TK-409 Boba Fett Neckseals - UPDATE 2/4

**Trooper TK409** · 08-24-2003, 06:23 PM

UPDATE 2/4---------------------
http://www.TK409.com/updatepage.html

UPDATE 12/11---------------------
OK, Thanks for your patience. Mrs. TK-409 is well-rested and ready for more!

UPDATE 10/23---------------------
Mrs. TK-409 is taking a much needed break on the Fett Neckseals. She may be doing them again in the near future though. I'll keep you posted

Thanks!

UPDATE 9/23---------------------
Size Clarification: for those signing up, please give me your actual neck size. Mrs. TK-409 makes them approx. 1.5" bigger for comfort. (she likes her bounty hunters to be comfy!)
- Chris
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I'm starting a signup list for those who would like one. These take a little longer than the Stormtrooper Neckseals to make, but like those, these will still be $49 shipped. <font color="#ffffff"> PM me with your neck size (she makes them a little larger for comfort).

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OK, Mrs. TK-409 has finished the second prototype. It includes a front closure with 3 hooks and a velcro top. She was concerned that there was a seam, but we checked the reference photos and it's there as well. Check out all the photos and let me know what you think of the front closure.
Thanks
- Chris

Here's another reference photo:
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/nec...eference/4.jpg

Here's PROTOTYPE 2
(Hook closure in front)
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/2.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/3.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/4.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/5.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/6.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/7.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/8.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/9.jpg
http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/10.jpg

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PROTOTYPE 1
(velcro closure in back)
Mrs TK-409 whipped up this first Fett neckseal because the one that came with my vest was so baggy - it keeps falling down. This one stays up great! She's making one with the hook front-closure to be more accurate. What do you think?

Also, what kind of vests do you guys have? Is the neckseal separate or built in?

This one has a dickie, similar to her Stormtrooper Neckseal.:

http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/neckseal/1.jpg

**bobasfett** · 08-24-2003, 07:11 PM

Looks great man!!! If you plan to offer these, I'd be in for one. One question though....in the pics of the Fett on display for MOM, the neck seal appears to use velcro in the front. Could you do them this way (to be more accurate)? And if anyone knows if there were different versions, that info would be helpful too.
Thanks!

**TK-Fett** · 08-24-2003, 08:04 PM

That does look like a good neckseal so will you be offering these like your trooper seals.

**Defiler** · 08-24-2003, 08:23 PM

Looks very good, would you consider doing a run of these??

**DarthVader1** · 08-24-2003, 08:26 PM

Looking great TK409! I thought you were AWOL or something. BTW, did you see the pics of my helmet already?

Robert

**Tyler Durden** · 08-24-2003, 08:39 PM

The neck seal is attached to the jumpsuit on the real suits.

Trooper TK409 wrote:
Also, what kind of vests do you guys have? Is the neckseal separate or built in?

**Trooper TK409** · 08-25-2003, 01:15 AM

bobasfett wrote:
....in the pics of the Fett on display for MOM, the neck seal appears to use velcro in the front....

Partly true. We were using the following photos for reference and it looks like there is a hook closure in the front. The velcro looks like an afterthought that didn't work too well. Mrs. TK-409 says the hook closure will be cleaner (you won't see the hooks) whereas the velcro would have to be sewn on and you'd see the stitching. She'd rather not hand-stitch velcro if possible.

Also, this neckseal would need to be sewn to your existing jumpsuit to be accurate. Or, you could just put it on after your jumpsuit and before your vest.

**bobasfett** · 08-25-2003, 03:51 AM

Nice job...those were the pics I was refering to. And yes, from what I've gathered, the neck seal was indeed sewn to the jumpsuit (pre-pro Chronicles pics). Makes sense that since the jumpsuit zipped in the front, the neck seal would also have to have its closure in the front.

Regardless of how it works, Id still be interested in one of yours....it looks great!

**Jedi-Bob** · 08-25-2003, 08:34 AM

Is it made of the same material as the vest?

**Trooper TK409** · 08-25-2003, 09:03 AM

Jedi-Bob wrote:
Is it made of the same material as the vest?

The MOM neckseal, vest and jumpsuit are all made of different materials.

**Art Andrews** · 08-25-2003, 10:01 AM

Trooper TK409 wrote:
The MOM neckseal, vest and jumpsuit are all made of different materials.

Gotta disagree with you there. The vest, neck and back of the gloves are all the same material. As can be seen in the picture below, the vest has been weathered a bit and it slightly a different color than the neck but the material is still the same.

Also, just so there is no confusion, while the neck somewhat appears to be attached to the vest in this pic, it is not as has been previously mentioned.

**Trooper TK409** · 08-25-2003, 11:14 AM

Sorry, I meant different colored material - it definitely looks like the same fabric. Thanks Braks.

**BobaFettish** · 08-25-2003, 12:38 PM

For my neckpiece, I used the backside of my vest material which has a little less sheen to it and is slightly lighter in color. I weathered my vest to be a little darker and reduce some of the sheen (so I wouldn't look like an "intergalactic jogger"

).

**Tyler Durden** · 08-25-2003, 01:32 PM

BobaFettish wrote:
I weathered my vest to be a little darker and reduce some of the sheen (so I wouldn't look like an "intergalactic jogger"

).

**Bountys Hunted** · 08-25-2003, 01:35 PM

Hey, VERY nice neckseal!!! Please PM me if you (actually,
Mrs.TK-409

) decides to do any more!

take care,

-Rex

**Trooper TK409** · 08-26-2003, 05:28 PM

Thanks! Got the hooks, now searching for the right fabric.... update coming soon.

**Jango's kid** · 08-27-2003, 12:31 PM

wonderfull neckseal there TK-409. If you dont mind my asking, what did you, (I mean Mrs. TK-409) use for batting/interfacing, or did you use any at all? I've been grappling with how to get my neck seals to have the right baggy/overlapping pleat look, & they always look too stiff, or to loose. Yours looks perfect bud! any insight/help would be greatly appreciated,
Damian

**Trooper TK409** · 08-27-2003, 07:08 PM

Jango's kid wrote:
...what did you, (I mean Mrs. TK-409) use for batting...
Damian

Thanks!
She used 1/4" batting between the layers.

**The Anti-Hero** · 08-27-2003, 08:47 PM

Very nice job on the neck seal. The thickness and pleats look fantastic. You're a luck fella Mr. TK-409. My compliments to the Misses.

METALBOY · 08-28-2003, 06:55 AM

TK-409 very nice neckseal. Count me in if MRS. TK-409 will make an accurate one.

**bobasfett** · 09-04-2003, 03:42 AM

That new one is awesome!!! I am definately in for one of these. LMK.... I'd love it if it was here before Halloween. (hint, hint)

Thanks!

**Slowmo** · 09-04-2003, 04:47 AM

Sweet job on that neckseal. If you're planning to do a run of these I'd sure love to know and get in on it.

Doug

**Jedi-Bob** · 09-04-2003, 05:43 AM

Count me in too!

**TK-Fett** · 09-04-2003, 09:55 AM

I would like to be put on the list for one of these also if we can send in our own fabric namely the fabric found by BF and RS earlier this year.

**Defiler** · 09-04-2003, 12:06 PM

The new neckseal looks much more accurate. Will there be a run on these??

**Tyler Durden** · 09-04-2003, 05:24 PM

The neck seal is definitely improving!

Can you knock down the number of hooks to be only one like the seal at MOM?

**Trooper TK409** · 09-04-2003, 05:42 PM

We tried it with one hook, then two and they kept showing a significant gap no matter how we arranged them. Three was the best way to keep it closed. I think it's a good solution.

**TK-Fett** · 09-04-2003, 08:02 PM

Is the price the same if I send in my own material?

**Jango_Wes** · 09-04-2003, 08:32 PM

Can you do a custom color? I am doing a Jodo and will need a darker gray.

Wes

**ivansith** · 09-04-2003, 08:39 PM

Not sure if you are taking names but count me in. Also thanks for the cape TK 409. I got it from you on Ebay and thanks to your site I found this forum.

**Bountys Hunted** · 09-05-2003, 05:35 AM

Okay, time to measure me neck!!

**Defiler** · 09-05-2003, 08:04 AM

PM sent with my neck measurement.

will you add an extra inch to our measurements or will the neckseal be made to the measurements we send?? I would like an extra inch in mine so that it dosent choke me.

Thanks.

Juan Manuel

**Trooper TK409** · 09-05-2003, 08:38 AM

Yes, she already makes it 1.5" bigger than your actual neck size so they will be comfy. Just like the Stormtrooper Neckseals.
- Chris

Defiler wrote:
PM sent with my neck measurement.

will you add an extra inch to our measurements or will the neckseal be made to the measurements we send?? I would like an extra inch in mine so that it dosent choke me.

Thanks.

Juan Manuel

**Slowmo** · 09-05-2003, 11:55 AM

hmm...I'll send you neck size when I get home from work. I was wondering...any chance you make vests also? or can at least tell me what material, color, ect you made the neckseal from so I can match it when I go to make a new vest?

Doug

**Sleezy** · 09-05-2003, 03:53 PM

Count me in, please. My neck measures 14.5". Thanks again.

**DW Design** · 09-06-2003, 07:42 PM

Once again Chris, beautiful work! I'll take a size 16" please.
Thanks, DW

**Jedi-Bob** · 09-08-2003, 04:14 PM

Shirt neck size is 17. Should be the same...right?

**Trooper TK409** · 09-08-2003, 04:19 PM

Jedi-Bob wrote:
Shirt neck size is 17. Should be the same...right?

Yes, shirt neck sizes are a decent way to measure your neck!

**Nerf-Herder** · 09-08-2003, 09:46 PM

These neckseals look fantastic, Chris!

You may include me for one in this run as well. Neck size is 17"

**nightseye** · 09-09-2003, 05:38 AM

Hi

looking great.

can you put me down for one too.
size 17
Thanks

Dom

**SEEKER** · 09-09-2003, 05:42 AM

409 can you do a purpleish color of that?

**Trooper TK409** · 09-09-2003, 08:15 AM

SEEKER wrote:
409 can you do a purpleish color of that?

I'll ask her Seeker! Will let you know.
- Chris

**SEEKER** · 09-09-2003, 09:40 AM

woo! hoo!

**Baddblood** · 09-09-2003, 09:51 AM

B..but, I PM'ed you.

**Trooper TK409** · 09-09-2003, 10:10 AM

Baddblood wrote:
B..but, I PM'ed you.

That's right - I added you, sorry!
- Chris

**Baddblood** · 09-09-2003, 04:32 PM

Thank you.

I'm really looking forward to this.

**Loanstar** · 09-10-2003, 07:37 AM

hi there,

can i still order a neckseal?
I was away from this board for more than on year but now im back at your service.

Sincerely,

Mike

**Defiler** · 09-10-2003, 09:26 AM

Payment has been sent although mine is not ready yet.

**Jedi-Bob** · 09-11-2003, 08:02 AM

Man, they look great!!! I guess I am only 1 away from mine being done! Cool!

**Loanstar** · 09-12-2003, 04:39 AM

Hi,

my neck size is 16.

Thanks

**Jedi-Bob** · 09-12-2003, 06:07 AM

You have been paid!

**Defiler** · 09-16-2003, 11:17 AM

I received my neckseal today, although a size larger than expected it fits great and comfortable. I also like the way the color looks in person. Superb job Mrs. TK-409 and TK-409

Thanks.

Juan Manuel

P.S. Oh, I forgot to tell that shipping was super fast, thanks.

**bobasfett** · 09-17-2003, 03:39 PM

I got mine too. Excellent work guys. Fits like a glove...oops, I meant a neck seal!

Can't wait to get my cape....thanks again Mr and Mrs TK409.

Rob

**DW Design** · 09-18-2003, 06:50 AM

I recived my neckseal yesterday. It looks great! Excellent work! Thanks you Mr. and Mrs. TK-409!!
Darren

**Sleezy** · 09-18-2003, 12:00 PM

Got my neckseal today, and it's AWESOME!

Much deserved thanks go to Team TK-409.

**DarthVader1** · 09-18-2003, 12:16 PM

I'm sooooo late for this one...really busy with the DragonCon pics topic.....am I on time to order one of these neck seals? Please let me know.

Robert

**Bountys Hunted** · 09-19-2003, 05:31 AM

Woooo-Hoooo!!

Got mine yesterday!! It's outstanding, and it's very comfortable!!

Many thanks!!

**Slowmo** · 09-19-2003, 10:56 AM

Mine came in yesterday along with the fantastic cape. It's an outstanding piece. I just can't seem to get it on myself...I'll have to have help I guess. Now I guess I need to start working in a new vest with the same kind and shade of fabric. Unless of course Mrs TK makes these also and I can buy one from you guys.

Doug

**Trooper TK409** · 09-19-2003, 11:41 AM

So glad you guys like the Neckseals. I'm trying to convince the missus to try a vest! She surprised me by bringing home the best vest material I've ever seen. She said, "What do you think of this material? Would this work for anything?" I was like, "It looks like it came straight from the LFL costume department!! I LOVE YOU!....

ahem...

but... of course my love stems from several years of my adoration of you personally and not based on anything remotely related to George Lucas.... "

I think you guys will agree when you see it. The bad thing is the material has been discontinued (WHY MUST THEY TORTURE ME SO!) so she got all they had. I'll check to see how much is available and if we can track down more at the other stores that carried it.

**tk0907** · 09-19-2003, 05:47 PM

Neckseal looks awesome. If you decide to do a run of vest's I'll take one. PM me with sizing, and payment instructions.

TK0907

**SEEKER** · 09-24-2003, 09:16 AM

TK409 - could you add me to the boba fett neck seal also?

Thanks man.

**Bountys Hunted** · 09-24-2003, 02:58 PM

Hey! I'm sure I need to be on any possible list of a matching vest!!

**DarthVader1** · 09-25-2003, 07:55 AM

Add me to the list as well, ::EDIT:: size 16...anyways, I talked to you before

Sorry about the mess with the size!

**** quick fingers!

Robert

**nightseye** · 09-25-2003, 07:59 AM

got mine. Hurrah
It's Superb!!

Cheers

Dom

**Sleezy** · 09-25-2003, 09:13 AM

Bountys Hunted wrote:
Hey! I'm sure I need to be on any possible list of a matching vest!!

I second that!

Fettex · 09-26-2003, 12:04 AM

these look cool...i want one please.

size 17 please
tell me the cost and what not...

thanks

**Lord of the props** · 09-26-2003, 07:15 AM

Please put me on the list for 1 neckseal!

Pm sent!

b.fett · 09-26-2003, 07:30 AM

Very interested!
If ordered asap will it be delivered in time for halloween?

**Trooper TK409** · 09-26-2003, 09:07 AM

By Halloween? Totally. And price info is at the top of the page. Also, please include neck sizes when ordering.
Thanks!

b.fett wrote:
Very interested!
If ordered asap will it be delivered in time for halloween?

b.fett · 09-26-2003, 09:58 AM

Trooper TK409 wrote:
By Halloween? Totally. And price info is at the top of the page. Also, please include neck sizes when ordering.
Thanks!

Excellent!

Payment, PM and Neck Size Sent (15.5)
Thanks!

**Trooper TK409** · 10-01-2003, 11:28 AM

Neckseals shipped today:
Lord of the props, b.fett , MR BARLOW

**Trooper TK409** · 10-01-2003, 11:28 AM

Neckseals shipped today:
SEEKER (Boba, Jango and ESB Cape)

**SEEKER** · 10-03-2003, 04:46 AM

Woo hoo!

b.fett · 10-03-2003, 06:13 AM

Got Mine Today,
Excellent piece!!!

Thanks!

**Trooper TK409** · 10-03-2003, 03:30 PM

Neckseal shipped today:
TK-Fett

**TK-Fett** · 10-07-2003, 08:33 PM

Hey Chris I got mine today and it is awesome. I recommend your work to anyone.

**Loanstar** · 10-09-2003, 02:18 AM

Hi,

how to make payment?

Mike

**DarthVader1** · 10-09-2003, 08:05 AM

Payment is on your way two days ago.

Robert

**shawnpane** · 10-10-2003, 05:31 AM

P.M. sent. I hope I'm not to late!

**ukscout** · 10-14-2003, 05:10 AM

Hi Chris

any news on my 18.5" been posted yet

cheers

Neil

uk-scout TB7290
www.uk-scout.co.uk
ukbikerscout@hotmail.com

**Jango_Wes** · 10-14-2003, 06:50 AM

Got mine Chris, Thanks!

Wes

**Trooper TK409** · 10-14-2003, 08:57 AM

Post Office was closed yesterday. Neckseals shipped today:
DarthVader1, ukscout, lordfett

**DarthVader1** · 10-14-2003, 08:16 PM

OOOHHH, thanks a lot!!! (hugs and kisses to you!)...well, not literally....!

Anyways, waiting for arrival here.

Robert

**OverKill** · 10-18-2003, 01:00 PM

Oh oh, sign me up big guy....

17.5" for the OverKill-meister.

Mrs. OverKill said my neck is big :o(

Lemme know when its good to go and I'll Paypal the cash over.

Regards,
OK

P.S - The cape rocks! Tell Mrs. TK409 she can become my personal seamstress when I damage my suits while out hunting

**DarthVader1** · 10-18-2003, 08:45 PM

Man, got mine today, thanks and PM sent already earlier (well, you already know)

Robert

**ukscout** · 10-20-2003, 05:08 AM

Chris

got mine also today, most excellent work and thanks again.

cheers

Neil

uk-scout TB7290
www.uk-scout.co.uk
ukbikerscout@hotmail.com

**shawnpane** · 10-24-2003, 11:49 AM

I'm A slacker! I got mine yesterday.It is bad *** man! I highly recomend.

**OverKill** · 10-24-2003, 03:42 PM

Boooooooooooooooooo!!!

I tried to get on the list but Mrs. TK409 is in a holding pattern for awhile... Guess she is getting tired of sewing LOL.

I'll just have to keep my eyes on this..

Regards,
OK

**DarthVader1** · 10-26-2003, 01:06 PM

Overkill, just as a suggestion, sometimes people needs a break from time to time, and Mrs. TK409 is a good example of that so-needed break. I'm not completely sure, but she's being doing a lot of sewing in the last couple of months, cause she's not just doing the Fett ESB cape and neckseals, but also for Stormtroopers as well.

Bear with them, and just be patient...besides that the material for the neckseal is difficult to find sometimes.

"I find you're lack of faith disturbing...!!!"

BTW, TK409, PM sent.

Robert

**OverKill** · 10-26-2003, 01:26 PM

Wow Robert, thank you for that insightful bit of chastising.

I've dealt with Chris before and I'm SURE he can sense the sarcasm in there, however for those like you who are unsure I'm glad to take this opportunity to clarify.

I'M JOKING!!!!!! Take the blue pill already!

Regards,
OK

**micke** · 12-11-2003, 04:18 AM

These Neckseal are just the best! I'm so happy with the one i have on mine.

**OverKill** · 01-05-2004, 11:05 AM

Got mine today, thanks Chris...

Gotta say, I'm loving it!!! Thanks bud.

Regards,
OK

FettinProgress · 01-28-2004, 01:03 PM

Hey Chris got my neck seal today, goes great with the vest I got from Heidi. Great work

thanks Jay

**Romans Empire** · 02-22-2004, 03:17 PM

I posted in your thread about the vests. If available, I'd like to get the vest and seal together. I'd be one of the ones without material. Once those start, count me in.

Roman

**Gator Fett** · 03-29-2004, 09:37 AM

As I stated in the vest thread, VERY NICE WORK!

I shelved my costume awhile back, but now that I have finished some other projects, I am looking to get back into Fett mode. I still check the forums regularly, and have been interested in the progress of the neck seal and the vest since they became available.

I hope I am not to late to get in on these outstanding items.

Chris, I will email you with my request.

Gator

**Karate-Jedi** · 03-30-2004, 06:57 AM

PM sent

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