Rubies Supreme Stormtrooper
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defstartrooper
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For trooping in someone your size i would actually recommend the FX armour with a different helmet i won't comment on the MR budget helmet because i have no idea if the 501st accept those or not, there was a guy on mepd.net a while ago doing a great deal on basic FX kits without the helmet not sure if they're still on offer.
The RT-mod armour is a good option for the larger person too and the helmets more in proportion to the originals.
Troopermasters suits i believe are slightly larger than the movie derived suits also and definately the most accurate of the three options.
The movie cast derived suits would probably be too small for you i reckon.
The FX will be the least expensive of the three.
The RT-mod armour is a good option for the larger person too and the helmets more in proportion to the originals.
Troopermasters suits i believe are slightly larger than the movie derived suits also and definately the most accurate of the three options.
The movie cast derived suits would probably be too small for you i reckon.
The FX will be the least expensive of the three.
Skaught
Sr Member
Sure, I'm not arguing that. I was CO of the Florida Garrison for over two years and I had to deal with knuckleheads. But I've even seen the same here on the RPF. Plenty of ego strutting goes on around here, too. I don't think it's the ugly truth of fandom. It's the ugly truth about people in general. Overall, I think the 501st has done a pretty good job of keep the knuckleheads at bay.
Scott
Qui-Gonzalez
Master Member
I'm assuming Huzz is from overseas. The budget MR helmet is the UK exclusive from Play.com or some such site. The helmet looks outstanding for the money. Much better than the FX, or anything Don Post.
Skaught, here is the helmet I'm referring to:
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=37986
Overseas? Is my accent that bad? Actually, I'm from Canada. I'm there right now! LOL!
Defstartrooper - what price do those Troopermaster suits run for? ANd do you know how I could contact that chap on mepd.net?
Huzz
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=37986
Overseas? Is my accent that bad? Actually, I'm from Canada. I'm there right now! LOL!
Defstartrooper - what price do those Troopermaster suits run for? ANd do you know how I could contact that chap on mepd.net?
Huzz
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RogueSolo
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Qui-Gonzalez
Master Member
LOL...No, I just assumed since you were after that helmet, you would be in Europe. The shipping, at least to the states, is kinda prohibitive for that helmet. The shipping is just about the cost of the helmet.
I'm sorry I confused you guys! I should've used the right name for the MR UK Exclusive helmet from the get-go I suppose.
Yes, the shipping to Canada and the US for that helmet is almost as much as the helmet itself. And there is no North American retailer. But - my wife's company has an office in Aberdeen in the UK. Occasionally folks from that office come to town on business for a few days. So perhaps I may be able to get one of those "blokes" or "birds" to bring one over with him or her so I could avoid the shipping charges.
Huzz
Yes, the shipping to Canada and the US for that helmet is almost as much as the helmet itself. And there is no North American retailer. But - my wife's company has an office in Aberdeen in the UK. Occasionally folks from that office come to town on business for a few days. So perhaps I may be able to get one of those "blokes" or "birds" to bring one over with him or her so I could avoid the shipping charges.
Huzz
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
I'm sure all are aware of this, but "accurate" helmets has to be put on sideways...
Qui-Gonzalez
Master Member
Sounds like you have a Gonz sized head. Mine is over 7 3/4, so I feel your pain.
shagger999uk
Well-Known Member
The full interview is here:
http://www.windlassstudios.com/t-land-starwars-interview.aspx
Looks like a lot of armour might be available!
http://www.windlassstudios.com/t-land-starwars-interview.aspx
Looks like a lot of armour might be available!
Mr. No Stripes
Sr Member
that helmet is UGLY!
RBJ
Sr Member
..I don't think Rubies looks that bad in the pic...but like the rubies Vader it probably wont look as good in person...the reaction from the public would probably be " ...oh look , a guy in a stormtrooper suit" where as if you had some better armor ( AP/RTFX etc..)the reaction would be " HOLY CRAP! A STORMTROOPER!!!"
Skaught
Sr Member
..I don't think Rubies looks that bad in the pic...but like the rubies Vader it probably wont look as good in person...the reaction from the public would probably be " ...oh look , a guy in a stormtrooper suit" where as if you had some better armor ( AP/RTFX etc..)the reaction would be " HOLY CRAP! A STORMTROOPER!!!"
The latter is the reaction I get in my FX when I go out in public.
Scott
JoblessPunk
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The Rubies Stormtrooper armor and helm look like poopie. :eek
Thanks Scott.
I'm really coming to the conclusion that FX armor ($300 without a helmet) combined with the new budget UK exclusive Master Replicas stormtrooper lid ($200 delivered) would make a very nice stormtrooper costume - at a very nice price too - about $500.
That's about half the Rubies price. I expect the quality of my combo would be much higher than Rubies. And while the FX armor may have some inaccuracies, I think they are acceptable. On the helmet, I can't conceive that any Rubies helmet will be in the same league as the Master Replicas budget UK helmet, either on quality or acuracy.
Huzz
I'm really coming to the conclusion that FX armor ($300 without a helmet) combined with the new budget UK exclusive Master Replicas stormtrooper lid ($200 delivered) would make a very nice stormtrooper costume - at a very nice price too - about $500.
That's about half the Rubies price. I expect the quality of my combo would be much higher than Rubies. And while the FX armor may have some inaccuracies, I think they are acceptable. On the helmet, I can't conceive that any Rubies helmet will be in the same league as the Master Replicas budget UK helmet, either on quality or acuracy.
Huzz
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