micflair Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks buddy... And the reading continues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Reading the forums will set you on the right path, Mick. You can never go wrong reading more of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trying2 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Here are some Jan 2014 active postings on ebay. What do you guys think? hmmm, why can't I paste what I copied into a Word Pad document? I carefully read the ebay posts. I've heard back from two of the recommended resources, but they are both made of HIPS, require painting, and back logged. The ones I found on ebay are obviously ready now. Two of them stated they were 501st approved, and one is made from shiny black ABS , and he said he is a 501 member. (He does go out of his way to state "this is a generic, fan made, costume, in no way a licensed or endorsed product". - OK, I edited this post, and included the MS Word Pad document. (Couldn't upload it as a reply.) Jan 2014 active ebay Stormtrooper armor postings.rtf Edited January 22, 2014 by Trying2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trying2 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I included the first two sources so that the "data base" of sellers could be updated, if you guys care. Myself, I wanted the set being sold by Auctionwiz2000, or MyPropCollection. Again, I want an outfit or kit that is already shiny black, and prefer not HIPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Trinidad Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Efx is ok. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Trinidad Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 AA originalstormtrooper could be epic if it was allowed in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 AA originalstormtrooper could be epic if it was allowed in the U.S.Definitely not. Stays crap after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Sds or AA are recasts and not made on original moulds. As much as he would like you to believe they are, they're not. They are a mix of recasted GF and TE all modified to look different. Apart from his helmets which are a hybrid of his own parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Oops double post. Edited March 16, 2014 by sskunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generalsneers Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I have to admit that I almost bought a Jedi Robe Armour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK1397[TK] Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) I happened across an Etsy seller called starbays, they have nearly every helmet you can think of, tons of blasters, armor, ect. As soon as I saw how many items they were selling I was VERY suspect of the seller, don't know if anyone has any experience with them but to borrow a quote "I got a bad feeling about this". esty Edited July 29, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) On 5/1/2014 at 3:03 AM, TK1397 said: I happened across an Etsy seller called starbays, they have nearly every helmet you can think of, tons of blasters, armor, ect. As soon as I saw how many items they were selling I was VERY suspect of the seller, don't know if anyone has any experience with them but to borrow a quote "I got a bad feeling about this". esty Looks like another account for starfortress. The products look like theirs, and the etsy name has a similar ring to it. Avoid! Edited July 29, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 You've got to admit though, that the E-11 with the counter facing the wrong way would be a one of a kind at any troop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hi guys/gals, I really want to look at getting ANH trooper costume but myself am not too good at building or rather should I say I am not to confident in building one. I would love to be an affiliated member of 501. Are there any reputable builders out there and have you any advice on what to go for. I am of fairly slim build and I am 5.10 so this may make a difference ? I have been looking through threads but with so many I am not sure where to go and some advice would be much appreciated, thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hi guys/gals, I really want to look at getting ANH trooper costume but myself am not too good at building or rather should I say I am not to confident in building one. I would love to be an affiliated member of 501. Are there any reputable builders out there and have you any advice on what to go for. I am of fairly slim build and I am 5.10 so this may make a difference ? I have been looking through threads but with so many I am not sure where to go and some advice would be much appreciated, thanks very much. Slim and 5 foot 10. Any screen accurate suit will fit. Since you're a UK fellow, I would say that if money is less of a problem, go with either TM, RS or CFO (as they are all UK based) depending on which version you want to have. All of them can also build the suit for an additional fee to meet your measurements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Slim and 5 foot 10. Any screen accurate suit will fit. Since you're a UK fellow, I would say that if money is less of a problem, go with either TM, RS or CFO (as they are all UK based) depending on which version you want to have. All of them can also build the suit for an additional fee to meet your measurements. Thanks. Would you recommend any of these for a more glossy finish ? or just for the better finish ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks. Would you recommend any of these for a more glossy finish ? or just for the better finish ? cheers All of them make really nice armour, and if you want it glossy or more creamy, you can have either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 All of them make really nice armour, and if you want it glossy or more creamy, you can have either. Just looking on the Rs prop masters facebook. Look really good as it goes. thanks for your help. I will keep trawling :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blekst Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I want to ask about SDS (originalstormtrooper.com) battle spec, is that approved or need much work for improvement? because there is budget friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I want to ask about SDS (originalstormtrooper.com) battle spec, is that approved or need much work for improvement? because there is budget friendly. SDS is approvable after some improvements. But it is not the best looking one, and you can get better for less money if you build yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) I'd appreciate the thoughts of the more experienced on this: ebay Does it appear authentic and is it decent? Thanks Steve Edited July 29, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) On 1/28/2015 at 3:19 AM, Chip said: I'd appreciate the thoughts of the more experienced on this: ebay Does it appear authentic and is it decent? Thanks Steve I would say no. Simple reason, it's from e-bay. It does looks like an AP on the pictures. But, for about the same price, you will get a brand spanking new AP. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk Edited July 29, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) On 1/28/2015 at 3:19 AM, Chip said: I'd appreciate the thoughts of the more experienced on this: ebay Does it appear authentic and is it decent? Thanks Steve It is a legit auction of a built AP helmet. The helmet is a nice build, nice lines, very clean. It really depends on your location. If you are in the UK, it's a good deal as shipping and conversion rates aren't a problem. If you are not in the UK, shipping and conversion rates might not make it worth it. The main thing about AP Helmets is that their mictips are not accurate (says so as well in the auction), but they still look decent. Edited July 29, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckets Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hey guys, I'm new to all of this and I'm almost afraid to ask but I just brought an ultimate combo kit from shepperton studios in England, personally signed helmet etc etc from Andrew Ainsworth, cost me a bomb but I wanted the collectibility of it due to being made from the original molds from a new hope more than wearing but still keen on wearing a few times a year. I'm hoping that originalstormtrooper.com is a reputable supplier or am I way off the mark?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hey guys, I'm new to all of this and I'm almost afraid to ask but I just brought an ultimate combo kit from shepperton studios in England, personally signed helmet etc etc from Andrew Ainsworth, cost me a bomb but I wanted the collectibility of it due to being made from the original molds from a new hope more than wearing but still keen on wearing a few times a year. I'm hoping that originalstormtrooper.com is a reputable supplier or am I way off the mark??It's not made from original moulds, just marketing. It's a decent kit, but not what they claim it to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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