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vinmanmac

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    Costuming. prop building. Martial arts. Graphic design.
    Being a good dad and husband.

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    Vincent
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  1. Hyperfirm has a facebook page they respond very quickly too. They have just finished making new even more accurate molds. Includes the charging handle now HFX Productions on Facebook
  2. I think the Anovos Website said it could be late 2016 before the kits are going to be opened back up again
  3. The shadow trooper from the tested video was sent to them by Anovos but unsure is it was created with the newest molds and processes. The bucket was sent to frank at tested to review but I have searched and not found a video as yet.
  4. Hey Mark, I'm Sorry I offended you. My intention was not to school one of the most educated and informed members on this forum as you clearly are, by your pedigree. I'm guessing there are a lot of first time troopers eagerly watching these posts looking for what ever new developments they can find. And there are a lot of old school masters like yourself as well. This was a general statement aimed at everyone. Hopefully we can all learn a thing or two. I guess I welcome Anovos because they are allowing more fans to realize the dream of being a trooper for the first time, me included. I was 14 when the first movie came out and I still get excited when I see a trooper today. Personally I love the look of the sharp lines and I have spent hours looking at all the different iterations of the helmets from all the movies. I imagine because of the immense numbers of armor they are pulling from these molds that the aluminum was a practical solution. I would be curious to see if the first pulls are as sharp as the 10,000th pull. The landscape of making props and costumes is changing all over the world in every aspect. Perfectly symmetrical props, helmets and armor due to CAD, 3D, CNC, Etc... is the wave for now unless there comes a time when people prefer a more imperfect feel. You don't have to embrace it but it's here like it or not. Thanks for your contribution to the craft and this site!
  5. Everyone has an opinion. And I think this way of thinking is so far off base. Know one other than the Anovos select group has even seen this armor in person and you are ragging on it as if you have had it in your hands for a personal in-depth review. Why not actually let the jury have an opportunity to hear the case before you condemn the accused. In all likely hood this armor is very nicely done. As almost all Anovos products that have been released from other lines. This TK is bringing the opportunity for thousands of fans to Troop along side others that would never been able to due to cost restrictions. The license and the ability to mass produce these makes a quality product more affordable. Some people just wanna feel like they belong to some elitist country club and like to turn their nose down at anyone they think doesn't measure up. You don't have to drive a Rolls Royce to share the road. I'd like to hear from you. Do you have a kit ordered? Do you own another TK?
  6. Compare to the original Stunt helmets, which is what this is modeled after and I think you'll find that this helmet is an incredible likeness. They managed to retain the original assymetry but clean up all of the bumps and lumps that would have never existed if they had the budget and time to clean up. Other prop makers have replicated exactly what was on screen but they are ugly as hell, bumps and all. If thats what you want you can buy it. These are great looking in my humble opinion. Here is a link to photos of the original stunt helmets for comparison http://starwarshelmets.com/original-ANH-Stunt-Stormtrooper-armor-helmets.htm
  7. Franks Tweet " Trying to scare Mike Senna's amazing BB8with some Anovos helmets"
  8. Hey I just tweeted Frank Ippolito and he responded. This is the Bucket they will be shipping. Anovos sent it to him to review on Tested
  9. I know this was asked previously but I don't know the response. Could you possibly share or be willing to sell the files thanks a ton VinMan
  10. Lemmie know happy to make a custom one got you!
  11. I just took the general look and feel of the original and made it more complex. I wanted it to look and feel more technical.Pretty much scrapped a bunch of stuff from the goodwill. Along with a trip to Walmart. The antenna, Gatorade bottle, small sink plunger. The base is from an oil drain container from harbor freight. And picked up the side tube from Home Depot The boxes are made from Sintra sheet plastic No real design plan I just went with what felt cool
  12. A restocking fee should not apply to a product that has not yet even left stock.
  13. Is it possible to sell your slot to another buyer for a small profit rather than cancel?
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