Hi everyone,
I'm Sallie, I live in Queensland, Australia, and am with the Redback Garrison.
I'm hoping to develop a new CRL for Mara Jade based on the period 3 BBY to 4 ABY, when Mara Jade was acting in a capacity as ‘Emperor's Hand‘.
The major change to this new CRL will be a full length sleeve to the bodysuit.
There are several artworks depicting Mara Jade wearing a full lenght sleeve bodysuit. To the best of my knowledge none have been built (unless I missed something completley on these forum boards). This thread http://www.theflagshipeclipse.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1993 discusses the costume I intend to build, however it indicates that there are not yet sufficient references for the costume.
At the outset I understand that this may be a difficult task, however I intend to establish through the use of original concept artworks from the individual artists who drew these Mara Jade characters, that there will be sufficient references to define the costume requirements.
For your reference in providing me with some feedback;
This proposed costume is based on the following LF authorised publications;
Choices of One a novel by Timothy Zahn, released on July 19, 2011.
Cover artworks for the book,
Hardcover art by - John Van Fleet
Paperback art by - Daryl Mandryk
Star Wars - The Essential Reader's Companion, released July 2010.
Various artwork for the book,
Art by - Darren Tan
Star Wars - The Card Game, by Fantasy Flight Games, released December 2012
Various artwork,
Mara Jade Character: Force Stasis Art by - Matt Zeilinger
Mara Jade Character: Force User Art by - Darren Tan
Mara Jade Character: The Emperor's Hand Art by - Anthony Foti
In the coming days and weeks I will be posting further updates and very soon having enough references to seek an approval in principle to commence my build. I'm hopeful of having it complete and approved by November for the SupaNova pop culture festival in Brisbane Australia, where the Redback Garrison will be trooping.
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback, advice, comments, assistance, etc.
Sallie