überTrooper Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Any advice on this "so called" Storm Trooper 501st Costume Suit http://www.ebay.com/itm/260866089003?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_848wt_1330 Would love to hear some feedback and advice. Thank you for your time and expertise. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4189[501st] Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I don't know about what kind of armor this is as I am new to this whole thing too, but I recommend not buying anything ebay unless it is from someone that you know from this website. The reason I say this is that armor is already fitted for someone else, you don't know how big they are (or small they are) and they could have trimmed it to much to ever fit you right without some heavy modifications. For that price you could get a brand new kit that can be fitted for YOU. Just my 2 cents, take it how you will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
überTrooper Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 You know of someone selling a brand new kit (complete) for between $600-$700 ... please tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4189[501st] Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) You know of someone selling a brand new kit (complete) for between $600-$700 ... please tell. http://forum.whitear...showtopic=11538 That has the list of most of the known types/sellers of armor. I got my AM lite kit for $485, the helmet was another $125. That is around the same price as the one you found. I know its lineage, I know who it came from and I made if fit ME. Edited October 6, 2011 by Zero4481 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
überTrooper Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thank you for your thoughts and advice. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperVenger Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Looking at the armour I can't say for certain who the maker is. The helmet is missing it's ear bumps...The eyes look a bit...odd. There are several armour makers on the forums here. ATA, TM, CFO and loads more. You can get a really great suit and you can get one for $500 easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 It's a basic FX kit. It's nice that the offer comes as a complete package with all the required accesories, but Aaron speaks the truth. It's much better to start with a kit and fit it to your unique body shape than to purchase someone's premade kit and try to retrofit it. Especially if the only thing you know about the kit and/or it's seller comes via ebay photos. There is a reason why we generally warn new members away from ebay. If you are simply looking for a Halloween costume that will be worn once or twice, OK, but in the end, those who go the ebay route almost always end up regretting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
überTrooper Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 No not looking for a Halloween costume.. would love to join a local Garrison ... eventually.. .thank you again for your advice and expertise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Brian's right. If you are looking for a Halloween type costume then F/X s O.K. If you are looking to go for elite armor, then research the armor makers here. You won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4189[501st] Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 No not looking for a Halloween costume.. would love to join a local Garrison ... eventually.. .thank you again for your advice and expertise Where do you live? I am sure if we know where you are located we could help you get in contact with a maker near you. I found one that lives 20 mins away from me, drove out to meet him and had the armor the same day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
überTrooper Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm in Sumas WA ... can go either way over the border to Canada or down south closer to Seattle WA... thanx again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordietrooper Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 The helmet is missing it's ear bumps its got bumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ath629 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 WOW ... 2 hours left in that auction and it's upto $1329 + shipping... 40 bids so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 WOW ... 2 hours left in that auction and it's upto $1329 + shipping... 40 bids so far. Hmmm makes me want to collect FX kits and sell them to unsuspecting Star Wars fans for profit... Ok not really. But what? $1329? I bet it goes for $1500 easy. Aloha, -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yep, 'tis the season for that. Everybody wants a kick-butt Halloween costume, and they want it now. Happens every year. On the plus side, if you're thinking about selling an older costume with an eye toward upgrading, now is the best time of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperVenger Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 It sold for over $1,000! Oh dear, dear, dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-3425 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Dang 1,329.00. Way too much! Someone got ripped, even with accessories. But, if you have no time, then you have money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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