Merlin83 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I would much rather build a kit --- but what about this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ADULT-STAR-WARS-SUPREME-EDITION-STORMTROOPER-COSTUME-/260567219512?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cab043d38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 No, Rubies is not a good kit, for a number of reasons that I'm sure others will enthusiastically explain about. This topic has been discussed over and over...please take the time to read through some of the threads about this topic. It's overpriced, inaccurate, and not acceptable (at least not without substantial modifications) for 501st acceptance, let alone EIB. However, if all you're looking for is a Halloween costume, then it might be a good route for you to go, since you could probably wear it out-of-the-box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 good explanation daniel. the rubies kit is nothing more than a halloween costume. lacks the detail and accuracy of the types of kits you can find here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehickey Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Rubies costume on the left, real stormtrooper armor on the right. You tell me which you'd rather look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcp51d Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) I don't know much about the "details" everyone talks about as I am VERY new to all this and learning alot from this site. I can tell you I did buy a Rubies almost 2 years ago....$750 or so is to much to pay (mine was $550) I do have mine fitting well, with a complete rebuild and many hours with a Dremel tool, but I would much rather put my time into a 501st acceptable set (which I will soon) but in the meantime I have a very cool Trooper "lookalike" TMC Edited October 7, 2010 by tmcp51d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Tom - if you already have the kit you realy have two options: sell it and get something else or else be prepared to put some time, sweat, and a little money in to making it 501st acceptable. It can be done and has been done by two people that I've seen, but you'll need to replace several key parts. Not for the faint of heart, but achievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcp51d Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) No Dont want to sell it I have way to much time into it.....it was a great learning experience. I would like to start from scratch but just trying to find,I think, the FX or something like it. TMC Edited October 7, 2010 by tmcp51d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Rather than start from scratch you could make a really good ROTJ trooper with this armor. That would be my recommendation - less work & less cost than starting anew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcp51d Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Yes that may be true but reading all the info about the rubies I will at least need a new helmet plus the mods to make it right. Starting from scratch would not be that much more...I think? and i did enjoy "working" the rubies into what it is. TM armor a good start? Is it still ava? TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Rubies costume on the left, real stormtrooper armor on the right. You tell me which you'd rather look like. Hey! I'm a "real stormtrooper"! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Q2[TK] Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) I like how they said "collector Edition Helmet".. Yikes, That is a laugh. I have seen this helmet close up and it is garbage. it looks squished and elongated. plus you can't see very well from lenses. As Paul mentioned.. upgrades to ROTJ are possible Edited October 25, 2010 by Trooper Q2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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