[USER=8552]NoJohns[/USER]
As you've probably seen most say: "Welcome to the Hunt!"
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Sounds like you got some experience already into the world of cosplay creating. I kicked off my obsession into this in 2019 and thought Boba Fett would be it for me and I'd be done. Nope....for me I wanted to do more. I've since taken on a static Jawa Prop and am now in the process of building my daughter a Boushh cosplay. (Also to clarify I ended up doing a ROTJ Boba Fett - which has some differences to an ESB Boba Fett.)
So just looking at your two concerns:
Concern 1: Trying to source decent gloves
Answer: I originally went with MoW Studios Gloves as he had a decent reputation. AND I've purchased a couple other items from him for my Fett. But as I continued on in my Fett-Quest and as I reviewed more and more screen shots and spoke with others here on TDH. I began to have buyers remorse. I have since upgraded to a pair of [USER=1634]Mike M.[/USER] Gloves and was absolutely satisfied. Mike's gloves are 100% legit! I've also heard the Boba Maker has a decent set of gloves as well. (I'm a huge Boba Maker fan - as I have ALL of his armor and Jetpack)
Concern 2: Trying to source a jet pack harness
Answer: I went with MoW Studios as I really liked the low profile aspect of the harness. But I can tell you that after a few times trooping with it on, the weight of the Jetpack causes the front collar of the harness to inch its way closer and closer to my neck which does choke me a little - It's not a bad choke, just really annoying. I'm now looking to get my hands on a full kit from [USER=6849]Bigdane[/USER] . As I understand it, he offers a kit that is close to screen accurate as possible. The MoW Jetpack Harness, should be good enough to get you Level 1 cert'd.
And speaking of MoW Studios, I see your are also planning on getting his Gauntlets and Jetpack from him. Be wary as I've seen lately that his molds have deteriorated to the point where stuff doesn't fit quite right and is warped, etc. It sounds like he's corrected this issue, but just be wanted you to be aware. I see you're looking at his Shin Tools too, which is another thing I picked up - it looks like he's upgraded the molds a bit on his new set. But honestly it wasn't that hard to modify the found part which is the Patterson Squeegee. I got mine from B&H Photo for $39.95.
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I also have a side by side comparison of the MoW Studios vs the Patterson Shin Tools.
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But as you can see the Patterson solution offers more depth and look as opposed to the MoW Studios Shin Tools!
You definitely cannot go wrong with an [USER=2092]Arkady[/USER] flight suit - So good choice there, her wares are top notch!
If you're interested in metal parts/greeblies look at both Machine Craft Replicas as well as QuestDesignCanada!
And check out Fettronics for your Chest LED's another awesome purchase and looks phenomenal too!
Aside from that - you've got a great start to your journey!
Have fun building it. Here is what the fruits of my labor gave me....
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At my local ComicCon on December 4th, 2021 (Emerald City Comic Con)
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For the record the pics of me above do NOT include my aforementioned Boba Maker Jetpack. It is still a WIP. The Jetpack pictured here is from Coz3D - from Etsy with upgraded metal greeblies from QuestDesignCanada.
Best,
-Iron
