TK8280 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 To further what Daetrin was saying - ANH armor was reused for ESB (and new armor wasn't made for ESB)- so essentially it is ANH armor (therefore there really isn't any ESB armor)...but that trooper is sporting the ESB look (Different handplate, right holster and the black frown on the helmet) yes thats a better way of putting it Tony the ESB "Look" I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougefresh Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I'm totally in, T! That would be awesome! And if any of us are considering going TD, I have the perfect weathering solution. It only takes about an hour... All we need is an ATV and a pineapple farm! Totally off-topic, but what island do you live on, Guns?I was just in Maui -- Ka'anapaili -- this August and LOVED it. My second day there, I called my CEO and started reading from the "office space available" section of the classifieds. He wasn't havin' it. Anyway, I want to go back next summer-- maybe we could go get a beer or something. Currently I'm holed up in a little grass shack on the island of Oahu. There's another FISD member who's bound for Maui next year, perhaps the three of us could get together for some cold beverages of our choosing while conducting an on-beach bikini inspection... Just let me know when you're coming out and if my work schedule will allow it, I'll fly over and we can discuss the merits of helmet fans and the use of two-way radios in our buckets... T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hey Mike.... I'm a newbie when it comes to this stuff, so take what I say with an elephant-sized grain of salt, but here's my $.02.... Opinions about accuracy and quality of armor differ wildly, but this seems to be the general consensus... TE makes beautiful, incredibly authentic stuff, but he prices at a hefty premium. GINO makes amazing, highly authentic stuff as well, but it's incredibly scarce, and fabled to have a very sizeable price tag. TE2 and AP also have ties to the actual screen-used armor, but are in wider distribution and carry a mid-level price tag. Both makers/distributers seem like really solid, stand-up guys to boot. The four kits listed above do tend to be a little spendy though, and it should be noted that they were all originally built for extras and actors built between 150-160 lbs, 5'10" to 6'. The helmets are 1:1 scaled to the originals, so they're not as roomy as some of the other buckets. But such is the cost for accuracy. TM's armor is hands-down the best fan-made, all-original sculpt out there, but it's priced accordingly, and the exchange rate compounds it. (He's in England). The FX armor is widely reputed to be a good fit on larger builds, and is probably the cheapest in the bunch, but it has many inaccuracies, most notably a helmet that's oversized by about 15%. RT-Mod is another make that gets mentioned a lot as being a good fit for bigger guys. An option that seems to be growing in popularity with larger guys is purchasing a headless FX kit, and upgrading it with a more accurate bucket. If you have a smaller head, you can always pick up a TE, GINO. TE2, or AP to compliment your armor. You may have to paint everything to get it to match, however. Many people recommend an RT-Mod, or a ANH2 helmet if you have a bigger noggin', but still want something relatively accurate. All that said, if I've learned one thing, it's this: this hobby isn't cheap. Even the "bargain" FX is going to run you a few C-Notes. Prepare yourself to part with some significant cash, regardless of what armor you go with. And that's to say nothing of boots, holsters, blasters, et al. It's gonna add up. And it's addictive. The general consensus is that you can minimize costs somewhat by doing business with people through the board, and avoiding eBay. You're also 100x more likely to receive a quality product. Other than that -- you're entering the fray, my man. The merits of each set of armor make for a pretty lively debate around here. Some more civil than others. You're going to have to sift through quite a bit of salesmenship and hyperbole, unfortunately. But the bottom line is that it's all subjective. In the end, your own opinion and your own budget should be your only watermark. People will give you their opinion until your ears bleed, but ultimately, you're the one shelling out for the stuff, and you're going to be the one trooping in it. If you think it looks cool, and it makes you happy, and you can afford it, go for it. 99.99% of the guys on the board will support you, regardless. As a "Newbie" to all this myself, This helped me ALOT! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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