$350 for the kit is EXTREMELY tempting, and it looks like it is pretty complete (i'm no expert). I understand that it may need some fitting, but it is really tempting. That would mean that my Scout Armor project (yet to start) would be put on the back burner.
Ideas? Comments? Pity?
The Force is with me, and I am one with the Force
Old Rex - 99% (never be truely done)
Commando Rex - 75%
Anovos Classic TK - 66.59%
It seems to good to be true. A kit with a completed helmet for $350? I just verified it but this price is unheard of unless it's a mistake or we are missing something.
I have a feeling the $350 is a required down payment but they aren't making it clear.
Edit: I just read all the fine print and it seems legit.
In my 16 years of being around this stuff, this is THEE best deal I've ever seen on ABS movie styled armor that could be used as a TK or with very few mods, a TD. Every normal vendors raw kits cost hundreds of dollars more than this and are raw kits. This one is a raw kit as well....BUT they already build the helmet for you, and also include the gloves, undersuit, neckseal, canvas belt, and holster. Unreal for this price range.
Only thing it's not coming with is boots and blaster, because they don't have the footwear or weapon license. Just like on all the other costumes they sell.
It likely will take them quite a while to ship the suits out, but if you wanted a quality suit at really cheap pricing, it's a smokin' deal. Order before May 4th when the prices go up.
Also of note, this will not ship until next winter and could possibly be delayed. Considering the interest in this price, delays would not be a surprise to me.
If you are already working on something, you may want to continue with that and place the pre-order.
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It's a mix and match from a couple current armor makers.
Also I wonder about the thickness of plastic, if you look on the straight on helmet shot there is a crease in the mic tip cup. That only happens when the plastic is very very thin.
With all the info I got from here, Whitearmor.net, and the RPF I decided this deal was to good to pass up. Soooo, need less to say, I may need a hand in assembling this puppy in about 8 or so months.
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The Force is with me, and I am one with the Force
Old Rex - 99% (never be truely done)
Commando Rex - 75%
Anovos Classic TK - 66.59%
Proto wrote:Ok, ok, ok. I'm Weak. I pulled the trigger.
With all the info I got from here, Whitearmor.net, and the RPF I decided this deal was to good to pass up. Soooo, need less to say, I may need a hand in assembling this puppy in about 8 or so months.
Facebook has already told me this week that 3 of our GLG members ordered this armor set so far. Wonder how many more of these sets we'll see rolling through these doors someday when they ship? That price is just too insane for a full TK costume, minus boots and blaster only, so I can see people jumping on it as they have been!
As I said, I've been watching threads on the RPF & whitearmor.net and it is utterly amazing how many peeps said they were ordering this. There is going to be a flood of new TKs coming this winter.
I wonder if Anovos is going to share the sales numbers for the pre-sales?
The Force is with me, and I am one with the Force
Old Rex - 99% (never be truely done)
Commando Rex - 75%
Anovos Classic TK - 66.59%
I'm torn about jumping on this.... I wanted to get a TK armor ready by episode 7 release but with the "2015 winter" shipping date I'm nervous that I wont have the time to get it ready. But that price is just unbelievable.
Says .90 gauge ABS. I know that's the same thickness that both MC and DL list for their Snowtrooper armor. But I don't know off-hand what thickness all the TK vendors normally use.
