I loved all of the people that were like "The Black Series expensive-toy is more accurate than the Anovos 3D scanned helmet", so all of the people saying the Anovos costume isn't accurate enough are just making me giggle, because I'm pretty sure they are the same people.
A lot of homemade Kylo costumes out there may look great, but if you're going to discuss what is most accurate... it's going to be the thing that is made by people who digitally scanned the screen-used costume, and have dealt with the screen used costume IN PERSON.
I bet the Hasbrohelmet is also from Scans of the Original.And if you have the skills to update it,why the hell you wanna pay 800$ for the anovos?
For the extramoney you can buy a lot of other great props.
And I would never pay 3000$ for a Kylo Ren costume.1500$ would be the maximum.This costume has no great fiberglassarmorparts like a Vaderarmor.
Not worth so much money.But thats only my personal taste.
for me, it about the authenticity, quality, feel and weight of a prop replica, as well as what it looks like. the hasbro helmet doesn't have that and can't.
all this stuff is expensive and probably IS slightly over priced, but there's just no other official options at the moment.
From the propreplica side your right.But will be the Anovos so good at the end?
Nobody has ever seen the Anovos in Hand.You have no idea how heavy it is and no idea how good the paintjob is.............
Nobody? I have seen it, and I have seen the 100's of reference photos of the film helmet that it is matched to. I have also seen the meticulous pouring over every detail in regards to scratches, nicks, dents, texture....
Also, as I stated earlier, to make it 100% screen accurate, you would not be happy with the quality of the product. Movie props and costumes are not that well built. In fact there have been a few times where the retail, commercially made product was used in a sequel film. (Power Ranger Morphers, Unobtainium's Pumpkin bomb, and there are others....)
But I don't want to be the one to ruin a good debate, please carry on.
The biggest factor is fabric. The original fabric doesn't exist anymore. There have been a few that have come close, including Luke's, but they still aren't right. The tunic and sleeve fabric is also incredibly difficult to find. Nobody has gotten it right yet. On top of that (literally) is the way the fabrics are coated. This has been another impossible task where some have come close, but we will likely never be able to recreate what was used on screen.
Again, in no way am I knocking your (or anyone else's) build. There are just too many unknowns right now (and likely for a very long time) to call anything screen accurate.
Nobody? I have seen it, and I have seen the 100's of reference photos of the film helmet that it is matched to. I have also seen the meticulous pouring over every detail in regards to scratches, nicks, dents, texture....
I think Anovos did a pretty damn good job, judging purely from the prototype pictures. I have to admit that some obvious details seem to be a bit too inaccurate for that price tag: The helmet texture doesn't look like the original prop at all. It doesn't have this gunmetal/leather-like texture - at least on the prototype pictures. The robe and under tunic look fantastic. While the colour looks way too greyish, I like how tight the arms are. Oddly enough: I could swear that Kylo's sleeves looked as if they were made of leather in a few shots like the Rey interrogation scene. I'm pretty sure the sleeves are normally black, so the grey Anovos interpretation is quite interesting. Despite my concerns, I'll end up pre-ordering it because I believe that the Anovos guys are amazing at what they do... and probably cause I'm quite thick.
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That's correct. Yet, it looks spot on so I'm using it as reference thanks to the lack of HD TFA screenshots. Kinda wish Anovos would deliver the helmet first, after buying the complete set - since you'll be able to enjoy it several months before me. Lucky you!I know what u mean about the helmet texture, but I highly doubt the costume on display in the photo was screen used.
I don't know anything about Anovos quality or accuracy, but I have faith they will get it right.
can't wait to get the helmet.
That's correct. Yet, it looks spot on so I'm using it as reference thanks to the lack of HD TFA screenshots. Kinda wish Anovos would deliver the helmet first, after buying the complete set - since you'll be able to enjoy it several months before me. Lucky you!
I wouldn't expect that. First off Anovos has to pay for licensing fees. It's an officially licensed product after all. Then you have to consider all the R&D (3D scanning, purchasing or creating specific fabrics etc.) which went into this thing, as well as actually mass producing the costume without sacrificing quality and detail. Don't forget that they want to make a profit on this stuff when it's all said and done. Real leather would probably increase the price to a point where no one would buy that suit - just look at their Vader faux leather/real leather version and the price difference.I'm just saying. If you're paying top dollar for a costume shouldn't the pieces that are supposed to be leather actually be leather? Also, for that price shouldn't it come with boots? Still saying that neck seal looks like poop.
We all have our own level of "acceptable". I think on the main Anovos makes good stuff. BUT, it's not usually what I'd call "affordable" or 'reasonably priced", and it takes FOR-EVER to receive. that's probably why there will always be those who would rather make it themselves (myself included...I made my Husband's) and it is totally do-able for well under what they are asking if you do your research.
An area to shave off ALOT of money is to get it without the helmet and use a modded Black series. But then there are still other things to buy.
In total we've spent about $1200.00 on my husband's, including Imperial boots, a BS lightsaber and BS helmet.
But then I'm a costumer... i would always rather make it myself. some people are not... and so they now have an (expensive) option.