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Armor Party

Armor Party

29 episodes

1 day ago

Welcome to Armor Party, a show about the costumes and costumers of the Star Wars Universe. We cover the threads and treads, and talk with those who appreciate and build the most iconic looks from a galaxy far, far away. Episodes drop every other Tuesday. Find us on social media at Armor Party! We are proudly part of the Thank The Maker Network.

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Welcome to Armor Party, a show about the costumes and costumers of the Star Wars Universe. We cover the threads and treads, and talk with those who appreciate and build the most iconic looks from a galaxy far, far away. Episodes drop every other Tuesday. Find us on social media at Armor Party! We are proudly part of the Thank The Maker Network.

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Episodes (20/29)

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Armor Party with Ramey Chanadet

Armor Party talks with Ramey Chanadet (@rchanadet) about his process of building. With over 45 costumes among the clubs, Ramey has developed nearly every costuming skill under the sun. Part of the @dadbatchpod - we get the scoop on his Star Wars Celebration plans. Grab yourself some new digs with RSVLTS, pop culture themed clothing to that's as fun as your inner geek. Use code "armorparty" to save 20% off your first order at RSVLTS.com Part of the Thank the Maker Podcast Network alongside Princess and Scoundrel.

2 years ago

1 hour 52 minutes 48 seconds

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Armor Party with Joe "Tech" Lara

If you've gotten familiar with the Star Wars costuming scene, you've certainly seen Joe Lara: the first ever "Tech" from "The Bad Batch." A veteran and advocate for community building, his story is one of inspiration for choosing to move forward, helping others find motivation , and learning a brand new process from the ground up. Find him as one of the hosts of "The Dad Batch" on Spotify, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/tech.badbatch Grab yourself some new digs this holiday with RSVLTS, pop culture themed clothing to that's as fun as your inner geek. Use code "armorparty" to save 20% off your first order at RSVLTS.com Part of the Thank the Maker Podcast Network alongside Princess and Scoundrel.

2 years ago

2 hours 3 minutes 15 seconds

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Armor Party with Mark VonOhlen of Denuo Novo

Armor Party hears from Denuo Novo, the company that rose in the ashes of the former ANOVOS as a premier dealer of licensed Star Wars wearables. As the brand manager of Denuo Novo, Mark gives us some insight as to how this opportunity came to be for a merging of some of the most notable names in collectibles came to be. Find Mark on Instagram at @darthvonohlen!

Production and theme music by @alton_james

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2 years ago

1 hour 47 minutes 9 seconds

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Armor Party with Brendan Wayne

Armor Party talks with Brendan Wayne, character performer of the helmeted Din Djarin of the Mandalorian. For 2 seasons of the Mandalorian and with appearances in The Book of Boba Fett, Brendan walks us through how his skills and training as a gunslinger inspired the costume and persona of the badass beneath the Beskar. Hear about his humble journey from fitting into a costume designed for a bigger actor, almost missing the audition for Dad-duties, and what his Grandfather, John "The Duke" Wayne, thought about Star Wars. Follow Brendan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/therealbrendanwayne/

3 years ago

1 hour 57 minutes 12 seconds

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Armor Party with Star Spangled Comet

Episode 3 of season 2 brings a conversation with Star, a Michigan costumer who has gone head first into Star Wars costuming since the pandemic. Not afraid to experiment, we learn her process of building with foam and where she's found success in all aspects of making a wearable costume for working comfort and maximum fun. Follow her work on Instagram @starspangledcomet

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Find Armor Party on Instagram for more tips and tricks and profiles at Instagram.com/armorpartyshow

Production by Alton James (instagram.com/alton_james)

Part of the Thank the Maker Network (instagram.com/thankthemakerpod & instagram.com/princessandscoundrelshow)

3 years ago

1 hour 41 minutes 44 seconds

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Armor Party with Steven Schultz

Our second episode of season, we talk with Steven Schultz, (www.instagram.com/stevie.kickz ) about his costuming journey. What started as humble beginnings to get time off work turns into a full fledged obsession that eventually leads to helping dress stormtroopers on the set of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Listen to his own podcast with other Bad Batch members at https://podcasts.apple.com/gm/podcast/the-dad-batch/id1636341799

3 years ago

1 hour 45 minutes 12 seconds

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Armor Party with Chris Bartlett

Armor Party takes an oil bath with actor Chris Bartlett, actor and performance artist from the Disney+ Star Wars series. Known for playing Q9-Zero the assassin droid in the Mandalorian, Chris tells us how he got the gig of Lucasfilms traveling C3P0 over 15 years ago and how to become a better version of the character you may be cosplaying. Check out Chris's incredible work as a costumer and performer at www.instagram.com/chrisfbartlett

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Follow Armor Party on Instagram at www.instagram.com/armorpartyshow

Part of the Thank the Maker Network (instagram.com/thankthemakerpod) along with Princess and Scoundrel (instagram.com/princessandscoundrelshow)

3 years ago

1 hour 49 minutes 19 seconds

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Armor Party with Brian Matyas

Lucasfilm concept artist Brian Matyas shares his process of designing iconic characters like Din Djarin, BoKatan and Boba Fett for the modern age. His work is featured heavily in The Art of The Mandalorian Season 1 and 2, and is considered one of the most influential armor designers in the last 10 years. Find his work at https://www.instagram.com/brianmatyas

3 years ago

1 hour 48 minutes 18 seconds

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Armor Party with Kevin Weir of Imperial Surplus

Armor Party gets the backstory on one of the most important builders and creators in the Star Wars costuming hobby. Kevin Weir of Imperial Surplus went from fan, to vendor, to creating props and costumes for productions themselves. As the top tier provider of Clone armor in the 501st legend as well as legacy projects like the "Femme TK", we learn the whole tale of how passion turns into profession. Find Kevin's work at www.imperialsurplus.com

3 years ago

3 hours 4 seconds

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Armor Party with Emma Swanson of Gabercrete

For episode 19, Armor Party talks all things sewing, stitching and Star Wars aesthetic with Emma Swanson, owner of Gabercrete. She walks us through how soft goods play an integral part in costuming, and how her business manages expectations, creativity and the highest standards as she moonlights from her day job. A must listen if you're a shop owner and creative, Emma's work is some of the best in the fandom. Follow her at @gabercrete on Instagram.

3 years ago

1 hour 40 minutes 8 seconds

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Armor Party with Brian Muir

Armor Party talks with Brian Muir, the legendary sculptor who created Darth Vader, the stormtrooper armor, CZ3 and the Death Star droid in Star Wars: A New Hope.....all at the age of 24. We were lucky enough to get some insight in the "thumb test" and learn about the incredible work that spans his 46 year career. Learn more about Brian's work and purchase his books at https://www.brianmuirvadersculptor.com/

3 years ago

1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds

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Armor Party with OffEarth3D

Armor Party gets the business of printing, painting, and prepping from Darryl Kemper, owner of OffEarth3D prop studio. We talk what it took for him to go full time, and how he's managed to tame the midwestern elements while documenting what he learns for the benefit of the creator community. Find his fantastic paintwork on socials at @offearth3d

3 years ago

1 hour 52 minutes 55 seconds

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Armor Party with Justin Sonfield

Armor Party sits down with multi-club costumer Justin Sonfield. With over 20 approved costumes across the clubs, we hear what inspires him to build, how we approach civility when having costuming standards and a deep dive into the costume of C-3P0. Follow along with Justin's constant build sessions on Instagram @sonfield

3 years ago

2 hours 26 minutes 40 seconds

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Armor Party with Frank Ippolito

In episode 16, we sit down with make-up, fabrication and special effects legend Frank Ippolito. Frank played the Mon Calamari dock worker in the second season of The Mandalorian, and his shop Thingergy is responsible for now iconic Star Wars characters of Moff Gideon and Fennec Shand. Hear Frank's insight on what it takes to make it in the industry, and why it is truly a labor of love.

3 years ago

2 hours 23 minutes 24 seconds

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Armor Party with Jen Markham

For episode 15, Armor Party learns how costumers in small spaces can make BIG impacts with the desire to learn and build. Manhattan's Jen Markham shares her story as a newer costume club member with over 20 different builds, and how she approaches ground up costuming. With over a million followers on TikTok, we're able to get an idea of what it means to create content authentically, and why social media shouldn't be taken too seriously. Find Jen's work on instagram at https://instagram.com/jen_markham

3 years ago

1 hour 32 minutes 34 seconds

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Armor Party with John "Lonewolf" Ficker

Armor Party gets taken to school by John Ficker of Lonewolf Customs - one of the most reliable vendors in Mandalorian costuming and designer of one of the most infamous buckets in the Mando Mercs costuming club. He tells us about his days as an intern working on Star Wars toys for Hasbro, and describes what it's like going full time into this hobby in the age of "Amazon expectations". Follow along with him at @lonewolf1183 on Instagram.

3 years ago

2 hours 10 seconds

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Armor Party with Brian Cook

Armor Party gets put in the crosshair of Brian Cook, known as @sithing.aint.easy on Instagram talking all things building. We discuss our love of Darth Vader, the problems of 3D prints, getting your family involved in costumiong, not being afraid of fringe character builds and what it took to become the first collected group of Bad Batch cosplayers. Follow along with Armor Party on Instagram: @armorpartyshow

4 years ago

2 hours 16 minutes 20 seconds

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Armor Party with Andrew Liptak

Armor Party dives into the history of costuming with multi-armored 501st member Andrew Liptak. As an author, he's been able to explore, research and write about the long, unknown past of "costume-play" reaching all the way back to the 1930's. His book "Cosplay: A History" will be released next year and we were able to hear a bit about the process and his findings along the way. Follow his journey into publishing at https://twitter.com/andrewliptak?lang=en

4 years ago

1 hour 57 minutes 33 seconds

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Armory Party with Timothy Harrison

Armor Party sits down with Chicago's Timothy Harrison, owner of HDC Fabrication. In this episode we discuss the pro's and con's of consumer resin and FDM printers, what you should be looking for in airbrushes to do proper paintjobs and the investments you need to make to take your prop making business to the next level! Check out HDC Fabrication on Facebook and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hdcfabrication/?hl=en

4 years ago

1 hour 41 minutes 8 seconds

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Armor Party with Terry Chui

Armor Party sits down with Terry Chui A.K.A. Panda Props for our longest episode yet. In this episode we cover Terrys long history of creative jobs from creative director at EA Games, to building one of the most extensive collections of "How-To's" on Star Wars costuming, his process for breaking costumes down for the community and his love of Mon Calamari and a certain gold protocol droid. Find him on Instagram @pandapropsncostumes

4 years ago

2 hours 54 minutes 10 seconds