DFW, TX Star Wars at the Brooklyn Museum of Art

Hey all...
I went to the Star Wars exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum the other day while in NYC. It was really cool, and was glad to see the original costumes up-close. It answered alot of my own questions. The only thing I was disapointed in was that they didn't show the Jedi costumes from TPM. I still have some questions on how they were built, and how they layer onto one another.

They did have Darth Maul's costume, and it was much more detailed than you would think by looking at it on screen.

If you're in NYC, I highly recommend going!
Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures. But if anyone has any questions, pertaining to the exhibit, I'll be happy to answer.

I know that it runs through July, and after May 16, they will add Ep. 2 stuff to the exhibit.

 

Thanks for the info, Metro! One more reason to visit NYC

 

Yeah I checked it out when it was in Houston.. had a blast! And me being a huge Maul fan I spent a lot of time staring at that exhibit of his... LOL!!

 

Now I HAVE to plan that trip to NYC...

 

Girrrrrrrrrrrl... I thought you were!!! Get goin'!! What.. you think you're taking enough trips this year or what?

LMAO!! *hugs* jk!!

 

As long as our Jedilona will be here in May. This is required.

 

Of course I will be


Cynth,I know I had better get a move on with the NY trip (even my MOTHER is wondering what's taking me so long to get on over there to see it)

 

Jedilona, LOL!! Yeah... better get movin', then Seriously, it's a blast. Bring a camera (I think I showed you my page of photos?) in case you see some costumes you want to make from it

 

Yes...very cool and worth the trip. I've already started sketches for a costume (or two) I'm gonna make!

 

excellent! What are you making?

 

Definately making jedi garb...with my own personal touches, and an Imperial Officer uniform--I just have to find the right wool, and the stuff needed for insignia, and etc. (Any suggestions for the latter?) When I'm done, I'll post pics...

See ya..

 

Sounds great! Post pictures when you get a chance I'd love to see them!

As far as the insignia.. I've seen some people use wood, but unless done right it's not as nice... I've seen threads in other prop places in the past but since I don't intend to do any officer stuff, I really haven't paid much attention to it. If I find some info, I'll try to post it here for you

I've been working on a royal guard for a while - bought a dremel (my first! LOL!) and cleared out the eye area of the helmet... I haven't done anymore work on it because I want to finish my cloak before painting it and replacing the visor. I have the inner robe, but I've lost some weight (and will be losing more) and want to redo the sleeves so they're not as loose. I am going to try to hook up with a seamstress to help me do the outercloak (I'm not using velvet, however) because I pretty much just started to learn how to sew. I had come SO close to getting the cloak to perfection but there was one little thing I didn't know what to do with so I decided to just wait until I had more experienced help The forcepike, I'll be getting help with that from a propmaker in the area who is also a sandtrooper. It won't be totally screen-accurate, because I love the look of the AS Handwheel (used on some lightsabers) and I want to use that as the pommel. I already have my gloves and boots and even an EP I droid blaster if I want to make a holster for it later on.

Anyway.. if I come across any good information, I'll post it on the board here for you Take care and good luck!

 

If you need help with the tailoring, I'll be happy to help.

 

I'll keep you in mind thanks! It'll be a little while, still. My husband is between jobs (trying to finish some writing in the meantime heheh) so we've had to clamp down on spending money on some things (collecting/costuming etc). Where are you located in the area? Just curious.. I'm in Grapevine.

btw.. I sent you two pm's.. just fyi

 

Sounds good. I'm in Oaklawn near downtown Dallas. I'm crunching on cash lately too...

Thanks!