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 Post subject: Re: Hello
PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:58 pm 
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Hey James, welcome! For my $0.02, I suggest coming to a troop or two while you ponder what costume to start with. An officer can run as little as about $400 if you're careful, and as you see, we have some awesome Tuskens in our garrison, made by Josh. But you want a costume that you love to wear, so take some time. It might be worthwhile to spread the cost over time to get the set you love first and foremost, rather than start with something you're not enamored with.

There's a troop coming up on Sunday, so we'd love to have you along if you're free and interested.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:59 am 
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No promises on making it to the troop at Hammond Indiana. I have a singles group at my local church that I must attend, since my folks are the leaders and I still live at home. But at any rate, would you guys mind giving me the average prices for some of the following ideas and tell me if they work well with a 6'+ dude? (Yes this is every single one from this page: http://www.501st.com/members/members.php
Storm Trooper TK: $1,000 Can Fit Yes
Tusken Raider DZ:
Imperial Officer ID: $400 Can Fit ???
Sand Trooper TD:
Snow Trooper TS:
Tie Pilot TI:
AT-AT Driver TA:
Biker Scout TB:
Sith Lord SL:
Bounty Hunter BH:
Imperial Gunner IG:
Navy Trooper IN:
Royal Guard TR:
Special Ops TX:
AT-ST Driver IS:
Clone Trooper TC:
Imperial Crew IC:
Arc Trooper AR:
Barc Trooper CB:
Clone Commander CC:
Firefighter CF:
Clone Pilot CP:
Clone Trooper CT:
Clone Spec Ops CX:
Galactic Marine GM:
Republic Commando RC:
Denizens DZ:

The point of this is two fold. One, to better understand a price range. Two, to see if things aren't comfortable for size. The point is to reduce what I look at while I do a more detailed information sweep of each item on that list. Being a Storm Trooper is of course my dream, but that is a long ways away. Tusken Raiders are closer and something I would like. Imperial Officer is cheaper than some, but I am not certain if I would like it.

Thank you for your time.


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 Post subject: Re: Hello
PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:12 am 
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I did want to get your input on this page though: http://www.tk409.com/tusken.html
It seems that he has some stuff that might be good. Would it be admissible to the 501st? Is it cheaper than yours GML?


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:11 am 
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Snowy: $900
Scout: $1200

Any costume can work for a tall guy; it's more about which kit you go with. Some sculpts are better suited to certain body types.

For armor, you have the most flexibility with things like a Snowy or Scout, since they don't have leg or arm armor; just some bits on the joints. Thus it's easier to adjust to long limbs.


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:26 pm 
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I sell mine for $450, but that doesn't include the bandoliers because they're really nice ones out there for cheaper then I could make them. Also all of tk-409's stuff is approvable if you decide to buy from him.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:56 pm 
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Keep doing research but if you want to go with a Tusken Josh is definitely one of the most affordable. Some kits just for the mask are $300.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:39 pm 
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$450 isn't that bad. I will certainly give you a call once I get a job. I have a few places that are hopeful. But, does yours come with a Gaffi stick?
Also, which one of these is best? (Not concerned about price.)

First choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WW2-Sw ... 46131300bb
Looks good.

Second choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-WW2-Swedish ... 4612f0c1ed
Big rip.

Third choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Swedish-Ba ... 338590d428
Looks good.

Fourth choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Swedish ... 1c318df1c9
Claims to be Star Wars.

Which choice would you choose? I can at least start on this.


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:11 pm 
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I do gaffi or rifle it's your choice. I'm building one for force_hound right now so you have some time till I'll be free to build another one. Are you wanting to do an episode 1 tusken? The Swedish is the one they use. If you want to do episode 2 whitearmor here in our garrison makes some amazing ones. And if you want to do ANH try these links.
http://www.ima-usa.com/british-p-1903-l ... olier.html
http://www.atlantacutlery.com/p-1642-ma ... olier.aspx

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:33 am 
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the robes i sold rob are from tk409


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:32 pm 
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I was considering the first choice, from my ebay choices since that looks the best, and is still cheap. I do need to know if that first choice will work, I do not want to buy it if not but I need to know sooner than later. Luckily I have 7 days until the end of that auction.
Is this a good one or not?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WW2-Sw ... 46131300bb
If not then I would probably consider one of the two you linked boss.

Oh also, do you guys want me to upload pictures/videos of the build? If so where? whitearmor.net?


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:01 pm 
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Dirty Tusken wrote:
I do gaffi or rifle it's your choice. I'm building one for force_hound right now so you have some time till I'll be free to build another one. Are you wanting to do an episode 1 tusken? The Swedish is the one they use. If you want to do episode 2 whitearmor here in our garrison makes some amazing ones. And if you want to do ANH try these links.
http://www.ima-usa.com/british-p-1903-l ... olier.html
http://www.atlantacutlery.com/p-1642-ma ... olier.aspx


Can I do either of those links for episode 1 or episode 2 Tusken? Also, white armor, if you read this, what are the prices for your episode 2 bandoliers?


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:54 pm 
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Nope only for ANH. The bandoliers are one of the biggest things that set them apart among other things.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:35 pm 
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So by getting that old but pro one from ebay it would work with yours.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WW2-Sw ... 46131300bb
This would be the episode 1 Phantom Menace? That is the Tusken suit you make? By the way, two questions for you if you don't mind boss.
One, can you list the individual pieces that you make?
Two, can you tell me the individual price of the Gaffi stick and the individual price of the rifle?

Also for everyone, do you guys want me to put up pictures/videos of the build? And if so, then what website? I have my own youtube channel so of course I would upload them there, then just add a link to the forum page of that youtube video.

Also, will this damaged one work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-WW2-Swedish ... 4612f0c1ed
It seems price may be an issue. Can someone please look at those two ebay things and say if they will work or not? I would prefer episode 1 which is the Swedish one.
I need confirmation on the second one, the damaged one soon. That bid runs out in 21 hours from now.

Also I found this WWII one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Swedish-Ba ... 338590d428
Please tell me if that will work if not the other 2.


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 12:19 am 
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I can do any of the tuskens. Yes that one would work but the strap is rather small. So you'll need to make and extension. I have an extra one of those for sale with a longer strap if you would like that instead of shipping one over from the UK.
The tuskens I make come with.
Head
Inner robe
Outer robe
Boots
Gloves
Arm wraps
Waist sash
Neck scarf
Respirator* ( if you're doing ANH)
And a rifle or gaffi.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:53 am 
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I do seem to be asking a lot of questions on a HELLO post. So you have an extra bandolier with Swedish look just sitting around. Ok.
It is $450 with what you included but you did not include the bandolier, nor my request of individual prices on the weapons. I suppose that is harder. So here is a question: with all the usual things for someone of 6'2"-6'3", and a head size of roughly 26" from eyebrow to top of ear and back around, IF you include BOTH the Gaffi stick, and the rifle, and also include that extra bandolier you said you have, what would the total price be?


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