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Darth_Sidi
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Date Posted:
9/11/05 9:41am
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RE: Got Costume?
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hi guys. Javier here. still a new guy in d block. haven't lock into d forum 4 sometime due to sch committment. i just like to find out from people who always dress as sith lord how to dress up as a Sith? other than d black coat outside, what do u guys dress inside? any1 try Darth Vader? curious to know where they get d costume n is there any trouble breathing when wearing darth vader's costume? thanks alot.
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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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9/11/05 8:09pm
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DarthCrovus posted:
well, let's just say any of the current armour in singapore is well over 1K, like DE said, it's roughly 1.5K. Depending on the version and brand you're getting it might cost more. They bought it in a set, full armour with helm. The only thing that didn't came in a set is the blaster which was bought separately. Even then time and effort has to be spent to upgrade it to make it look real.
Don't forget the Boots, Bodysuit, Glove, Neck Sealer, Blaster Holster (if needed), Hood, extra parts to make the wearing more comfortable like Internal Fans etc etc that you have to buy separately. 
And not all armor comes with the helmet or the helmet is suitable for you, so that an additional cost to your Armor Spending List.
DarthCrovus posted:
Lastly, if you looking for a budget armour, chances are it will end up looking DAMM chessy.
Not only chessy but also lack of Durability. At one time, we had a discussion over at the Costuming & Props Forum over the quality of some of those cheap armors found on eBay. One of the poster bought it and he explained how THIN and FLIMSY the pieces are. LOL! This reminded me of the story someone told me about Vinyl Stormtrooper Armor; Hair Dryer is their best friend! 
Darth_Sidi posted:
hi guys. Javier here.
Greetings Javier! 
Darth_Sidi posted:
i just like to find out from people who always dress as sith lord how to dress up as a Sith? other than d black coat outside, what do u guys dress inside?
Well, for a start, it will depend if you want to be a Sith Lord from any of the SW Media (Movie, Comics, RPG Books, Games, Action Figure etc etc) or your own character.
We had seen Darth Vader, Maul, Palpatine, Dooku and that Sith Lord from the Game (ops! forget how to spell Hassan  ) locally so far.
I and Mike do our own Sith Character. For mine, I have several garb which also included the Imperial Officer one (she live in the Post-ROTS till beyond Post-NJO Era lah) while my main one suppose to be inspired by Darth Maul's.
Darth_Sidi posted:
any1 try Darth Vader? curious to know where they get d costume n is there any trouble breathing when wearing darth vader's costume?
Yes, we have 3 Darth Vaders so far and only Reno's one is the closest to the original and not done from scratch. His suit cost a bomb FYI.
There is now a "cheaper" option from Rubies (and cheaper still means in the SGD1K++++ above) but till I see it in person or heard more constructive feedbacks, will not give any judgement on its accuracy or value for money.
If you do have the money and height, I say go for Vader. But if lacking in either, try to make the other Sith Lords a reality.
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DarthCrovus
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Date Posted:
9/11/05 10:44pm
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Hey there Javier,
Well, honestly Rubies Vader sucks, imho. In recent times, I've "minded" (meaning I sort of take care of him during events) the local Lord Vader [;)] a few times, so here the inside scoope so to speak. The costume looks good, damm good. But it's not cheap at all. Price is not to be disclosed but it's well over a couple of ks (and that's an understatment) The costume is as close as the one used in the movies, as possible. Meaning for example if the movies used 4-piece suit, we've got 4 pieces as well. It is hot and damm stuffy in the costume, trust me on this one ;p and it takes a while to suit up. Even then you'll need a minder to help you out, even if he knows what he's doing it'll take about 15mins. The helmet is heavy as hell, I've worn it before, and we've not even using the origial dome. That would most probably cause a neckache in 20mind. It's hot, stuffy and visibility is poor. (Actually this statement applies to troopers helms too) Breathing in it takes a lil getting used to, and if you're not, you'll likely black out with prolonged wearing (and that means 30mins, I almost did.
Also like DE point out, Vader needs the height. It doesn't matter if you have the most impressive costume on planet Earth and then you don it just to be walking ard in average Asian height. It just spoilts everything else. But hey if you do have the height, then =).There's more to costuming than just the costume. =)
As I mention before, if considering armour, NEVER cheap out on it. =p The price is worth it. And if you're looking at Vader....well why not try something else? Something not done locally yet. A trooper maybe? We've already got a Dark Lord in Singapore, and it's pretty hard to compete against him. I won't even dare. heh. But there are also opportunities for alot of the other imperial costumes. Clone Trooper seems to be the most popular now. But I WILL be the first in Singapore. MuahahahAH! =p!!!! hehehe just kidding ard.
P.M. me for any further enquiries. Always glad to help another imperial. =)
(hahahahaha that sounds so wrong coming from a local Jedi Council member. =P!!!)
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Yazid_Skywalker
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Date Posted:
9/13/05 6:42am
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hmm, DE, i wanna make ep1 ani slave outfit, wadya suggest?
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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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Date Posted:
9/13/05 9:28pm
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I got a pattern at hand which is a rip-off of the original.....sort of.
Materialwise, will have to pay Arab Street a visit first. I'm thinking around the line of Raw Silk or Linen or Blend.
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Azmi-wan_Kenobi
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Date Posted:
9/20/05 6:29am
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i dont want a jedi tunic aand robe.
I NEED THEM
so can somebody help meeee??
i'd gladly be anyone's padawan!
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DarthCrovus
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Date Posted:
9/20/05 10:27pm
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Alright Pple, honestly this is too damm early a post. But seeing how's most people only check this board occassionally now. I figured the earlier the better.
I need a roll call of all who has a costume (SW related dur!). Something big is in the plans, but since it is still way too damm early in planning, I don't want to reveal too much now (those in the know please refrain from saying), don't want to built up everyone's hopes and expectations just to be let down. For now, it would help me greatly in the planning if i have a solid no. of who has a costume and what costume. Like I said, if this goes down, it's big, hell big is an understatment, it'll be huge. You want in on this, I promise.
Also if you got more than one costume, and are willing to lend your costumes, please state both or more costume. Thanks.
Those of us who went for the orchard parade back in May/ June, would be good if you guys can list down your names too. =) MOre info to come soon enough.
So let's begin:
1. DarthCrovus ROTJ Luke, Clone Trooper(in process)
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kimbilili-k-s
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Jul '02
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Date Posted:
9/21/05 5:27am
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1. DarthCrovus ROTJ Luke, Clone Trooper(in process)
2. kimbilili-k-s AU Sith
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no time, no money to make new costume...and i kinda like mine now only problem is my boots kinda got spoilt so i'll need new ones.
Crovus, whatever you're planning sounds cool! sure hope i can make it!
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Azmi-wan_Kenobi
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Date Posted:
9/21/05 5:50am
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somebody helpp!!
i need a jedi costume. somewhere in the make of kenobi!
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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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Date Posted:
9/21/05 6:56pm
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Answer my other questions as posted in the other thread first:
1. Budget?
2. Level of sewing skill OR availability of someone close who sew OR usual tailor/seamstress?
DarthCrovus posted:
I need a roll call of all who has a costume (SW related dur!). Something big is in the plans, but since it is still way too damm early in planning, I don't want to reveal too much now (those in the know please refrain from saying), don't want to built up everyone's hopes and expectations just to be let down. For now, it would help me greatly in the planning if i have a solid no. of who has a costume and what costume. Like I said, if this goes down, it's big, hell big is an understatment, it'll be huge. You want in on this, I promise.
Care to PM me what this is all about? 
Don't want to clash with the Opening Night Plans or Dec 11th/12th thingings.
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Azmi-wan_Kenobi
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Date Posted:
9/21/05 8:07pm
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1) budget: as low as possible!
2) sewing skills: i shall do it myself. this is my trial. anyways i'm spending alot of time at home because of MC!
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aanakin
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9/22/05 3:37am
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hi ppl, sorry have not viti site for verryyy long time...
1. DarthCrovus ROTJ Luke, Clone Trooper(in process)
2. kimbilili-k-s AU Sith
3. aanakin-bariss offee(haven't started...due to coming exams, but planning)
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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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Date Posted:
9/22/05 11:17am
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Azmi-wan_Kenobi posted:
1) budget: as low as possible!
Then you have the option of using Cotton-Polyester/Poplin or Cheesecloth at SGD2/m from Arab Street or what-ever-that-place-People-Park-Cloths-Shops-moved-to-behind-Bugis-Village OR try your luck at this cloth shop outside Joo Chiat Complex that sell certain cloth for SGD1/yard.
If you add a little more, can use Cotton Drill or other fabrics that cost ~SGD3-8/m or the cloths on sale at Spotlight.
Azmi-wan_Kenobi posted:
2) sewing skills: i shall do it myself. this is my trial. anyways i'm spending alot of time at home because of MC!
Do you have some commercial patterns at hand or using any clothings as a guide?
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Yazid_Skywalker
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9/22/05 7:19pm
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1. DarthCrovus ROTJ Luke, Clone Trooper(in process)
2. kimbilili-k-s AU Sith
3. aanakin-bariss offee(haven't started...due to coming exams, but planning)
4. Yazid_Skywalker Anakin Ep III, hopefully anakin slave epI
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Azmi-wan_Kenobi
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9/22/05 7:37pm
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Darth_Eagle posted:
Do you have some commercial patterns at hand or using any clothings as a guide?
nope i dont have any guides.
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