual elements to achieve the closest recreation possible.
Weapons & Props
Mackay Studios also has a dedicated prop department specialising in custom weapons, equipment and other character props.
Our goal is to achieve screen accuracy to the best of our ability, recreating the appearance and details of props seen in movies, television shows and other media.
Our props are intended specifically for:
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Cosplay
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Photography
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Film and video production
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Conventions
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Displays
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Collecting
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Personal memorabilia
Our replica weapons are display and cosplay pieces, not functional weapons. They are not designed or intended for fighting, combat or practical use.
Electronic & Practical Effects
We can also incorporate electronics and practical effects into our costumes and props to make them more interactive and visually impressive.
Depending on the project, this can include:
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Integrated lighting
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LED effects
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Speakers
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Character voice effects
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Voice-changing systems
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Electronic controls
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Sound effects
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Wiring and electronics integration
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Harnesses and mounting systems
These effects can help turn a static costume or prop into something that feels much closer to the technology and equipment seen on screen.
For example, a helmet could incorporate lighting, a speaker system and a voice changer to create a complete character experience rather than simply being a replica helmet.
Our Guarantees
At Mackay Studios, we believe customers deserve to receive high-quality work that reflects the time, skill and craftsmanship that goes into every project. Our goal is to make the process transparent,
fair and focused on delivering a finished product that you are genuinely happy with.
Free Shipping Within Melbourne
We offer free shipping within Melbourne on Mackay Studios orders.
We also ship our products worldwide. While we take care to package every order securely, once an item has left our studio and is in the hands of the shipping provider, we cannot be held responsible for damage caused during transportation or handling outside of our studio.
We will always do our best to package items appropriately and minimise the risk of damage during transit.
30-Day Custom Fix Guarantee
If your item requires a correction or adjustment, we offer free custom fixes when the item is returned to us within 30 days of shipment.
This can include adjustments needed to improve the fit, appearance or functionality of the commissioned piece, provided the required changes are reasonably achievable.
Customers are responsible for returning the item to our studio, while Mackay Studios will carry out the eligible adjustment work at no additional labour cost.
Transparent Pricing
Our pricing is based primarily on the two things that matter most to the work:
Printing + Labour.
Rather than adding unnecessary charges for individual materials, small components or miscellaneous production costs, our pricing is designed around the actual production time and work required to create your commission.
This allows us to provide customers with a straightforward understanding of what they are paying for.
Our Main Guarantee: You Get What You Pay For
Our biggest promise is simple:
You get what you pay for.
We believe that if you are trusting us with your money and your idea, you deserve the best quality we can provide within the agreed budget.
Every project is created with the goal of meeting the agreed specifications, references and expectations established with the customer.
If the finished result isn't quite what you envisioned, talk to us.
We want to work with you to make reasonable adjustments to the finished product so that it better matches your needs and expectations.
Your Imagination. Our Craft.
At Mackay Studios, you're not simply paying for a product.
You're paying for the time, craftsmanship, creativity and labour required to turn your idea into something real.
We want every customer to feel that their project was worth the investment and that they received the highest quality result we could achieve for the price they paid.
Contact Mackay Studios
Have an idea you want to bring to life? We'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're looking for a custom cosplay, screen-accurate prop, statue, helmet, armour, electronic effects, or simply want to ask a question about what we can create, the Mackay Studios team is here to help.