Vanedor

To the contrary, there are no guaranteed approved vendors.  The 501st doesn't guarantee approval from any specific vendor.
 
Any costume is judged individually, and part of that is how it fits the individual, no matter how well it was made.  And even excellent vendors can make mistakes that can affect approval.
 
All that said, obviously not all vendors are created equally, and some are more likely than others to produce the desired outcome.
 
Budget and time are big factors that play into decisions, as well.  There are certainly inexpensive vendors out there who have shipped costumes that have been approved to the highest levels (although rarely without some degree of modification after receipt).  And some vendors take longer than others to deliver... will you fit off the rack sizes well enough to be approved, or is your body shape such that you're likely to need a custom tailored costume to look good?  Obviously the off the rack sizes are more likely to deliver quickly than something that is hand tailored by a popular vendor with a waiting list.
 
And finally, there are very few one stop shops... most vendors will supply one or two components (tunic, pants, and perhaps hat, lets say), and the rest will need to be collected from other sources. (such as boots, belts, rank bars, code cylinders, etc.)  And some vendors may make passable parts in one area, and parts that will NOT pass in other areas, so I definitely recommend using vetted sources.  Some of the vendors mentioned in the post above certainly sell costumes (and some costume parts) that many approved officers are wearing, BUT none of them are one stop shops.
 
If you can give us some idea of your budget, we can probably make some recommendations for you.   (off the rack vs custom sizes needed will make a difference, too)

Hi all, I confirm I have sell 36 my replica cylinder code with brass clips welded, plus 40 silver clips in two piece for real dosimeter Stephen a Pinewoods Studios UK for production to Andor series
and the my clips silver are used in two piece in Rogue One, Solo,Mandalorian and Obiwan 
for precision the clip of Andor are mounted in various mode 
 
 

Perhaps it's not even imperial. Since it's the home of the Chandrila Senator, it would make sense to have some officers of the Chandrila defense forces? Who knows. But I don't think this image can truly be used for our CRLs.

Folks, I received word from the LMO office that they have determined that the imperial army trooper as seen in the show Andor will have the CRL made in the Spec ops detachment.
 
it will go there unless a new detachment is created to house it.
 
thank you everyone for your interest and passion.

Yeah most of us had various shades, was more than just 2.
 
It also rained the entire day we were out there which will have effected the costumes slightly 

For the holster/belt, I also recommend Magmel. You can find him on Etsy. He is a local 501st member over here in Quebec and he is really good at it.
 
www.magmelcreations.com
 
 

Looking at this screen cap, I wonder if the 17 oz isnt a bit too large. There is also a 13 oz version of the cup.

Also, I noticed that even on amazon, there are several brands who make it. For example, on amazon.ca with the link I gave, it's a company called "ValueColor" while on the amazon.com link, I see "MAGA". Perhaps it explains the differences.

Your pattern for the jacket looks spot on, the jackets had full length zips with the velcro closures and the top velcro closure had a hook closure aswell in the middle of the velcro
 
The helmeted version I wore was referred to as Imperial Checkpoint Guards.
 
Squad leaders were the ones with white stripes on the shoulder

Morning Alex,
 
I would say that you will have a hard time with these. They have a seam on the front that would not pass as well as the sole is a little too aggressive.

I am submitting shortly the references we have so far for this costume.  I'll make the case that it should be here given the other enlisted we have in the IOC (mostly the navy).  

Hello to everyone!
 
So from our side ( @Bubuc44and I) we have decided to go with this material: https://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/index.php?/topic/14862-imperial-army-trooper-andor/&do=findComment&comment=185288
 
The material was the recommendation from our tailor. Also our tailor has made these sketches about the possible layout of the vest and the pants. What do you think about it?
 
Vest: In this aspect we are pretty sure about it, with the add that pockets on the bottom go all the way down.
 
 
 
Pants: This are more complicated. We don't know if there are horizontal sewing lines in the pant or no...
 

 
In some scene like this one, it seems we can see them (be aware of SPOILERS in this picture)-https://photos.app.goo.gl/dMKH4mvRaqYJydPf6
 
Also, we can already say that the Helmets, specially the flap on the back, are very different in their heights depending on which one is wearing it. You can see an example here (be aware of SPOILERS in this picture)-https://photos.app.goo.gl/MtcokyQ843GXkNYk8
 
Finally, for the different variants of the Army trooper, that then we'll need to group for CRL, we have:
Army trooper- Soldier, Corporal and something between soldier and corporal. Also there is a kind of "butler" version that we se here (warning of SPOILERS in this picture) and the corporal version with headsets. Army trooper with armor- Soldier, and leader (not sure about what is the grade) Army trooper with armor and helmet-Soldier Anyway, let me know what you think. On our side we'll be talking with our tailor to rty to short out a final scheme for the vest and pants.
 

Good question. Always a bit difficult to tell, with the lighting.

Curious on the armour colour. Is it a matt black or a satin colour?

No uts different material from the muddy/icat 
 
 
 
Apparently we were meant to have the shin greaves but they had broke loads of them by the tike they came to film in Scotland, possible they may show up elsewhere in the series but that was just what I was told on set when I asked
 
 
Middle with the helmet on

Hey guys, I was lucky enough to wear the uniform on set and now the episode aired today I'm probably a little more free to talk about it.
 
It was more like a stretch denim, will try get some example pictures of closeups to be used at somepoint.
 
I'm at work just now but will post up more information later, currently just enjoying the fact I was onscreen in Star Wars

The IOC is helping us. We can try to get help from special ops also. But for the time being the discussions in Special Ops is more about the creation of an Army Detachment. The same kind of discussion we are having in Legion Council. Or at least I didn't found the topic for building up the army trooper from Andor (if I missed it, my apologies). 
 
Here we have a thread with at least 3 people interested in doing the army trooper. I have talked with a friend from the Spanish Garrison and IOC, that is also interested. My view is that we should coordinate and help ourselves the best we can over here, and then once we start to build things in the future, we can start to discuss about who will support us for the CRL. Maybe opening up a thread in the central forum will help also to gather more people. Or getting one thread open at Special Ops to coordinate also over there. I don't know. But honestly, for the time being and since I'm more used to this forum, I will remain here.
 
For the time being, and with ZERO experience in doing a new CRL, I will say that the list to get the build going is:
Find a suitable close enough fabric Get enough references to lay out the scheme of the uniform->Propose the schematics for discussion Get enough references for the accessories of the uniform->Propose accessories Get enough references for the armor uniform->Propose armor Also thanks a lot to @Fraserab for your help. It is just amazing for me to have the possibility of having someone like you helping us out.
@Bubuc44 we'll keep talking about the fabric with Angelica, since I believe the first option she showed us might work.
On my part I'll try to get more screen references and put them in a folder I can share with you all.
EDIT: Here a google picture album to share a few references I have been tacking out from IOC threads and scrennshots.->https://photos.app.goo.gl/mTTxFfWFk8ucffj48
Thanks a lot for all your help here.
 
 
 
 

Hi there,
 
Andor Episode 6 is just 2 days old but my husband fall in love with the Gala uniform of Jayhold Beehaz.
So I will create the CRL.
 
Many greetings from Germany, 
Jessica ID 68123

 
Required Costume Components
The following costume components are present and appear as described below.
 
Hair and Facial Features
·         Hair is light grey and runs to the neck, visible under the hat.
·         Beard is grey with white highlights.
·         No visible scars.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Facial appearance and hair match very closely to that of Stanley Townsend.
 
 
Imperial Hat, fieldgrey with black visor
·         Fabric is a medium weight suiting material matching the pants and tunic.
·         Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
·         Fabric of the visor is leather or leather-like with matte shine.
·         A band with a silver military trim runs across the front of the hat and is approx 1-1,5 cm wide.
·         The band is hidden by the rear flap at the back of the head.
·         The color of the trim matches the Gala belt/sash trim
·         Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall.
·         Front and rear "flaps" overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high.
·         Front bill is black leather or leather-like and extends 3" down, decorated with 5 concentric stitches/seams.
·         Imperial code disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical flap with no notch.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         ….
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         ….
 
 
Cape, black with light seams
·         Fabric is a medium weight (rainproof?) material with structure, probably heavy canvas/Loden or similar.
·         Light grey seams are visible.
·         A single seam is running around the whole cloak, ca. 4 cm from the edge. 
·         The back of the cloak reaches from the shoulders to the ankle of the boots.
·         The front of the cloak reaches from the shoulders to the wrists.
·         Cloak has a collar that is approximately 4-5 cm tall, no split in the middle.
·         Attached to the collar are two rectangular matte silver rank bars, a thin edge running around. 
·         Two double seams running across the shoulder wedge.
·         The front panel of the yoke doesn’t have seams and is around 1 - 1,5 cm wide in the middle.
·         The back panel of the yoke has a seam running around,  ca 4 cm from the edge, no other seams.
·         Cloak closes from left to right up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam incl the collar.
·         Curved silver matte rank bars attached to the shoulders, a thin edge running around. No fixation visible.
·         The back of the cloak is divided in the middle by an inverted pleat, starting at the edge of the yoke. An additional  pleat is added left and right of the middle, the pleated section between 25-30 % wide in comparison to the yoke edge.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Cape collar edge must lie flush to tunic collar edge
·         Collar is made from plain black material.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         ...
 
 
Tunic, Fieldgrey with black highlights
·         Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants and hat.
·         Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
·         Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on at the right shoulder-seam.
·         Yoke closes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam.
·         A black flap is sewn onto each shoulder, 2 to 2,5 cm wide and ends at the vertical front seam.
·         The standing collar is black and has square corners and is approximately 3 to 5 cm tall and closes snugly.
·         The wearer's neck must not be visible between the closed collar edges.
·         Collar edges are closed together in front with two eye hooks.
·         There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom on the arm hole.
·         The back of the tunic has 2 princess seams that run vertically and turn outward to intersect the arm-hole seam at the vertical center.
·         A belt holder (hook) is sewn onto the tunic in the area of  the princess seam in the back.
·         Sleeves are long, and with black trimming at each end which covers ca. 25% of the arm of the costume from wrist to top.
·         Sleeves containing 1 seam, one along the back which is also visible on the black part.
·         Hook and eye fasteners on the uniform are not visible.
·         Tunic ends right above the knee.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         There is a dart in the top center of the tunic; this dart is between 2 inches (50.8mm) and 3 inches (76.2mm in length.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         Tunic is secured on the right side by snaps or buttons, not Velcro.
·         A lining is sewn in.
 
 
Rank Bar
·         Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart.
·         Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a metal or metal looking bar
·         The bar is approximately 1" to 1.25" height.
·         Length is determined by chosen rank configuration.
·         Rank tile dimensions are approximately 1/2" (12.7 mm)width x 3/4" (19 mm) height and about 1/8" (3.2 mm) in depth.
·         Rank tiles are translucent.
·         There is only one choice of rank bar:
·         One row of four blue tiles and two red tiles
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons mounted on a metal bar.
 
 
Code Cylinders
·         Two code cylinders are worn, one in each pocket on the tunic.
·         Code cylinders are of the following styles:
·         Dosimeter style: True Dosimeter with golden/brass clip and blue top.
 
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Only real or replica dosimeters are used.
 
 
 
Gala belt
·         black with silver decoration.
·         worn around the waist with one sash over the right shoulder, secured by the black shoulder flap and behind the belt. 
·         The belt is constructed from a black basis, probably leather or leather-like and two silver military trimmings sewn on top.
·         Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable.
·         There are no loops on the belt.
·         The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material.
·         The buckle size is approximately 2 5/8" (66.7 mm) high and 4 1/8" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners.
·         Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center.
·         Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Buckle is flat or may have a very slight curve.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         ....
 
 
Jodhpur Trousers, fieldgrey
·         Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic and hat.
·         Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
·         Flared riding breeches are canon.
·         Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic on.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         ....
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         ....
 
 
Officer Boots
·         Knee-high, black, riding style, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material.
·         There are no buckles, snap tabs or decoration.
·         Boots have conservative heels.
·         A single stretch panel or zipper may be present, they are to be hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft.
·         Not visible from the front, side or back.
·         The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Boots do not have stretch panels or a zipper.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         Boots are made of leather.
·         Not vinyl or PVC.
·         Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots.
·         Boots are flat topped.
 
 
Optional Accessories
Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.
Belt Boxes
·         Dimensions are approximately 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) by 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) by 1" (25.4 mm) thick..
·         Two boxes may be worn, one on either side of the belt.
·         Placement of the screw / rivet for the belt boxes should be on the shortest side (top and bottom for vertical belt boxes, left and right for horizontal)
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Belt boxes include a lid on back of the box.
·         Belt boxes shall be worn only vertically.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         Belt boxes are made of metal.
 
 
Gloves
·         Black, wrist length gloves constructed of a smooth, non-textured leather or leather-like material.
·         Enclosed fingers.
·         No buckles, straps, etc. 
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Gloves have a plain back and no visible adornments.
·         Gloves made of leather.
·         Gloves end just past the wrist.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         .....
 
 
THE coffee mug
·         matte black with 2 elongated indentations opposite each other 
·         contains arouncd xx ounces
·         a thin silver plate attached on one side
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         ....

Hi Tracy,
 
Just curious, why would you need the uk garrison clearance if you are part of the scottish garrison?

As for the costume, the classic cheap supplier is cosplaysky but if you want something of a higher quality (but more expensive), there are many other options such as Galactic Costume ( Galactic costumes | Facebook ). Personally, one of my jacket comes from him and it's truly high quality work.

Thanks. I had not been aware of that. Imo, it's sad they made that call. 

There have already been a number of officers shown in the trailer, plus the main antagonist(s) appear to ISB.  I think this show has the potential to be a gold mine for our detachment. 

There are several pretty good vendors on Etsy... and probably a number of not-so-good vendors.  Which Etsy vendor did you buy from, so we know for future people who ask for recommendations?

Got some Navy Trooper art done
 

Some really nice stuff over here!
 
Personally, I have my odd Navy Trooper collection. I think it's interesting to compare every Figurine collection, going from the most vintage one to the «modern» black series and 40th Anniversary Edition. I think I have just one missing.
 

(Mostly) Star Wars at my desk

Got some Navy Trooper art done