NCwerewolf wrote:Yeah, right at. We'll see each other soon, I think.

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NCwerewolf wrote:Toad, where do you live? I'm actually looking forward to having armor parties with my buddy, who is also looking at getting involved. Something cool about getting together, tippin a few back, and watching each other's costumes come to life. And it's always nice to hae an extra set of hands and eyes.

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Cantina Security wrote:Blasters are optional and can range from 50-300 depending on model and brand.

Potentially you could save 500 or better doing yourself. But yes I imagine you could save a few hundred resourcing locally.

Cantina Security wrote:Yes I remember talking. Yes a Jeremy is in our garrison. Not sure but I would think you could have one done localy for 1200 maybe.

Armor 500 ish
Boots 100
Undersuit 50
Belt/holster 80
Labor 500
Glues Velcro and strapping 20

Assuming all goes well.

Cantina Security wrote:Go with what speaks to you. A TK can be achieved with trimming and modifications. Tusken raider is awesome and accommodates us shorter folks. Royal guard? All will cost a bit, but once you get started , the dark side is a path no one can resist. Resale is also an option if things get tight.

Look around, search your feelings..weigh your options...good luck, and most importantly, have fun!

Cantina Security wrote:We have some local members that offer build commissions. We can even resource the armor locally as well. Shawn Cantey from Crooknight Trooper Packs does commission builds. Jeremy Pastros can hammer out a build fairly quickly. I can help Supply hard armor. While RS is top of the line , you may be able to resource it in Garrison.

Walts Trooper Factory offers assembly services. (Connecticut)
TrooperMaster sells fully built (U.K.)
RS full commission (U.K.)


Check your budget and weigh out your options , see what works best.

TK-90499 wrote:Have you considered building a suit yourself? The reason I ask is that it really isn't that difficult. It's pretty much cut & glue, like a model kit. The benefit is a sense of pride, the armor fitting your body correctly, and knowing how to repair it when the time comes, and it will come eventually. It's also far cheaper to build a suit yourself. We have people who can provide the kit, you'd just need some simple tools and some time. And armor parties are fun.
The only downside to a kit is that Boots, blaster and softgoods are separate, of course. But those can be found easily and again, it's cheaper not to commission a suit. Just some thoughts to consider.

If you do go for a full commission, RS would be my first choice. Very costly and lengthy wait but excellent armor.

Turks68 wrote:Hey PJ! Glad your interested in joining he ranks. RS Prop Masters is a fantastic source for ready to wear commissioned armor. You’ll pay a lot but the quality of it is fantastic. I would highly recommend going them. It should be noted also that it takes about two months to get your set so be prepared to play the waiting game.


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NCwerewolf wrote:

pjtoadie wrote:How much money are you into your Scout costume? That’s one that I’m considering.

Not much, so far. Only $250 and that got me the boots and a cummerbund piece with the pouches. I'm eyeballin some soft goods next. It appears I'll be spending around $1500 roughly on a complete kit. I'm selling an extra shotgun tomorrow to fund the armor, lol. It seems shockingly expensive to bust into this hobby at first glance, but after I started doing the math, it ends up being cheaper than my other hobbies. frell, I'm about $2500 into the X-wing tabletop miniatures game and I don't even have the two newest waves. Lolol. That's what decided the issue for me in the first place: once you get a complete kit, the recurring cost is low to continue this adventure.


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bobafett4ever wrote:

pjtoadie wrote: It makes sense that the cloth for Kylo would be really expensive. I guess I was a little naive in thinking it would be much less than a TK. The $1200 for a complete TK is DIY I’m assuming? If I decide to go the TK route I would need someone to assemble for me. Thanks!

Our very own Carolina member, Jason Hill, has a shop called Intergalactic Supply (check it out on Facebook). He makes TK, Tie, Navy Trooper Helmets, among other things. He can give you some more exact pricing as I'd just be guessing by hearsay.

I have his Navy Trooper helmet, and know a lot of folks with his TIE kits and a few TK kits. He does an excellent job - well worth it!
Any if you get a kit, folks around the area have kit building parties every once-in-a-while. Could always get hooked up into one of them if you need help completing your kit.

NCwerewolf wrote:

pjtoadie wrote:Lol, was it the Jawa comment that you can have fun with?

The Jawa idea, the "short stormtrooper" quote, Ewoks, droids, all of it. Lmao. I know they're Rebels, but Pao or Bistan would be awesome costumes too.


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bobafett4ever wrote:

pjtoadie wrote:

bobafett4ever wrote:I agree with Wolf. It really comes down to what do you want to be?

Kylo will be a few pretty pennies, so if you're not 100% sure on that, I'd do a cheaper costume to get in then you can get a feel for if you want to do Kylo. I know of a few Kylo's around the Raleigh area, and they're top notch. They say it's pretty crazy hot under the LAYERS of robes they must wear, lol

If you want more info on what may be cheaper, or have an idea of something else you're thinking about, let us know!

-Chris

Thanks for the info! For some reason I was thinking that Kylo wouldn’t be as much because it’s a soft costume and there’s no armor involved. On the flipside it would look like the robes and such are probably pretty expensive. I would love to be a Stormtrooper as well. I don’t have much interest in being Bridge Crew/Tie reserve/scanning Crew. I would want to be Kylo, Stormtrooper, or a Scout Trooper. I’m a little interested in being a TIE Pilot or something similar. I’m not 100% opposed to being a Jawa or Tusken Raider either. Money is a little tight so would what you recommend money wise for what I listed? Is Kylo that much more expensive than a Stormtrooper? Thanks!

I'm sure a Kylo can chime in, but the clothe for those robes are expensive, and they have layers. I'd assume a Kylo costs as least as much as a Stormtrooper (which we call TKs). I'd be surprised if a TK cost more than Kylo (unless you're doing shirtless Kylo, lol).

My guess would be in order of cost most expensive to least is Kylo > TK > Scout > TIE > Tuskin > Jawa. Jawa will run you about $450-$500. TK with full armor and underclothing and decent weapon say maybe $1200.

Don't let that deter you... I'm an Officer and it took me 18 months to get my $500 for my first outfit... So I understand a tight budget!

bobafett4ever wrote:I agree with Wolf. It really comes down to what do you want to be?

Kylo will be a few pretty pennies, so if you're not 100% sure on that, I'd do a cheaper costume to get in then you can get a feel for if you want to do Kylo. I know of a few Kylo's around the Raleigh area, and they're top notch. They say it's pretty crazy hot under the LAYERS of robes they must wear, lol

If you want more info on what may be cheaper, or have an idea of something else you're thinking about, let us know!

-Chris

NCwerewolf wrote:There's so much fun to be had here. Lol But I'll leave it alone.

I ran into the same problem recently. I'm such a freak about Star Wars I was like cI wanna be EVERYBODY!" But alas, my wallet says "Negative, Ghostrider." I fell back on the character I have always thought was the coolest ever since I saw them in the theater in 1985. We called them "speeder bikers" when I was a kid and since that all I do is ride my own speeder bike these days, it seemed a natural first costume. And yes, when it's complete, I *will* ride around town in costume and I *will* get pulled for an improper helmet. Lmao

Moral of my story: do what you want, have maximum fun, and to Hades with the consequences.

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