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ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:10 am
by zambam17
Hello all,

I didn't see any threads dedicated to the Anovos TK kits we should be receiving in the next few weeks. I thought we could create a place to post when we receive our kits as well as maybe plan any armor parties over the next few months. And for newbies to the TK, they can post questions to help them overcome any obstacles they may encounter.

This will be my 2nd build and REALLY looking forward to the improvements I will be able to make as I complete this new build. My first kit was an FX for the body and an ATA for my helmet.

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:11 am
by Lumpy
You're gonna give me the old set cuz you won't need it any more, right Scott???????

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:12 am
by zambam17
Sorry. My daughter wants me to modify the old set so she can troop too.

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:31 am
by squadleader
Looking forward to getting mine.

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 11:46 am
by MrDolomite
I've got mine on order and am waiting like everyone else. I've never done this before so I'll be looking for help, both online and in person, to turn a boxed pile of plastic into one of the most iconic memories from my childhood. Hoping it goes well, since I will have to do both a black and a white set. :)

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:34 pm
by Proto
Checking In

I'm also on Anovos Hold. Looking forward to getting started on this puppy.

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 12:28 am
by JAYSONCOMGUY
Add me to the club of troopers-to-be waiting anxiously for ANOVOS to start shipping! I sprung for their Black Friday special, so I'm not even looking for the thing until February. I'm really hoping I'll be able to make it work for my 6'4", 230 lb frame. I'm in Holland, Mich., so if any armor parties spring up on the west side, I'll bring beer and pizza! --Jayson :D

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 12:31 am
by Mr Fett
We have 2 other troopers around your height. The only thing is they have more black undersuit showing in the joint areas between the armor parts. Besides that, you'll still be a Stormtrooper!

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:39 pm
by Phantom Medic
Hey guys does ANOVOS do custom dimensions? Specifically 5'2 and female build? I wanna know before I save the money

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:49 pm
by DeafTrooper
Like just about all the costume builds we do, you want to buy it in kit form and trim the pieces to your body type and them assemble them. :wink:

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:12 pm
by devilmaan
Waiting patiently as well

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:39 pm
by Mr Fett
squadleader wrote:Looking forward to getting mine.
??? You have an ATA kit sitting on your shelf waiting to be built already.
devilmaan wrote:Waiting patiently as well
??? You're already a TK.

I guess I'm confused, here. I know Hyper already has 3 clean TK's at home and has an Anovos TK on order as well.

Flash ordered one specifically so he could turn his old TK into a Sandtrooper, and use the fresh armor as a new TK. This makes sense to me. But guys who already have clean TK's getting another clean TK is confusing me. :lol:

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:30 am
by squadleader
Mr Fett wrote:
squadleader wrote:Looking forward to getting mine.
??? You have an ATA kit sitting on your shelf waiting to be built already.
devilmaan wrote:Waiting patiently as well
??? You're already a TK.

I guess I'm confused, here. I know Hyper already has 3 clean TK's at home and has an Anovos TK on order as well.

Flash ordered one specifically so he could turn his old TK into a Sandtrooper, and use the fresh armor as a new TK. This makes sense to me. But guys who already have clean TK's getting another clean TK is confusing me. :lol:
I am a costume collector.

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:32 am
by devilmaan
yes, got on the anovos train so I could convert my current kit to a sandtrooper kit.

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:32 am
by Zarlon
Phantom Medic wrote:Hey guys does ANOVOS do custom dimensions? Specifically 5'2 and female build? I wanna know before I save the money
None of the armor makers do customization. Each maker has a set mold that is used for their armor so you would need to customize it to fit you. That is part of the reason it takes a while to build the suit. If you head over to the FISD forums at whitearmor.net you can find many different TK armor builds that show how customization is done.

Diana's build that can be found at http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/2 ... anh-stunt/ once you get access to the FISD forums, is a good example of customization for a smaller female.

It seems a bit daunting but I wouldn't let it stop you from getting a kit if you are really interested.

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:25 am
by Mr Fett
Zarlon wrote:
Diana's build that can be found at http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/2 ... anh-stunt/ once you get access to the FISD forums, is a good example of customization for a smaller female.
Great thread.....EXCEPT for her opening line in the first post:

"I'm Diana. I've never wanted to be Princess Leia. I always wanted to be the stormtrooper that shot Princess Leia."

Well, in that case, then WHY did she put tube stripes on her helmet? :wink:

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:15 am
by Phantom Medic
That website post helped me SO much. THANKS!

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:28 pm
by JAYSONCOMGUY
Mr Fett wrote:We have 2 other troopers around your height. The only thing is they have more black undersuit showing in the joint areas between the armor parts. Besides that, you'll still be a Stormtrooper!
That's so good to hear! I'm feeling more encouraged. At the outset I'll hope to make the Anovos kit work as well as possible, but I'm already in touch with the guy in the UK who makes longer shins (Paul is his name--forgot his handle). I'll actually be visiting the UK this May, so my plan is to bring back the longer shins and improve the look/fit. Can't wait to get going so that I can meet more of you! --Jayson

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:08 pm
by squadleader
Got an e-mail today. All should be shipped by March 1st. If you ordered by the May 4th date. We will see.

Re: ANOVOS TK thread

Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:53 pm
by RADARC
I also am waiting for my Anovos kit. I have seen posts on FISD about people receiving theirs starting yesterday! Also, some have reported getting shipping confirmations already even though (per the email) they weren't supposed to until feb-march. We may all get them sooner rather than later!

Also as a new TK on the west side I would love for there to be an armor party sometime.