New to TDH? Read this about how much you will spend!

There are occasionally Shin tool sets and toe spikes for $25-30 on ebay if the original list can be updated.

you know thinking about it....i should have started with a TK...or just do a custom mando.....a movie fett is a headache and a half, but the headache will never be over until i have a life size boba fett action figure in my house! never give up, and enjoy your ramen noodles!

im very new here as well. and am also very glad this was posted. i am scratch building everything that i can fore my first fett, mostly cuz im stubborn. i have all my armor plates cut and formed out of 1/8 sintra, jumpsuit bought online from american workwear needs some pockets added, neck seal, all the paterns i will need, allt the stickers made, girthbelt bought from horse.com on clearance for 6 bucks, all the sintra needed for my gaunts, batting helmet for my bucket, cape, hoses, fabric for vest, velcro, and bondo. (seemed like i was farther befor i wrote this.........) any way the cost i have in so far is about 75 bucks mind you i found a lot of deals and i have put about 9 hours in work but one thing that has not been mentioned on here yet is the time spent researching and finding parts. i have spent probly 3 times the hours on research than i have on actually working on the costume. this an expensive hobby but it is even more time consumeing! but it is very very worth it. i have learned alot of new skills over the years and all were do to very nerdy projects. and once i have a fett under my belt i will be contributeing alot more to this group. on another note..... i just met a guy the other day that paid $1500.00 for a storm trooper suit that looked like he bout it at a Halloween store. i think i could have ripped the helmet with my fingers if i tried.

Got a complete ESB Boba Fett for $400 CND

on a PCV mannequin
just missing the helmet
need your help (Shackman)

thx
Robert
TK6716

Good find, but It's more of a mix and match of Esb and Rotj.

That looks helpful thanks guys I may see about getting some stuff from you. How much do you guys think it would cost to ship full unpainted armour to New Zealand?

Well, some things never change. I still need to graduate from college before I get too far into this. (Truthfully, I may need to consider changing my major...not sure if a career in law enforcement is going to leave me with much spare cash.

It does sound scary, but this should be a long-term project. It is not $4000 in one shot. Its little bits here, little bit there, BIG CHUNK here, etc. Hee hee. Gotta love costuming

All i need is wookie scaps and i've will have mine finshed. I have two diver's buckel anyone want to trade.tomthemarine.

I have Dropped abot $3500.00 into my fett costume.

Originally Posted by redwingsgirl514

Well, some things never change. I still need to graduate from college before I get too far into this. (Truthfully, I may need to consider changing my major...not sure if a career in law enforcement is going to leave me with much spare cash.

Maybe not at first, but I am a Firefighter so we make about the same (I just have a cooler job). It just takes time, and as long as you are not on a dead line you can do it. Don’t set an expectation that you’ll finish by this Halloween like some people do because it will never happen. Give yourself a year or two and buy it as you can. Like as I tell people, the Fett costume community is not going any place. It will be here for years to come with better things then we had a few years ago.

ive already got a empty wallet and ive only just started!!!

Wow, this is a great starter thread. Really nice to have the information culled together all at once like this.
I am not in any hurry, unless my kid decides he ants to be a Mandalorian for Halloween, thought this year he'll be a regular Stormtrooper, so I am fairly safe.
I rarely see kid-sized pieces offered anyway, so it might be all homegrown when he does!

Thanks to all who contributed to this thread.

I'm ready to spend my money!

Lets do this, haha!

Thanks for creating this list! It really has helped me get a feel for what I am in for with this hobby!

This list was a real eye opener.I had no idea what everything would cost.I was thinking of going the rubies route but now after finding this forum theres no turning back.

****! i pray my wife doesn't come across this thread.

duno man, it may be drastically less if someone is artistic and makes and paints their own gear.

Originally Posted by bobakraski

duno man, it may be drastically less if someone is artistic and makes and paints their own gear.

it really depends on what you are going for. if your goal is to use original found parts, you can't just make them yourself. or if you want parts that are cast from originals vs. scratch built. for example, my suit won't be "complete" until i get a real webley flare gun for my ee3. that will be a couple thousand dollars, unless i get fantastically lucky at a flea market or something. unfortunately the times when i've had the few thousand to spend and the times when one has been available have not lined up so far.

you can scratch build a helmet for a small amount of $$, but if you want something with lineage to a screen used helmet, a scratch build, no matter how good it is, just won't cut it.

i painted all of my own stuff, but even then spent a couple hundred bucks on all the paints / primer / sandpaper / etc... i needed.

you can definitely do it for less than a couple thousand and have a nice looking suit. but there are certain things that just aren't cheap, so it's a question of whether or not you want them.

Yay monkey, I got myself into something fun. *Irish step dances*

Started my Jango build, thank you for an estimated breakdown

Glad this up so you know what ya are getting into before you get started. My savings will not be spent in vain lol. Looks like a Fett is something that can keep ya busy for many years and end up with a great quality product. Wish me luck.

Wow! I had only started and i spent 900 euros. I need to find a secret entrance for all this items in my house so the "gatekeeper" (my wife ) not notice anything ...

Just joined TDH this morning... thanks for sharing this information. It's a great place to begin for a newbie like myself. :O)

Plan on starting with a Han in Carbonite project (referred to this site from HIC builders) and then move onto building an ESB Fett for display in my game room. I look forward to the two projects and knowledge and experience available on this site to help my project along. Look forward to contributing back to this community once I'm further along.

I was on here along time ago, and have not had computer for a long time, but now i am back on line. am glad to see it still going and strong i am a huge fett fan, my license plate is SLAVE1. Years ago i tried to start a costume, but results were sub par. i don't have a ton of money, but i want to get back into it. i want a passable costume. i am not the most concerned with true movie prop replication.

also does anyone make full sets to order?

full sets of what?

Full costumes top to bottom?

does anyone know anything about evolution toys/props?

Its not that great, for a full costume...theres some time to time in the cargo hold one in there right now as a matter of fact Empire Version mostly complete for cheap

yikes, well, it's not entirely a surprise to see some of the costs... I agree some people will want to be 100% screen accurate, but I'm betting 95% of the general population will not notice the minor differences that some of you pros will. (I wouldn't be surprised if several people have commented in the past on your nice stormtrooper outfit too!)

Guess I should start saving my euros!

the more i have been thinking about it and reading on here, I think maybe i need to start this hobby. Originally my thought was to find a costume already built, but you guys have inspired me to try and assemble one. I mean all the info is here and the members who have done it already are really the greatest resource. So I guess my first question is where do you think a total complete newbie should start?

Greetings all, great thread - just what I've been looking for. I've got a price list for an ESB Boba Fett that tops out at about $2600 including paints, screws, washers, samoflanges, etc. Maybe I'm missing something? Here's my basic list (no paints, hardware, etc) with suppliers' names omitted in case they don't want their prices made public:

Helmet - $170
T-Visor - $15
Flight Suit - $225
Flak Vest - $95
Neck Seal - $45
Armor - $364
Boots - $145
Gloves - $80
Belt Pouches - $45
Ammo Belt - $195
Girth Belts - ???
Cape - $30
Jet Pack - $300
Wookie Braids - $75
Shin Tools - $60
Toe Spikes - ???
Digital Chest Display - $70
Blaster and SideArm - $300

Those are the main things, but not everything, and listed in the order in which I hope to buy them, as time and money permits. If I've forgotten anything big, please feel free to let me know; I appreciate your input and advice. Thanks for reading.

Thanks a lot man. That's really helpful

This is an eye opener. I've been on here a while now. And I have spent around £730 ($1171) on my suit so far, with just a few bits to go:

Boots // eBay leather boots (£10) + paint
Blaster parts // wooden stock + greeblies + strap + scope mounts
Chest Light display // Bike light (£3) + printed on clear paper
Vest & Neck Seal // TDH (£68)
Wookie Braids // hair extentions (£5)
Belt Thigh Pouches // Material (£3)
Gloves // Material (£6)

So I will be close to £800 ($1290) for a convincing costume. Which isn't that bad from what I have seen. If anyone spots some mounts for the scope, holla me!

iam too scared to price mine up

This is wicked. But I don't mind. Because the overall price of just being able to wear an outfit as ****** as this will indeed be priceless.

So far, I have spent $350. Helmet, T-visor, cape, wookie braids and boot spats. So I still have a looong way to go, but I'll get there. Some money here and some money there, and eventually I'll get there. Have to stay true to the Fett!

I got my armor pieces and jet pack for 150 and they are still on the make. So, if it is as expensive as you say, there could only be two outcomes. Either I got some real ****** costume pieces or I got a really good deal for the jetpack and the armor pieces.

I just hope it's the second option. :s

Originally Posted by Hughes

I got my armor pieces and jet pack for 150 and they are still on the make. So, if it is as expensive as you say, there could only be two outcomes. Either I got some real ****** costume pieces or I got a really good deal for the jetpack and the armor pieces.

I just hope it's the second option. :s

Who did you get them from?

I think your price list is very useful. I'm new to the dented helmet and it's good to have an idea. This site is an invaluable resource. I have to say, after many hours of reading and hunting around I have found many great sources for everything I need. I can't wait for my parts to arrive and for the build to start! I'm so happy this site exists. There's a lot of really talented and generous people on this site and I'm happy to have joined the community.
FYI - I have spent about $2000 including shipping from various locations.

Great starter thread, although upon joining this website I kind of figured it would be a very costly hobby, but none the less I am willing to do this, right now I certainly will buy part by part because of me being a student in College I don't have a whole lot of cash to throw around but I am done school in under a year and will have my career so its better to start somewhere then never at all =]

Thanks!

Thank you for the price lists. It is definitely costly; however, my childhood dream has been to own a quality outfit of Boba, Jango, or both. And I will stop at nothing to bring that dream to life. I will begin with Jango.

You can build/make your own parts for much less than $4000, but it will take years

The price list really gives a good impression of the money I'm about to outlay. If the cost of the list doesn't scare people away, at least it gives all the components you'll need. I came into this with about 1500 to throw at it mainly for the armour ( I already had a bucket), all the soft parts I was gonna DIY. I'd like to thank all tutorial contributors in advance for your help.

Hi, all I am new to this but wanted to start this project long ago. I would love to join the 501st with my bro but, where should I start?

Again with the language hahahaha

Originally Posted by Fettistics

Again with the language hahahaha

Word vomit. Are you mod, I don't see a swear word... the magic mods must have made it friendly-er.

I'll be watching you O.o

Originally Posted by Fettistics

I'll be watching you O.o

Goshdarnit, already man.

I took care of it before I went to bed that night . We at TDH just ask that our members watch their language since we try and maintian it as a family friendly site.

Originally Posted by TxFett

I took care of it before I went to bed that night . We at TDH just ask that our members watch their language since we try and maintian it as a family friendly site.

And I'll try. I've got a bad mouth. Or a good mouth, depending on how you look at it.

Its understandable I have the worse mouth in this community I just monitor myself before I post.

Originally Posted by Fettistics

Its understandable I have the worse mouth in this community I just monitor myself before I post.

Glad I'm not the only one. I'm just so happy sometimes, ever since I found these forums.... man. I didn't even know, haha. A community for a mutual love of our favorite Bounty Hunter.... aaaah <3

Hey guys and girls don't be put off by prices , i'm new to this and have found who's on here to be helpfull . Try have a go making items to keep your costs down and just be patient , this is a great hobbie and you may find skills you thought you never had . At the end of the day as long as you feel great in what you've built thats the main thing isn't it ?

Any ideas where to start looking for the Pre-Pro Version 2 flamethrower parts?

Excellent thread and some really good info in it, i've just put in my order for a lot of Fett gear, it's not about the cost for me but years of wanting to wear that awesome armour, so a bit of hardwork and the will has paid off, can't wait to be one of the few who owns a truly amazing costume

I'm new to the Boba costuming scene so I didn't realize how much stuff went into Boba's costume. I made a spreadsheet to help me keep track of everything that I need and the costs associated with the parts to help me keep on track. Here's what the spreadsheet looks like:



I put in conditional formatting so I can easily see what is complete and what I still need. This might seem a little too structured for some people but I find it useful so I figured I'd share with the rest of you. If you want the file just PM me and I'll send it to you. If I get enough interest I'll host it and people can download it at will.

Just wanted to say all the reference material on here is so valuable, thanks for all the information. I am new to building costumes. I am currently working on a Snowtrooper and quietly picking up ESB Fett stuff (getting ready for ESB in 3D). The idea of keeping a list of list for this project is a great one. I just started a file on both projects.

Really useful post. Cheers pred

As a new member this thread helped me tremendously. Will definitely help when I start to make a checklist of things I need. For now i'll start out with the helmet! Then naturally I'll want to build the rest!

Hello, everyone.

I'm a long time lurker but finally joined this morning. I recently completed my first costume for the 501st, and I'm nearly finished with my first Rebel Legion impression. Closing in on the second 501st impression, but awaiting delivery of some pieces.

At any rate, this year my "big" armor project will be to begin, and hopefully finish, an ROTJ Fett. The list here is quite helpful, but fortunately the prices aren't entirely surprising. I started out in historical reenacting, and by the standards of that hobby, this stuff is positively budget priced.

Look forward to learning more and acquiring my costume this year.

-M.