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In the Star Wars Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide, it states:
 
Imperial Insignia
A plaque with an arrangement of colored rectangles denotes rank. Sector-specific schema creates a hodgepodge of non-uniform markings.
 
So it looks like they tried to tie up that loose end. It gives us a bit more trouble but makes canon the discrepancies in rank bars we have seen. 

Boot hooks are a must - and not just because I'm an old man   With the big boots you have two options - boot jacks, or pulling on those loops tjat Jared mentioned until it gets to the portion of your leg that your leg + fingers won't fit, and then you end up stomping your foot down to get the rest of the boot on your foot (no, I have no real world experience with this, why do you ask? *sheepish*)

I'd go as far as to say boot jacks are a must - to the point I ended up making my own.  Two things - as long as the ENTIRE receiving area on the jack (the round area you shove your heel in) is covered with suede or a thick leather type fabric, you shouldn't have an issue with any marring or scuffing.  Two, make VERY sure the jack is the right size for your foot - Too big and it won't do a damn thing to help you get the boot off, too small and you'll do what I did and snap the side right off, and again, it won't do a damn thing - either one you'll end up holding onto something for dear life while someone pulls your boot off and you hope they don't remove your leg with it.  (Hence why I made my own - I snapped two and was like "I have woodworking tools, why the hell am I paying for this crap?)

When I get my table saw working again (or replace it), I may post up an interest thread for jacks - I've already noticed some improvements I could make to mine, but it's serviceable and does the job.

I will be doing that when I order my GA (Then switch tunics.)

I actually counted 4 (yes, I'm that guy, I'm sorry, I'll actually just watch the film tonight  )

One right at the base of the collar, then 3 on up.  I'd say the collar is more like 6-7 CM tall, vs the 4-4.5 that we get standard.  In the meantime, I'd say if you're ordering one, (and you don't have a short neck), put a note in there to make the collar that tall. (I'd take a tape measure or a piece of cardstock that tall and check it in a mirror to make sure you look right with it)

I asked them initially about just ordering a tunic since I already have black officer pants and they said no to that.  I then asked about the color change on the tunic and that's when they replied with 'sorry we also don't accept color change service now".  Granted I could just order the Grand Admiral uniform from them which seems to be the same thing in the white color.
 
This all may be a moot point for me now as I believe I've found a seamstress in our local squad who's willing to take on making the tunic and cloak for me, based on what we know so far and that great set of pics from 'UnusedPizza's build thread.  I'm going to hold off though having any work started until January as I'm sure we'll know more on this soon once we've all seen the movie.

Dude, Jelly!

One of our Garrison got to go - he didn't tell us until he was there, so we all hate him now  (J/K, we love Karl  )

That's two now that were at the premier that have rave reviews about the film - really looking forward to our premier on Thursday night.

I had the honor and pleasure to represent the IOC at last Saturday's red carpet event at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood! We found out last week those in the California and guest garrisons that would be going to the Premiere, and learned late Friday that I would be allowed to wear my Warrant Officer throughout the program and after party as I had requested. I was stoked! Between 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs, and Saber Guild, we had 120 uber fans, most in our patch jackets and swag, and about 14 of us in costume. The pre-Movie event was standing during the red carpet show, meeting stars and directors, and having an amazing time! I met Kevin Smith, watched Joss Whedon and Nathan Fillion give an interview 2 feet away from me about the Star Wars universe, and got to see numerous stars from the film, like Donni Yen, who signed my pass!






At show time, we were led into the theater, which was beautiful, and up to the assigned seats we had on the Mezzanine. No spoilers, but the film is fantastic, and gives me a new perspective on the Disney/LFL team. It is THAT good. Officers, Naval Troopers, Gunners, and TIE Pilots are all featured heavily, and there's some new badges and officer configurations open to us! OBVIOUSLY, SEE IT.
After the film we were free to take pictures, walk the red carpet, look at the costumes and the MASSIVE XWING that was shipped from Pinewood Studios after being used in the film (and that will find it's home at a certain Disney Park.)!!!!



 
 
We then made are way to the after party in Avalon Ballroom, which was AMAZING! DJ was spinning 80's music and they were serving cocktails and champagne and lamb. There were photo booths to take poster pictures, and all the Legions were laughing at getting the night off and take pictures with Disney employees dressed as Shoretroopers and Death Troopers! This was fun for me especially since I was the only on still in uniform, so I got to take advantage of the props and sets! An hour until they were going to kick us out, I found the back tent where the 1:1 TIE FIGHTER BAR was located! I got to drink and talk with Gareth Edwards, and the editor Colin in depth about the film and they were interested in our impressions! Legion friends and stars mingled, and we were amazed at how polite, accepting, and humble the SW Film community was! This will be a hard event to get over! For the Love of the Empire, Biscuit



 

 
 

Well, scratch that "wondering". Some pics from a recent pinewood display have me pretty convinced they are held on by leather loops on the top half of the belt. I still can't find anyone who god a good angle showing the bottom of the ammo clip itself though...

Here's a nice large version for everybody. I'm not really seeing much detail past what we already got in Battlefront that the silver portion is the back of the "chamber" section popped off. A couple of pics have me wondering if the section that slots into the chamber goes into a loop on the belt rather than clipping on, but I'm still not sure exactly how that section should look. Fingers crossed for a good shot in the visual guide!

Admins, if I picked the wrong area, please feel free to move this to the correct one.
 
I had started this when the Rogue One trailer premiered, and have gotten more since both the EW photo shoot and SWCE3 where the costume was on display, as well as Ben Mendelsohn wearing it in the Rogue One panel.  I figure putting it on hear starts the process of anyone who saw something different.
 
For reference photos, until my photog guy comes back with better, I am going on the following album for closeups, as she did an excellent job:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/withoutastitchon/albums/72157671245564035
 
Hair and Facial Features
For 501st approval:
Hair must be medium-dark brown with slightly graying For level two certification (if applicable):
Facial appearance and hair match very closely to that of Ben Mendelsohn in Rogue One Tunic, White
For 501st approval:
Fabric is a medium weight suiting material. Overdyed wool twill Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on the tapered yoke. Yoke comes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam. The standing collar has square corners and is about 1.25" (31.8 mm) tall. Collar closes snugly and includes a modesty panel behind closure. Collar edges are closed 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. Sleeves are long, and without decoration, cuffs or buttons. Sleeves contain 2 seams. One along the bottom and one along the back. Tunic is constructed with no top-stitching (stitches visible on the exterior surface of fabric) Hook and eye fasteners on the uniform should not be visible. Krennic's Rank Bar
For 501st approval:
See the Imperial Rank Bar page for more information. Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart. Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on metal bar. Each bar is 1" (25.4 mm) height. Length is determined by the number of tiles. Rank tile dimensions are 1/2" (12.7 mm)width x 3/4" (19 mm) height and about 1/8" (3.2 mm). Tiles are mounted with 1/4" (6.4 mm) spaces between them. Rank bar exactly matches the color pattern used in the film. Six Red tiles on the top bar. Six Blue on the bottom bar. Code Cylinders
For 501st approval:
Two Code cylinders are worn on the uniform, one in each pocket. Optional Variations: Basic Style: Silver "chalk holder" tube with a short clip and a blue top. Dosimeter Style: True Dosimeter with correct clip and blue top. For level two certification (if applicable):
Only real or replica dosimeters are used. Dosimeters have a silver, not brass, clip Cloak, White
For 501st approval:
Fabric is of a lightweight cotton Treated lightweight cotton is most accurate The cloak must be fitted to the wearer, and based off the Tunic of the wearer The back of the cloak reaches from the shoulders to the ankle of the boot, with a slit in the middle from the bottom to the top of the inseam approximately the knee Cloak has a collar that is about 2" tall and comes 2/3rds around the neck Collar has 7 evenly spaced (approximately 1/4th of an inch apart) parallel stitches around it, with the topmost stitch approximately 1/4th of an inch from the edge, and follows the front edge down to meet the shoulder, with all other stitches ending into it. Yoke of cloak is one solid piece, running from the collar to the seam line of the shoulder and the arm 1/2" beyond the left seam of the jacket where the code cylinder pocket begins. The right side will be equal length to the left side. The front of the yoke starts at the edge of the collar and comes down to just approximately 2" above the code cylinder pocket on the jacket The back of the yoke extends down approximately 3 5-6 inches from the base of the collar, and is straight across the back The yoke seams are a right angle to the line of the back, and come up over the shoulder to the front For level two certification (if applicable):
There is one stitch line along the front of the yoke, following along from the collar stitch line, and 3 stitch lines along the sides and back, with the first stitch about 1/64th 1/8" off the edge, and spaced about 1/4th of an inch apart. There is an angular stitch pattern as seen in pictures The triple stitch seam follows all other seams except the front seam and the bottom hem (this includes the back slit) There is a triple stitch from the middle of the back down to the slit. Sides have a pattern that may be an arm slit as seen here Belt
For 501st approval:
The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material. Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable. There are no loops on the belt. A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the buckle. The belt must be worn with the snap to the right of the wearer. 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. For level two certification (if applicable):
Belt is made of leather. Buckle has a slight horizontal curve. Belt has a groove 1/4" from the top and bottom edge along the length of the belt. Gloves
For 501st approval:
Black, wrist length gloves constructed of a non-textured leather or leather-like material. Enclosed fingers. Gloves have a plain back and no visible adornments For level two certification (if applicable):
Gloves have a button on the palm at the wrist Gloves end past the wrist Jodphur Trousers, Black
For 501st approval:
Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic. Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Flared riding breeches are canon, with semi-stiff flares to the hip/thigh area. Breeches are worn with boots. Pockets are acceptable, although are not visible with the tunic on. Boots
For 501st approval:
Knee-high, black, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material. Rubber is not acceptable. PVC or synthetic material is allowed as long as it gives the appearance of leather. There are no stretch panels, buckles, snap tabs, or decoration. Boots have conservative heels. If zippers are present, they are 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.  For level two certification (if applicable):
Boots are made of leather For level three certification (if applicable):
Original German Officer Marching boots or an authentic replication thereof (found here) Boots must have the top adjustment strap English riding boots are NOT screen accurate  
Optional Accessories
Items below are optional costume accessories.  These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.
 
Eye Color
For 501st approval
Blue contact lenses This style of contact lense may be worn, if desired While encouraged to complete the look of this character, the contact lense requirement will be waived for 501st acceptance, if the applicant cannot wear contact lenses for health related reasons. All persons utilizing contact lenses are encouraged to first see their optometrist for a fitting. Weapon
For 501st approval
TBD Holster
For 501st approval
Holster is black leather fitting the firearm Nozzle of the firearm extends out the bottom of the holster Offset sight of firearm is outside of the holster. Holster is worn on the right behind the belt snap Ammo pouch
For 501st approval
TBD (can be seen behind the gun in reference photos, but cannot be seen well enough) Ammo Pouch(es) are worn on the right hand side behind the holster.

Honestly, I wouldn't try for wiggle room - if you're going CPS, they have White Gaberdine (they use it in their Thrawn costume).  If you're making yourself,, you can try here (https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/white-gabardine-fabric-.htm), here (http://www.joann.com/sew-classic-bottomweights-gabardine-fabric/prd32696.html), here (https://www.amazon.com/Online-Fabric-Store-White-Gabardine/dp/B00I80PMFW), or just google White Gaberdine - I'm not sure on the weights on those, but I would assume if you're making yourself (or have a seamstress) they could identify which one was comperable to your black tunic.
 
Same with the cloak - white lightweight treated cotton fabric.  Best answer I have on this is the different shades in the different pictures are lighting defects - from my boots on the ground at SWCE this year, the suit and cloak were white - not ivory, or greyish white, but white - yes, that can encompass quite a few dyes, but aim for white and you surely won't have any issues.

Again like HUX and the coat if the hat and poncho are ltd i say they should be optional 

The hat would im sure be optional 

The tunic is the same as line officer but in white 

Boot hooks are a must - and not just because I'm an old man   With the big boots you have two options - boot jacks, or pulling on those loops tjat Jared mentioned until it gets to the portion of your leg that your leg + fingers won't fit, and then you end up stomping your foot down to get the rest of the boot on your foot (no, I have no real world experience with this, why do you ask? *sheepish*)

I'd go as far as to say boot jacks are a must - to the point I ended up making my own.  Two things - as long as the ENTIRE receiving area on the jack (the round area you shove your heel in) is covered with suede or a thick leather type fabric, you shouldn't have an issue with any marring or scuffing.  Two, make VERY sure the jack is the right size for your foot - Too big and it won't do a damn thing to help you get the boot off, too small and you'll do what I did and snap the side right off, and again, it won't do a damn thing - either one you'll end up holding onto something for dear life while someone pulls your boot off and you hope they don't remove your leg with it.  (Hence why I made my own - I snapped two and was like "I have woodworking tools, why the hell am I paying for this crap?)

When I get my table saw working again (or replace it), I may post up an interest thread for jacks - I've already noticed some improvements I could make to mine, but it's serviceable and does the job.

At the end of the day, it's up to the GML's best judgement if they want to approve it. I tried to include as much information about boots just to help get the idea across of what approvable boots should ideally be. I think with all the millions of different styles out there, there's always going to be something pop up that's questionable. 

I went CPS with tunic, if you want instructions for pm me - cloak I worked with a local tailor to craft


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While the boots are different, requiring the "correct" ones won't be at level 1. So your boots are most likely fine.

His boots in question are WW2 German Officer Marching Boots - of which we have found one maker.

Belt is a standard belt with a ridge on either side - again, standard belt will work for level 1, we have never required the ridges or exposed edges for level 1, and I don't see BJ making a special exception for this one costume. We believe the greeble is different, but I'm not on board with that until the VD, because it could have simply been a lighting decoy.

Gloves, as we said earlier - the ones I have seem to be fine for now, probably going to have to get someone like IB or WW to start making them before we require screen accurate ones, because they don't seem to exist.


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Philo is making the correct ones for anyone interested.

The piping on the second cap is accurate, and desired. Unfortunately this is quite difficult and time consuming, so a number of the suppliers opt for the first method. It may also be true that the piping was a recent discovery with bluray and costumes based on caps from the archives.

I found an old thread (dated June 7, 2008) containing the proposed "Deck Crew" CRL. It looks like it eventually evolved into the specs for the Bridge Crewman. I guess that the 28 members were approved before the name change.

ID boots aren't all that hard to find except when people need specific measurements , so there never really was a point in having IB make equestrian boots . But ever since TFA the costume designers working on the movies seem keen on making unique items not available on any market by adding plain odd shaped soles to boots like for Hux and the FO TIE pilots , so they may be interested in making black leather boots with that lovely little buckle on the back and a real marching role , not our usual thin equestrian soles responsible for sore feet after hours of trooping .
And since those are exact replica of WW2 boots , they might even attract a little part of non-Star Wars customers

Not Tattling.  If there's a disagreement on the CRL, the GML's actually supposed to go to the DL for clarification.  You did what you had to, nothing more.

Not Tattling.  If there's a disagreement on the CRL, the GML's actually supposed to go to the DL for clarification.  You did what you had to, nothing more.

But we have an officer with a six shooter and a cape, and a badass white tunic.