So I met all my goals! after the first event
1) Can be stored in my above Garage Attic (All parts can fit thru access opening) YES
2) Can be broken down in enough parts that it can be transported in my midsized SUV (bumble we literally just had him strapped to the top roof rack and prayed for good weather) YES
3) More Focus on costume cooling (Last years 2 events in Bumble both days reached high 80's low 90's) I would say I am comfortable for about 1 hour in 85 degree weather and then things get sweaty but I never felt over heated so I am happy with the cooling.
4) Focus on Costume Mobility - ( Since I am going to be on stilts I wanted as much range of motion as possible)
Our downtown has uneven pavement as well ad multiple construction areas and I was able to navigate around just fine and I ducked through many different door openings so that worked as well.
5) Weight - keep it low as possible not counting the stilts I think is right around 14lbs -same as my camera back pack I travel with so good on that
6) Durability - make it so that it can last for years and I can wear it many times -hoping with all the coats of flex bond and sealer the proves to be true but I had no issues at the first event.
7) Re-use as much of the bumble material from last year to help offset cost.This I did awesome on probably use 75% bringing my material cost in around $230 which I am happy with for the size and quality of the costume.-and that includes the stilts which I can unbolt and use for other things and the rocket jet pack.
and one more pic for fun
the only tree that hugs back