Last year, as I was gearing up for 2025 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Keep Trooping, I was on the lookout for a fresh idea to give the website and all my projects a special new vibe. Naturally, the first thing that came to mind was refreshing the logo. Since I created it about…
During the Covid period, I started a project called Childhood Memories, which focuses on recapturing the joy of playing with the original Kenner toys and the emotions they brought me as a child. The goal was to create a display that I could showcase in my home, reflecting my fandom in a way that complements…
Bachi Makoo provided a fantastic experience at Celebration Japan. The various clubs, under the leadership of the 501, created a highly immersive and playful trading post, with each club having its booth arranged around a central square. This design allowed for both viewing and interaction. The area was enclosed by a grand gate that invited…
Andor season two has started, and we’ve already seen some amazing costumes. Among them is the Sienar test pilot suit, which we are diligently working on. It is set to be released in mid-May and will be available starting in the June wave. Our goal is to make it as accurate as possible to what…
Imperial taxation on trade routes has begun, and it is set to affect individuals in North America significantly. Most recipients of packages, regardless of their location, will now be subject to an entry tax. This change marks a departure from the previous situation where packages valued under $800 did not incur such taxes. In theory,…
Finally back at the studio after an incredible Celebration! I took so many pictures with so many people, and while I would love to thank each person personally, there are simply too many to mention, and I might never see all those photos. It was absolutely amazing to meet so many members, especially the many…
Understanding tariffs is not very complicated, but since they are relatively new to U.S. consumers, I will do my best to explain their reality based on practices in the rest of the world. The first and most important fact to mention is that tariffs, regardless of how they are perceived, will always impact the buyer….
As you’ve seen, the new website and some of the merchandise have very distinctive designs that many people have noted draw a strong connection to the Belgian comics. Since it is our 10th anniversary, I wanted to create something special—something a bit fun and different. This also involves a crossover theme. After building numerous approved…
Like many of you, I grew up with cat toys, which were a huge part of my childhood and very important to me. I spent countless hours playing with these toys and can still remember which ones I favored over others that I didn’t care much for. I recall one toy that somehow ended up…
I do my best to ensure everything is as accurate as possible while meeting the established Barrios requirements. However, things do change, and I may not always be aware of these changes firsthand, which can create a delay between when an update is made to the requirements and when I find out about it. When…
The clearance process in the Legion can be quite frustrating. Having gone through it 66 times myself, I completely understand how painful, complicated, and challenging it can be. In fact, the very first costume I made took me two years to clear due to various issues I encountered while creating parts and learning the necessary…
The process of creating a new costume for myself always begins with my personal connection to that costume and my reasons for wanting to invest so much time into making it. My motivation is purely personal. Each costume I have built for myself, which is now featured on my website, started with a desire to…
We’re focusing on Star Wars and custom-making costumes. I have defined several key periods that are essential for understanding which costumes belong to which timeline and which shoes work best for each character. The first timeline, well-known to every original trilogy fan, is the Original Trilogy itself, covering Episodes IV, V, and VI. This is…
With the looming trade war between the United States and other countries, there has been considerable uncertainty surrounding shipping, receiving, and taxation of imported goods. Many people are confused, so I will do my best to clarify the situation for the community. The primary question I have received from many individuals is whether these potential…
Do you understand how we work with references and what we call sources for everything we produce? We categorize our references into three groups. The first category is called “screen references.” This applies to most of the gear we create. We scour the internet for all available references and primarily focus on the screen appearances…
In 2019, I flagged someone who had been stealing my design and even my pictures to try to sell “his” products to our community. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B3tPmpgmT Shortly after, he deleted his profile but opened up a flurry of other ones, and while he “removed” pictures of my products, he did rip that of other prop makers….
A Decade supporting the SW costuming community ! For the past decade, I have dedicated my life to my passion for Star Wars and costuming, firmly believing that supporting the trooping community directly benefits both the troopers and those interacting with us. I take pride in providing the best possible service and high-quality replica costumes…
Launching the new tailoring service Since our inception, I have consistently worked hard to provide quality clothing that not only looks screen accurate but is also comfortable to wear and can withstand the most demanding events we participate in. We pride ourselves on being true craftsmen, avoiding mass production in factories. Being a true craftsman…