[Open Discussion] [New] - Ben Solo Rise of Skywalker

Larirenshadow (Jen Hyman)

Proposed Ben Solo Standard. Still gathering images and if there are others available please comment with them!

bitchincosplay (Alicia Meyers) · Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:51 am Post subject:

So I've been looking for options for the boots since the movie came out and I've only recieved one suggestion from people which is the Kylo boots from CROWPROPS.com

https://crowprops.bigcartel.com/product/kr-boots-final-version?fbclid=IwAR2NHK__LRD_IhIV_GDk2brrXfCPTIRM0h5xvLWO_mMJefBF9MA1944P4uA

Does anyone have any other options they know of that would be approved but maybe a little more price-friendly? These are $265 and while I know Ben's costume is already a fairly simple build, I thought I'd reach out one more time before I drop and buy these!

bitchincosplay (Alicia Meyers) · Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:03 am Post subject:

These are the photos I have!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gd15ImaZTMlcHUkGg4lTF57QDQ9jdIi0nOzLOI7iNFo/edit?usp=sharing

Kylo_Lyn (Lyn Adams) · Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:22 pm Post subject:

Black waxed denim pants, with seam on the back of the knee, and four 1in darts angled at each point of the four corners of the knee.

Granted, this falls to assuming he is wearing the same pants as he does in his Kylo Ren attire, which based on the context (and the fact he's still wearing his Ren boots), isn't unreasonable.
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Dax-Kai (Griffin Reina) · Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:05 pm Post subject:

Hi there. it looks like you have a good start on this. I've completed the breakdown and reference thread for this costume. That can be found here:
http://www.forum.rebellegion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1108444#1108444

I can assist with a draft revision of the standard if you'd like (I was planning a scratch written one, but then I saw this)

Additionally, for the pants, boots and hair, I'd advise viewing the TLJ Kylo CRL from 501st here: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:KyloRenSupreme

The segments there for pants and boots should match entirely, and it also describes the cut of Ben's hair, if not the exact styling from the scene.

If you would like my assistance in any capacity on this, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Kylo_Lyn (Lyn Adams) · Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:49 pm Post subject:

It should be noted the specifications on the reforged graflex saber.

Lightsaber

-The lightsaber is Graflex type lightsaber
-Lightsaber has brown leather wrap around center clamp
-Burn marks stick out from under center clamp
-Lightsaber has 6 black grips around the bottom 3rd
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bitchincosplay (Alicia Meyers) · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:31 am Post subject:

I'm thinking maybe the burn marks should be optional? I think the only saber that has that right now is the Galaxy's Edge reforged they recently released and I don't believe they're requiring TROS Rey's to have them as long as they have the brown strap details

Kayleesi (Kay) · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:20 am Post subject:

Dax-Kai (Griffin Reina) · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:18 pm Post subject:

I did a write up on the standard, which I submitted to the proposals, I was advised to move this into this thread by Agustin. Here's the standard draft I wrote up:

Kylo_Lyn (Lyn Adams) · Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:31 pm Post subject:

riathewolf (Alexandra Wolsiefer) · Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:29 pm Post subject:

Weighing in to say that we have not been currently looking for burn marks on the sabers when judging the Reys. And I would vote to keep that consistent as this is the same prop. The judging of Graflex's in general has always been rather loose. For example if you have the Luke or Anakin version as a Rey you're still accepted. So I would suggest the burn marks be optional. So long as you obviously are going for the reforged look I would think it would be fine.

LeiaAurora () · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:35 pm Post subject:

I think keeping the standard worded as a “textured material” is best. While I agree it has the look of cotton gauze in a few shots, in others it looks to be much thicker. For comparison, here is a fabric I located against the fabric used. The fabric on top is not gauze but a knit but has very similar weave.

Also the wording of the pants. Can that be more specific? Right now the proposal says “coated”. This could be confusing for those unaware of how Kylo’s pants are made designed.

Thanks for starting this thread, Jen. I know many people are interested in this costume.
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wolffin around (Albie Madrigal) · Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:14 pm Post subject:

Here is a link for the shirt fabric
https://www.joann.com/sew-classic-specialty-cotton-solid-gauze-many-colors/xprd810632.html#q=Cotton%2Bgauze&start=1

riathewolf (Alexandra Wolsiefer) · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:51 pm Post subject:

I think is you want to stay away from the word Gauze that is fine. But I would recommend using the term "crinkle" in describing the texture. That way people don't get confused and have a good starting point.

Baris_Alrisul () · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:03 pm Post subject:

I would argue that the drape and weight are more important that having the exact same texture. Havibg judged a couple of these on the SG side now, I have noticed that crinkle gauze bears notably less resemblance to the garment we see on screen that some of the textured knits folks have been trying out, as the crinkle gauze is too light-weight, and doesn't take dye well enough to be that deeper saturated black. I would personally recommend leaving the language as-is.
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