Anyone heard anything regarding MR's costume line? I figured they'd be out for Halloween, but I haven't heard anything lately. Does anyone have the inside scoop?
Sean
Sean
Any word on the MR Costumes?
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BigDumbWookiee
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I believe they've been delayed indefinitely. The struggle has been 1) deciding whether to make them into replicas and base them on the sizes the characters wore, or to make them costumes and offer different sizes and 2) the authentic materials have been through-the-roof expensive
I believe they've been delayed indefinitely. The struggle has been 1) deciding whether to make them into replicas and base them on the sizes the characters wore, or to make them costumes and offer different sizes and 2) the authentic materials have been through-the-roof expensive
Ghadrack
Sr Member
Maybe licensing issues between Prop and Costume, do you think they charge additional licensing fees to make costumes? Doesn't Rubies or some other company have the rights to produce costumes for the Star Wars universe? Just guessing.....
I was really interested to see how these turned out.
I was really interested to see how these turned out.
vaderdarth
Master Member
I had a hunch this would not come to fruition.........MR doesn't have costume licenses. Rubies has costume licenses. It's hard to sell a costume as a prop no matter how you market it .......short of gluing it down to a mannequin and calling it a statue.
So I wouldn't count on ever seeing this unless MR buys out Rubies.
Dave
So I wouldn't count on ever seeing this unless MR buys out Rubies.
Dave
Gigatron
Sr Member
I doubt it's a serious conflict between rubies and MR. Rubies costumes mostly consist of vinyl jumpsuits and PVC masks, with the occasional jedi outer robe / cloak.
But let's look at their other products:
Rubies hold the license for masks (all in different editions, i.e. standard, ultimate (or whatever), etc), but MR also releases masks occasionally. You can get a vader, ST or CT from both rubies and MR.
MR holds the licenses for the props, yet you can buy a rubies lightsaber for just about any character.
I have a feeling LFL put a limit on the type of quality that rubies could produce, i.e costume grade or display grade (for the ultimate editions), but not collector's grade - that, he left for the high rollers at MR.
My feeling is it's just a matter of trying to make the costumes look and feel correct while still being affordable to more than 3 people.
-Fred
But let's look at their other products:
Rubies hold the license for masks (all in different editions, i.e. standard, ultimate (or whatever), etc), but MR also releases masks occasionally. You can get a vader, ST or CT from both rubies and MR.
MR holds the licenses for the props, yet you can buy a rubies lightsaber for just about any character.
I have a feeling LFL put a limit on the type of quality that rubies could produce, i.e costume grade or display grade (for the ultimate editions), but not collector's grade - that, he left for the high rollers at MR.
My feeling is it's just a matter of trying to make the costumes look and feel correct while still being affordable to more than 3 people.
-Fred
vaderdarth
Master Member
you may be right.....I guess only time will tell. Personally, I can't see how they could afford to make it accurate enough to sell it for big $$$. Too accurate and it will cost them an awful lot to produce........not accurate enough and you overcharge and can't unload them.
It sure will be interesting to see what MR does ultimately come up with if they do release any costume.
Dave
It sure will be interesting to see what MR does ultimately come up with if they do release any costume.
Dave
cayman shen
Master Member
Well, it was a misguided idea IMO. Less misguided than the light up SW jacket, but misguided.
defyitall
Sr Member
If you chart the reaction alone to the two stages of prototypes we've seen of the Anakin costume alone, it would be a good idea for MR to scrap it.
The first proto seen at Comicon 2005 was pretty decent looking. Looked pretty accurate to the movie but lacked the glove, belt, and boots.
Then at Toy Fair this year they roll out the new proto which includes a crappy belt, decent looking boots and WAY not accurate materials for the tunics.
The costume was panned on most forums I was on, especially by the minions of Anakin costumers out there (of which they are plenty, you know if you were at Comicon this year).
Too many people expected to be able to buy the parts separately for their own costumes and have the pieces be sized. I don't know how MR would handle that. Best to leave it alone, me thinks.
The first proto seen at Comicon 2005 was pretty decent looking. Looked pretty accurate to the movie but lacked the glove, belt, and boots.
Then at Toy Fair this year they roll out the new proto which includes a crappy belt, decent looking boots and WAY not accurate materials for the tunics.
The costume was panned on most forums I was on, especially by the minions of Anakin costumers out there (of which they are plenty, you know if you were at Comicon this year).
Too many people expected to be able to buy the parts separately for their own costumes and have the pieces be sized. I don't know how MR would handle that. Best to leave it alone, me thinks.
Gigatron
Sr Member
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See, this is the problem with the general public. MR sells prop replicas - they are not tailors. What are they supposed to do? Have a bunch of pants, tunics, belts and gloves in all different sizes just hanging around to see what people order?
If they were to do this at all, there would be only one way to make it affordable and profitable - one size (the actor's measurements), with proper accessories. If you happen to have the same build/dimensions as the actor, great, you've got yourself a pretty sweet costume. Otherwise, you've get yourself a pretty sweet replica to display on your mannequin. I guess if you've got enough time and money, you can take take it to a seamstress (or whatver the dude version of that is called), have them deconstruct the costume down to a pattern and materials and have it made to fit you. But that sounds like a lot of work.
-Fred
See, this is the problem with the general public. MR sells prop replicas - they are not tailors. What are they supposed to do? Have a bunch of pants, tunics, belts and gloves in all different sizes just hanging around to see what people order?
If they were to do this at all, there would be only one way to make it affordable and profitable - one size (the actor's measurements), with proper accessories. If you happen to have the same build/dimensions as the actor, great, you've got yourself a pretty sweet costume. Otherwise, you've get yourself a pretty sweet replica to display on your mannequin. I guess if you've got enough time and money, you can take take it to a seamstress (or whatver the dude version of that is called), have them deconstruct the costume down to a pattern and materials and have it made to fit you. But that sounds like a lot of work.
-Fred
Benkenove
Well-Known Member
I really think that is not only the ONLY possible way to do it.. but also the BEST ONE ... .
I want a perfect replica of the screen used costumes... that includes same size... and materials...
Think about it a second... we want the same size of Vader's helmet and armor.. but... who of you who has Vader costumes has the same body meassures of Prowse ??? I dont ... and I have a full Vader costume... I dont care...If I cannot wear it well, I wont wear it, and I have it on a mannequin...
Same happens with boba... andso forth...
So, on the costumes, it should/MUST be the same, actor's sizes... accurate materials... THAT WOULD BE A "MASTER REPLICA" ...
If someone is "too fat", too short, too tall, or too thin to wear it, you can always order it custom made to a seamstress dont you ???
I really hope MR can do it at the end... we all need it ... we all want it ..
GO ON MR ... MAke the costumes. please
I want a perfect replica of the screen used costumes... that includes same size... and materials...
Think about it a second... we want the same size of Vader's helmet and armor.. but... who of you who has Vader costumes has the same body meassures of Prowse ??? I dont ... and I have a full Vader costume... I dont care...If I cannot wear it well, I wont wear it, and I have it on a mannequin...
Same happens with boba... andso forth...
So, on the costumes, it should/MUST be the same, actor's sizes... accurate materials... THAT WOULD BE A "MASTER REPLICA" ...
If someone is "too fat", too short, too tall, or too thin to wear it, you can always order it custom made to a seamstress dont you ???
I really hope MR can do it at the end... we all need it ... we all want it ..
GO ON MR ... MAke the costumes. please
