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| On the subject of unapproved costumes; A brief opinion | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 18 2006, 04:47 PM (255 Views) | |
| COS_Vader | Nov 18 2006, 04:47 PM Post #1 |
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I'm often asked why we list unapproved costumes (that haven't gained official 501st Legion Membership Officer approval yet). Many of the costumes here have enough documentary evidence to gain approval if completed correctly, but have not been approved because nobody has completed them yet (Dark Trooper being mine and Joe's favorite unmade suit). Most have well documented visual evidence, but no takers (or interest) to bring them to life. As a new 501st recruit, I'd probably heavily advise against doing an unaccepted or unconventional costume as your first 501st suit. Doing a plain stormtrooper or bikerscout will enable you to participate in more events, especially with Lucasfilm. That said, once you've learned the ropes and politics, most folks who love costuming try to do something unique and different. Some pull it off, others get frustrated. How do you eliminate some of the frustration? Strive to collect as much documentation and pictorial evidence to back up the costume specs, and do your best to bring it to life as accurately as you can. Most of us are not sculptors or vacuformers, so in order to get it done, you may need to enlist the help of and encourage those who can to get enough interest to have them do it for you. In making an unapproved costume, you'll seldom get it right the first time, but by posting your progress here on the board, you can get direct and quick input bfrom your peers that can directly help you get it as right as it can be. I've seen a lot of folks get frustrated in building and finding unique parts, and then disappointed that once the costume is complete, when you troop that "Vader and Fett" always seem to hog the spotlight. They will - they are much more recognizable characters, so if you're going for recognition, most of the time only the hardcore Star Wars costumers will recognize your hard work. So if you're the type of person who isn't stubborn enough to "make it work" somehow or wants a bit of the spotlight, this may not be your area and best bet for a first costume. But always remember when you start to get frustrated, ASK FOR HELP. We're ALL here to help each other - we're a brotherhood of costuming resources! And you just may draw enough interest to get a sculptor to help you out. Take Michael, our Det Exec. When he couldn't get parts, he found someone who could make them and bugged them enough to make it happen! So don't get too discouraged. Just do the best you can and we'll all try to help you as best we can and support you as we can. Special Ops in reality strives NOT to draw attention to itself on the battlefield, so it may be a good thing in real life. It can be fun, frustrating, but I guarantee the first time you troop for kids, it's the greatest feeling ever. Kev |
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