=Sv3=[TK] Posted July 18, 2015 Report Posted July 18, 2015 Hey all, noob Tyranus member here! I'm also looking to nab a discount code...I'd like to get one of the Shadowtrooper kits. Something I can cut my teeth on, relatively inexpensively, and won't mind if I screw it up too badly! I figure I need to learn someplace, and some of the better kits out there are a bit daunting and pricey. Will definitely pass along my code post purchase to the next member in need! ...unless folks have a different suggestion for a noob kit? The downside to the Anovos price is the lengthy shipping delay Some of the kits from vetted maker have long wait list too! I jumped at the Anovos offer but you could also go with ATA which, I think, isn't much more expensive than the Anovos kit. You don't get all the soft parts though, which is why I jumped at the Anovos preorder price... Too good of a deal to pass up. The wait and the uncertainty of what will come with the kit is killing me though... 1 Quote
CommanderZel Posted July 18, 2015 Report Posted July 18, 2015 Just to be clear, ATA has something like an 8-month wait as well, so if the wait is your only problem with Anovos, I would say that you should probably just go with Anovos. They've been talking about what is looking like a relatively short wait from now to the end of it (they're expecting November, but that's probably not entirely realistic), but any kit you can find is going to have three points in the same triangle: price, quality, and speed. A cheap kit fast is going to be very low-quality, and a cheap and high-quality kit is going to come with a significant wait time. If the wait is what's holding you back, I'd say that you should just go for it. Quote
=Sv3=[TK] Posted July 18, 2015 Report Posted July 18, 2015 Just to be clear, ATA has something like an 8-month wait as well, so if the wait is your only problem with Anovos, I would say that you should probably just go with Anovos. They've been talking about what is looking like a relatively short wait from now to the end of it (they're expecting November, but that's probably not entirely realistic), but any kit you can find is going to have three points in the same triangle: price, quality, and speed. A cheap kit fast is going to be very low-quality, and a cheap and high-quality kit is going to come with a significant wait time. If the wait is what's holding you back, I'd say that you should just go for it.Thanks for clarifying that! I don't know much about wait times for different makers because I just at Anovos right away and didn't really looked back since... Quote
CommanderZel Posted July 18, 2015 Report Posted July 18, 2015 Thanks for clarifying that! I don't know much about wait times for different makers because I just at Anovos right away and didn't really looked back since... No problem! I initially ordered an ATA kit back in November of last year and I'm still on the waiting list, which means that I can't even actually order a kit yet. I've ordered the Anovos because the price was just too good to pass up, and at this point I'll go with whatever seems the best when it comes down to making a final decision. So if you're looking for what seems to be a relatively high-quality kit for a fairly low price and a relatively short wait time, go for Anovos. If you're more in the market for something along the lines of the "tried and true," look deeper into the vetted troopers. From what I've hear, TM makes the best armor in the market for accuracy, but there's a wide spectrum of specialties in the community. Find what works for you! No two troopers are going to be the same. Quote
=Sv3=[TK] Posted July 18, 2015 Report Posted July 18, 2015 No problem! I initially ordered an ATA kit back in November of last year and I'm still on the waiting list, which means that I can't even actually order a kit yet. I've ordered the Anovos because the price was just too good to pass up, and at this point I'll go with whatever seems the best when it comes down to making a final decision. So if you're looking for what seems to be a relatively high-quality kit for a fairly low price and a relatively short wait time, go for Anovos. If you're more in the market for something along the lines of the "tried and true," look deeper into the vetted troopers. From what I've hear, TM makes the best armor in the market for accuracy, but there's a wide spectrum of specialties in the community. Find what works for you! No two troopers are going to be the same. Well, AP is in my neighbourhood so if I was to ditch Anovos(and I don't think I will) I guess I would go with him! However, until I saw the Anovos deal, I never thought I could afford trooping, at least not until later in life... I can't wait until those start shipping! At least then well know for sure how good it is. Quote
grimpaw Posted July 19, 2015 Report Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Complete newbie here looking to order a suit from Anovos and saw the mention of a coupon code. If anyone has one, would love to get one! Thanks so much! Edited July 19, 2015 by grimpaw Quote
aintrabar[TK] Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 Well,,, Not sure i'm going to buy the ST kit from Anovus (my MTK kit is in route) but i'm thinking about buying the tie fighter pilot since it's supposed to ship this month (i'll believe it when i see it) so i'd love a code too! Quote
Kath[501st] Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 We need to get a code line lol one gets one the tradea to next and just eliminate the requests in an hour lol Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote
mikidymac[TK] Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 We need to get a code line lol one gets one the tradea to next and just eliminate the requests in an hour lol Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk I agree, I have been trying to get one since last week. My guess is not a lot are buying then reading this. Quote
TK-16845 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Hey guys first post here! After months of reading these boards, other websites and watching youtube videos and doing endless research I've decided to just pull the trigger and buy the Anovos unbuilt kit when I get paid on Friday. Like others I was wondering if anyone had a coupon code and will def pay it forward for whoever else needs one Im not the handiest person but I think I should be able to accomplish this. The thing that helped sell me was that this kit does include instructions and there are cut lines which takes some of the anxiety out of the equation (and the reason I was going to buy the prebuilt kit in the first place). But if all it takes is cutting and sanding and adding snaps and velcro (which I know will take time) I think I can handle it Edited July 20, 2015 by Netliquid Quote
welshchris77[TK] Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 As long as you take your time and check and measure everything lots of times I'm sure you will be fine! 1 Quote
Hyper21 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Posted July 25, 2015 Hi everyone, does anyone have any of those 10% codes left.. please PM me.. thanks Quote
darthmilk Posted July 29, 2015 Report Posted July 29, 2015 The Anovos facebook group has a bunch of people giving out codes like candy. https://www.facebook.com/groups/838545079553903/ Quote
retrofire Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 I ordered my TK armor from Anovos on the 24th and I have a 10% off code. First trooper to PM me can have it. Quote
C0bra_M3nace Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 Has anyone actually seen the kit in person yet? It's up to $650 USD which is like almost $1000 CAN, I'm really hesitant on pulling the trigger right now. Quote
=Sv3=[TK] Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) People have seen it at San Diego Comic Con but the assembly was rushed... I think you can find pictures of it in this thread. I think I may even have posted them myself but I can't remember It looks good in my opinion but I'm no expert. Keep in mind that no matter which armor you get, the low canadian dollar is gonna hurt... It sucks, I know, but the is why the 350$ preorder was such a steal. The exchange rate was better at the time... In the end, you could always order now and see what the quality turns out to be once they start shipping. They'll let you cancel if you change your mind... Envoyé de mon iPad en utilisant Tapatalk Edited August 9, 2015 by =Sv3= Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 Or you can buy AP which is made in Canada, and is paid with Canadian dollars. Quote
Tolo[TK] Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 Or you can buy AP which is made in Canada, and is paid with Canadian dollars. And only wait 3-4 weeks to get it. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk Quote
C0bra_M3nace Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 This is why we do research I've heard a lot about AP armor but had no idea it was Canadian. That will likely be a big determining factor. I'd love to help support a Canadian company. That and he dollar SUCKS right now. How much could one expect to pay for an AP kit? Are his kits beginnerish friendly too? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
C0bra_M3nace Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) This is why we do research I've heard a lot about AP armor but had no idea it was Canadian. That will likely be a big determining factor. I'd love to help support a Canadian company. That and he dollar SUCKS right now. How much could one expect to pay for an AP kit? Are his kits beginnerish friendly too? Edited August 9, 2015 by C0bra_M3nace Quote
=Sv3=[TK] Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 The last I checked, 799$ plus shipping and a PayPal fee of 4%. Keep in mind that this is the armor only, so you will need to buy all the soft parts from vendors here in extra. Quote
C0bra_M3nace Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 Not bad actually. I think I found a couple pages that had some good places to buy all the soft pieces, etc. Sure beats $650 U.S. with the way the economy is right now. Quote
meekerscott Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 I'm praying that I can get a good price around tax-return season. Then (like others) it's time to get the wife on board. But come Hell or high water, I'm so getting this kit. After getting a Rubies, then doing research and seeing this, it is time. I think PVC is a bit harder than ABS, I'm stoked. Quote
CommanderZel Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 Just so you know, they've switched back to their original plan of using ABS rather than PVC. Quote
=Sv3=[TK] Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 Just so you know, they've switched back to their original plan of using ABS rather than PVC.That hasn't been confirmed yet, not officially at least... They did however post in the standalone shadow trooper helmet preorder that it's made out of black ABS. So, I guess ABS it is! The next newsletter should clarify that, it's supposed to come out any day now. Quote
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