Ready to troop! But need to check first

[saizash]

Hi Mate,
If it is this suit it is Rubies.
http://www.costumebox.com.au/brands/star...stume.html
Rubies may have licensing rights, but that alone does not mean a costume is 501st approvable. Alot of Rubies costumes require extensive modifications or are just simply not worth trying to get approved. Going from the price listed on this site, I'd say who've probably paid too much for a sub standard costume. I'm not sure of the cost of a Shadow Trooper is as I don't own one, but Rubies products are often priced alot higher than what their worth. I know what it's like tho, I myself purchased a Rubies Supreme Darth Vader outfit a while ago before I even thought of joining the 501st. But when I started looking into joining and reading up on the requirements I soon learned that the costume would have to be mostly replaced to be anywhere near approvable.

This doesn't mean your costume can't be brought upto 501st standards tho! I'm sure a TX would be a lot easier to get to 501st standards than a Vader. If you bring it to Gold Coast Nova you'll be able to get more info on what needs to be done to get it up to standard. We will be able to see it in the flesh and help you establish what needs to be done Signing up on the detachment associated with your chosen costume is a great place to start and also checking out the CRL's (costume reference libraries). Doing your research is the most important thing when looking to join the 501st, it may not always be terribly exciting, but you will save money and end up with a much better quality product!

Hope this helps clarify a bit

Ah that's make sense, righto I guess i have to come up and chat you guys about what i need to do about it
Look like it's time for me to study all about CRL's and 501st legion Thanks mate for telling me.

Heya saiz,

Benji has pretty much summed it up pretty well. And don't worry, you're not the first. I almost bought one myself before joining. :P

As has been suggested, join up on the TX forums, the guys there tend to very helpful, as the Redbacks are. A word tothe wise, as a owner and wearer of Shadow Scout armour, and having worn white Biker Scout armour, the black armour does absorb more heat.

Thanks for telling me, where do i find TX forums? It's seems i couldn't find it. Cheers yeah black armour absorb lots of heats and not to mention sweats

[Phantom]

Detachments are the costuming units of the Legion. Their role is to assist costumers in the understanding, formation and building of costumes. So the detachment for a TX is Spec Ops. This is where you will find all things TX related.
http://forum.501stspecopsdet.net/
The CRL link
http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:...ormtrooper

[saizash]

Detachments are the costuming units of the Legion. Their role is to assist costumers in the understanding, formation and building of costumes. So the detachment for a TX is Spec Ops. This is where you will find all things TX related.
http://forum.501stspecopsdet.net/
The CRL link
http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:...ormtrooper

Cheers, much appreciated it

In luck, i look at the CostumeBox paper and found out I can full refund before 30 days. Phew thank god.

[Phantom]

Nice...lucky break

[Elektra]

Wow...A Shadow Trooper....watch out TK's
Welcome and enjoy the journey

[BIDS]

Welcome mate, and may I say congratulations on the way you've conducted yourself in the midst of adversity. You've received some great advice and instead of getting upset with what you were hearing you did the research and made the decision to try for more accurate armor.

I hope your refund goes smoothly and that you find the approvable suit that you desire without too many dramas.

Hope you still come along to Nova and call into the booth to say hi.

Cheers
Craig

[seantrooper]

Phew! That's great news that you can still get a refund. For the same money, if bot less, you can get a much more accurate set of armour that will last you longer and look MUCH better

Glad to see you taking everything on such a positive note too. Be sure to catch up with us at supanova and check out some armour first hand.

[major payne]

Hi mate, and welcome. Can't say any more that hasn't already been said. I hope you can get a refund on the armour, $1200 can get you a sweet Stormtrooper costume. A little bit more work, but you will definitely look the part when its done, and be part of this great establishment.

[benji]

In luck, i look at the CostumeBox paper and found out I can full refund before 30 days. Phew thank god.

That's great the hear mate, hopefully it will all go smoothly. Like said previously you should be able to get a way more kickass costume that will be approvable for $1200 or less

[ashbash]

Hey! And welcome. It's great to see that instead of being disheartened you jumped right into researching a better costume. I wish you all the best with the refund on the rubies costume and I look forward to seeing you build a more accurate/approvable costume. Best wishes

[saizash]

Nice...lucky break

Aye

Wow...A Shadow Trooper....watch out TK's
Welcome and enjoy the journey

Thanks mate!

Welcome mate, and may I say congratulations on the way you've conducted yourself in the midst of adversity. You've received some great advice and instead of getting upset with what you were hearing you did the research and made the decision to try for more accurate armor.

I hope your refund goes smoothly and that you find the approvable suit that you desire without too many dramas.

Hope you still come along to Nova and call into the booth to say hi.

Cheers
Craig

Thank you, no need to get upset because I'm a happy guy haha, yeah i hope refund goes smoothly and find approvable suit too. Will defiantly come to nova and say hi!

Phew! That's great news that you can still get a refund. For the same money, if bot less, you can get a much more accurate set of armour that will last you longer and look MUCH better

Glad to see you taking everything on such a positive note too. Be sure to catch up with us at supanova and check out some armour first hand.

Yeah lucky i kept my receipt without it it will be a major problem! Thank and will catch you guys up at supanova and will check out armour and ask loads of questions cheers

Hi mate, and welcome. Can't say any more that hasn't already been said. I hope you can get a refund on the armour, $1200 can get you a sweet Stormtrooper costume. A little bit more work, but you will definitely look the part when its done, and be part of this great establishment.

Thanks mate, hope i will get refund too Aye spending that amount of money can get super sweet costume and thanks mate again!

In luck, i look at the CostumeBox paper and found out I can full refund before 30 days. Phew thank god.

That's great the hear mate, hopefully it will all go smoothly. Like said previously you should be able to get a way more kickass costume that will be approvable for $1200 or less

Aye, I enjoy Sev or any one of republic commando and it's seems that many people don't make that kind of costume or kits so I guess what best armour for Australia + Heat + Sand = Sandtrooper! Better look for more informations about Sandtrooper

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Hey! And welcome. It's great to see that instead of being disheartened you jumped right into researching a better costume. I wish you all the best with the refund on the rubies costume and I look forward to seeing you build a more accurate/approvable costume. Best wishes

Thanks! Haha well I still love my costume but happy to do lots of researching for a better costume and yes i hope i will get refund back cheers. Thanks again

[hopfot]

So onto the question. You still going to go with a TX or start with a TK or something else? :P
You may have a change of mind as to what costume you want to do after you see us on the weekend.

[benji]

Do a clone! Clones are cooler

[Baytrooper]

Welcome
I made the same rookie mistake and got a rubies. I was lucky enough to get a refund on my TK. Everyone on here is SO SO SO helpful and I'm sure you'll get all the advice you need to get up and running with a proper kit. I wish you all the best , and if, no, when, you get as much help as I have been given, you'll be extremely happy and Trooping with this Fantastic group of people soon. I'm almost there with my TD thanks to heaps of advice and hints on how to's. Ask the questions and you will be given the answers you need from a group of Very knowledgeable people.
Good luck with your adventure, don't give up, because the satisfaction and joy you get when you can wear a Real kit is awesome. It feels heaps better than being in that rubies gear, trust me, I know how that felt.
All the best ay

[Deltorn]

Welcome to the Redback Forums mate! Glad you could make it!
You definitely are not the first person to be fooled by the rubies gear, they are well marketed on a public scale so many people go for them until they see the other, better and cheaper options out there

It will be good to see you at Supanova this Saturday, don't be shy in introducing yourself to us all.