Carolina Garrison

Hi, all!

I'm a newbie who's in the process of trying to put together my first Garrison-approved costume and wanted to get a few pointers. I've received some great pointers/advice from Tom, but I thought I'd drop in and A) introduce myself and B) see if anyone has any other thoughts about how to proceed.

So, I'm torn: I'd really like to put together a Royal Guard costume, but I'm trying to work within a budget as best I can. Over the course of several months it all is affordable--especially in terms of the helmet, boots, etc.--but I'm wondering if anyone knows of anyone else who is selling the undersuit, robe, etc.

The other costume I want to make--and this may ultimately be more budget-friendly--is Greedo. I've already put out some emails to folks regarding the mask/hands.

Any thoughts/comments one way or the other?

Thanks in advance. I'm really excited to eventually become an "official" part of this; I've wanted to join up for a while and am at a point where I have just enough time (even though it's a scarcity for us all) to do that. If there's anyone else in the Charlotte area who's seasoned or just starting out, that's where I'm located.

Hello Christopher,

If you are interested in doing a Royal Guard, I suggest you check our detachment at www.forcepike.net . I'm an AOTC guard and there are three movie versions of the guard including AOTC, ROTS, and ROTJ. There are differences between all three. For example, AOTC guards are two slitted guards which means you have two slits on the side, dark smoky red or black visors and black jackboots (they can also be red suede but black is the AOTC style), ROTS which is the four slitted guard cloak and ROTJ which is the one slit. It all depends on what style you want. The helmet and the cloak fabric which is velvet will set you back a lot since the helmets are rare to find unless you know of a place or member to make the helmet. You will need both burgundy and the regular velvet for your guard. Again, I would suggest you refer to our CRL and our detachment for your guard needs.

With Regards,

Jane Willer

AOTC-Guard "Phoenix"

Thanks for the quick response. Yeah, I figured the robe/undersuit would be pricy (do you know of anywhere to purchase these, by chance?). I've already got a lead on some of the other parts, so that's not a huge deal. If I end up going to the Royal Guard route it will be the RotJ version.

JoAnn's or Mary Jo's (I think that's what it's called out there). Again, our detachment has all the info and it's based on your body type and the requirements of the costume. I know my guard was custom made for me by a member who is now with Garrison Tyranus so your best bet is to find a really good seamstress to put it together.

-Jane

hey Chris!!

We been talking but welcome to the CG forum!!

I am south of Charlotte and we have a few others in the mecklenburg area that you could meet with etc...

I love both the Royal Guard and greedo... and We do not have a Greedo and only a few Royal Guards....so both are always needed etc..