BingoBongo_275 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Rubies sent me some more info this afternoon on their new "Supreme Stormtrooper Costume" so I've updated my site with details. There's only a single photo but it looks like theyve used a Don Post Fiberglass Deluxe helmet for the photoshoot (so is likely to change), although the RotJ armour does look impressive. I've "adjusted" the original photo to remove the black area around the neck to give a better look. I dont think the model was wearing it correctly! Here's a close up of the chest/abs Its likely to retail around the $850 mark and could have interesting repercussions for the hobby. More on my site on the Rubies page Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingoBongo_275 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Note also that MUSEUM Replicas (not master) has also just announced that they have the high end costuming license for Star Wars and as part of this will ALSO be producing licensed Stormtrooper Armour. So basically thats 2 companies producing licensed trooper armour! Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Seems most people on FISD & 501st boards are taking a wait and see approach. This is really only a valid set up if you want to do an ROTJ. Will this even be 501st acceptable? Hard to say. More critically, what does it mean for our hobby armor makers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 It's hard to draw any real conclusions from a single pic when we all know how likely this is to change. I would imagine that licensed armor means trouble for public non-licensed makers (ebay sellers and the like), but I'd think LFL will continue to leave the underground sellers alone. MR's helmet line didn't put any heat on the underground sellers did it? (I'm asking...I never heard of any legal threats) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 No, actually it made it flourish. It wasn't long before recasted copies started coming out of Argentina (IIRC). And also, the price took a big fall down to $200, more in line with non-licensed vendors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 The armor doesn't look that bad. I'd be interested in seeing a set in person. The molded in trim looks a little hokey though. I'm curious to see their actual helmet as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runJEDIrun Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 i think the legs and arms actually look pretty decent. everything in the middle just looks off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Peter Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 The bucket (even though following ROTJ design) just does NOT create a good first impression as its higher price point $850. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-3150 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I agree that I would like to see a set in person. One of Rubies biggest problems (in my opinion) is their use of thin/cheap materials. They could produce a great accurate piece of armor (highly unlikely), but it would all be for moot if you have to super reinforce the thing with fiberglass just to make it wearable. And I don't foresee fanmade armor going away anytime soon. LFL has been very understanding with all of us as long as we aren't profiteering on them and just using them to further our hobby...........but that's just my two cents for what it's worth........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 LFL's been tolerant but the new license holders may not be. Ultimately they are the ones that request action, not Lucasfilms proper, unless the issue is pretty blatant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Rubies is right up the street from me.....Gotta find a way in that building.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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