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Thanks, Carolina Newbie. Thanks.

I appreciate all the input you have given me. Without sounding ungateful, I know that costuming is expensive. I have been at this for a bit now. I think that the two major things here for me are this: I, like Guns said earlier, am married with 4 kids. Money's tight. That doesn't mean I'll buy the cheapest or the most readily available. I just want to get all the angles on all of the different styles of armor. This way, when I do buy, I will be doing so based on a bunch of research and not some SWAG! I'll pay what I have to in order to be accurate. That, after all, is the name of the game. I think another thing that has me guessing is how much these different sets cost. Saying it's a bit more for AP compared to FX doesn't tell me much. A bit more could be $2,000 or it could be $50. I don't know. This isn't in any way any ones fault. It's just the secretive nature of this hobby. I guess I really need numbers(prices) for all the styles or addresses in order to contact these makers and get the prices. I'm not going to buy something cheap in order to get into it quickly. I want to look like the movies. Lets face it-it's easy to impress the general public. It's another thing to impress another costumer. In conclusion, you guys have been a giant help in telling me what's good and bad about them all. I just need prices to see what I can afford and what I can fit into my budget. It's my choice. I just want it to be an informed one.

Well, sounds like a few more solid suggestions from all of you. Thanks! Yeah, I know this would be confusing and costly. I did a Snowtrooper and it cost me a pretty penny! I guess I just hate the thought of having inaccurate armor, but I guess I also hate the idea of spending a metric ton on armor(I still have a backpack, pouches, BFG, etc. to buy!) I also have to think that if the majority of the 501st has an FX kit, how bad could it be? I guess I could always update it later, right? A lot to think about, but I guess I'll get it. I think now I need to contact the sellers and get prices. This will help out a lot with my decision. Thanks again and I'll see you on the boards!

Seems to me on all these posts about what armor to buy, every one has an opinion. I seem to be even more and more confused the more I research the topic! I have done a few costumes(TS, DZ, etc) and they all have a bunch of soft parts involved in them. Now, as I look to do a TK(TD) armor, I see that size is an issue as well as movie accurracy. I am 6 foot and 220 lbs. I just want something that will fit me, look close to accurate(if not 100% accurate!), and not cost my first born child. Will I always have to sacrifice accuracy for price and fit? Is there a happy medium? Is this boring you because I am the 9 billionth person to post this question? I thought I knew the set of armor I wanted to buy, but the more I read, the more unsure I am if that will work or if I will be happy with my purchase. I guess I am looking for a bit of a bump in the right direction from those that know. Thanks!