ROTJ Stormtrooper Armour

[Qui-Gonzalez]

Larry has taken his first steps down the dark path.

 

[sskunky]

It's cast from original I tell ya. :lol

 

[Art Andrews]

While the discussion regarding vaccuforming off molds from the inside of a piece vs the outside is a good topic to debate, doing so in this thread is essentially derailing the initial intent of the thread. We have split those posts out into another thread.

If you want to debate the accuracy of the different approaches, please do so in that thread and not this one.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/vaccuforming-does-inside-vs-outside-molding-originals-matter-107176/

 

[OldKen]

TK threads.

Dontcha just love em? :lol

 

[Trap Joe]

moved into the other thread

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

Guys (no gals around, they seem to either have no interest in this or are just clever enough to stay out of this), two things should not be done in this thread:

- don´t do sales talk
- don´t make private messages public

What you need to do is

- be respectful

Thanks,
Michael
RPF staff

 

[g05ty]

For me (and im sure i wont be alone on this) the things that make this armour stand out above ALL others is the honesty and general open attitude that Joe & Mark have taken from the start, the little things like not taking any orders untill they have the items in hand make a big difference !
Also considering that it is created from the first ever casting of TK armour (yes - this pre-dates everyone elses)and the fact that it has been profesionally formed, i think they have priced it very fairly, making it a good option for anyone not just the serious collectors, yes it may not be the most accurate to the closest mm, personally i dont think anyone can make that claim without having the original sitting next to theirs to be measured.
Its just unfortunate that someone feels the need to try to belittle any other TK products just to make their own seem superior.

To that person, and you know who you are, if you feel that your product is superior then either shut up and get on with your life safe in that knowledge or put your product where your mouth is and produce armour that anyone can buy and use to troop.... let the customer decide what they prefer.
Basically - "nut up or shut up" :love

gh05ty - proud to support CFO!

 

[Garthok]

I think that armour looks beautiful. One day I would love to own a set like that to put on display. it's one of my dream displays.

On a lighter note, I was talking to my 9yr old son, who also agrees the armour looks fantastic, and I told him people were actually arguing about who's armour was better. he said "what for?..it's useless, it can't even stop one bullet, or an Ewok with a rock"

I guess after several pages of reading the usual arguments I found it amusing. like I said, beautiful job, you should be incredibly proud

 

[g05ty]

On a lighter note, I was talking to my 9yr old son, who also agrees the armour looks fantastic, and I told him people were actually arguing about who's armour was better. he said "what for?..it's useless, it can't even stop one bullet, or an Ewok with a rock"

LOL this is so true! said in the way only kids can say it - as they see it :thumbsup

As is said above one of the people in this argument doesnt supply armour to the masses anyway and i am a firm beleiver in "let the customer decide" but alas i dont think it will ever happen.

 

[sskunky]

let the customer decide"

This is my thinking.

 

[vaderdarth]

the Ewok with a rock idea, really slams it into perspective eh??? LOL I love it!!!!

 

[xenomorph]

Has anyone got one of these to show off yet?

I'm looking forward to seeing one completed with white trim on the body sections.

 

[sskunky]

I'm just waiting for some trim to arrive.

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

I'm just waiting for some trim to arrive.

Aaaaand that comment sent my mind into the gutter.

 

[sskunky]

Aaaaand that comment sent my mind into the gutter.

:lol

 

[g05ty]

Aaaaand that comment sent my mind into the gutter.

thumbsup:lol

 

[Thermalized Plastics]

Great armor! Superb job JoeR and sskunky!
Just ignore the trolling. :rolleyesAll I can say is Gino has a habit of using people and not coming threw on his promises.:angry But Hey! That’s life. Please drop me an e-mail I would love to get a set of armor.:love

thermal:lol

 

[voice in the crowd]

Wish you had posted this in the prop forum as I hardly drop into the costume forum. Almost missed this thread.

The armour and helmet looks great.

Cheers Chris

 

[_Lee_]

Gino-are you George Lucas??? Man,im so miffed at your claims sometimes.Only one guy has any right in this world to claim rights to these props,and that is good old George(and maybe AA) You seem to spend forever spouting crap about how people have taken/copied this from you,that from you-the truth is that if it is theft of anything,then you are one of the biggest thieves around.Until you own Lucasfim,give it a rest.im sick of hearing,seeing guys like you claiming rights to this that and the other.If its not you its TE or whoever else moaning(or moaned in the past).It is actually laughable,and makes you look like quite a sad,self obsessed and arrogant person really.

Joe and Mark,

Absolutely amazing suit lads.One of the best trooper costumes i have ever seen,truthfully.It takes me back to 83 when i saw ROTJ with my mum and bro-amazing work.

Well done.

Lee

 

[teecrooz]

I'd like to see more pictures!