About to take the plunge!

Hello, and off the bat, forgive me if this is not a topic intended for this forum, however I am in serious need of boba expertise! I was forwarded here and you guys seem to really know what's going on in the boba world.

I have some cash left over from my student loan from college, and like a true star wars nerd I am ready to blow it on boba armor.

The thing is... I don't HAVE the time nor probably skills to make my armor as beautiful and perfected as I desire. So with that in mind I ask of you, in what way is it possible for me to get myself a bad *** set of armor?

Also what should I be looking for...

What type of helmet do you guys suggest?

What am I looking for in armor pieces?

What do you guys think about thin metal armor?

this guy is selling some here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-FANMAD...QQcmdZViewItem


I want my armor to basically turn out just like this kid's armor:






how much am I looking to spend?

I want that exactly! Is anyone willing to be contracted for such a beautiful assignment?


I already have built my own stormtrooper armor with my first student loan. (hahaha) it took forever yet it turned out beautiful. I just don't have the time or patience to do a boba. So any helpful tips... or if anyone would like to build me one that can make it turn out as beautiful as the kid's above, let me know the price!

Here is my stormtrooper:



Thanks a lot

-Julio

contact: myspace - www.myspace.com/loliamdrunk
email - julitoculito@gmail.com
credit referance - ebay id - unseenforces

Looks like Jango Fett Jr.'s armor so ask him, I spent uh 2600 lol I think thats about the average.

The Ebay seller is a member here and His armor come recommended, thats really a good price for metal painted armor.

I just dont think you understand the extreme pain in the *** this costume is lol its not as simple as naming off who makes what and what the best of the best of the best.

Plus, to get it all to fit you right is also a pain in the ***-you really have to make it yourself to get it right-and it will take more than one attempt!! It's the most complicated and hardest of the costumes to take on and get right, so you need to be really committed to taking on Boba!! I kid you not, just ask here!!!

And you will be looking at at least 2-3000 bucks!!

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Your in need of a set of these puppies !

Christian
Man of War Studios

You should be able to do it for $2000 (or more if you want to go all out)That is very realistic. Use the "search" function to find makers. Then "PM" them with your wants. Just a heads up, your looking at 6-12 months to complete minimum (makers have lives away from TDH)

Love those Fett photos...

Something very cool about a Fett costume in a warehouse setting with all the girders and I-beams....You'd expect to see Slave I off the side refueling

Great stuff !

Here is a link to one of many people that make fett props.
http://www.bobamaker.co.uk/Boba_Props.html

I'd agree with using Bobamaker for armor.
For the jumpsuit, I'd recommend contacting skygunbro (he's on this forum as well as on eBay.) He can custom make them to fit you.
For the Wookie braids, I HIGHLY recommend Fetthunter (also on this forum.)

Just something you should keep in mind. Getting a Boba Fett as dead-on screen accurate as it seems you are looking to get is not only not cheap, but it is DEFINITELY not a 1, 2, 3 task. In other words, don't be expecting have the complete costume in just a week.

oh god! Don't scare me or anything :[


I just don't know what kind of helmet I should be looking for. Are there different material makes of the helmet? what should I get???

Is metal armor truely better than plastic?

I want the best of the best, for sure. I could pull together 3,000.00.

god that's a lot of money.


But I don't want it at all unless I can have it perfect.

I don't think anyone is trying to scare you, they are just telling you that it won't be like a TK kit. I would suggest you do a search on the following names;

Ruffkintoy
Skygunbro
Marrow sun
Bobamaker
Man of War Studios
Russrep
Fetthunter
Afettfullofdollars
Fettpride

These are all very talented artists, and prop makers! Take it from me, the small parts will haunt you through your entire project!

Fiberglass armor: MLC or BM, helmet: MS, BM or SGB (MS is my favorite, but you can't go wrong with any of these), flight suit: SGB, vest:Batninja, boots: CABoots, jet pack: MLC, MOW or Ruffkin, gauntlets:Ruffkin or MOW, gloves: The Real Gloves or TK409, neckseal and cape:TK409, blaster:Sidewinder, braids: Fetthunter, belt: Pavespawn

Originally Posted by pennywise

Fiberglass armor: MLC or BM, helmet: MS, BM or SGB (MS is my favorite, but you can't go wrong with any of these), flight suit: SGB, vest:Batninja, boots: CABoots, jet pack: MLC, MOW or Ruffkin, gauntlets:Ruffkin or MOW, gloves: The Real Gloves or TK409, neckseal and cape:TK409, blaster:Sidewinder, braids: Fetthunter, belt: Pavespawn

I'm in love with all your acronyms!


I would think putting together a tk would be a lot more time consuming, considering all the cuts that have to be made. But anyways... I could see the painting being a pain in the butt, but I refuse to do the painting. I need to contract one of these boba fetxperts to do it for me.

Should the helmet and armor match?

I think I'm going to go with the greenish gauntlets over the red gauntlets.

Okay so I have the money all ready.

I guess I just start picking and choosing.....

One more thing regarding helmets. Be careful about some helmets on eBay. I am not trying to criticize any sellers, but I know some people on here have purchased Boba Fett helmets off eBay, and they have been very disappointed with the outcome. If you do see something that may look good, it may be a good idea to ask here first if you are looking to buy off eBay.

If you are looking for painted helmets, I do know Bobamaker offers this service. If you go this route, make sure you tell him you want the ESB style paint job because that's the Fett you are trying to replicate.

There have been a few ebay helmets that look like penny's avatar.

Thanks for your valuable advice.

I really wish I could just give somebody 3 grand and have them scavenge everything and end up with a fett like "graem" (sp?)'s.


But it's quite obvious that I'm going to have to pick and choose parts, I have a headache already hahaha. I've been looking a lot and will continue my search.

Another thing is... a lot of the mentionable names who make quality parts/pieces... none of them have websites, or most of them at least and googling only brings me back here. I don't really get to see any samples so I'm pretty much just taking everyone's word for it.

Confusion ensues, maddness shortly after, and perhaps certain death accompanied by the pit of despair.

Those gauntlets don't look too accurate, and shipping to the USA is $41. Send a PM Ruffkintoy, ask about his gauntlets, he makes them fully painted if you wish to pay extra.

Which version are you doing? Don't jump in and start buying pieces until you figure out which Fett you are doing, Pre-Pro, ESB, or ROTJ?

Originally Posted by new_y0rk

I really wish I could just give somebody 3 grand and have them scavenge everything and end up with a fett like "graem" (sp?)'s.

yeah... unfortunately that just won't happen.

:-/

his suit represents a CRAZY amount of effort. i'm in my suit for several thousand, and that is with me painting everything myself, and i've still got more to do.

it's a lot of fun, but a LOT of work.

Originally Posted by new_y0rk

Thanks for your valuable advice.

I really wish I could just give somebody 3 grand and have them scavenge everything and end up with a fett like "graem" (sp?)'s.


But it's quite obvious that I'm going to have to pick and choose parts, I have a headache already hahaha. I've been looking a lot and will continue my search.

Another thing is... a lot of the mentionable names who make quality parts/pieces... none of them have websites, or most of them at least and googling only brings me back here. I don't really get to see any samples so I'm pretty much just taking everyone's word for it.

Confusion ensues, maddness shortly after, and perhaps certain death accompanied by the pit of despair.

You gotta keep things on the "down-low" on this board. PM me if you want the "Real" scoop And yeah, now that your a member of TDH you don't need to buy ANYTHING from ebay "Fett" related.

Originally Posted by Buckeye_01

There have been a few ebay helmets that look like penny's avatar.

HEY! What's wrong with my helmet!

Originally Posted by pennywise

HEY! What's wrong with my helmet!

It's beautiful man!! Now that i've said that, please keep that on the down low!

Originally Posted by new_y0rk

oh god! Don't scare me or anything :[

These guys are not trying to scare you. They are trying to prepare you.

If you want a high quality Boba Fett, be prepared to work hard to pay a lot!

The only way to save is to do as much of the work as possible by yourself. If you farm it out, expect to pay.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by pennywise

HEY! What's wrong with my helmet!

Nothing... it's great! We also understand why you ride the short Slave 1...

Originally Posted by new_y0rk

I'm in love with all your acronyms!


I would think putting together a tk would be a lot more time consuming, considering all the cuts that have to be made. But anyways... I could see the painting being a pain in the butt, but I refuse to do the painting. I need to contract one of these boba fetxperts to do it for me.

Should the helmet and armor match?

I think I'm going to go with the greenish gauntlets over the red gauntlets.

Okay so I have the money all ready.

I guess I just start picking and choosing.....

The helmet and armor are different greens. See Rogue Studios' post in the this section, its stickied. It has a great list of colors. If you go with the green gauntlets, you are heading toward an ESB version, so keep that in mind when picking out your parts. There are differences. Most important, do research and read alot on here with every part that you do. Take it one part at a time, or you may become overwhelmed. I would start with a helmet. A nice fiberglass one if you can afford it right away. If your painting skills are not great, you can commision someone to paint for you. Check the helmet section for progress threads. There are a lot of people painting helmets for other members. For a fee of course.

Sorry to see anyone disappointed but a quality suit like Graeme's is the culmination of years of hard work and very expensive. As far as a stormtrooper being harder to build, that's simply not the case. A stormtrooper can be put together in a few days as it's like a model kit...almost everything is there for you to piece together. Boba Fett suits are pieced together from some of the best specialized prop crafters the costuming hobby has ever seen.

If you're serious about building a Boba Fett then do what the rest of us here did... take your time and research the suit, find the best parts to suit your needs and create a reputation online here at TDH forum. Soon enough you'll know who to talk to for what and have yourself a suit to be proud of.

Oh.. and by the way... welcome to TDH.

Well said Chief!!!!!

Thank you for that, webchief and mrgr8.

Glad to be on board. =)

I have to agree with the others, this isn't exactly a hobby you can dive into feet first and gain all the knowledge you need within a short period of time. I've been working on my costume for a good 5 years, and I'm still not finished or satisfied. It takes more than just money, you need to research the costume like crazy and put a lot of work into it. Just hang around TDH for a bit, get to know your options for making/buying components, and hopefully within a year you'll be well on your way to completion

Originally Posted by pennywise

You should be able to do it for $2000 (or more if you want to go all out)That is very realistic. Use the "search" function to find makers. Then "PM" them with your wants. Just a heads up, your looking at 6-12 months to complete minimum (makers have lives away from TDH)

yeah, I hate it when people order and they expect to be on their doorstep the next morning. These things take time to do properly.

Originally Posted by Jango_Fett_Jr

I've been working on my costume for a good 5 years, and I'm still not finished or satisfied.

I agree with you.

In my eyes, there is NO Fett that will ever be complete, there will always be something to fix.

So JFJ, what else do you want to upgrade on your costume?

I don't know about never being done. If you start with excellent gear, then you 'should' be miles ahead of the game. Come to think of it, I would like a larger bucket, and a machined missle...ok, ok, it will never be done

Boba will become an addiction to you. I spent hours and hours locked in my garage or at my computer screen, painting armor only to strip it all down and start over because one bit of weathering didn't come out the way I wanted. I have redone my knees 3 times and I still don't like them. I want some better boots than CA. I have finally got my Boba to a point that I feel like I can move on to another costume. Of course I still want to redo several pieces. Oh and install a servo in the helmet... and a hollow rangefinder... and upgrade my vest... and... well you get the picture. Whenever I think about wearing a different costume I think, "I really want to wear my Boba."

All i have to say is "GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!!!"

This will mark my 5th costume.
Like many other's here I have spent a lot of time doing research, looking at photos from almost every conceivable angle, watching the movie over and over....

and then comes the fun, finding the pieces, buying the parts.... making it work!

Even then, I am still going back to my other costumes and upgrading them. Jedi Knight - new boots, and making a new belt
Imperial Officer - completely new uniform, new rank bars and code cylendars
Biker Scout... this one I really haven't touched all that much, but I want to buy a helmet to replace my Rubies!
TIE Pilot, haven't touched.... YET!

Boba, is by far the most intricate and detailed costume I have ever taken on. There were times I felt overwhelmed with just the amount of detail, thinking my gosh, I'll never get to look like these guys on here.

I know I have a lot of work left to do, but this is part of the fun! I can have a chance to make something look like a character I have admired and idolized since I was a kid. Sure, I could have picked another costume, and for a while, I was considering an X-Wing Pilot, but Boba.... he is a childhood favorite. I looked at the costume, and I pictured myself in his place. Only one thing came to mind. I HAVE TO DO THIS!

I have found this board indespencible in terms of resources for painting tips, craftsmen and women to get that certain piece I need for my costume.

Bottom line, while there are a lot of people that make bits and pieces, I think it is difficult at best, if not impossible to say that one is better than the other... My advice would be to look through the threads, use the seach tool on here and contact those mentioned above about what they make!

Good luck on your costume and please keep us informed of the progress!!!!

Respectfully,
WannaBeBoba

So is it bad that I already want to upgrade on somthing I just bought even though its not even here yet? 8)

Originally Posted by CMAnavy

So is it bad that I already want to upgrade on somthing I just bought even though its not even here yet? 8)

No, I would say that is par for the course.

Originally Posted by CMAnavy

So is it bad that I already want to upgrade on somthing I just bought even though its not even here yet? 8)

nope. i've done that repeatedly. i replaced my first bucket before it even arrived. :-D

What do you mean by installing a "servo" in your helmet?

Thanks

This is why the search function is so great!
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showt...ighlight=servo

Hyperdyne:
http://www.hyperdynelabs.com/product...unterServo.php

Originally Posted by Buckeye_01

I don't think anyone is trying to scare you, they are just telling you that it won't be like a TK kit. I would suggest you do a search on the following names;

Ruffkintoy
Skygunbro
Marrow sun
Bobamaker
Man of War Studios
Russrep
Fetthunter
Afettfullofdollars
Fettpride

These are all very talented artists, and prop makers! Take it from me, the small parts will haunt you through your entire project!

Can someone list links to these guys websites or PM me the links, please? I have ordered a few parts for my Boba but I still need whole lot of stuff.

A lot of those guys don't have websites that you can order stuff from. You just have to PM or email them.