I have one from handmade swords there pretty decent for the price, well constructed, if your just looking for a replica for a display piece.
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For those you wanting to know more about how the doors open and close here's a diagram of how I did it.
1. HyperdyneLabs Ghost Trap Door Controller Board
2. (Red & Tan Wire) Door Control Switch Wires. This is wired to my D-Sub Connector, then ran through the black tubing to the hidden...
It was about $350. The is spent about $120 on select red oak wood, I could have made it out of MDF but I wanted something that could take a beating. The light kit was $37 from Jupiter Electronics, Servos were $60, and the servo controller board was $55 from Hyperdyne Labs.
Ya I actually like the look of the new glove more than the original. My only gripe with the mask is that the eye holes are cut a little to big and you can see my skin underneath, unlike rpat's and DJ519's masks which have smaller eye holes which look better, great masks guys.
My CFX Toasty mask and gloves just came in today and man do they look sweet! Well worth the money, great quality, very comfortable, and makes an awesome display piece.
Re: R2D2 on a budget
You could use a hard plastic ball and cut it in half. Usually toy stores like Toys R Us or even Walmart or Kmart have just a big bin of different size balls. If they don't have it try a craft store like Michaels or Hobby Lobby they usually have giant Styrofoam balls you...