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1 hour ago, Hydra said:
Kind of unrelated, but did you happen to pay for the express shipping to get it that fast?
Indeed, I did; the "fast shipping 3-5 business days" option. They have a completely separate add-on type link for it--bit like adding the custom option to the cart as its own item--but if you just watch out for the shipping option when checking out it seems to be the same service (via DHL Express, and $30).
Strictly speaking, shipping only actually took 2 days from when it was picked up in China to when delivered here in Texas. My order was marked as "fulfilled" on 03 MAR, package was handed to DHL in China on 04 MAR, packaged delivered here on 05 MAR. I only include that long-winded version--much as I can't guarantee it'll always run the same--in case anyone is aiming to plan such things around when they might be out of town, etc. Hope that helps.
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Thanks for the input. The funny thing on sizing is it's only the neck that's crazy off from my (17") size, though the waist seam/total body length being lower/longer by about 1.5" would make it closer to about right. The rest of it would've been at least okay, except of course for the added bird dropping "accessory items".
As I had primarily planned to use this as a handy enough pattern for making a better outfit (different fabric, and tweaking to R1 style differences), I wasn't as concerned about the couple sizing differences as the irksome stains and weird initial customer service response. In any case, this morning I received another email, this time offering to re-make the tunic. I, of course, accepted that offer, and asked about making the couple aforementioned sizing changes I'd need (offering to pay a little extra to cover the semi-custom size tweaks). I'll update once I know how that part goes, and I receive the replacement.
Hopefully, all this serves as at least another data point for anyone wondering about the company, how they address things, etc.
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Thanks.
And, yeah...It's not just spilled coffee dribbled down that sleeve...lol I did think of doing the custom thing, as I touched on earlier, but thought (heh, that gets me in trouble) just getting two of the off the shelf type better fit my plans to use it/them as a pattern to tweak. As I said, if they do right on this, I'll happily post a positive update.
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Anyone with experience dealing with Cosplaysky ever have to deal with their customer service, and perhaps have a good contact person there? Their people at the info@ type email address aren't impressing me, to say the least, in addressing an issue I have with my recent order. Please bear with me as I explain...
The short version is I ordered two of the "deluxe" staff officer type uniforms, received them very quickly (3 days from China), and one of the tunics arrived (still sealed in the plastic bag) with what can best be described as bird dropping stains down one of the arms. Yes, as in a bird/several birds seemingly did its/their business while hanging out over the tailor's sewing desk, or something, and they shipped it in that condition. The info@ person's suggested fix was to simply "wipe it with a wet towel".
Obviously, I shouldn't have to wipe off possibly infectious whoknowswhat from a brand new item (even an inexpensive one), and am hoping someone might be able to direct me to a better contact person with the company. That same tunic has another issue--itself, I think, warranting an exchange. The neck size on this otherwise supposedly "large" tunic is a measured 20.5", while the rest is done to about the measurements posted on their website. I'm not sure the average male with a 20.5" neck could otherwise fit in a large, but maybe I'm just crazy (truly no offense to the big neck guys). For reference, the large otherwise fits about as expected (i.e. like most other "large" jackets/shirts I've owned), but swallows my 17" neck.
If anyone is wondering why I didn't just send in my measurements for a (hopefully) "custom" order: Due to what I understand is a lack of a onestopshop available pattern for the officer uniform, my working plan was to use the relatively inexpensive Cosplaysky bits as a "pretty close" pattern to de-construct, adapt slightly as a better fitting/more correct pattern, and create my actual outfit from that/nicer fabric. This may have turned into an expensive lesson, but ya can't fault my logic (I hope)...lol
At this point, I'm still willing to work with the company, but having given them an opportunity to address what I consider two glaring issues and their response being absurd, at best, I felt the community could help and might want to know that such things happen. Whether I get directed to a better contact person, or not, if the company ultimately does the right thing I'll happily update this thread.
Thanks, Y'all.
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On 2/26/2019 at 4:45 PM, Tonydragon said:
I don't think any of the staff (security) officers in Rogue One or Solo wore holsters/ blasters?
I replied to this earlier in the thread, but I now have new information, based another deep dive re-watching tonight of R1. I'll share it here, and in Stefan's thread on this front, in case it helps anyone.
SE-14r blaster, in holster (later given to K-2SO by Jyn), on at least one "staff" officer (black uniform) in Rogue One. Note: He's not wearing code cylinders in this scene, but seems to have his (rod style) plugged into the console at which he's working.
Photos (I have larger versions available, should anyone need them):
Screenies I took tonight:
From Stefan's thread:
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I realize this thread hasn't been updated in a bit, but am just trying to help...:)
As I just posted about this in a recent thread of my own--related to this topic--I thought the following might help anyone with planning/this CRL plotting.
While doing another deep dive re-watching of R1 tonight, I captured the following screenies. After re-watching Solo, too, I captured black uniformed officers in both boots and straight pants (as someone asked about earlier in this thread), and can provide those screenies, if needed.
Stefan posted in the OP:
"MerrSonn Power5 Blaster – No Staff Officer in Rogue One is seen with a blaster or holster, not sure if it should be removed or if we still allow Blasters"
That bit is also touched on under holster and the DH17 mention.
Photos (I have larger versions available, should anyone need them):
Screenies I took tonight:
SE-14r blaster, in holster (later given to K-2SO by Jyn), on at least one "staff" officer (black uniform--one of the same guys posted about throughout this thread) in Rogue One. You have to play/pause rather quickly to catch this in this scene.
Like I said, just trying to help.
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Understood, Kris...I just want to do it all right the first time.
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Kris, thanks. I was able to find a R1 disk such as you describe/show via Philo (along with the silver clip version dosimeters).
Stefan,
Yes, the overlapping leather bit seen in that photo...I was generically referring to all such adjustment panels as "stretch" (and thought even the non-elastic type fell under this insofar as the CRL), though I should have been more specific. In any case, I'm not above just adding a reasonable-looking strap in that location, even if I don't make it functional. My boots are fit well enough, I don't think I'd want to snug them up more in that area, anyway. I will, though, continue to re-watch the movies, and keep checking your other thread, etc. to do it all as best I can.
R1/Solo being same-same on these black uniforms:
That was my initial impression, and my hope, but it's good to know I'm not alone in leaning that way.
I did note the mentions of greater tunic flare and the longer chest dart, and will need to figure out just how to work those.
Thanks, as always!
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3 hours ago, DarthFunk83 said:
Good questions, Geoffrey. For Level 2, any of the ranks given by Dillon would work. However, for Level 3, only those officers seen in either R1 or Solo that you can get a decent screenshot of would be approved. That way, you would exactly replicate the on-screen officer's configuration of number of code cylinders, belt boxes, etc., but only for L3.
Excellent, thank you. Given that level 3 wording, though, does the on-screen guy used have to be seen wearing boots (if I plan to do so)? Boots, either way, aren't mentioned in this required combo, though obviously black-uniformed officers are seen wearing both types of footwear. I have a particular couple of officers in mind (from R1, both wearing COL/GEN rank bars--I still haven't found a MAJ on-screen), but will need to re-check whether 1. those specific guys wear only the "social pants" or 2. if at least one of them is, in fact, in boots (need to see his other side to confirm same guy/rank).
Until a new Solo/R1 CRL is finalized, would you be likely to approve at level 2 or 3 a tunic that incorporates the observed slightly longer dart, but not the (perceived--I need to research more whether it's true for all screen officers) slightly wider "flare" of the tunic skirting and possibly slightly different princess seam end points (at least on some)? Did you make a determination either way regarding these items on the costumes you mentioned having already approved? Obviously, we don't yet know whether these particular "differences" will ultimately be considered absolutely required at all/at a given level, but thought I'd better ask the man himself insofar as in the meantime.
I have other questions/will need clarification on other bits, but will re-watch the R1 and Solo movies again, and study Stefan's thread more closely before knowing whether they need asking, here. Hopefully, none of this comes off like I'm trying to nitpick, so much as head off any misunderstandings/avoid any approval delays once I get into this build.
Thanks, again!
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Stefan, I just thought of something regarding what you said about the boots...I'll try to remember to note any existing references on this front in your CRL proposal thread, and mention it there myself, if not already posted, but..."adjustment strap" (on otherwise normal riding boots):
If there is no buckle allowed on the boots (few lines higher in that section of the existing and your proposed changed CRL), how can there be an adjustment strap? Do these straps, somehow, have no buckle, or was this overlooked?
Also, if there's no stretch panels allowed (i.e. to adjust for comfort/changing/different calf sizes on some boots), what would such a strap be adjusting? Is it possible the boots seen in R1 with the adjustment strap do, in fact, have small stretch panels, but they've just not yet been seen at high enough resolution to know they're there? That would most readily explain the straps, at least.
As I hope I've made clear, I'm really not just trying to needlessly nitpick or rock the boat...lol I, truly, appreciate everyone's help on all this.
ETA: Here's a photo I found of Krennic's boots (in a display somewhere of the screen-worn costume, though I've lost the page where I found it/the info). Is this the strap (exactly, or at least similar) as you describe for some of the "staff officers"? If so, it does have a buckle, and appears to be adjusting a flap or split bit at the back of the strap (as would be logical). I'll keep looking for non-Krennic examples.
On a related front, have we decided that these uniforms are same-same between Solo and R1? I know how they looked to me while scanning, but I imagine someone else has done the deep dive on that. Thanks, as with everything!
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3 hours ago, Hask said:
A R1 tab on the existing staff officer is possible but the tunic for example has slight differences, R1 disk's do not have a notch and are again different to the OT ones, R1 cylinders had silver clips, belt boxes are indeed smaller
"Possible", even to be classed at level 3?
Tunic differences: While I've noted mention of the R1 tunic being tailored a bit tighter at the waist vs the OT (not yet finding any specific degree of "tighter"), what other differences (plural) are there?
R1 disks: I was pretty sure I hadn't seen the notch on them, but thanks for confirming. Your wording on this suggests, though, they're different vs OT in additional ways...Did I misunderstand you?
R1 cylinders: I looked especially for blue tops when I re-watched it last night, but didn't note (or couldn't tell in SD) on the clip color, so thanks for that information.
Some of what I just asked for clarification on might be answered by content in Stefan's thread, and I'll be certain to read through that. Thank you.
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Stefan, thank you, for that link! I tried searching for something in this vein ("rogue one uniform", "rogue one uniform differences", "rogue one black officer uniform", and others), and didn't find your thread. I've only started scanning it, but it looks like it will be a great resource.
Because searches hadn't turned up much, I incorrectly figured that no one had started on a possible new CRL for this. I'll happily work with you on this, be the canary/guinea pig, etc., if you're open to that.
1 hour ago, Tonydragon said:I don't think any of the staff (security) officers in Rogue One or Solo wore holsters/ blasters?
In re-watching last night (both movies), I saw a few who seemed, maybe, *possibly* to be wearing sidearms under their ponchos (or, in one case, under/behind a console, with him wearing no poncho). Much as it would be crazy for Stormtrooper/security officers to stroll around constantly unarmed, anyway, I was concerned enough about what was actually done on-screen to give the subject an extra eyeballing. It's part of why I know I need to further research it. Thanks for your input, though.
ETA: Sean, that does help. Thanks! I'll try to find any executor/imperator approval threads specific to R1 (well, non-Krennic ones), in an effort to learn the whys/why nots you might have discussed in such threads.
ETA 2: Sean, to be clear (given the wording in the CRL), for level 3 approval would I need to find a specific still of a particular staff officer in R1 wearing (everything that follows, all on the same guy) MAJ rank, black uniform, with boots, with a specific number of cylinders? Or--as the wording in the CRL seems open to on this front--the rank is considered good to go (per IOC rank guide/Glyn Dillon) without a specific still photo, and for the black uniform in boots part it's widely enough acknowledged to not need a still? What about x-number of cylinders for a specific guy/rank, given the above and current interpretation of cylinders' importance?
Sorry if that seems over the top...lol Just trying to complete, and get it right/best the first go.
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Howdy,
First, I promise I've searched...
It's possible my search-fu just isn't great, but I keep thinking I've found "correct" info (across eleventy-billion posts), only to find other mentions suggesting the earlier "correct" info isn't so much (or is less clear). Well, that, or I'm thinking too hard...lol
Please bear with me (you don't have to *bare* with me), in what will likely be a long-ish post.
Sooo...I want to do this right the first time. The goal is a staff officer (black uniform: http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:ID_imperial_officer_black ). For a variety of reasons, I'd prefer to use rank sourced from Rogue One, according to the posted IOC rank guide (note later mentioned concerns on this front, though the above CRL only reads that for level 2/3: "Rank chosen must be referenced from film canon officers", without specifying *which* film/show/movie it has to be from):
Please let me know if my intended component sources/types are incorrect/ill-advised/need any additional work to make them "right", particularly given my desire to wear Rogue One style rank. I've read posts suggesting both that wearing R1 style rank on the otherwise "normal" (non-451) black uniform is perfectly fine (even up to level 3) as well as posts reading it'd be a no-go/would require a new CRL (due to some non-specific references to boots being different?). As I've said, I want to do this right the first time, and greatly appreciate any help the hive experts may offer.
Hat - "normal" black one, undecided maker (some suggested/respected tailor, using extra fabric from Magnoli)
Hat code disk - Notched(?, given R1 rank), source=Philo
Tunic - Magnoli ("normal" black one, unless it's somehow wrong for R1 rank)
Rank bar - Self-constructed, pushbutton type, 5 or 6 blue buttons (R1 MAJ or COL, according to posted IOC rank guide)...Primary concerns are the posted debate(?) over whether the buttons are same size/spacing as OT and whether this style rank/bar itself requires other uniform components be of a different style (notch/no notch hat code disk, tunic, etc.).
Code cylinders - Dosimeter (blue top/brass clip), 1-4 depending on my mood (as I think I understand it's no longer considered required/intended to match a given rank), source=Philo
Belt/buckle - black leather, source=Philo (unless he no longer does the belt itself, in which case I'll make my own)
Jodhpurs - Magnoli "normal" black ones (I'll add stirrups)
Boots - I already have proper black leather riding boots (we're horse people)...Any guidance/source for the references I've read about the R1 boots being somehow different to the "normal" type? I re-watched the movie last night, but didn't see anything obviously (to me, on non-blueray) different about the boots.
Rain poncho and/or trenchcoat - undecided specific source/tailor, will research
Belt boxes - R1 style seems smaller, and source will be Philo (if I recall correctly that he does this type)...This is one thing I know goes against specific wording (size) in the "normal" staff officer CRL, insofar as R1. Unsure, too, how to address the level 3 belt box, code cylinder, rank bar being "consistent with film canon officers" (no stated specific movie) wording. Obviously, I could simply not wear these optional items, but I'd prefer to have them as part of my official'ness.
Gloves - Need to do more research whether/how this might differ given R1 other bits
Blaster/holster - Need to do more R1-specific research on this
Any advice on best/highest resolution available Rogue One source stills/photos?
Soooooooo, all that typed, does my plan force me into creating a new CRL, or am I missing something? Were I willing to just do the easiest thing, I'd instead use Praji rank, except that presents its own issue (maybe, I think, given mix of ANH/451 and "other black uniform" types?).
Anyone who suffered through all that, I thank you, sincerely.
Cosplaysky issues/questions
in The Officer's Lounge
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Just an update, as promised...No drama-llama intended, just adding to a data point some might consider when sourcing uniform items from this vendor:
Cosplaysky, after 10 days since telling me they'd ship a replacement tunic "asps" (direct quote--I decided they meant "asap"), finally informed me said replacement tunic had shipped (2 days ago). I'd have updated this thread sooner, but was giving them (yet another) chance to address any issues--which would include the new one they created. Let me asplain...
Once I saw the replacement order had updated, I noted it was being sent via China Post (untraceable outside China, at that, based on what little I could find), as opposed to the DHL express option which 1.) I'd originally paid extra for on the defective original shipment 2.) That was clearly requested/discussed with their customer service person in reference to the replacement and 3.) That I additionally paid for--i.e. a second time/second extra fee--when creating the replacement order via their website, as they requested I do. In an effort to not seem uppity, I'd agreed (and completed) paying extra (again) for the DHL express shipping on the replacement, though I really didn't feel I should have to, given why a second shipment had to happen, at all (i.e. due to the original mess up--bird droppings and all--on their part).
Upon seeing this shipment info, I emailed a couple hours after the update had posted, pointing out I had paid extra (again) for the express DHL shipping option, and asked whether the China Post info might simply be incorrect. After 2 days, they finally got back to me, a couple of hours ago. To be as kind as possible, I'll just say their excuse was lame, at best. They further stated they would refund the "$20" for the incorrectly "forgotten" DHL shipping. No refund has yet been received, and the China Post "tracking number" returns "shipment cannot be found".
The observant may note the difference in amount between what they charge for that shipping option versus what they're saying they'll refund for having not actually shipped via that method. The uppity (heh) might further note that I had to ask what was up with this new issue, and wait 2 days, for them to even offer to refund (partially) the money they'd charged me for a service they knew they had not provided.
I'll update again once I receive the aforementioned refund and replacement tunic, or once it's dragged on long enough it seems clear neither will ever actually arrive. Given these issues, it might surprise some that I acknowledge that (for the brave?...lol) Cosplaysky can be an inexpensive, sometimes fairly quick source for certain costume items. From what I've read, generally positive experiences outnumber such as I've had in this situation. In any case, data points from both ends of the spectrum might assist prospective buyers, and I hope my sharing this one helps someone.