Buying the new uniforms...

[jamestyler]

Isn't that uniform way too light? Shouldn't it look like this:
http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/60257.jpg ?

I've been considering getting a gold one, but then this already-linked one
http://theredeemed.co.uk/content/data/upimages/2009example.jpg

doesn't look nearly dark enough either.

Anyone know of any more fan-made pics of these deluxe rubies shirts?

Could be a lighting thing, the Rubies pics look a bit dark to me... and my pics were taken when the sun was way too bright for my liking.

I'll try another on the morning... maybe it'll be more honest - but it does seem a bit darker in person (though not too much). Same with the Command, it looked a lot less bright on me.

 

[Broccoli]

Sorry about bumping this thread, but considering this one already existed, I didn't see a need to start a new one.

I was debating on buying the gold shirt for Halloween this year and I was wondering what seems to be the final word on the costumes.

Also, I was wondering what, if any, is the difference between the regular, the deluxe, and the grand heritage versions, other than price. The thing that I also wonder about is that the pictures are mixed and matched for various websites. For example, the regular uniform linked above is the picture for the deluxe here.

 

[Yeoman Randi]

Slightly off topic: i ordered 3 tees from Kelloggs through that special promotion ...my check was cashed, but i just got a postcard in the mail, that they are out of stock and will be backordered til Nov.... just in case anyone else hasnt rec'd theirs yet.

 

[KimMH]

^ no postcard - no Tees! Grrr!

I'm just going to have to pull the old blue TOS mini out of the closet. (Son runs away in shame . . . he was my movie date - hubs wouldn't go - can you beleive the noive - and I was the only one in the theater dressed for fun! what a good kid - but I'm not sure he wants a repeat unless it's actually Hallowe'en!)

 

[Phily B]

I saw a t-shirt on ebay but it was in America, its basically just a tshirt with the logo on the heart. Anyone know where I can buy?

 

[Crusher Disciple]

Hey, check this out!!! It's a new girlie costume. And it's sexy!

 

[jadcox@mindspring.com]

Any idea what kind of boots were used in the film?

 

[Dusty Ayres]

And this.. confirms people's prejudices about trekkies on so many levels, it's just wrong:
http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/rubies/17636-main.jpg

That is for the "plus size" customers (i.e. fat Americans). There is a normal version of the shirt as well.

Hey mate, what about fat Brits?

 

[Broccoli]

Any idea what kind of boots were used in the film?

I can't answer that, but I plan on using a pair of black rubber wading boots that you can get at Wal-Mart for about $20

 

[jamestyler]

Also, I was wondering what, if any, is the difference between the regular, the deluxe, and the grand heritage versions, other than price. The thing that I also wonder about is that the pictures are mixed and matched for various websites. For example, the regular uniform linked above is the picture for the deluxe here.

It's difficult to tell on the internet with seemingly one set of pics being used...

From what I've read from some descriptions, the grand heritage seems to have a rubber or metal pin sewn on - while the deluxe one I have has an embroidered pin.

I'm sure there are more differences - maybe in the braids as the deluxe version braids quite poor (I just replaced them) and the basic one... no idea.

Any idea what kind of boots were used in the film?

I can't answer that, but I plan on using a pair of black rubber wading boots that you can get at Wal-Mart for about $20

I used my wrestling boots as a temporary fix - but I've ordered biker boots that look similar for next time out.

 

[Franklin]

Also, I was wondering what, if any, is the difference between the regular, the deluxe, and the grand heritage versions, other than price. The thing that I also wonder about is that the pictures are mixed and matched for various websites. For example, the regular uniform linked above is the picture for the deluxe here.

It's difficult to tell on the internet with seemingly one set of pics being used...

From what I've read from some descriptions, the grand heritage seems to have a rubber or metal pin sewn on - while the deluxe one I have has an embroidered pin.
I'm sure there are more differences - maybe in the braids as the deluxe version braids quite poor (I just replaced them) and the basic one... no idea.

I have the deluxe version too, and the emblem is the most disappointing thing to me. What looks like shadow and dimension in the pictures in the ads is really just a black thread outline inside the patch. It's awful. I'm going to try to trace over it with a silver marker of some kind. It will only be an improvement.
If I thought the emblem was better on the heritage version, I'd be pissed I bought the deluxe one already. But it looks the same as the deluxe version to me. And for the most part, they are described the same. If the version had a truly better emblem, I'd think they'd really be touting that.

As it is, I think one is really just paying more for two shirts instead of one. For what it's worth, if I wanted to take the dickie off of what I have, the Halloween store at the mall has the black shirt Kirk wore in the movie. The cost of it and the shirt I have would be less than the price of the heritage version -- even at its reduced price on some sites.

 

[jamestyler]

I did the same with the dickie, though I have a shirt that matches the Kirk version but it only cost me less than £4. A bit of ribbon did for the missing detail and braids. Easy enough.

I've read on one site (honestly can't remember where) that the Heritage had a pin for the emblem. I wouldn't trust that until I see it in person though...

For the emblem on the deluxe - I found one on eBay, but it was the command version. I've got blue so still hunting out the science one.

 

[KimMH]

ebay has zillions of Trek pins and badges, but as ever, caveat emptor!

 

[Franklin]

I did the same with the dickie, though I have a shirt that matches the Kirk version but it only cost me less than £4. A bit of ribbon did for the missing detail and braids. Easy enough.

I've read on one site (honestly can't remember where) that the Heritage had a pin for the emblem. I wouldn't trust that until I see it in person though...

For the emblem on the deluxe - I found one on eBay, but it was the command version. I've got blue so still hunting out the science one.

I read the Heritage "pin" description on a site, too. I think they also called it a communicator, so I'll take the description with a grain of salt. On the site from which I ordered my Deluxe, they give the exact same description of the emblem on the Heritage that they do for the Deluxe.

I don't know if should get too mixed up in details, though, since this Halloween I'm going to be wearing the tunic over a gorilla suit I have. Honest. I am. I've had the suit a while. Last year, the gorilla was a baseball player. Too bad the suit isn't white, or I could claim to be the first Mugato in Starfleet.

Then again, making it as authentic as it can be to wear otherwise would be nice. After all, as I keep reminding my wife, it's a uniform, not a costume.

 

[KimMH]

^ hilarious! I think you should post a pic. I think everyone should post pix of themselves in Trek-tumes for Hallowe'en - or just chilling out on the weekend - however / whyever you get dressed up!

 

[Crusher Disciple]

Then again, making it as authentic as it can be to wear otherwise would be nice. After all, as I keep reminding my wife, it's a uniform, not a costume.

Just don't wear it when you're reporting for jury duty.

^ hilarious! I think you should post a pic. I think everyone should post pix of themselves in Trek-tumes for Hallowe'en - or just chilling out on the weekend - however / whyever you get dressed up!

I am so totally posting pics of me in my costume.

 

[jamestyler]

^ hilarious! I think you should post a pic. I think everyone should post pix of themselves in Trek-tumes for Hallowe'en - or just chilling out on the weekend - however / whyever you get dressed up!

I would, ut 'm either going as classic Kirk with a ripped shirt and blood... or I may finish my BSG uniform. Which I'm only making if I can bleach my beard white and find an eyepatch.

 

[KimMH]

Do you all think we should start a new thread to post hallowe'en pix now and invite pix from the past or wait until closer to then? I'm of a mind to start one now to help inspire people who might be a little stuck.

 

[Broccoli]

Go for it.

 

[Crusher Disciple]

Yeah, go ahead and start it so people who've done this before can help out us costuming newbs.