Full Armor Kit or Piece by Piece? Boba on a Budget.

[Boba117]

Hello! I have been waiting for a long time to build my Boba ROTJ Costume and I'm finally going to start. I'm currently a student so sadly my starting budget's pretty low ($1,000) so I just want to know if you would recommend buying a full armor kit (painted) from a low price supplier, or if I should just take my time buying a few things at a time (while I get more money of course). I don't really mind if it takes some months to complete the proyect. Also, if you know where I could find a low cost armor kit I would really appreciate your help. Thanks!!

 

[ShortFuse]

I would go quality pieces over time. Not sure of what quality level you envision or your definition of “some months”, but with a lower budget and desire for quality items, it could take year(s). There is an old saying around here. “Buy cheap, buy twice.”

 

[roger12RAMJET]

Hello! I have been waiting for a long time to build my Boba ROTJ Costume and I'm finally going to start. I'm currently a student so sadly my starting budget's pretty low ($1,000) so I just want to know if you would recommend buying a full armor kit (painted) from a low price supplier, or if I should just take my time buying a few things at a time (while I get more money of course). I don't really mind if it takes some months to complete the proyect. Also, if you know where I could find a low cost armor kit I would really appreciate your help. Thanks!!

I currently adding final touches to a couple of ROTJ armour sets. I have gauntlets too. Not to blow my own trumpet, but they’re painted to a good standard. All painted with Archive-X enamels.

They’d be a good starting point.

 

[Boochman]

Hey Boba117 - welcome! I would recommend going slow, and acquiring pieces as you can afford them. That doesn't mean they have to be low quality. If you can find a GOOD set of armor for cheap in the cargo hold, then do it! Start there, see what is available and what fits into your budget, and go from there.

 

[Krewkid82]

Boochman is right! Always search the cargo hold there's always goodies popping up in there

 

[Irongladiator]

Agreed with the other guys on here! I'd opt for quality pieces - over time. I started my build one year ago with a budget of $1500. (Which can be done) But in my case I saw way too many upgrades and quality pieces I couldn't say "No" to. I went a bit overboard and ended up at $4200 a year later with some great pieces. And I still want to upgrade further too. I'd say start with a list of what your wanting to get and go from there. Also, to save money, plan on doing a lot of the work yourself. (Of course we're here for any advice, assistance or help you'd need). Here is the list I started with after doing a decent amount of research.

Description	Vendor	Status
Full Flight Suit	Arkady	Received
Gloves	MoW Studios	Received
Boots	Imperial Boots	Received
Cape	Obtained via eBay - US Army Half Shelter - Self Made	Received
Girthbelt	MoW Studios	Received
Ammo Belt	Delta 13 Leatherworks	Received
Wookie Braids	Obtained via eBay from katarra8	Received
Helmet	Boba Maker	Received
Metal Borden Connector (for Helmet)	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Received
Armor - Collar	Boba Maker	Received
Armor - Back	Boba Maker	Received
Armor - Chest (Painted/Weathered by Boba Maker)	Boba Maker	Received
Armor - Shoulder (Painted/Weathered by Boba Maker)	Boba Maker	Received
Armor - Cod	Boba Maker	Received
Armor - Kidney	Boba Maker	Received
Armor - Knee's (Painted/Weathered by Boba Maker)	Boba Maker	Received
Armor - Chest LED's	Fettronics	Received
Armor - Metal Studs (Collar/Back & Cod/Kidney)	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Received
Gauntlets	Boba Maker	Received
Gauntlet - Metal Flamethrower Nozzles	Machine Craft (From y2gabe2 on TDH's Cargo Hold)	Received
Gauntlets - Metal Darts	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Received
Gauntlets - Rocket	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Received
Gauntlets - Hose	Home Depot	Received
Z-6 Jetpack	Etsy - Coz3D	Received
Jetpack - Metal Beacon w/LED	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Received
Jetpack - Metal Stabilizer	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Received
Jetpack Thruster Greeblies	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Received
Jetpack - Metal Exhaust	Etsy - QuestDesignCanada	Future Upgrade
Jetpack - Harness	MoW Studios	Received
EE-3 Blaster	Etsy - AprilStormProps	Received
Shin Tools - MoW	MoW Studios	Received
Voice Box	TRamp	Future Upgrade
Decal - Helmet Killstripes	DeLucks Design - Luckysy31	Received
Decal - Jetpack Markings	DeLucks Design - Luckysy31	Received

And like others have said, look in the Cargo Hold for anyone looking to sell quality stuff, very often you can score a gem or two. Or since it is around the holidays, maybe even wait to see if vendors are going to offer a "Black Friday" deal.

Thanks,
-Iron

 

[Fett FPH3]

Damn thats helpful!

 

[Irongladiator]

Damn thats helpful!

Best of luck to ya!

 

[Lazerjock]

Here is my Return of the Jedi Boba Fett build. I bought many of the parts from members here.

 

[Fett FPH3]

Wooow!! Thats amazing thank you guys! This is extremly helpful!