Buying Star Wars Armor: The Basics!

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
  • Buying Star Wars Armor -- the basics!
    These are my personal recommendations based on experience, and what I wish I'd known before I dove into the world of armor. (There a lot of folks out there that know way more about the details than me!)
    Shortcuts:
    Where to Begin Buying Armor 0:45
    How to Buy Star Wars Armor 1:26
    Cost of Star Wars Armor (approximate) 2:14
    Recommended Vendors 3:22 (and others mentioned in video)
    Helmets Show and Tell 4:00
    My Preference for 3D Printing Big Armor Builds 4:57
    Armor Makers mentioned/featured in this video:
    Authentic Props (Stormtrooper)
    Walt's Trooper Factory (SW Rebels Biker Scout - they make a ton of other kits)
    Studio Creations (ROTJ Scout Trooper)
    850 Armor Works (Ground Crew Jyn)
    (There are several other great ones, this is just based on my personal experience!)
    Recommended Accounts Mentioned:
    @rexinaround - Clone Trooper armor and more
    @jenmarkham - Mandalorian, Bo Katan, and more
    @vaultfox - Mandalorian, Bo Katan, 3D printing, and more
    Additional Accounts for Armor Build Videos:
    @panda86dk
    @RSPropMastersTV
    @trooperbay
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Komentáře • 99

  • @brandonbaker7361
    @brandonbaker7361 Před rokem +31

    Seeing the fun and passion of folks like you makes me wish I'd gotten into the costume scene myself.

  • @captlazer5509
    @captlazer5509 Před rokem +24

    Everything is better with Star Wars Stormtroopers

  • @KoRntech
    @KoRntech Před rokem +15

    Thank you this gives me a much better idea on where to start, I've met some of the 501st at the USAF Museum and Cleveland IX, amazing details and brought a smile to my son. Dolores is an absolute joy.

    • @sunflowerstardust
      @sunflowerstardust  Před rokem +4

      Awesome!! Your 501st should be able to help field questions, but feel free to reach out here, too.

  • @caseroj6020
    @caseroj6020 Před rokem +17

    I have to say your Imperial HR short videos are hilarious! Google puts them on my stream regularly and I always get a kick out of them! 🙂

  • @SparrowHawk183
    @SparrowHawk183 Před rokem +12

    Great video! I built a Biker Scout helmet kit back in 2008 (in high-school lol), made by KropSerkel, and it was so much fun! The Pathfinders forums were super helpful. Wish I'd had your videos to keep me inspired during all the trimming! 😆

  • @chefhawk
    @chefhawk Před rokem +13

    Great video, having built many many stormtrooper helmets including a biker scout, it's not easy. But the feeling of doing yourself is most rewarding. Back in the day there was a limited a set of suppliers way before 3d printing. Now there is a good handful. I would always go for a maker that has provenance back to original piece if possible. In the uk there is Rs props and C.F.O (cast from original). cheers

  • @TheVeryLastHippy
    @TheVeryLastHippy Před rokem +2

    Officer Dolores, this was exceptional. Have a raise.

  • @TC-do1wx
    @TC-do1wx Před rokem +2

    i am so in love with Delores ffrom HR

  • @bretthoffman2128
    @bretthoffman2128 Před rokem +1

    Can’t Wait to See YOUR Next Star Wars Costume

  • @WorldPeace21
    @WorldPeace21 Před rokem +4

    Awwwwwwwwwwww it's nice to see that you are so passionate about this. I enjoyed this video. You should make more. I have no intention of making my own costume but I enjoy seeing people who are passionate about things. Keep up the good work.

  • @asnomking7042
    @asnomking7042 Před rokem +3

    Me and my daughter love your videos

  • @shaneburry
    @shaneburry Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much for the laughter and info! I’ve always been cosplay-curious and this definitely shed some light upon the mystery. I knew it would be a major project to create a quality costume, so the tips and resources provided in this video gave me hope that MAYBE someday I can do it too! 💙

  • @-tobias-
    @-tobias- Před rokem +2

    Your videos are awesome.
    I found your channel two days ago and i love how passionate you are.

  • @charleswinthrop5929
    @charleswinthrop5929 Před rokem +2

    Great video trooper!! I remember all the fun I had putting my armor together!
    As far as extras go the gang at Studio Creations are the BEST!

  • @gettingpolitical
    @gettingpolitical Před rokem +4

    Ma'am I do believe your not wearing your imperial issued HR uniform, that's a citation.

    • @sunflowerstardust
      @sunflowerstardust  Před rokem +1

      😂 I’m allowed to be me sometimes! I think, anyway… probably should’ve checked with HR.

  • @gerardofollano8417
    @gerardofollano8417 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing! Great looking stormtrooper helmet.

  • @devils.advocate2354
    @devils.advocate2354 Před rokem +3

    Aluminum foil, bubble gum, duct tape, zip ties, and baling twine... secrets to some of the best costumes🤣 you should be proud of your work. ✊ to your time and effort. Funny funny lady. Side note: do you know how duct tape and the force are similar?? There’s a dark side and a light side and it binds the universe together😂💜

  • @rksnj6797
    @rksnj6797 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience and valuable tips! Also, Thank you Dolores for making the Empire an efficient workplace!

  • @rodpope7838
    @rodpope7838 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely love your work! The force is strong with you!

  • @TomSmith-dq9gp
    @TomSmith-dq9gp Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the Information Dolores

  • @EddieA907
    @EddieA907 Před rokem +1

    Young lady you are awesome! Keep up the great work. Love Dolores!

  • @jeffreyhamilton7061
    @jeffreyhamilton7061 Před 11 měsíci

    The Imperial HR videos are The Best!

  • @btipton6899
    @btipton6899 Před rokem

    I love your posts. First saw ANH in '77 as an 8 year old lad.

  • @MissFanCulture
    @MissFanCulture Před rokem +6

    Love your videos!

    • @sunflowerstardust
      @sunflowerstardust  Před rokem +3

      Thank you Amanda, so glad you enjoy them!!

    • @MegaFortinbras
      @MegaFortinbras Před rokem +2

      I especially like the Imperial HR person. I used to know an HR person who might have been the model for her.

  • @josewilliams2504
    @josewilliams2504 Před rokem

    Thank you for all you hard work, your incredible, creative and wonderful humour. You are a special soul, and so gorgeous on top of all that. Larissa is one of my favourite names.
    Thanks again.

  • @danogh2227
    @danogh2227 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the information :)

  • @samantony7039
    @samantony7039 Před rokem +1

    Love your videos! I took my ages to figure out that you were Dolores from HR.😂😂😂

  • @sirjames19
    @sirjames19 Před rokem +2

    Made mando armor…. It’s pretty much the same process. Great videos! I hope Dolores doesn’t cite you for your armor lol your costume looks great. I hope you add a fan in the bucket so you don’t overheat.

  • @bretthoffman2128
    @bretthoffman2128 Před rokem

    Love YOUR VIDEOS.

  • @talaferrosingleton6965

    Thank you for the Help.

  • @tn8584
    @tn8584 Před rokem

    Brilliant. Thank you

  • @nathanoutdoors7981
    @nathanoutdoors7981 Před měsícem +1

    Cool 😎

  • @KageAkarui
    @KageAkarui Před rokem +1

    If you do character cosplays then you should do a Mara Jade cosplay.

  • @just_taccat
    @just_taccat Před 9 měsíci

    Greetings from Carolina Garrison.
    First through the door!

  • @WorldWarWoods
    @WorldWarWoods Před rokem

    Awesome video! If you have the time you should make more videos like these

  • @shanenway3684
    @shanenway3684 Před rokem

    I like your bike scout armor

  • @Mefungpoo
    @Mefungpoo Před rokem

    The best 👍

  • @neilcook4686
    @neilcook4686 Před 11 měsíci

    Cheers 😊

  • @MrSHADOWANGEL999
    @MrSHADOWANGEL999 Před rokem

    Good to know

  • @clementrenaud4260
    @clementrenaud4260 Před rokem

    I absolutely want to built Rex's armor !

  • @kelvington4182
    @kelvington4182 Před rokem

    I loved that you mentioned Anovos, I bought two of their Vader's one from them and one from Disney, they were great. But Anovos is deader than Elvis now.

  • @studentchen87
    @studentchen87 Před 4 měsíci

    Ah, how appropriate it is for the HR to go over the dress code with new hires :)

  • @itowmyhome797
    @itowmyhome797 Před rokem

    thank you

  • @ataglance556
    @ataglance556 Před rokem

    Dolores you are amazing and hi from Canada 🙂

  • @fairozcp863
    @fairozcp863 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @JetSetDiva
    @JetSetDiva Před rokem

    Love your videos! Where can I find a good Empire technician uniform?

  • @frankharr9466
    @frankharr9466 Před 6 měsíci

    Good.

  • @TBL_stevennelson
    @TBL_stevennelson Před rokem

    I feel like I would never finish it.
    I 3d printed a couple helmets and No I never finished them. Maybe it's much easier going this route but I don't trust myself to follow through.
    Great Video Maybe I'll try watching one of your shorts I don't normally watch them for any youtuber. I don't know how people make money without the ads on them.

  • @BeardedBrickHead
    @BeardedBrickHead Před rokem

    Do you have any recommendations on Jedi Costume pieces? I am in need of some boots, pants and a belt to complete my costume

  • @raymondblacketer9104
    @raymondblacketer9104 Před 14 dny

    Love your videos and this video. I'm intrigued by the quick clip of dipping the armor in boiling water. Making a return edge?

    • @raymondblacketer9104
      @raymondblacketer9104 Před 14 dny

      I also got my armor from Authentic Props in Montreal! Still trimming it down for my "a little short for a stormtrooper" stature.

  • @timham450
    @timham450 Před 6 měsíci

    How about RS prop master are they a good opition for stormtrooper armor?

  • @julimcbrayer5302
    @julimcbrayer5302 Před rokem

    💖💖

  • @MyTv-
    @MyTv- Před rokem +1

    The helmets seems to creek a lot, would drive me mad.
    Looks cool though!:)

  • @santiagoeduardosantos

    What website or shop did you buy is?

  • @salvi92
    @salvi92 Před rokem

    Queen 💜🙏🏽

  • @ThePrintKid1
    @ThePrintKid1 Před rokem

    Have you thought about going into 3d printing yourself? You can get a 3d printer for sub 200usd these days and make whole suits of armour for less than that. I personally recommend the ender 3 and the cr-10 both from creatility. Also i love your content.

  • @nerdgeekcosplay909
    @nerdgeekcosplay909 Před rokem +2

    Can you recommend a vendor for mandalorian armor ? I’m in 5’1 - 5’3 height range so I’m very small and well I can’t seem to find someone who sells ‘ short trooper ‘ armor

    • @sunflowerstardust
      @sunflowerstardust  Před rokem +1

      Ohh that’s a good question.
      For custom mandos, I know most make theirs out of Sinatra (type of plastic). You can find patterns on the Mandalorian Mercs forum.
      If you want something specific like Din Djarin or Bo Katan, custom 3D printed may be your best bet, where they can size it down for you.
      I don’t know any vendors for that unfortunately, but the Mercs will have those resources!

  • @UnicornGamingRX03
    @UnicornGamingRX03 Před 7 měsíci

    If you have a damaged Storm trooper armour, you could convert it into to a night trooper.

  • @sergskoblov
    @sergskoblov Před rokem

    Вы потрясающая)

  • @TheJoeSwanon
    @TheJoeSwanon Před rokem +1

    Oh my god she’s gorgeous

  • @diogoforesticastro9752
    @diogoforesticastro9752 Před rokem +1

    What did you think of Andor? From what I know you are a big fan of Rogue One like me, and I think you would really like that if you liked Rogue One.

    • @sunflowerstardust
      @sunflowerstardust  Před rokem +1

      Trying to withhold judgment until the end, but so far, I’m really enjoying it!!

  • @TC-do1wx
    @TC-do1wx Před rokem

    do you work in the FX industry?

  • @SprainedPhil2116
    @SprainedPhil2116 Před rokem +1

    If you love diy and custom stuff buy a 3D printer I have about 10 Mando helmets and a full stormtrooper suit and a iron man suit 3D printing is a awesome skill to have you can make anything and it’s cheap! Goodluck to everyone

  • @ElmoUnk1953
    @ElmoUnk1953 Před rokem +1

    Have you cleared this with Dolores? 😁😁😁

  • @thejoker9201
    @thejoker9201 Před rokem

    I saw the first Star wars Movie when I was about 7yrs old all during the 80s the 90s and even into the 2000s I have never met any girls or women that had anything but maybe a passing interest in Star wars they may have liked princess Leia. Or in the 80s had a crush on Harrison Ford. But nothing like today all the girls and women I knew just weren't into these type of thing's. Nothing wrong with it just different times I guess

  • @discord-tangau2953
    @discord-tangau2953 Před rokem

    HI👋🏻

  • @jdavison8551
    @jdavison8551 Před rokem

    Never mind the “Stormtrooper” items, where do you buy the “beautiful female face” masks?

  • @Bonzulac
    @Bonzulac Před rokem +1

    Me, personally, I thought this was a very informative video.

  • @lord-of-the-unfinished-project

    Pls don't stop the hr.

  • @joeblough4605
    @joeblough4605 Před rokem

    Hi Deloris, I'M IN LOVE I'M IN LOVE AND I DON'T CARE WHO KNOWS IT !!
    Except the Emperor, nobody tells the Emperor...or Santa, he just wouldn't understand.
    -Buddy.

  • @insertprofilenamehere6505

    Yeah 501st baby is da best
    you know other than it having to be perfect

    • @sunflowerstardust
      @sunflowerstardust  Před rokem +2

      It can be a blast! But joining is absolutely not a requirement to enjoy Star Wars armor and costuming.
      The standards are good for uniformity across all garrisons all over the world. Sometimes the standards aren’t communicated in the kindest way, and that can be a bummer.

    • @insertprofilenamehere6505
      @insertprofilenamehere6505 Před rokem

      It's just when you do create armor and do join them there always like something that you need to fix or something like that it's just sometimes a pain

    • @RL-DarkSpark
      @RL-DarkSpark Před rokem

      They doin first order Stormie cosplayers dirty doe
      If you look for links to buy the armor the page is empty
      I'm still saving up to buy armor I found on a website that was recommended to me here
      Got the black Series helmet because it's cheaper and looks way better than some fan mades I saw

  • @Lj_Redd
    @Lj_Redd Před 2 měsíci

    Idk why im watching this now i have no intention of buying a suit until im into my career 😂 i spend enough on legos ill buy a suit when im on that good salary

  • @wolfy4383
    @wolfy4383 Před rokem

    1005th!

  • @brickwiregaming6838
    @brickwiregaming6838 Před rokem

    Why is it so expensive

  • @agioezio8338
    @agioezio8338 Před rokem

    yeah i can totally afford the cheapest opinion not in a year!

  • @goatelope7539
    @goatelope7539 Před rokem

    Looking back... hr will become far more distracting lol

  • @nonayerbidnet6974
    @nonayerbidnet6974 Před rokem

    Aren't you a little short to be a Stormtrooper?---Princess Leia

  • @geanozz8940
    @geanozz8940 Před rokem

    What.........no Leia costume........not subscribing untill I see one 🤣

  • @moaningpheromones
    @moaningpheromones Před rokem

    cute level: unbearable

  • @yw1971
    @yw1971 Před rokem

    2:51 - Yet another of Disney's stupidity - Could have made tons of money by licensing it

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman Před rokem

    @sunflowerstardust >>> 👍👍