TheRascalKing

This past week, yes.

Agreed, again there is precedent for both.

They were intentionally cut to allow more range of motion. IMO, allow both since there is clearly precedent and don't let these things keep you up at night when there are already so few people building these kits to standard, let alone submitting them here.

They exist, but I'm not aware of anyone consistently producing them at the moment for sale.

Hello and welcome! AM from Dave's Darkside Depot may be the best choice for you here in the US, pending how your weight is carried, but many maker's kits can be modified to fit your frame. Good luck with your research and ask plenty of questions!

Welcome and good luck!

Hello and welcome! Research, research, research, and we'll be here to help once you have any questions!

The actual suits have the white pigment cast into them, so they're white on the inside. Most of us spray our helmet interiors black and truck bedliner is a personal favorite choice. I've never understood why anyone uses Plastidip, as it is intended to peel off. I think it's just a hold over from the days when people used to use the stuff in a can and cheesecloth to reinforce their armor.

I think the key is replicating what was done INTENTIONALLY in the films, not exactly what was on screen. The scuffs were likely a result of wear and tear while filming, but Stormtroopers are intended to be clean and white in ANH, as opposed to say the ones running around the forest in ROTJ, or Remnants in Mando. I totally dig the look (and black mascara applied with a blush brush is a great way to do it), but definitely don't go too hard if you want L3 with ANH armor. Or do it after.

Some additional info here if it helps with your research. It looks like there have been 11 or so DA suits that have passed at L2 historically. Feel free to use the Search function to check out their threads (sorry I can't post the links with ease, and haven't completed all of the older threads in my database). But it looks like we haven't had one pass at Centurion in the past 5 years (since @Xinx, whose thread may be worth reviewing if you go that route), so take that for what it's worth. I see that the majority of the 7 or so are also out of the EU, which may be the motivating factor in their purchase. Depending on where you're based, that may be a more important consideration with shipping/duties/etc. They absolutely can be built to L3 standard but wouldn't necessarily be my first choice for Centurion - especially if you plan to paint the helmet anyways and don't need to worry about matching your existing helmet ABS color to the armor. RS has traditionally offered kits in addition to their "pro-built" series, but I did notice that the option has been removed from their website - which is pretty disappointing. Definitely build your own!

He was napping but makes a great photo backdrop. But forreal, all three of my cats are exceptionally well behaved and will come, sit, shake, stand up, and lie down on command. Or at least when they feel like it. They're still cats. There's no Legion, detachment, or even official SW branding on there... Feel free to do a run of your own with Joseph's blessing or some new art!

It appears that that is how the fabric is made, not individually stitched - I don't see a separate thread between ribs. KeepTrooping (formerly Imperial Boots) makes a solid ROTK undersuit whenever their next run opens, and Sheev's Emporium does fantastic work as well, though I'm unsure if they're accepting new orders. You can see the individual stitching clearly below. It also looks like Jintalol Wang is gearing up to offer soft goods, so those may be worth exploring!

Sorry, Mark Von Ohlen, their Brand Manager (though he just got a promotion, I hear...). Also, another sorry - not to imply any negativity with my comments. If anything, my thoughts just highlight the importance of the incredible work you (and Nico) have done to enable the community to have a highly accurate model available to print ourselves. I often just can't help playing devil's advocate or pointing out additional info/viewpoints. Additional updates look incredible!

It's questionable if the demand really is there anyways, IMO. 95% of people can't tell the difference between the New Gen and OT, as evidenced by the Black Series... which also kind of fills the place in the market we're potentially discussing. Just sayin'. Ping Mark lol

I mean, yes, but also there are manufacturing considerations. If they can't produce them at a low enough unit cost to be able to sell them at a price point that appeals to their target market, they won't. Can't vacuum form these, and injection molds are super expensive, so they'd probably be fiberglass like the rest of the "Premier" line, which the cosplay community tends not to favor. Same argument for the armor, so I doubt we'll see them hit the mass market. But we can hope.

Comms all day. People love it when you don't just LOOK like a Stormtrooper, but SOUND like one too! There's honestly rarely an appropriate time to "fire" your weapon at a troop, so that's low priority for me and I prefer a rubber blaster that can take some abuse.

The Endor Finders gloves are much nicer than the TrooperBay offering in my opinion. Cut the inner fuzzy liner out if you live somewhere with a warm climate! https://www.endorfinders.com/shop/tfa-stormtrooper-gloves Everything I've seen from StormtrooperStore is hot garbage.

+1 for Rob's - they're the best around. Just ensure you measure accurately with your armor on and it'll fit perfect.

Thin, recast rubbish. You get what you pay for in this hobby and research is absolutely key, so at least you're asking questions in the right place. Have a look at the links provided to steer you right and stay off Etsy and eBay.

Congrats trooper!

81. Montessori of Ladera Ranch Annual Fall Festival - Ladera Ranch, CA - Sat., 11/4/23 (ANH-S #54, FTE #63) @Dsposato0 and I also got some Imperial marksmanship training in while we were at this troop! Not surprisingly, we didn't hit anything. (You know it's hard to see out of those helmets!)

Para aprobación básica o para eventos oficiales no está permitido, ya que no se vio en la pantalla del cine. Después de la aprobación, hace que los chicos del Reino Unido se sientan especiales. (¡Disculpas por mi traducción de Google!)

TL;DR: "So here's a screen used blaster, can I build one like this *for Centurion?" FISD: "No." Then I don't see the value in this proposal if the DL has final say in what references are valid, but I welcome actual meaningful change to the FOTK CRLs. In the nearly full year since the last update, we have had.... exactly zero new submissions other than @equuspolo for any of the 3 FOTK CRLs, and Ardeshir was vocal about his concerns regarding the unrealistic standards and level of scrutiny during his review (especially of his blaster). Other than him, @TKSpartan (a Deployment Officer team member) has been the only other recipient of a L2 or L3 award for the FOTK in three years, yet we keep making the CRLs... harder? And this is supposed to be... fun?

80. Portola Springs Elementary Trunk or Treat - Irvine, CA - Fri. 10/27/23 Ignore my bad Photoshop and our GA trooper who didn't want to wear his helmet

Before I vote, I'd appreciate clarification. This statement: Seems to me to be at odds with this statement: I recently noted from the reference shared over here posted by Heritage Auctions: ...that not all blasters used on screen for FOTKs had a movable front handle, and many did not have lights. This (and many other) blasters were made by production for use on screen and did not have these features, so I am of the strong opinion that they should be optional and not required at any level. This isn't a Mr. No Stripes situation where a one-off escaped scrutiny - these were intentionally made and used without moving handles. So... can I submit a blaster with a fixed handle for L3 approval and CRL amendment using the clear reference above? Or if we're still going to claim only Hero blasters have validity in CRL consideration, what's the point of this proposal? CRLs should not be about having 'the bells and whistles that make [costumes] stand out", but rather accuracy to what was used on screen, tempered with consideration for what is practical for trooping, and achievable with the resources and materials currently available.