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  2. ANOVOS TK Vs. Craigslist Shadow TK (HELP)

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Hello Ladies & Gents, I know I posted a thread with similar, but not exactly the same questions earlier, but I'm really in a decision pinch and I need AS MANY HONEST OPINIONS AS POSSIBLE from my fellow 501st Members, and my former TK Brothers...<br><br>

    Recently I came across a local here in Fayetteville, NC on Craigslist selling a set of Shadow Trooper Armor. The Armor is for my son who wanted to go TK or Tie, to join the 501st, but after seeing some cool mods, and my friends Sideshow 1/6 Shadow Trooper Figure is considering the Shadow Trooper. The young lady selling the Armor locally is selling it for $300. After doing some closer inspection of the Armor it's an older FX Kit with a Franken-Bucket. Now I know what mods are necessary and know I can make the FX pass inspection, but I'll need to get a new Helmet (about $200-$300). Plus I also need to buy Boots, Under Suit, Neck Seal, and Gloves (her kit comes with a Resin Blaster, plus I still own my old TK Blaster). Plus she's willing to let me split up the $300 between 3 paychecks...<br><br>

    Now, in my search for a new Bucket, I browsed the ANOVOS site b/c I knew they have a Shadow Bucket coming out soon. That's when I happened across the pre-order for the NEW TK Kits due out in January. The Kit w/ Soft Parts (Under Suit, Neck Seal, and Gloves) is a little over $600 plus shipping. I don't have to buy TK Boots b/c I still own my old set and they fit my son, and as I already mentioned, I still own my E-11. So when it's all said and done, the ANOVOS Kit w/ all accessories and build material will be $150 to $175 more than the Shadow Trooper Armor, plus ANOVOS offers FlexPay. And after reviewing TKSWrath's EPIC Build Thread I'm confident that the ANOVOS Armor will pass inspection if I even follow 1/10th of his advice and suggestions...<br><br>

    So it comes down to Cost vs. Quality, and I'm on the fence. Considering I'm making my son pay for part of his own Armor, the cost is a factor, but not a major one. And I've always been a stickler for quality, so you can see my conundrum. I want as many straight up opinions as possible... Be brutal!

  3. Shadow Trooper Questions?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    So recently I came across a local here in Fayetteville who is selling Shadow Trooper Armor for $300. I'm going over to his house this weekend to inspect the Armor, and take pics to post here (to get everyone's opinion), but considering my son wants to join the 501st, and we've been looking for an affordable option that includes Armor (he wants TK or Tie Armor), I figure if the kit is legit, the price is right. My only concern is the guy isn't in the 501st, and honestly never heard of the organization. He bought the Armor years ago, and wore it to movie premiers and events, but never happened across a 501st member (I guess it's not out of the realm of possibility, considering there are so few of us in Fayetteville). My question is, I've been out of the Armor game so long, and I know my FX Armor I wore back between 2002-2005 probably wouldn't pass today, what should I look for?<br><br>

    Here's a pic he provided of the Armor. He said he bought it second hand years ago. I've compared it to pics of the poopie Supreme Armor Rubies sells, and this looks like a legit Fan / Artisan Kit, and not some commercial garbage. Plus it looks to have a Pauldron, which isn't standard to the Commercial kits... Like I said I'll post more pics after I go to his house...------------

  4. Trying To Make A Choice...

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Thank's guys... The wait for ATA isn't a problem, my son is only 16 and can't officially join the 501st for another 2 years, but he's dedicated, and wants to have Armor the day he turns 18. My only concern is making sure I have the money available when the time comes (you never know what curve ball life is going to throw at you). Does the gentleman that casts ATA allow payment up-front (does anyone know)? If so, then I don't mind paying and waiting, as long as it's a quality product.

     

    I see the draw backs to ANOVOS though, and I was unaware that they were no longer taking pre-orders for another run. Every time I visit their page, it still says you can pre-order, and even though I'm on their mailing list and FB Page, I had no idea they were selling out of the last 50 or so kits.

     

    It's funny, back before I retired my Armor (around 2005-2006), I look back at old photo's and I'm like "Look At That Oversized SpaceBalls Bucket". I originally trooped between 2002-2005, and owned FX Armor that the Carolina Garrison Commander helped me obtain and assemble...

    Re-Enlisting...

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Hello all, I'd like to introduce myself! My name is Chad Matich, and I am a former member of the 501st from between the years 2002-2005. Me and my wife are still listed on the main 501st site as retired (Classified Record), my old TK number was TK-083, and hers was TK-4150. <br><br>

    I've Cosplayed for years, my first Cosplay was Chris Redfield from the first Resident Evil (retired) back in 2000. After a few years I purchased Stormtrooper Armor and joined the 501st. After a few years of marriage and a child I started putting on weight and sold my Armor and retired from the 501st. Since then I've done a Nu BattleStar Galactica Colonial Marine "Caprica Rescue" (retired), I also have a screen accurate Star Trek TOS Uniform "Red Shirt" from ANOVOS (active). <br><br>

    I'm also very active in the NC Convention Scene. I'm Sr. Staff for Animazement (held in Raleigh every Memorial Day Weekend), which is a large Anime Convention (been Staff for 13 years), I am also a Independant Consultant / Staff as well as one of the original founders of Librari-Con (2016 will be 10 years). I also attend Fayetteville Comic-Con, Heroes-Con, and other small Comic Book /Anime / Sci-Fi events in the Fayetteville / Raleigh areas. <br><br>

    You may be asking yourself, "who is this guy, and why has he returned"? I'm planning on re-enlisting as a Stormtrooper Officer "Black Uniform" (Commander Praji as a reference). I know it's not a popular route, but I plan on ordering a Screen Accurate, Liscensed Uniform from ANOVOS. I know a lot of the 501st is about DIY, but the Uniform is so well tailored, and looks so damn good, plus the cost is reasonable for what you get. I've already bought my Mauser replica and ordered some 3D Printed parts to assemble my Merr-Son Model 44 / Power 5. Also my teenage son has been browsing my wife's and my old Cosplay photos, and has decided he wants to go TK, and join as well. We looked at the ANOVOS Armor, and while reasonably priced, I think I'm going to go with some ATA Armor, mostly because it's slightly cheaper, and gives me greater options for adjustment as my son grows from a 15 year old to adulthood. My sons interest in becoming a TK is my primary reason for joining this forum. I still own my E-11 from my old 501st days, he will inherit my Rebel Killer...<br><br>

    Considering its a great deal of cost for not only one Imperial Uniform, but two, I'm spreading it out over the year. I'm hoping to tap my fellow forum members brains for advice and opinions on what, where, and how in the coming months...<br><br>

    Incidentally, it was a group of 501st members who attended Librari-Con, that I was talking to in the break room, while getting away from the chaos of the con, that inspired me to start thinking about re-enlisting. If any of you remember the shaved headed 39 year old punk rocker wearing the Star Trek "Wrath Of Kahn" t-shirt, thanks for giving me the push in the right direction...

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