ultravtec757

I just got this email from Anovos -

I would replace the word suspected with anticipated. Just my 2 cents.

I wonder what the hold up is. They keep putting out new helmets, as well as restocking the current line. Seems like it would be harder to make helmets than armor?

I got an email today that the TLJ basic helmets are pushed back to Fall.

In just comparing the 2 pics, the body lines on the standard looks better than the premier where the pseudo-mesh meets the white paint.

I really hope the basic TLJ helmet is the same shape as the premier. All together from them, I'm waiting on an TFA kit, basic TFA helmet, premier neckseal (don't know why I ordered this), white pauldron and a basic TLJ helmet.

I got a couple of emails from them today. Here are the highlights - Armors have been pulled and trimmed Armor ETAs are still the same Pauldron production has been moved to the US, but the ETAs are still the same Pauldron prices are going up for future orders from $119 to $250

I spoke to them via chat this week, as well. I asked them if any of the TFA kits or TLJ helmets have shipped out yet and they said -no.

I didn’t realize the TD was shaped differently from TFA to TLJ. Is the TD in the pic at the top of the CRL a TFA? That might be be where my confusion started. Where could I buy just the TLJ TD and cod seperately so that I could essentially be able to suit up as either TFA or TLJ? Thanks for your help!

Will an Anovos TFA kit with the thermal detonator painted in the TLJ scheme pass basic approval - or will the TLJ-shaped cod also be required? I'm trying to figure out which way I wanna go while I'm still waiting on the Anovos TFA kit, TFA helmet and TLJ helmet. Thanks.

I didn't realize that the helmet liner I bought on Amazon didn't have the ear flaps, so I tracked one down on eBay with the flaps. I also made a couple of other inventory updates to my first post.

Thank you for checking for everyone. When did pre-orders begin? I'm curious, since that will determines the order in which they will ship out. I placed my order on 1/22/17.

If anyone else pre-ordered a pauldron, I received an email with the below today - This is Reggie from ANOVOS with new information about your order for the STAR WARS™: First Order Rank Pauldron. Last month I informed you that we had moved the production of these items to a new manufacturer to lighten the load on our previous manufacturer. We recently conducted a review with this manufacturer and determined that, while they are making good progress with all the new projects we have commissioned them to complete, there is a possibility that they will not complete them all in the Spring season. For this reason we are adjusting the shipping schedule on these Rank Pauldrons to reflect Summer 2018. If we find these items to be deliverable in the Spring season, I will inform you in a future update. At present we feel it better to be prepared, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

It's just a waiting game at this point. Coming up on 15 months.

Updated my original post with my current inventory of parts secured/ordered. All I should have left to do is assemble/fit the pre-trimmed kit from Anovos. Fingers crossed that it comes in soon.

Ordered one of these yesterday so I'll have it ready when/if the kits ever show up. It was only $16 with free shipping. Thanks for the link!

That's what I'm assuming, too. I really wish there were more details or pics.

I got the same email update. What does pre-trimmed entail exactly? What will be left to do? Just fitting/fastening the pieces? I wish I had that promo code last month when I pre-ordered the TLJ helmet on the payment plan. I'm thinking/hoping I can cancel the helmet order and just re-do the order with the promo code and 1 time full-payment.

Thanks for the info and yeah, I've read that the lenses can be hit or miss. I actually have the lenses saved on my eBay watch list at the moment. I'm trying to decide if I should wait until I have the helmet in-hand to inspect before buying the lenses and maybe even the aluminum aerator. I'll definitely keep you in mind if the belt needs to be replaced.

I updated my first post to get organized and keep a running list of parts ordered/secured.

Hello, This is my first armor build and I'll be using this thread to keep myself on track/organized, ask questions, post pics, etc... Here is my current parts list - 1) Fantasy Designs cloth gaskets and neck seal - On hand 2) Geeky Pink's phantastic gaskets - ETA 2Q18 3) Stormtrooperundersuit.com undersuit - On hand 4) Anovos TFA standard armor kit (ordered) - ETA TBD 5) Anovos TFA standard helmet (ordered) - ETA TBD 6) Anovos TLJ standard helmet (ordered) - ETA TBD 7) Anovos TFA white rank pauldron (ordered) - ETA TBD 8) Anovos TFA neck seal (ordered, just so I have 2 neck seal options) - ETA TBD 9) Imperial Boots boots - On hand 10) Imperial Boots gloves - On hand 11) Under Armour Heat Gear balaclava - On hand 12) Scorpion motorcycle helmet liner - EXO-C110 (no ear flaps) and EXO-100 (ear flaps) - Both On hand 13) Aker rechargeable voice amplifier - On hand 14) Startech.com 3.5mm Y-Adapter - On hand 15) Anker Astro E1 candy-bar sized ultra compact USB power bank - On hand 16) Ebay slim computer fans - On hand 17) Hestonkent F-11D (w/ LEDs) and SE-44C (ordered) - ETA 2Q18 If there's anything that I'm missing, haven't taken into account or can't live without - please chime in. Thanks!