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 of the characters. Our accuracy level is primarily based on what has appeared onscreen and can be seen in the final edit that is broadcast. In cases where this is insufficient, we seek additional references from the production itself, such as photographs from the set, to gather as much detail as possible. A good example is the Tank Trooper. On-screen, it only appears from the waist up, and there is only one official image available in the “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ultimate Visual Guide” by DK Publishing. Due to the scarcity of information about this particular character, we rely on additional materials from the set to identify details, such as footwear.

The second category we work with is “lineage.” This involves items that we know were used in the production—essentially, found parts. We acquire these found parts to study and replicate them to the highest level of detail. A notable example of a lineage replica is the Biker Scout gloves. We found an existing pair of gloves that were used during production, which had been modified for the film. We adapted our replica to reflect those same modifications, allowing each trooper to acquire something that is directly linked to the actual item used during filming.

The third category is known as “canon.” This refers to actual products that have appeared in official productions.