Comments on: STORMTROOPER INFO http://costumebot.com costuming tutorials, prop building, and artificial intelligence Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:39:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tom http://costumebot.com/stormtrooper-armor/comment-page-1#comment-1146 Tom Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:11:34 +0000 http://costumebot.com/?page_id=18#comment-1146 Noah, if it's on ebay and listed as Shepperton (SDS), it's probably a recast of SDS which is (at least partially) a recast of one of the fan armors. In addition, it will be way too small for you. I cannot emphasize strongly enough how much of a gamble ebay is when it comes to trooper armor. You have two options to get reasonably good armor in your size (which is similar to my own). One is Armor Master (AM) and the other is RT-Mod. Both are fan sculpts but they're both very good. Join up at the forums at MEPD.net or whitearmor.net for more detailed info and PM folks over there for current kit pricing and contact info. Noah, if it’s on ebay and listed as Shepperton (SDS), it’s probably a recast of SDS which is (at least partially) a recast of one of the fan armors. In addition, it will be way too small for you. I cannot emphasize strongly enough how much of a gamble ebay is when it comes to trooper armor.

You have two options to get reasonably good armor in your size (which is similar to my own). One is Armor Master (AM) and the other is RT-Mod. Both are fan sculpts but they’re both very good. Join up at the forums at MEPD.net or whitearmor.net for more detailed info and PM folks over there for current kit pricing and contact info.

]]> By: NastyNoah http://costumebot.com/stormtrooper-armor/comment-page-1#comment-1144 NastyNoah Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:39:57 +0000 http://costumebot.com/?page_id=18#comment-1144 I am looking for a set of armor that will fit me. I am 6'4" and 230 lbs and not sure which set to buy. I found a set on ebay that claims to be Sheperton Armor and says it will fit up to 6'6" does anyone have any recommendations? I am looking for a set of armor that will fit me. I am 6’4″ and 230 lbs and not sure which set to buy. I found a set on ebay that claims to be Sheperton Armor and says it will fit up to 6’6″ does anyone have any recommendations?

]]> By: Kurt http://costumebot.com/stormtrooper-armor/comment-page-1#comment-804 Kurt Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:43:33 +0000 http://costumebot.com/?page_id=18#comment-804 Hi there, Uncle Copious, did you get your (supreme edition) storm trooper costume yet? How is it? Hi there,

Uncle Copious, did you get your (supreme edition) storm trooper costume yet? How is it?

]]> By: Uncle Copious http://costumebot.com/stormtrooper-armor/comment-page-1#comment-670 Uncle Copious Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:03:47 +0000 http://costumebot.com/?page_id=18#comment-670 Good Read, thanks for the insight> I recently purchased a (supreme edition) storm trooper costume from www.officialstarwarscostumes.com, I paid 750 USD $ for the armor with jump suit. Been real excited about Halloween this year especially since I got the supreme Vador costume last year which was an epic time. Im just hoping that this apparently "licensed" costume is all that it seemed to be. Im aiming to look like a storm trooper at the partys this year! Does anyoneknow what the quality of the kit I Already Purchased Might compare to when considering the authentic qualities of STARWARS? Good Read, thanks for the insight> I recently purchased a (supreme edition) storm trooper costume from http://www.officialstarwarscostumes.com, I paid 750 USD $ for the armor with jump suit. Been real excited about Halloween this year especially since I got the supreme Vador costume last year which was an epic time.
Im just hoping that this apparently “licensed” costume is all that it seemed to be. Im aiming to look like a storm trooper at the partys this year! Does anyoneknow what the quality of the kit I Already Purchased Might compare to when considering the authentic qualities of STARWARS?

]]> By: Trooper324 http://costumebot.com/stormtrooper-armor/comment-page-1#comment-665 Trooper324 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:55:42 +0000 http://costumebot.com/?page_id=18#comment-665 And you will spend even more money on the items to put it together. Paints, rivet gun/rivits, tape, the proper tools to trim your armor. (I recommend a dremel) This armor does not come 1 size fits all. You WILL be trimming. Difference areas for everyone. I've had my AM amor now a month and I'm just now trimming the thighs. This is not a discouragement, just telling you that you are going to spend at least $1,000, the minimum, to get going. Boots, well you have CA Boots or TKBoots, those are your only 501st approved boots. ($50-$150) Expect 8-12 weeks before you can even order or receive them. Or you can buy black boots and paint them, which is a little more money and time. Blaster, the hasbro is ok but requires a doopydoos kit. (Another $50) Expect 2 weeks for that. You'll need a neck seal. (Check out TK409.com) That's 1-2 weeks (Another $50) Undersuit, a Lycra Dive Skin is ok, those are $30-$60 at a dive shop. You'll need gloves, $4 if you buy the rubber gloves that make your hands sweat, or $50 ish for a pair of flight style gloves. If you want to add fans to your helmet so it doesn't fog up, you can DIY for cheap or buy kits. Do you want a mic, voice amp, and/or static burst module? $100-$500 depending on what you end up going with. Patience is the key here. If you want a quick halloween costume, this isn't it. If you want to join the 501st, do your homework and check out FISD (www.whitearmor.net) and read read read. :) Good luck! And you will spend even more money on the items to put it together. Paints, rivet gun/rivits, tape, the proper tools to trim your armor. (I recommend a dremel) This armor does not come 1 size fits all. You WILL be trimming. Difference areas for everyone. I’ve had my AM amor now a month and I’m just now trimming the thighs. This is not a discouragement, just telling you that you are going to spend at least $1,000, the minimum, to get going. Boots, well you have CA Boots or TKBoots, those are your only 501st approved boots. ($50-$150) Expect 8-12 weeks before you can even order or receive them. Or you can buy black boots and paint them, which is a little more money and time. Blaster, the hasbro is ok but requires a doopydoos kit. (Another $50) Expect 2 weeks for that. You’ll need a neck seal. (Check out TK409.com) That’s 1-2 weeks (Another $50) Undersuit, a Lycra Dive Skin is ok, those are $30-$60 at a dive shop. You’ll need gloves, $4 if you buy the rubber gloves that make your hands sweat, or $50 ish for a pair of flight style gloves. If you want to add fans to your helmet so it doesn’t fog up, you can DIY for cheap or buy kits. Do you want a mic, voice amp, and/or static burst module? $100-$500 depending on what you end up going with. Patience is the key here. If you want a quick halloween costume, this isn’t it. If you want to join the 501st, do your homework and check out FISD (www.whitearmor.net) and read read read. :) Good luck!

]]> By: Tom http://costumebot.com/stormtrooper-armor/comment-page-1#comment-626 Tom Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:40:27 +0000 http://costumebot.com/?page_id=18#comment-626 Hi Auston. The minimum you'll spend for a suit that looks decent is $500-$700. Even the crappy Rubies "Supreme" suit is $1K and it's a big step down to their hideous "deluxe" $40 costume. My post isn't 100% up to date so there have been a few new vendors on the market. The FX armor has morphed into AM (Armor Master) armor) and there's now a newer TE derived armor called ATA (for Affordable Trooper Armor). The AM will probably be your best bet. Just don't expect anything that looks remotely like a stromtrooper to come cheap. Don't forget, you'll also need an undersuit, boots, blaster, etc. Hi Auston. The minimum you’ll spend for a suit that looks decent is $500-$700. Even the crappy Rubies “Supreme” suit is $1K and it’s a big step down to their hideous “deluxe” $40 costume. My post isn’t 100% up to date so there have been a few new vendors on the market. The FX armor has morphed into AM (Armor Master) armor) and there’s now a newer TE derived armor called ATA (for Affordable Trooper Armor). The AM will probably be your best bet. Just don’t expect anything that looks remotely like a stromtrooper to come cheap. Don’t forget, you’ll also need an undersuit, boots, blaster, etc.

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