Sappers - Star Trek TOS - Kirk getup!

sapper36

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• Mar 18, 2013

• #1

For starters - Here are a couple shots of me from a couple years back...

Since then, I've had Thyroid Cancer removed, Gall Bladder removed, Started on MyFitnessPal App & been working out hard - Dropped about 80 lbs so far! Still a bit to go. So here is my best Shatner...

And some treats from Megacon for suffering through those shots.

And for the Fashion police - Sapper is wearing an Anovos Tunic, Modified Murraymousie pants and Western Costume Co Boots. The props are Diamond select.

Can you tell my wife makes me watch too much project runway?

 

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muttmo

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• Mar 18, 2013

• #2

great costumes and glad you got in shape

 

NastyNoah

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• Mar 18, 2013

• #3

I love that Power Girl costume.

 

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Clark J Kent

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• Mar 19, 2013

• #4

Nice! Out of curiosity, how do you like the pants? I just ordered a pair from Stephaine, aka Murraymouse.

 

phase pistol

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• Mar 19, 2013

• #5

Lookin good Sap!

Karl

 

johntrek

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• Mar 19, 2013

• #6

Looking good, Captain. Those of us who watched Star Trek TOS before it went into syndication have to work a bit harder to look good in our uniforms. I recently had several root canals, a bout of bursitis in my shoulders, and the flu all in the same month. A friend of mine asked me if my warranty had expired.

 

sapper36

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• Mar 20, 2013

• #7

I really like the pants, but I already need the waist altered because I lost a bit more there. I added the velcro for the phaser & communicator. I also added velcro in the waist band & to a black tank top to make semi-suspenders. Make sure you get the measurements right!

Thanks for the feedback guys! We had lots of fun - I was really amazed at how many young kids in 2009 uniforms wanted photos with us!

 

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Clark J Kent

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• Mar 20, 2013

• #8

Thanks for the information! One last question: how's the fit through the leg? Just ask because the TOS pants always seemed to be more on the fitted size, which is actually how I wear a lot of my pants.

 

sapper36

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• Mar 20, 2013

• #9

Mine are a bit baggier in the legs than I would like - When I get the waist adjusted I may get the legs pulled in a bit too, or simply resell them & order a new more fitted pair.

 

Farlito

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• Mar 21, 2013

• #10

Great costume and congrats on the weight loss and other health issue successes. Have you ever considered a promotion to Commodore? If you could pull off "frazzled" I think you'd be a spot on Commodore Decker... "My crew Jim, my whole crew!"

 

johntrek

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• Mar 21, 2013

• #11

sapper36 said:

Thanks for the feedback guys! We had lots of fun - I was really amazed at how many young kids in 2009 uniforms wanted photos with us!

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Well, much as I liked the 2009 film, and the uniforms were a nice tribute to original Trek, the phasers and communicators sucked, IMHO.

And really, phasers and communicators hanging off your belt through the magic of velcro is still way cool.

I'm sure the young whipper-snappers realize that, and have phaser-envy.

 

sapper36

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• Mar 21, 2013

• #12

Good god - I'm older than Commodore Decker! Thanks for the comparison - Might have to consider that one - Sadly my facial hair comes in really nasty & patchy - My Son's adore me for those genes!

It's funny - I think I was the only TOS Kirk I saw all day - Lots of 2009 uniforms - Very few props out too. Didn't see any Anovos 2009 shirts - really wanted to see one in person.

Ran in to a very nice couple dressed in Anovos BSG dress blues - That is one beautiful costume! Worth every penny to these eyes & it fit them to a tee - He even looked pretty good as Adama! Sadly no pics of those guys.

 

sapper36

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• Mar 11, 2014

• #13

Little update & some new pics...

Managed to wangle an invite to the Starship Farragut sets in Georgia a few weekends back so here we go!



This is all Anovos - Shirt & Pants - Plus My very own custom Western Costume Company Boots - Still getting used to the Shatner Heels - but they're breaking in OK. I really like the new Anovos third season pants - They have a good shimmer you can make out in some of the photos - Had a problem on sizing though - Originally orderde the Large - they got here & actually measured 38" around - Managed to get the switched for Medium jusat in time for this trip - The Medium fits great & I wear 32 Levi's for comparison.

And for a time warp - Here is my 2009 Anovos Kirk on the 60s sets - The boots are modified DKNY Rebels - a guy in Israel seems to have found a stash so get them while you can off eBay.



And yes - Visiting these sets was every bit as cool as it looks! Got to spend the day helping out on some set construction after my little photo op! My most sincere thanks to all the good folks at Starship Farragut & especially Royal & his family for making Wendy & I feel very welcome & making this kids 40 year old dream come true!

 

PotionMistress

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• Mar 11, 2014

• #14

Wow, you look fabulous on those sets! It a must have been such a memorable experience, and it's sure cool to have the photos to display.

 

sapper36

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• Mar 11, 2014

• #15

Thanks for noticing! I had such a great time! If you ever get a chance to go don't miss it. Royal & the gang are such nice folks & really take pride in their creation!

 

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Winchester1701

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• Mar 11, 2014

• #16

Awesome