300 hit theaters in 2006, directed by Zack Snyder and based on Frank Miller's graphic novel. The film retells the Battle of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas, played by Gerard Butler, leads 300 Spartans against the massive Persian army of Xerxes. Its stylized, comic-book visuals and slow-motion battle scenes made it one of the most recognizable action films of its decade.
The Spartans' gear is a huge part of that look, with crested bronze helmets, round shields, short swords, and long spears used in a tight phalanx. Lines like "This is Sparta!" made the film a pop culture staple, and Leonidas is still one of the most popular Halloween and convention costumes out there. This collection celebrates that look with inspired replicas for cosplayers, collectors, and fans of the film.
