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How do we contact the makers to get the items?

 

You can PM (private message) them.

 

Ok thanks for the information

 

I guess I should have posted here in the first place.

No prices here, but a general bill of materials I assembled for an Empire Strikes Back (ESB) Boba Fett costume:

boots

• Star Wars Boba Fett Costume Prop Boots | eBay (MoW)
• Toe plates, white platic for ESB MoW 2014 Boots Pair of Toe Plates & Spikes MOW 2013-14 boots ESB by toolguy301 on Shapeways

girth belt

• Star Wars Boba Fett Costume Prop Girth Belt ESB | eBay (MoW)
• http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/woodman-esb-rotj-girth-belts-ongoing-run-43313/ (woodman)

gloves

• Star Wars Boba Fett Costume Prop Gloves ESB | eBay (MoW)

flight suit

• weathered and dyed flight suit http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/official-loanstar-boba-fett-flight-suit-run-23461/ (Loanstar)
• 2 x pouches (Loanstar), weathered and dyed
• ESB Fett cape (Loanstar), weathered and dyed

flak jacket

• Loanstar Vest + Neck Seal
• (bobamaker) + weathered

armor

• Backplate (redkraytdragon)
• Shoulder Bells (Pair) (redkraytdragon)
• Collar Plate (redkraytdragon)
• Chest Set (redkraytdragon)
• Cod plate (redkraytdragon)
• Kidney/Butt plate (redkraytdragon)
• Gauntlets (clamshells .060) (redkraytdragon)
• Full greeblie kit for gaunts - no Flamethrower kit (redkraytdragon)
• Knee kits V3 (unassembled) (redkraytdragon)
• Paint - "Armor" includes: Collar, Chest plates/center diamond, AB plate, backplate, shoulders, knees, kidney/butt plate and decals -- http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/fettwerks-painting-assembly-commissions-available-48024/ (Darth Voorhees)
• Paint - gauntlets (Darth Voorhees) -- http://www.shapeways.com/model/1654289/right-hand-gauntlet-darts.html?materialId=5
• collar studs -- made by me w/keyboard keys and silver paint

jetpack

• Star Wars Boba Fett Costume Prop Jetpack + shipping (MoW)
• http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/fett-jet-pack-46907/ (NME props) + paint -- no longer available or too long for me to wait
• jetpack paint up (Darth Voorhees)
• JP, harness, 2xD rings, stabilizer and greeblies, rocket, 2 thrusters --Boba Fett ‘Z-6’ Jetpack Kit – RS Prop Masters –
• Web belt and Diver's buckle (thd Cargohold)
• jetpack rings/clips (fullmetalfett)
• Paint up w/rattlecans, Acrylics, Testors Matte Finish, painting prep, sandpaper and finish
  • Rustoleum Spruce Green Satin - Amazon.com: Rust-Oleum 7737830 Satin Enamel Spray, 12-Ounce, Spruce Green: Home Improvement
  • Satin black - Rust-Oleum 249844 Painter's Touch Multi Purpose Spray Paint, 12-Ounce, Satin Canyon Black - Wood Black Spray Paint - Amazon.com
  • Black Primer - Amazon.com: Krylon (51316-6 PK) All-Purpose Black Interior/Exterior Decorator Primer - 12 oz. Aerosol, (Case of 6): Automotive
  • Dark red color - Amazon.com: Spray 3oz Dark Red: Toys & Games
  • Yellow / Mango Orange - Amazon.com: Testors Model Master Automotive Enamel Go Mango Spray 1:0 Scale: Toys & Games Rust-Oleum 249862 Painter's Touch Multi Purpose Spray Paint, 12-Ounce, Marigold - - Amazon.com
  • Silver damage (aluminum or silver) or Silver Base Coat *need help here * Amazon.com: Rust-Oleum 7271830 Metallic Spray, Silver, 11-Ounce: Home Improvement
  • Matte Finish - Testors Amazon.com: Testors Spray Lacquer, 3oz, Dullcote - Clear Matte: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

wookie braids

• http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/woodman-synthetic-braids-available-anytime-just-drop-me-pm-34910 (woodman)

ammo belt

• http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/delta13s-leather-works-50236/ (Delta13)
• (bobamaker) + ESB + weathered + USA shipping
• http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/boba-fett-ammo-belts-bbf-continuous-run-35232

helmet fan

• http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/fs-evilboys-dual-fan-helmet-fan-kit-46787/

chest light kit

• http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/fettronics-v4-light-set-summer-run-50214/
• Home - Fettronics Star Wars Boba Fett Mando Mandolorian Costume Custom Light Boards

shin tools

• Paterson Photographic Print Squeegee - Adorama.com
• Paterson Photographic Chemical Stirrer
• JP adjustment tool (white) JP Adjustment Tool by toolguy301 on Shapeways
• Anti security tool (ESB) (white) Anti-Security Tool ESB by toolguy301 on Shapeways
• http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/fettwerks-boba-fett-shin-tools-50262/ (Darth Voorhees)

weapons

• MLS Resin Pulce 40 Sidearm w/rattlecans, Sandpaper, Fixative & Sealer for Sidearm
• ESB EE-3 (Woodchuck prototype tbd)
• sidearm holster -- http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/interest-sidearm-holster-combo-iconic-50462/ Sidearm and holster nemrod molded (no answer to PM, likely not producing any more)

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Did anyone add the rangefinder light kit, and interior helmet setup

 

I love that pic. LOL.

 

Do you know someone who sells gauntlets for $50 still?

 

Yep, redkraytdragon sells his clamshells for $60 a pair.

 

newbie to TDH here... I'm just now getting into my build, and all I can say is "holy hell"!
I know I was gonna spend a couple thousand on this, but I didn't realize how quickly it would happen! it's like a domino effect! haha. I probably have 25% of all the parts and am already at $2,000!! I've noticed that on FISD (I have several stormtrooper armor sets as well) they won't talk about the price. On here u guys have no shame saying what went into it. I like that

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This thread is chock full of information! Awesome read and lots of helpful info.

 

Just started my ESB Boba Fett a few weeks back contacting vendors and placing orders...
Unfortunately for me I got no skillz... so I am depending on the experts to do a lot of the work and my initial estimates were way off.
Even with that said I’m overwhelmed with things like .. once I get my Helmet, servo kit, bucket fans, etc.. how am I going to put that together and also put in helmet padding.
Weathering of the MoW boots? Weathering of the Arkady vest /suit....?
Stressing over this more than any work BS or family stuff... stressing over a ESB Boba Fett.
Enough to make you wonder “have you lost you fAcking mind?”
My guess is $2,000 plus in now... $2,500 in a few months when the Wasted Fett Helmet, armor, gauntlets, Jetpack get done and painted by Lane Creative gets done.
So any words of wisdom or advice is greatly appreciated.

Edit- all respect goes out to the ones building from scratch, painting, the vendors that created these items, etc... my venting is coming from a guy that knows as annoying as this process can be I’m still taking the easiest path.

 

I really would not worry about anything that goes in your helmet. That comes later. Even padding. Focus on everything you need to COMPLETE the costume. Personally, I spent just over $3600. I got a lot of metal parts rather than resin, had DVH paint my jetpack rather than painting it myself, and just added the massive $250 * ram that are MoW shoes to the spreadsheet without a second thought.

I hate to say it, but if you're going into Fett trying to be thrifty, you're going about it all wrong. Fett is expensive. You're going to spend a * load of money. When you spend that money, do you want it to be garbage that you replace in a year, or have to repaint? Or do you spend the extra money for top dollar stuff? I try to compromise between the two- got most of my soft stuff secondhand, got a set of armor with a botched paint job second hand, saved probably $1000 total over if I had bought new. It's important to understand where it's okay to cut corners, and where it isn't.

 

I feel your pain, trust me. The key is to be patient. Over the 11 months I spent refurbishing my Rubies suit (which nobody should ever do again) involved coordinating w/ Fett4Real, DVH, RKD (R.I.P.), batninja, fettpride with my paint commissions, armor ordering, etc. And the fact is there is no easy way to get a suit together. Even after you get all of your parts you'll most likely have to attach the armor to the jumpsuit, vest, alterations may be needed with the soft materials and the list goes on an on. I'm the least handy person on the Earth but with the help from TDH members I was able to learn what it took. And when I was at the Minneapolis Comic-Con a few years ago I spoke to a guy with a Clone Trooper suit and asked him what adhesives he used and he said jewelry glue, which I never would've thought of. Ended up using it to attach rare earth magnets for my gaunts. It was a long haul and not sure where I saw it first but someone said on a thread that "A Fett is never complete" which is what I've found out in spades, especially with the route that I took so take solace with the fact you're going the route that you are. Just be aware that you're spending time wisely between family and friends and getting your armor together. I would take a few weeks off from even going on TDH, working on my suit and decompress, which was hard but kept me sane. It takes time, but well worth it. So many stories I've read on threads that people have to put stuff off and save up till they can fit it in their budget is key as well. I wish you the best and PM me if you need any advice or counseling lol.

 

A Fett is truly never complete and yes you are out of your mind. We all are!

 

Only two months in and probably 2-3 k spent with almost all of that not delivered for the 2-3 months waiting list...
The big purchase of helmet, armor, Jetpack, gauntlets and painting at least didn’t require payment in full to be put on the list.
Have a corner in a room where I am collecting what I have received... bucket fans, servo kit, beacon kit, chest display, ammo belt, girth belt, Jetpack harness...
I already had one guy try to stiff me out of $300 but luckily got Paypal to get me a refund.
Most people I’ve told are clueless why I have chosen to do this.. at first they think I’m joking.
Somehow I married a woman that does not like Star Wars.... I don’t think the reality of this has really sunken in for her as she is very perplexed and confused as to the purpose.
My kids are excited though
So far I’ve recruited local help... a work friend that makes and sells light sabers to help with electronics...
And a friend of the family that has cosplay for years and designs and makes consumers... to help me with weathering and getting the armor attached etc.

 

wow! Here's all budget information!

Thank you!