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Title: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on September 29, 2007, 04:06:30 PM
Hello everyone!

Well, I haven't posted or even viewed on a regular basis since I teach band during the year and it leaves me with little energy or free time. However, I decided I wanted to buy a Han Solo ESB costume. I went online and searched Ebay and costume base is the only company out there that I found selling costumes. This costume is complete: everything except boots. It retailed $179 (buy it now) but there was a "make an offer" button. I ended up getting is for $139 instead, so I saved myself some money! This costume includes the brown pants with the yellow Corellian stripe, white shirt, navy blue jacket and a custom made brown leather belt complete with the correct buckle, holster, and little side pouches. There is also a metal half circle thing on the back of the belt, possibly for a droid caller? I had read many reviews and all their actual costumes had good reviews. It took around 6-7 days from Singapore,  which isn't bad at all. I got it and tore it open like a kid at Christmas. This costume rocks! I am a bigger guy, so the jacket is a bit snug and the shirt as well, but that is to no fault of the seller! The belt itself is awesome! I would recommend costume base to anyone. I had a great experience and a great costume. Here are some pics...

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi79.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj134%2Fjediknightguy82%2Fantonsolo1.jpg&hash=8fda7f69870892fedb5fd0849811f85ca47b091e)


(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi79.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj134%2Fjediknightguy82%2Fantonsolo2.jpg&hash=4ce2c92a0edf4ce26ad2be095aab1478f20416d3)


(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi79.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj134%2Fjediknightguy82%2Fantonsolo3.jpg&hash=8601a571c538f68549dbf925ad3a49a5f4f467e9)


Let me know what you think!
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: Luke S. on September 29, 2007, 04:12:15 PM
Looks pretty cool there Jediknightguy.

But it only has to look good for you, that's all that counts.

But IMO it looks great.  Get some boots and you're done.  Also check out Erv's new blaster sound board.  Looks like you have the same blaster I have.  Erv is making a generic blaster  board that will fit into the DL-44.  It will have lights and sound.  FYI  ;)
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on September 29, 2007, 04:30:36 PM
My blaster is a solid heavy metal reproduction of the Mauser. It isn't hollow, unfortunately...and it weighs my belt down so I have to really tighten it to avoid dropage. Thankfully, I have another functional belt on underneath to keep the Corellian shorts from showing...haha. I love the costume, especially since I have the solo look and the solo blaster. I couldn't pull off a look.
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: WEDGE ANTILLES on September 29, 2007, 05:54:31 PM
I have the same costume. it fits you better than me ;)
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on September 29, 2007, 05:58:40 PM
 ;D

Great job on the costume!!Thanks for the pics!! 8)
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on September 29, 2007, 06:43:09 PM
Thanks everyone...the credit belongs to costume base though. Now, if my wife would wear a slave leia bikini, I'd be set. But wait, I'd have to be in carbonite for that to happen. Hmm...I think it would be worth it though. Haha.
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on September 29, 2007, 07:38:56 PM
 :) Very Nice Costume! I've been really impressed with his stuff.Thanks for the pics! ;)
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: Sidneyious on September 30, 2007, 01:53:02 PM
Dont let the rebel legion find out you got something from costumebase/pan-in-th-box. they say its nto very accurate for anything they do but hay for the price an avarage costumer isent gonna care.
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on September 30, 2007, 04:12:48 PM
Really? This stuff looks pretty accurate to me. I did some searching just now for any existing pictures of his ESB costume and I am hard pressed to find inaccuracies...and I am a huge fan. I don't know anyone else out there who makes high quality and cost-effective costumes. Take a look at all the ebay listings for the company.  I'd love to see what they'd consider inaccurate!
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on September 30, 2007, 04:36:22 PM
 ;)
I belong to the rebel legion and i have a jedi belt from costume base and they never blinked an eye aproving my costume. ;D
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on September 30, 2007, 06:17:31 PM
Well, there you go...haha. Don't let the word get out, or you'll be out!
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: Sidneyious on September 30, 2007, 10:27:07 PM
Thats the belt.

In the RL forum for rebel troopers, theres a post about the hoth costumes. you see they get uptite about it.

Alot of folks say that the han holster dosent fit the blaster that han uses very well.

The rotj Troopers camo costumes are laughed at.

As for the han costume the pants and belt looks off a bit. but other than that it looks pritty good. Some will say things about the jacket but it looks close. But other than that it dosent look to bad.

Its kinda hard to mess up Han but theres a site called corellian exports or something like that. they do alot of stuff that ahs to do with han and corellian styling.

Some of costume bases stuff is a good start but remember you get what you pay for. and if you try to bring up inaccuracys with the seller/owner he will thro a fit saying you dont know what your talking about.

But remember you get what you pay for, Me Iam gonna to to twin roses for my costume.

http://members.aol.com/corellianexports/main.html for all your corellian needs.
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on October 01, 2007, 02:25:04 PM
Ok, so again the inaccuracies are few and far between. The stripes are not as small or packed in as closely. Other than that, I can't find anything. The gun I have (exact replica of the WW2 mauser) fits in the holster, although a bit tight. That is also due to being new and not worn in properly. Considering that most licensed costumes for adults from from $60-70 for a jumpsuit, this costume is great. I don't think that what I got was in any way sub-par and would be interested to see how your costume turns out.

Also, within the ranks of the Legion there is variance among costumes...

(https://www.rebellegion.com/images/cos/665-A.jpg)

compared to the stripes on...

(https://www.rebellegion.com/images/cos/298-A.jpg)

So, I don't get what the big deal was with having this costume base costume. Looks comparable anything else I've seen.

Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on October 01, 2007, 05:47:23 PM
 :D :D
boy oh boy this is going to be good. :o ;D
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on October 01, 2007, 06:29:57 PM
Sorry Master Kenobi, but it rather irks me when someone offers complaints on a product by another organization, and that particular organization has costumes within it's ranks that are just as inaccurate as mine...and I get warned to "watch out!" Sorry, but I think my costume rocks and that's all there is to it!
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on October 01, 2007, 06:35:36 PM
I got a pair of Qui-Gon boots and food capsules from him no complaints from me.The Qui-gon boots are a little lighter shade of brown than the movie version,but I can always stain them a darker brown
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: HAN SOLO on October 01, 2007, 07:12:01 PM
Sorry Master Kenobi, but it rather irks me when someone offers complaints on a product by another organization, and that particular organization has costumes within it's ranks that are just as inaccurate as mine...and I get warned to "watch out!" Sorry, but I think my costume rocks and that's all there is to it!

I totally agree with you on this concern, JKG. You bought the costume and are very happy with it. I bought my Obi-Wan ROTS outfit there and was super happy. I really don't give 2 flying hoots in regards the Legion, 501st or anyone else. Not to put down the good and honest members there (Like Master Kenobi), but do they really have a say in what you wear and what is accurate? Accuracy is in the eye of the beholder, not an outside point of view. You bought the outfit because you wanted a good price and are satisfied with it. Let's not go down the road we went with the Luke ANH thread. If it comes to that, the clamp will tighten and shut down. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but no bringing people down. Now keep it clean and have fun.

This is a general advisary. Now, with that said.....

I really like the costume. The Costume Base is a good company that sells for good prices. The Mauser looks neat. Mostly metal, JKG.
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on October 01, 2007, 07:21:32 PM
TJA didn't have a problem with him,and neither did I
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: WEDGE ANTILLES on October 01, 2007, 11:21:15 PM
I have a lot of their stuff and it really depends on the item:  the han and obiwan are really good.  the anakin is ok too except for the tabbards which look kinda cheap.

the jedi belts look/feel great but they're a bit undersized. I think they're 2.25 inch wide and they should be more like 2.75 or 3 inch.

the luke anh belt is near perfect.

the han solo gunbelts are also near perfect .. but they do not hold the master replicas blasters, just for the record.
(it would hold a Mauser with no scope, or a hasbro, no problem. but the holster has a bit of a problem with the scope on the side of both the ESB and ANH solo blasters from MR. I tried 'em ;) you'd have to hack the holster a little bit with an exacto knife to make a path for the scope. tried that too ;) )
other than that they look really good. and with a bit of modification, they work great

-===-

I don't have the hoth or endor outfits but the endor looks nasty (IMO). :P  sorry. it had to be said.   ;D


Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on October 02, 2007, 11:51:59 AM
Sorry Master Kenobi, but it rather irks me when someone offers complaints on a product by another organization, and that particular organization has costumes within it's ranks that are just as inaccurate as mine...and I get warned to "watch out!" Sorry, but I think my costume rocks and that's all there is to it!

I feel you jediknightguy82!!remember me----the one that the 501st tried to throw out of starwars weekends at disney??That's the test my friend!!Go to starwars weekends next year with your costume.If the 501st throw you out you have a killer costume lol :o :o ;D
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on October 02, 2007, 12:49:26 PM
 ;) Now Master Kenobi the 501st don't like any other Star Wars costume upstaging them! :D I almost got my "Celtic Jedi"done.As I said before I havent found too much wrong with his stuff. As for my Jedi Belt I'm having a new one made from a friend in TJA who does excellent work
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on October 02, 2007, 01:30:19 PM
 :D
Yes sister leia the 501st have ordered order#66 on me lol :D :DHave you ever checked out the belts on the custom saber shop lately??I have one in mind to buy for my black costume lol ;)
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on October 02, 2007, 02:28:03 PM
I won't go down the route of insult, so don't worry. LOL @ Master Kenobi...*mental note made*

That being said, I've said my peace...costumebase recommended by me!

Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on October 02, 2007, 05:16:55 PM
 8)
I've got a question for you jediknightguy82.Is the cloth from your costume thick or light like cotton?I've got a friend who might want to buy one of these costumes. :-\
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: PRINCESS LEIA on October 02, 2007, 07:28:27 PM
:D
Yes sister leia the 501st have ordered order#66 on me lol :D :DHave you ever checked out the belts on the custom saber shop lately??I have one in mind to buy for my black costume lol ;)
Yeah it's only 2 sizes too small for me. No my friend does excellent work and I got special Celtic claps for the buckle.I do recoomend costumebay too!
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: WEDGE ANTILLES on October 02, 2007, 11:46:09 PM
8)
I've got a question for you jediknightguy82.Is the cloth from your costume thick or light like cotton?I've got a friend who might want to buy one of these costumes. :-\


the pants are like normal khakis that youd buy anywhere (except for the stripe) and the jacket is about 2x as thick as the pants material. the jacket is the same type of poly/cotton that coveralls are made from, or work clothes, I guess would be the best way to describe it. its pretty thick. it actually feels like a "jacket" (not a shirt).  its definitely worth buying.  I know some of their costumes can be questionable (especially for a twin roses customer like yourself) but for what its worth this one is really well done.  (same with the ANH version. in fact I think I like the ANH version better. hehe)
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on October 03, 2007, 04:20:32 PM
Wedge got it right... the pants are just cotton, except the stripes. The jacket is thicker and could serve as a light jacket honestly. The shirt is a very soft cotton, possibly a blend with some sort of spandex? It's very soft. It's definitely not just some thin crap. It would hold up to wear, I'd say.
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on October 03, 2007, 05:35:15 PM
 ;D

Thanks guys for the info!!I have a few things from costume base and yes they do make good stuff. ;)
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on October 17, 2007, 04:55:37 PM
I found a great pair of boots online on ebay for about $40 that are listed as generic military/jedi boots, but also work for Han Solo boots.

(https://www.911buycostume.com/Pages/gogoboots/1405BK_200_1.jpg)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230180989379&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=013 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230180989379&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=013)

Nice thing about this company is that they offered large calf boots as well. For me (TMI, I know) I needed the wide calf cause I have the calves of a runner (without the running). They fit great, look like real leather, and really complete the costume. My wife was nice enough to take a pic of the full costume.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi79.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj134%2Fjediknightguy82%2Fantonsolonew.jpg&hash=ea9601ede68924fba1935d55c017485f0ea2ef7a)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j134/jediknightguy82/antonsolonew.jpg (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j134/jediknightguy82/antonsolonew.jpg)
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: BEN KENOBI on October 17, 2007, 05:52:03 PM
 :o

wow man your costume looks cool my friend!!Are you planning to make any conventions next year with your costume? ;D
Title: Re: ESB Han Solo costume base costume!
Post by: JediKnightGuy82 on October 18, 2007, 05:56:38 AM
I'd love to! It was my hope that C4 would return to Indianapolis since I like all of like 10 minutes from downtown. However, it seems there is enough interest for there to be a C5 (or at least a convention to celebrate 30 years of ESB, or ROTJ) in the near future. My hope is that I will be another SW convention here in Indy in the near future so I can use my costume. Thanks for the compliments on the costume!