FS: 501st Approved Galactic Marine Costume

[midniterider]

Due to several unforeseen circumstances that have arose over the past month, I have to unload and sell my Galactic Marine costume. This is not an easy decision, for I have invested in nothing but the BEST available parts and constructed this costume as a masterpiece (spent a lot of time researching to make this as accurate as possible). In addition, I have found that the left forearm does not fit properly anymore since I had surgery to repair a torn distal bicep tendon. I am finishing a new to the legion costume, the Cold Assault Trooper, which I will soon be submitting for approval and hope to retain my GM designation.





This is a 501st approved GM costume and is wearable out of the box, just some odds/ends you may want to upgrade or reinforce. I am 6'0" and weigh approximately 250 lbs. The GM boots are a size 10.5 US.



I will NOT part out!


Here is what is included with the costume:

Helmet = Heatshock (HS)
Pauldrons = Scratch Built (Designed to flex and contour to the body).
Chest Plate = Laws
Ammo Boxes / Chest Greeblies = Steelblitz
Back Plate = Laws
Right Shoulder Bell = O.S.C.S.
Left Shoulder Bell = Moncal (Modified)
Biceps = O.S.C.S.
Elbows = O.S.C.S.
Forearms = O.S.C.S.
Hand Plates = O.S.C.S.
Gloves = Under Armour Liners
Back Pack = Steelblitz
GM Belt = Scratch Built w/ canvas duck cloth
Pouches = Scratch Built w/ canvas duck cloth
Gray Jumpsuit (Size 2XL) = Walls work wear (light weight material)
Knee Armor = Mr. Bungle
Knee Straps = Steelblitz
Shin Armor = Mr. Bungle
Toe Armor = Mr. Bungle
Boots = Ozark Trail : Putty II (Size 10.5), Modified


















The GM helmet that comes with this helmet is Heatshock (HS) helmet. This helmet took me close to one (1) year to build and complete it, as I took my time to make it a masterpiece. Keep in mind this helmet does not have a black undercoating, rather the helmet was actually scraped and gashed --- what I call "curb" weathering. Then black acrylic paint, straight up, was applied, and then wiped down with dirty rags. Once satisfied with the weathering, applied flat clear coat spray paint sealant.




























The interior of the helmet contains padding and two (2) centrifugal ("squirrel cage") fans. The first fan is placed over the rear vent as to draw in and provide fresh air within the helmet and blows air over the lenses (to keep from fogging up). The second fan is installed under the "jaw" of the helmet to exhaust the warm air down out of the helmet. Each fan has its own separate switch, mounted on the sides, and are wired to a 9 volt battery.







$1200.00 + shipping

In order to build this costume you have to purchase parts from several vendors. I took this costume build very seriously, and had an artist (friend of mine) assist with the weathering. The costume also incorporates components (such as the belt and pouches) to give the costume a realistic appearance.

Shipping: Will depend on location of the buyer. I'll ship UPS insured, likely two boxes, and may be around $50 - $60 but I will get a quote once it's boxed.


Please send a PM or an email if interested. Email address is: [e-mail]


Here is a link to the entire costume build with close up pictures of the armor pieces

www.blizzardforce.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=98&t=3207

[danrodjr]

Sorry to hear that your doing this Ken, this is a awesome GM with alot of work in it.

[Krazy Ivan]

Sad to see you selling this mate, if I could sell my bike I'd buy this I have a friend interested in joining the 501st.

[heatshock]

very sad

[midniterider]

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the kind words. However, I am not going anywhere!

My Cold Assault Trooper (CAT), aka the white Galactic Marine from the Dark Horse Comics, is in the final stages and I am not giving that costume up. If anything, this costume will be better than my original GM. There is always room for improvement, and the CAT will better for I can incorporate more into the build (things learned the first time around with the GM).

I have taken information from these forums, along with further analysis of all the pics, and pointed out all the differences, and I am going to submit it to the 501st Legion for approval. The CAT will be an official 501st costume

[Tango Fett]

I have to say that I had the honor of seeing this costume in person (and it's owner) and it is truly amazing. If I'm not mistaken, you've started with an SGB helmet and then switched to the RKD to improve accuracy?. You could also post those old pics of the weathering details (like the shots over the pouches, etc.) and all that set of pics that show the quality of the costume (and that still amaze me).

Dear Ken, with or without costume, you'll always be a fundamental GM.

[redkraytdragon]

Well said Tangofett, and I couldn't agree more!
Ken,
I'm sorry to see you have to sell that! I hope everything is going ok in your world!
That's a beautiful costume and you should have no issues at all unloading that and anyone who gets it will be more than happy with the fine care, time and detail that you have put into it!
Well if and when the time comes to do another one, you know where to come
Looking forward to more of your excellent progress on the CAT too!

[CloudStrife7]

Emailed wondering if this is still available.

Edit: Sold per seller.