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Armor Build: Score and Snap

501st, advice, cosplay, Star Wars, TutorialsBy Melody KollmorgenFebruary 25, 2018Leave a comment

Alright ladies, we all know the tried and true Bend and Snap technique. Now, let’s zero in on the Score and Snap. This is the ideal method for trimming your armor parts – especially on those long and straight sections. I did an overview of the methods in another post but, in short, here’s what…

ANOVOS Stormtrooper kit update

501st, cosplay, Star WarsBy Melody KollmorgenDecember 17, 2017Leave a comment

Stormtrooper Update Remember way back in 2016 I told you I ordered a Original Trilogy Stormtrooper kit from ANOVOS? (Link to the blog post if you want to read it.) Remember when I said it would ship in the first quarter of 2017? Well, I just got it. Thirteen months later. Typical ANOVOS. Now, don’t get…

Santa Scarif Shoretrooper

DIY: Santa Hat for Your Helmet

501st, TutorialsBy Melody KollmorgenSeptember 12, 2017Leave a comment

Winter is coming. That means Christmas is coming. That means it is time to plunk a Santa Hat onto your favorite Star Wars helmet! Yasss! Oh nos! It doesn’t fit! That means it is time to bust out that sewing machine! Step 1: Get them Santa Hats You need two adult-sized hats. I planned ahead…

DIY: Stormtrooper to Shadowtrooper

cosplay, TutorialsBy Melody KollmorgenApril 15, 20171 Comment

Asked my nephew what he wanted for his big milestone of turning 8 years old. He wanted a Stormtrooper helmet. I love that kid. I got him a Rubies Stormtrooper helmet and it was a big hit at his birthday party. Mission accomplished. Until he gave it back to me a few months ago. Apparently…

DIY: Rubies Stormtrooper Helmet Mod

Star Wars, TutorialsBy Melody KollmorgenJanuary 6, 20171 Comment

If you haven’t read the intro to this DIY post – you might want to give it a quick read. On with the DIY adventure. Parts List: Rubies Star Wars Stormtrooper Deluxe Adult Mask X-acto knife or similar hobby knife Glue for Plastics Sandpaper (150. 220, and 400 grit is ideal) Epoxie Sculpt Paint for…

Rubies Stormtrooper Helmet Mod

Star Wars, TutorialsBy Melody KollmorgenDecember 10, 2016Leave a comment

I was one of those lucky kids whose family went to Disneyland every year or two. Star Tours was (and is) one of my favorites. One of my fondest memories is exiting the ride, through the gift shop (naturally), and drooling over the replica Stormtrooper helmet high up on the shelf. A full sized, real…

Star Wars Mannequin Challenge

Star WarsBy Melody KollmorgenDecember 1, 2016Leave a comment

A new fad has been creeping into my social media lately and I like it. It’s called the Mannequin Challenge. In the videos, the entire group stays perfectly still (like a mannequin) while the camera pans around. The crazier and more creative the scene, the better.  At the end of the short video, everyone unfreezes…

“Aren’t you a little short for a Stormtrooper?”

advice, Star WarsBy Melody KollmorgenNovember 26, 2016Leave a comment

I’ve been eyeballing a full original Stormtrooper kit for a while. There are plenty of options out there in this universe and each has their own set of pros and cons: material types, pricing, licensed or fan-made, hero or stunt version, kit or ready-to-wear. After loads of research, pondering, and coffee I decided to pull…

“And now for something completely different…”

Star WarsBy Melody KollmorgenNovember 12, 2016Leave a comment

Can we all agree it has been a weird week? Here’s a little something that might bring a little cheer. And I’ve been listening to Christmas music since October so don’t even start with me about the fake-tradition of waiting until after Thanksgiving. Title quote reference: “And now for something completely different…” – Monty Python

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