understandable as we all have life issues...but if he is that busy and can't get the stuff done, at least allow the folks who have invested money to have an alternative...I really want the knees and backplate but if he is too busy, i can try an obtain one from a different source....but i really need the extra cash i gave him for the whole set sans the knees and back plate, to apply to other areas of this costume and some other folks can't wait for ever for payment either...