where can i get costumes!

mz · Post by mz » Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:09 pm

hey guys, where did you buy your costume from?or did you make them and how?

i was scouting for costumes and found online stores selling them for about $1000usd? thats way out of my means

Gordonator · Post by **Gordonator** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:28 pm

I see that Halloween is around the corner again.

mz · Post by mz » Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:21 pm

nope not halloween, wanted one since years ago.

Gordonator · Post by **Gordonator** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:50 pm

We make our own costume and armour. it's a skill we learn from researching and experience over time.

Haldir · Post by **Haldir** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:52 pm

You never mention which specific costume or armor you're interested in.

mosske · Post by **mosske** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 12:11 am

Stormtrooper armor costs about SGD1.4k, unless you can get a 2nd hand suit. The better ones come in kit form so you need to trim and assemble them yourself.

mz · Post by mz » Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:26 am

wahhh! so expensive!

anw i was considering either the stormtrooper armor or royal guard.

if you do buy it, what site do you get it from?

Gordonator · Post by **Gordonator** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:40 am

As I mentioned, the armour and costume are made by ourselves or tailored locally. The price is to cover the material cost and shipping.

mz, do u by any chance still schooling? Costuming is a expensive hobby yes so it might be tough for a student.

mz · Post by mz » Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:45 am

yeap im still schooling

final year polytechnic.

hmm i see, yeah it is expensive! prob cant afford it now, or at least for a few years i guess

AyKay · Post by **AyKay** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:34 pm

Don't lose hope my friend.

We have a member who managed to get his TK costume up while still studying his first year in JC. Just be committed at saving up and you'll be there in no time.

mosske · Post by **mosske** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:37 am

We have had a few 17 year old members that join us for events and help out while they save money to get their first suit for armor. Try to save up and don't lose hope. The armor kit costs USD$700 shipped to Singapore. Aim for that first and you'll at least cover the helmet and armor in that first purchase. It won't take long to save up further for the dive-suit, boots, blaster, holster, neckseal, etc.

GetzJedi · Post by **GetzJedi** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:21 am

Some items are harder to source for, eg. WW2 East German Jack Boots, so I would advise you to acquire items that you need piece by piece, unless they can all be acquired from the same source.

Fyi, I will be moving this thread to The Academy in a few days.

mz · Post by mz » Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:15 am

hmm ok i see

thanks!
i think that's what i will do then, i'll start saving up until i can afford the main armor and helmet

oh and anw, whats the rough cost of the Royal Guard as well?

Gordonator · Post by **Gordonator** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:45 am

Domz where are u Domz?

mosske · Post by **mosske** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:16 pm

Yeah, Dom's our resident Royal Guard expert!