Hello, I started this topic because I was looking to get some info on a Darth Nihilus build. But first a bit of a semi-coherent ramble to start things off, please don't mind spelling mistakes So I live in Belgium and we have here an event called F.A.C.T.S and the next edition is in October, so that will be my deadline if I decide to built a Nihilus. I originally wanted to just buy an off-the-shelve Kylo Ren (I posted on SithLordDetachment for this) untill I saw Darth Nihilus costumes and well, I was hooked So then I started browsing around the good old interwebs and ended up here, and I read some threads here to get a good idea. The cost price of a 501st grade Darth Nihilus seem to be reasonable (compared to a Kylo Ren for example) so that was a nice start, I don't want to drop loads of cash on a costume that I won't be wearing that much due to not much events here in Belgium. So I started my research but found out that most recommended sites are all in the US, which is a bummer for me due to a thing called import taxes and shipping I mean shipping and import taxes really go through the roof So first, before even thinking of building this suit, I want a decent estimation on price. Just to avoid unpleasant suprises mid-build. So that concludes the rambling. On to the real stuff. So for a Nihilus I would need following items: - Gloves:~$33 (link) -> type 796 - Fabric (sleeves): ~$3.70 per yard (link) - Leather (underbelt 50mm): ~$20 (link) - Leather (upperbelt 12mm): ~$6 (link) - Studs: ~$7 (link) - Mask: -> no clue - Boots: -> no clue - Fabric (robes): -> no clue - Light saber: -> no clue As you can see, I listed most of the stuff that I found in the EU.
Other/better (and cheaper) alternatives are most welcome I am however still looking for the important stuff, so I wanted to ask Nihiluses from the EU, where did you get your fabric and mask from? Also if possible, where did you buy a light saber? Also some questions: - The belt should close, is velcro acceptable or do I need to have something more like a buckle? - Not sure if gloves are acceptable PS: just to give an example why I am being a little lady about shipping and import costs: Dharma trading silk: 20 yards -> ~ $140, shipping would be $50 and then $50 customs. So that would mean that for just my fabric, I would end up paying around $100 just to get it to me This is a cost I want to minimize in my build (if possible). TL;DR: Still looking for robe fabric, mask, light saber preferably inside the EU as shipping costs are killing me otherwise Thanks to allow my rambling darkownage