I realize my last post didnt' really answer your question, since my blog doesn't really show "options"
Here is what I have learned in my quest for the ultimate Superman Returns costume:
first, NOBODY has put the correct chest emblem or belt on the market. There may be castings circulating among private collectors, but they are keeping it VERY quiet. Of ALL the pieces Iv'e seen out there, none are correct, though some come pretty close.
Bronze armory makes a really good body suit. It's not perfect, but it's very VERY close, and I am using one of theirs for my costume. They also make the best briefs, though they are not quite right in cut or diamond pattern. But they are the best out there.
Ricky's Custom Costumes makes a nice cape, though it is really heavy, and not constructed the same way as the screen used capes. He got the colors VERY close, though he does not have the micro-diamond pattern on it. He uses what looks like an industrial pleather. Still, I believe it's the nicest one out there. It does't flow quite right, but it looks good.
I think the best belt out there is a fan made piece, though I forget the name of the guy who made it. It's off in a number of ways, but for the casual fan, it looks dead on. Compared to a screen used, it's not quite there, but the guy did a great job building it off screen caps and stills.
Chest emblem is a real mixed bag. There is one that you can find online that is too small, but is VERY beautiful. It's an injection molded, professional piece that looks like it came off some other product. Maybe like a backpack, or something like that. I don't know the source of it, but it's a BEAUTIFUL piece, and actually has cleaner lines than the production made pieces. But it is a lot smaller. There are ones on ebay that are supposed to be copied off screen used ones, but they are not. Size is wrong, micro-s pattern is wrong, and it looks a little too "organic". Doesn't have the machined perfection that the smaller one has. So until a casting of a real one hits the market, you'll need to chose between one of those two. They show up on ebay all the time.
Boots! That's the hardest part. Rickys Custom Costumes makes them, but they are not quite right. he is the only guy I know of that produces them to order. Dont' get me wrong, I appreciate that there is a seller filling a need, but they miss the mark in a number of ways. But they are passable. I think your best bet would be to buy a pair of CA Boots and customize them. heck, even if you just painted them a darker burgandy and chopped the top at an angle, you'd be half way there. I spent a lot of time and money trying to develop a pair of boots, but it has been an uphilll battle. I'm considering doing an overseas effort, but not sure if I could justify the expense. My advice would be to go with CA boots. Oh, motorcowboy offers an SR boot, but it is just a Batman Begins boot that is red. Not even close to accurate, but they do make a very high quality boot.
hope that helps answer your question. Post more if you want more details or further assistance.
