The Walking Dead originated as a horror-drama comic created by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. Premiering as a comic book series, the one of a kind zombie drama gained immense popularity upon its release in 2003. Produced by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment, they currently have planned 150 issues with no end in site. The series gained the attention by the TV station AMC which prompted its creation of The Walking Dead live-action series first released on October 31, 2010. Quickly gaining a ridiculously large fan following, the series has received consistently high scores on the Nielsen rating for ages 18-49 viewers. This unprecedented popularity for a drama-horror program has spurred the creation of a companion series titled “Fear the Walking Dead” set to premiere in summer 2015. As a show, it has been nominated for several awards from the Writers Guild of America for TV: New Series, and the Golden Globe Award for Best TV Series, Drama.
Centering around the treacherous life of main character Rick Grimes, the series begins after the fall of humanity and the rise of the “Walkers.” Set in a version of reality where the term and concept of “Zombie” was previously unknown the survivors of the first population purge have come to call the cannibalistic undead hoards. Rick was previously a Sheriffs Deputy in rural northern Georgia. Waking from a several month-long coma, he is unaware of the takeover that occurred outside the confines of his hospital bed. He soon finds a group of survivors and becomes their leader trying to survive in this post-apocalyptic world overrun by flesh-eating Zombies. One of the most popular of this initial group is the infamous Daryl Dixon. A redneck that worked his way into the hearts of fans, he quickly became one of the most popular characters on The Walking Dead show.
Creating your own Daryl Dixon costume will be gritty and fun. As a character he has evolved throughout the past five seasons to become an iconic figure in the Walking Dead Universe.

Daryl Dixon Costume: The Basics

Daryl Dixon Costume Vest Clean.

Daryl Dixon Costume Vest Clean.

Daryl Dixon Costume Vest Worn.

Daryl Dixon Costume Vest Worn.

Daryl Dixon Costume Mask.

Daryl Dixon Costume Mask.

Black Side Lace-Up Biker Jacket.

Black Side Lace-Up Biker Jacket.

Worn Black Jeans.

Worn Black Jeans.

Tan Boat Shoes.

Tan Boat Shoes.

Flat Green Button Up Shirt.

Flat Green Button Up Shirt.

Dark Red Plaid Shirt.

Dark Red Plaid Shirt.

Worn Black Denim Shirt.

Worn Black Denim Shirt.

Black Undershirt.

Black Undershirt.

Mexican Style Poncho.

Mexican Style Poncho.

Prop Knife Set.

Prop Knife Set.

Prop Crossbow.

Prop Crossbow.

Red Tipped Crossbow Bolts.

Red Tipped Crossbow Bolts.

Daryl Ear Necklace.

Daryl Ear Necklace.

Stuffing-less Squirrel Dog Toy.

Stuffing-less Squirrel Dog Toy.

Prop Bloody Knife.

Prop Bloody Knife.

Bloody Machete.

Bloody Machete.

Pint of Fake Blood.

Pint of Fake Blood.

Blood Gel.

Prop Blood Gel.

Rick Grimes Costume: Accessories

Daryl Dixon Season One Figure.

Daryl Dixon Season One Figure.

Daryl Dixon Seasoned Figure.

Daryl Dixon Seasoned Figure.

Daryl Dixon Chopper Figure.

Daryl Dixon Chopper Figure.

Daryl Dixon Season 1 Funko.

Daryl Dixon Season 1 Funko.

Daryl Dixon Injured Funko.

Daryl Dixon Injured Funko.

Daryl Dixon Black and White Funko.

Daryl Dixon Black and White Funko.

Daryl Dixon Chopper Funko.

Daryl Dixon Chopper Funko.

Daryl Ear Necklace Replica.

Daryl Ear Necklace Replica.

The Walking Dead Glass Set.

The Walking Dead Glass Set.

The Walking Dead Bobble Head Set.

The Walking Dead Bobble Head Set.

The Walking Dead Lamp.

The Walking Dead Lamp.

Rick Grimes Throw.

The Walking Dead Throw.

Prison Play Set.

Prison Play Set.

The Walking Dead Board Game.

The Walking Dead Board Game.

The Walking Dead Trivia Game.

The Walking Dead Trivia Game.

Zombie Makeup Kit.

Zombie Makeup Kit.

Daryl Dixon Costume: Reference Images

Shirt, Crossbow, Pants and Shoes Reference Image.

Shirt, Crossbow, Pants and Shoes Reference Image.

Black Denim Shirt, Black Under Shirt and Vest Reference Image.

Black Denim Shirt, Black Under Shirt and Vest Reference Image.

Black Biker Jacket Reference Image.

Black Biker Jacket Reference Image.

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