raiderxx Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Ok. I know. We're probably a dime a dozen. I've loved Star Wars since I was a kid. Lately, I've been really interested in the 501st, and not only the costumes and armor they wear but what they do. I feel it's very noble doing charity work and fun too! I've been doing research for a couple of days now on different forums and just on google. I feel I have a good estimate on different armor makes and how much it will cost me. I'm a sophomore college student in Iowa and about 5'8" so I was thinking I would get a set of AP stormtrooper armor (I think that's what it's called) because they seem to be a bit nicer quality and more accurate. My main problem is I can't find any way to buy this stuff. I've found plenty of sites explaining different sets of armor and the like, but none that sell it. I've read that no one is allowed to give me any links or anything like that, but I haven't been able to find anything regarding actually buying them. Any help I can get on anything or just hints in general would be amazing. Thank you! Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Hi Jonathan take a look around, you nver know what may be lurking in the junk yard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 It can be a bit confusing and frustrating at first. The best thing to do is if you see something that has been posted that you like, send that person a PM and ask them how they got it. If you get stuck and don't know where else to turn to, you can always bug one of the admins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperTim Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I dig my AP kit. Lots of info here on the boards. Just keep researching and you'll find the answers you need. Everyone's very helpful. I'll send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiderxx Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I actually got a hold of someone. I didn't realize that the website I was on was the correct one.. What a moron I am.. Anyways, I'm sort of surprised at the price differences between the FX kit and the AP kit!! I guess I wasn't expecting the AP kit to be almost twice as expensive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 That's just the kit. But when you look at all the other stuff you have to buy in terms of other parts, etc. the delta between what you top out at either way. Yes, FX will always be least expensive, but it's it's not like you'll spend 2x as much in toto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome to the hobby. Open wallet, drain... repeat. Thing is, its the most rewarding hobby I have ever been a part of. This is the place to get all the information you seek. Welcome again. Pull up a chair, read, read, read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiderxx Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Lol. I always seem to find the most expensive hobbies to get into.. What happened to just collecting leaves or something?? Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hey Jonathan Welcome to the FISD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxterianism Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Welcome.. to an empty bank and a great group of people, you have arrived at the right place. If you need anything, just ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiderxx Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Welcome.. to an empty bank and a great group of people, you have arrived at the right place. If you need anything, just ask! What I really need is enough money to get started on this hobby! Can anyone help me out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Steve Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Welcome. And yes the open wallet part is sooooooooo true! I would like to suggest you start with a well made FX kit. It's pretty much the mose EZ kit for a "new-guy" to build, it's not tooooo hard on the wallet, and you get to see if this "trooper" thing is something you will stay with (for more the a few week's that is!) The re-sale of FX/or parts is not too bad too. I'm re-starting a clone rig now myself, the bucket's working out but I'll have to send off for a new body armor parts at the end of this month! (open wallet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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