SaturnGypsy
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I preordered and am trying to get up to speed on TKs. I'm an approved Vader.
Is there a guess as to which movie version this is?
Hey Bryan!
The Anovos kit is ANH version.
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The first 75 were $1800. I imagine the price is the same.
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It does look pretty cool. Not sure if it was worth imploding the Legion for that moment. But it looks cool.
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Looks like they got blasters. Or maybe they are just for the stage.
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Looks like the new "Spacetrooper" that Hot Toys just announced.
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My experiences with Anovos have been:
- They will probably not guarantee delivery before the new movie
- They will probably be late
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I did the preorder for the kit for a lot of the same reasons. I already have approved armor. I actually think that Anovos will do a good job too. And for $350, even if I don't like it I can probably sell it for what I paid. And I admit I'm very curious about this suit/strapping system. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
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So what is the early consensus on this armor? Would someone buying this armor be 501st approved? I've been wanting to get some armor and join the 501 for a long time, but the $1000 + cost has been holding me back. I should be able to afford this if it will get me in.
There's no way to say for sure until actual kits are built. The photos are still prototypes. My gut says that it will probably be workable. But it all depends on how the final product turns out and if any modifications are needed. So it wouldn't be without risk to preorder now. So if you decide to jump in just be prepared that it might not be that simple and there could be additional costs to get it approved.
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Kit deatails are a little vague? Will it comes with everything the finished suit comes with?
Somebody on the 501st main forum said they contacted Anovos asking this. They said it comes with everything the finished version comes with but not assembled. I find that hard to believe to be honest. But we'll see I guess.
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None of those kits have shipped yet either. The only kits in the wild are the ones that cannot be named. So no news on them yet.
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Locitus, I was asking Tuskentrooper since he does have at least some insight into what they are doing as well as being in contact with them. Don't really need your input.
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Panda trooper, I agree. I think it's only a matter of time before Disney starts to crack down on fan builders. I don't think they will be as forgiving as LFL has always been. They have clearly showed their willingness to go after people making Marvel items. But it took them a few years after they purchased the company to do it. I expect within a couple of years the C&D letters will start going out.
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Still very confused about what is part of the kit and what only comes with the finished suit. Do the parts in the kit have the lining? Is the mounting system the same for both finished and kit versions?
Also, what is the thickness of the ABS they are using? What is the largest head size for the helmet?
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No mention of boots or blaster. I assume they are not included? Also it says all pieces are lined. With what? Is that for the kit as well as the finished armor? What is the strapping/fastening system like? It seems vague on that.
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I got the email too. I'm tempted at the $350 price point. Hard to beat that if the sculpt is good.
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Yeah I agree. I've found a couple of Pep files, but they aren't very detailed. I'm not a 3D modeler so I don't think I would be good at making my own. The search continues...
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I worked at LucasArts for years. The Dark Trooper is close to my heart. Would love to put one together if there was a kit. I wouldn't even know where to start making one myself. Maybe there's a pepakura version...
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Just wondering. Has anybody ever made a Dark Trooper kit?
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I see similarities and I see differences. Either way, I love my NE armor and it serves me well.
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My first troop in my TK gear is this Friday. And it's an official LFL event too. I'm super excited.
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As my former boss used to say, "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good."
My helmet is good enough. Maybe I'll change the ear some day. But I'm not going to stress over it.
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I still have the messed up ear on there. But you only really see it close up. They did send me another set but they still have the same problem of being a little short. So I haven't bothered trying to cut them to fit. But I agree, they really are a pain.
And, yes you do get to pick your own ID number.
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Thanks Haribon72. Hope to meet you in the field some day.
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ANOVOS CEO interview @ SWCA
in TFA Stormtrooper
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Yep. I already preordered online. I think they did have a free shipping perk if you ordered in person at Celebration though.