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When I think about it, the fact that they knew they had many series in the works (when creating RO), I could understand that they might need something new they can throw themselves around in - and they could produce a new armor with toys in mind at the same time (I guess?). I like the look of the helmet by itself, and I'm not dying for the armor, but in the context of the movie timelines I align with Glen! I'm not sure that the boots of the ROTK are easier to put on than the OTTK boots, they just slip on and it seems with the taller boots they would be a little more chunky? I have no clue really just that I have no issues putting on my OTTK shoes Just to drop my favorite TK, it would have to be the ANH Hero, it is currently tied with the ROTK on accessories with 6 each, but will soon overtake it when the space pack comes to the Hero as well!

Hello Dale! @Coil in my Garrison is 190cm tall, so say 6'2 or 6'3 and he bought a TM kit and got the XL shins that he offers! You see him furthest to the left! I don't think you'll have any issues being on the taller side!

Since it is lit up from the inside it is quite hard to tell exactly! I'd take new pictures in normal lighting, and step away from the helmet with the camera and zoom in to take the picture, some of these images on the helmet seem to be a little warped and can make things look like something they are not!

Congratulations! Well done Trooper!!!

Hello Sean! You are in good hands here at the FISD!

Glad to have you here Kyra! What a joy of having a GML with you for the build! I'm sure that all the knowledge is up to date, but just in case wouldn't it be nice to have a build thread started? It is not a must but when building a kit yourself, it is so much easier to do Expert Infantry'/Centurion things straight from the start! Your armor will look mint either way though I'm sure of it

My signature says "Please misunderstand me correctly", so I think we're good! But yes it is always a sensitive territory to joke around with, but we're all friends here!

Congratulations EIB #1067!

I went with RS, I've only had great experiences with them and their customer service is amazing. They produce the only armor out there with direct lineage to ANH if that is something you're into! Troopermaster have taken measurements from the same ANH armor so he produces a great kit too! Some key people at RS are on vacation for a week starting tomorrow 2023-07-10 FYI, but RS and TM are the only makers I have personal/second hand experience with and they're all great kits!

Congratulations!!

Enjoy your new banner @TK21698!

I think you should be good to go with this pair! /Jonatan

Hello Paolo! Welcome to the FISD and congratulations on taking your first steps towards becoming a Stormtrooper! When I was at your stage early last year, I looked everywhere, on YouTube and on this forum (mainly Expert Infantry and Centurion threads) to see which makers I thought looked the part! With your height, I don't see an issue with pretty much any maker, but a fellow Garrison member that is a little taller, he went with TM (Troopermaster on Facebook) as he can offer taller legs if that is something you're a little worried about! What makers people choose tend to vary mostly based on the "width" of a person from what I've seen so far, and in the "width" department most if not all the vetted vendors offers good solutions on this, maybe except from the ROTJ armor makers as the armor itself isn't really made with shims in mind, but I'm sure that this isn't any issue for you! As for the Hero and Stunt, it is of course based off of your own personal preference! When I ordered my kit from RS Prop Masters I couldn't decide on which one I wanted. I loved the Stunt but in my mind the Hero had etched into my memory as what the Stormtrooper should look like, since when I was a little tiny boy - I looked through (and pretended to read) the book "Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary" a whole lot! Since the difference between the Hero and the Stunt is simply just the helmet and the belt, I decided to spend a little extra to get the Stunt too (I have yet to troop in it), it just felt awesome to be able to have the same helmet as most people wear, if I ever wanted to! If you are into accessories, the Stunt and Hero have different accessories available to them and that could also influence your decision! Glory to the Empire!

Hello Rebecca! Sounds like you'll be popular at work for upcoming birthday parties and the like If (when) you feel like joining us, you already know this but we're always here to help you out! Now, pics!!

Amazing!

Congratulations TK 21698!

@TrickyT81 Do you mind posting a similar picture of the first ones they sent you that had a whiter shade? I think in this case both would work when they are cut to size. I'd use whichever ones have the least amount of contrast!

I seriously doubt that it will be as noticable when they are cut to size as they are here! The pops of color on them will also aid in taking some more attention off of it. @gmrhodes13 Does the Retr0bright expose the plastic, or just make it brighter? I understand that a white armor that yellows over time gets more white since we're exposing the good white plastic underneath the yellow, but in this case when it is a little darker - how would that work you think?

Hey Bryan you have done an awesome job! The helmet looks really good in its proportions and you'll be a beautiful Hero!

When you have built your scout, and realize that you also want to build a Stormtrooper armor, this is the place to be!!

Welcome Shawn! Congratulations on the first steps of becoming a fellow Trooper!

If you want two customes, you could always get both the Hero and the Stunt - as I did! The only difference is the helmet and the belt!

Hello Ian! First off, congratulations on taking the first few steps!! Now the ball is rolling! Being willing to learn as you say is exactly how you become a good builder, and research is key when doing builds! We have a good list of vetted vendors here! Some armors are maybe better suited for you depending on your measurements, like height or things like that! I am 182cm and 90+kg, and I've got an RS Prop Masters kit, but taller humans might go for other makers! I personally love the RS armor because it is currently the only armor with direct lineage from ANH Have a look below!! If you have any questions, we're here for you! Good luck in your research!