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Yep. One strap on the boot, one on the pants.

So I think Jason and I have touched on the boots at some point... or maybe amongst ourselves. The boots are not the traditional jack boots used in previous SW entries. They are cold war era German Navy Boots. They are shorter, more of a mid-calf variant. I have included photos of mine. The only difference between mine and the screen-used are the sole, which I feel is a L1-L2 issue. The soles on the show are more flat and smooth. Mine have treads. I know some dets make a huge deal about even the soles being correct, others not so much. There is of course the stitching where the tongue separates from the shaft, as well as the reinforcement on the heel. I would go almost as far as to say that the boots on the Aldhani Trooper are incorrect.

Yep... too easy. Onward!!!

I know what you mean. I was preparing for a shutdown that didn’t happen lol. This looks good from my end.

Greetings from somewhere off the coast of Nova Scotia. I’d say the version one would be the fully armored. Version two would be soft only and they’d be the only ones permitted an E11 if we go down that route. Again though… soft goods and backpack guy are going to be tough due to a lack of reference images.

I'm headed out on a two week cruise tomorrow, so I am going to jump the gun, so to speak, on a few of the items and add my thoughts just in case they are looked at while I am gone. Gloves - These are too easy. They are the Dent gloves used on the Aldhani Trooper. Belt - Belt Boxes are painted Black/Anthracite. The belt itself lends to a feature I have not been able to find an image of as a reference. There is some kind of loop/fastener on it which holds the baton so that the baton is angled forward. This is obvious in most all photos where the baton is "holstered". There must be some form of simple loop, but again, I have not seen any image that shows it at all. Boots - German Navy boots. I am sure Jason will touch on this one as well. These are NOT German jack boots. These boots are post WWII in style. They are shorter. Most of the boot replica makers (crow props, etc.) make the wrong height for these. They are much shorter, going up only mid-calf. They have a flap and buckle on the side, and perforations on the front. Leather of course, but that would be L2, as would having original boots. E-11, I touched on this one. I don't think any used it at all. It was all straight up batons. The black series figure comes with an E11, but that is an anomaly. While if someone want to troop with a blaster, I don't see that as an issue, but I wouldn't add it in any way to the CRL. -Back pack - This is worn with the soft uniform only, and I don't believe we have a shot that includes the entire backpack. The only images I see show about 30-40% of it, and it includes some kind of CB radio mike, and it appears to also have an old army TA-50 frame that the pack mounts on. Honestly though, there is just not enough to include this imho. That is, unless it was used on Aldhani and I overlooked that. Riot Shields - I think we should add this as an optional item.

but as for the biceps and the shoulders, as far as I can see, I think we’re good.

Ok… Just confirmed. Backpack guy has no E10 nor do the rooftop troopers out of armor. All batons.

Sounds good. One thing I’d add to the list of “left to go” is the baton, which I feel should be a mandatory accessory (unless prohibited by law). Also maybe add the riot shield as optional. Every single trooper has a baton whether wearing armor or not. I do not believe any carry the E-10, save for possibly the trooper with the backpack. Can’t remember though.

Looks pretty good to me. Jason will be the one to add to for this one though...

Looks good to me. On to the next?

Oh yeah. And it’s been a huge cause for frustration seeing some of the stuff getting approved that really shouldn’t. But it is what it is.

Looking good. Same, but different only on the coloring which Aldhani actually has. Over in BHG, we are working closely with many Vendors just for that reason. Some are willing to take advice. We worked closely with Redman studios to get accurate Boba repaint armor. I and the team spent hours with him. Others are less receptive and are just going to make money with what they have. As far as approval, I guess that will come doown to L1/L2. Some things we did not budge on with the repaint Fett. The "blinkers" on his helmet being one such thing. The new helmet had smaller blinkers and it is glaringly obvious. Others we had to make exceptions due to difficulty sourcing material, such as the girth belt. In the end, you just need to decide what's close enough that it doesn't matter, and what is something that has to be included. You know this though, so what you choose in the end, I'm cool with

Looking good! See you in another week, lol. Just kidding of course. Been super busy myself between reserve duties and my civilian job so I can empathize.

Biceps should be fun... 😆

This looks about right. Colors all the same. They really went for blackout. Jason can better speak to the armor itself but to me, it looks right. As you said, pretty easy.

Optional weathering?

I think the appearance of grey is merely due to the lighting and angles. I don't think they bothered to paint it a different color, but that's just my opinion.

Someone else can correct me if I am wrong, but I am seeing no color on the front (and back) armor. It appears to be the anthracite with no additional color, even on the greeblies. Buckles are also only black with no additional coloring.

Looks good. And to add to the rank bar discussion… watching the scenes at least 100 times I have seen nothing to indicate they have them. I suggest removing them completely.

So it's one giant pocket that goes to the edge of the tunic, and the appearance of the seams I highlighted are caused by the foam inserts?

Just wanted to further clarify my comments on the pocket. There is a vertical seam that goes all the way to the bottom of the tunic. However, the horizontal seam at the bottom of the pocket it much higher than most have it on their costumes. As stated, it appears one of the actors left a cell phone or other object, which really shows where the bottom of the pocket is. I have highlighted the seam in yellow to further illustrate.

Lower pocket seams rest on the same seam as the end of the tunic This appears to be incorrect. I know this is what it was for Aldhani, but these two photos show the outline of the pockets 2-3 inches from the end of the tunic quite clearly. I assume they used the same uniforms (other than color) for Ferrix.

Agreed.

Works for me then. With that being said, I think the goggles are good to go then.