FAQ
Below are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions I've received over the years. If you cannot find your answers here, feel free to contact me.
I am no longer taking direct orders. Instead, I am doing limited seasons/runs of finished costumes, props, and sculptures so that I can focus on one thing at a time instead of 40. You can subscribe to get notified about upgrades and availability.
In most cases, yes! Most of the costumes have size restrictions. Usually the more armor, the more restrictions. If you think you are exceptionally small or big, you can always contact me first and we will ask for a few measurements just to give you an idea.
I will need time to do the size specifics if applicable, but I now only offer items that are finished or nearly so. For a full costume, it could take about a month.
I no longer offer individual parts unless you purchased previously and need a replacement.
Yes. Always. No two are ever quite the same. Each season I will revisit the design and make completely new parts if I see fit. You can subscribe to see what changes I am making.
This varies quite a bit and depends on many factors. New designs tend to get pushed aside based on current orders and life. For this reason, it can be a long wait even for something fairly easy to build.
Yes, I ship worldwide unless size restrictions prevent it. I love to see photos or videos of the costume in action in some other part of the world.
Most are. Beginner vacuum forming plastic like styrene can be brittle, especially with a little UV exposure. But I use ABS now because it can be cast thin and light and is nearly unbreakable. I fiberglass reinforce them if I see fit.
Very. Some parts are reinforced with fiberglass when necessary and most of my parts have stabilizing fillers that most makers do not use, which can cause them to warp over time or with mild heat. My helmets are designed with resin that has a little bounce to avoid breakage.
Yes please! All I ask is that you give me credit with the photos/videos and place it with a link to my website.
My current skills are the result of many years of failure and frustration. My go-to used to be therpf.com, but there are now countless excellent tutorials online.
I do not have the capability to mass-produce costumes. I have a small art studio in my backyard, not a factory.
If armor is involved, making the initial costume is very expensive and extraordinarily time consuming.
I joined as Darth Revan, SL-7338, but I never have time for it these days.
My armor is not designed for safety. It is designed to look good. I take no responsibility for injuries.
Unless you are looking to win a Darwin award, do not use my armor for safety purposes of any kind.