Darth Talon Costume Standards

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To see the official Legion CRL entry and a downloadable PDF file for this costume, please click here:

 

http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:SL_talon

 

 

 

Costume Standards for Darth Talon

 

 

 

 

A Darth Talon Costume Must Have:

(These costume elements are required.)

 

 

Bikini Top:

* The bikini top should be made of black leather or a leatherette material.

* The bikini has three lines running horizontally across the front. These lines may be created by cutting or tooling them into the leather, or they may be created by joining four seperate strips of leather.

* The center front has a cutout that may be shaped like a "V" or a "U."

* The back of the bikini is made of a wide strap with square cutout sections spaced at even distances.

* The cutouts are backed with black material or leather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bikini Bottom:

* The bikini bottom should be made of a black material and should have a standard high-leg bikini cut.

 

 

Belt, Front Buckle Plate, and Straps:

* The belt should be made of black leather and should be approximately 2" in width.

* A metallic silver buckle or plate is centered on the front of the belt.

* The plate should be rectangular in shape, with a notch cut out of the top and angled bottom corners.

* Four black leather straps hang from the base of the plate, each reaching to mid-shin in length.

* Metallic rivets or snaps are located at each corner of the plate, as well as over each of the leather straps.

* No pouches should be on the belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Gloves:

* Black gloves should reach to the top of the bicep armor plates.

 

 

Forearm and Bicep Armor:

* Black metallic armor is worn over the biceps and forearms.

* The armor is undecorated, and covers only the outer part of the arms.

* Three black straps hold the bicep armor in place. The straps are located at the top, bottom, and center of each armor piece.

* Three or four black straps hold the forearm armor in place. They are evenly spaced down the length of the armor.

* Rivets or snaps are used to connect the straps to each armor piece.

* The armor should be crisscrossed with scars from past lightsaber duels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hand Strap:

* A metallic strap should encirlcle the hand, going between the thumb and index finger, and crossing the palm and back of the hand.

* The strap should be from three-quarters of an inch to one inch wide.

 

 

 

 

 

Boots and Leggings:

* The plain black boots should have low heels or no heels at all.

* Thigh-high boots may be worn, or the costumer may wear shorter boots and fabric or leather leggings that reach to the upper thigh.

 

 

Leg Armor:

* Black metallic armor is worn on the thighs and shins.

* The armor is undecorated, and covers only the front of the legs.

* Three black straps hold the armor on. The straps are located at the top, bottom, and center of each armor piece.

* Six rivets or snaps are on each armor piece, centered over the points where the straps are connected to the armor.

* The armor should be crisscrossed with scars from past lightsaber duels.

 

 

 

 

 

Lekku and Ear Cones:

* The lekku and ear buds/cones should be made with a skin-like material.

* The coloring of the lekku and ear cones should closely match the coloring used on the rest of the body.

 

 

Body Paint:

* All areas of exposed skin should be painted red.

* Black Sith tattoo patterns should also cover all exposed skin.

* While the Sith tattoo patterns on the arms, legs, lekku, and back tend to vary from one reference image to the next, there is a consistent and well established tattoo pattern on the face, chest, and stomach. These consistent patterns should be reproduced as accurately as possible, while the rest may be interpreted by the costumer based on any reference image.

 

 

 

 

A Darth Talon Costume Should Have:

(These costume elements are highly recommended, but are not required.)

 

 

Contacts:

* "Sith" style contacts in shades of red, yellow, and orange may be worn.

 

 

 

 

Lightsaber:

* The hilt must resemble the organic design of the Legacy Sith lightsabers, as pictured below.

* If the lighsaber has a blade, the blade must be red in color.

* No unaltered FX sabers are allowed.

* When not in use, the lightsaber may be hung from the belt on the left hip.

 

 

 

 

 

Metallic Headpiece:

* A metallic headpiece may be worn that covers the back and sides of the head.

* The headpiece has a section that rises up the back of the head and splits into two bars which curve up over the top of the head.

* The headpiece may extend over the top of the ear buds, leaving them uncovered, or it may include silver cones that cover the ear buds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear Belt Plate and Straps:

* A metallic silver buckle or plate may be placed on the back of the belt.

* Rivets are located at each corner, as well as over each of the leather straps.

* The plate may be retangular in shape, or it may have angled bottom corners to echo the shape of the front belt plate.

* Four black leather straps hang from the base of the plate, each reaching to mid-calf in length.

 

 

 

 

 

Belt Detailing:

* The belt may have two detail lines running horizontally around it's length.

* The lines may be etched or tooled into the leather, or the effect may be created by connecting three seperate strips of leather into a single belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Text for Legion CRL Submission:

 

Costume components:

 

 

1. Lekku and Ear Cones: The lekku and ear cones are made with a skin-like material. The coloring of the lekku and ear cones closely match the coloring used on the rest of the body.

 

 

2. Body Paint: All areas of exposed skin are painted red. Black tattoo patterns also cover all exposed skin. While the Sith tattoo patterns on the arms, legs, lekku, and back tend to vary from one reference image to the next, there is a consistent and well established tattoo pattern on the face, chest, and stomach. These consistent patterns are to be reproduced as accurately as possible, while the rest may be interpreted by the costumer based on reference images.

 

 

3. Contacts: Special effects contacts in shades of red, yellow, and orange are worn to give the illusion of Sith eyes.

 

While considered an essential part of this character, contact lenses are not required for 501st acceptance. All persons wishing to utilize contact lenses are encouraged to first see their optometrist for a fitting.

 

 

4. Bikini Top: The bikini top is made of black leather or a leatherette material. Three lines run horizontally across the front. These lines may be created by cutting or tooling them into the leather, or they may be created by joining four separate strips of leather. The center front has a cutout that may be shaped like a "V" or a "U." The back of the bikini is made of a wide strap with square cutouts spaced at even distances. The cutouts are backed with black material or leather.

 

 

5. Forearm and Bicep Armor: Black metallic armor is worn over the biceps and forearms. The armor is undecorated, and covers only the outer part of the arms. Three black straps hold the bicep armor in place. The straps are located at the top, bottom, and center of each armor piece. Three or four black straps hold the forearm armor in place. They are evenly spaced down the length of the armor. The top of a metallic rivet or snap is visible on the armor where each strap is connected. The snaps may be functional, or decorative. The armor is crisscrossed with scars from past lightsaber duels.

 

 

6. Hand Strap: A metallic strap encircles the hand, going between the thumb and index finger, and crossing the palm and back of the hand. The strap is approximately 2 cm wide.

 

 

7. Gloves: The black gloves reach to the top of the bicep armor plates.

 

 

8. Belt: The belt is made of black leather and is approximately 5 cm in width. The belt may have two detail lines etched horizontally around its length. There are no pouches on the belt.

 

 

9. Front Buckle Plate and Straps: A metallic silver plate is centered on the front of the belt. The plate is rectangular in shape, with a notch cut out of the center top. The bottom corners are both cut at an angle. Four black leather straps hang from the base of the plate, each reaching to mid-shin in length. Metallic rivets or snaps are located at each corner of the buckle plate, as well as over each of the leather straps.

 

 

10. Bikini Bottom: The bikini bottom is made of black material and has a standard high-leg bikini cut.

 

 

11. Leg Armor: Black metallic armor is worn on the thighs and shins. The armor is undecorated, and covers only the front of the legs. Three black straps hold the armor on. The straps are located at the top, bottom, and center of each armor piece. Six rivets or snaps are on each armor piece, centered over the points where the straps are connected to the armor. The armor is crisscrossed with scars from past lightsaber duels.

 

 

12. Boots and Leggings: The plain black boots have low heels or no heels at all. Formfitting thigh-high boots may be worn, or the costumer may wear shorter boots paired with fabric or leather leggings that reach to the upper thigh. If leggings are worn, a strap of the shin armor is used to hide the transition between boots and leggings.

 

 

Costume Accessories:

 

 

13. Metallic Headpiece: A metallic headpiece may be worn that covers the back and sides of the head. The headpiece has a section that rises up the back of the head and splits into two bars which curve up over the top of the head. The headpiece may extend over the top of the ear buds, leaving them uncovered, or it may include silver cones that cover the ear buds.

 

 

14. Lightsaber: The hilt resembles the organic design of the Legacy Sith lightsabers. If the lighsaber has a blade, the blade is red. When not in use, the lightsaber may be hung from the belt on the left hip.

 

 

15. Rear Belt Plate and Straps: A metallic silver plate may be placed on the back of the belt. Rivets are located at each corner, as well as over each of the leather straps. The plate may be rectangular in shape, or it may have angled bottom corners that echo the shape of the front belt plate. Four black leather straps hang from the base of the plate, each reaching to mid-calf in length.

 

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