The backpack will be offered in two different versions, for two different prices---(yet to be determined)---one with the
medkit (link), one without. Externally there will be no difference between the two, but the medkit will take up a majority of the interior, yet there is still room left over for batteries, cables, whatever.
Funny you mention a sound system, one of those featuring an amplified speaker is in the works. Perhaps you've seen the animatronic system Honus has developed for my
cannon (link) which is engineered with my backpack in mind. These 2 systems will be synched to work together, as well as a third system, the bio helmet lasers. Depending on affordability, the backpack can be had with no systems, one, two, or all three. Please hold all questions on this until we get further along.
This whole thing is a pretty ambitious undertaking, my hat's off to Honus for his technical help with this, as well as ScottAS' assistance both for the torso armor and his experience. It's a LONG time in coming, but the stars finally came into alignment this fall. I hate to say it, but the thing that's holding up this project more than anything else is ME!
Personal issues, work, and my infamous meticulousness on this stuff hasn't helped. I have redoubled my efforts, and hope to hell I have the thing fully finished in January. It's simple---no finished backpack means no animatronics, no sound system, nothing. The ref. photos in the pictures are shots that have been around the Lair for a long time. Most are of Wang's original sculpt, as well as some screen caps from the film and a couple I whipped up on the computer.
Lastly, the mounting method I have in mind will be easy to attach and detach, yet secure. The lastest pix I posted don't look like much more has been done, but I'm getting there. Again, thanks for your patience, it will indeed be worth the wait. Thanks for the kudos, guys, more to come.....