Mandalorian Beskar Steel
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Mandalorian Beskar Steel

Back in the 1980s, no one, not even George Lucas, would have imagined that the character of Boba Fett, let alone the Mandalorians whose armor he wore, would become as popular as he is now 40 years later. Actor and direct Jon Favreau have produced for Disney, whom George Lucas sold his company to has developed a new popular series that only can be seen on Disney's streaming channel.  That series is "The Mandalorian."  Consider the lone gunman traveling from town to town in the United State's old west, and you have the basis for the show. Think of Clint Eastwood in any of Sergio Leone's Italian westerns where Eastwood's character has no name and neither addressed nor introduce. Only speaking when necessary and who is intelligent and quick with his revolver.

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Han Solo Vest Unboxing - Todd's Costumes
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Han Solo Vest Unboxing - Todd's Costumes

As a young teen in 1977, I saw "Star Wars" (now called "Episode IV: A New Hope"), and, as I have written before, it changed how I saw my life. As a kid, my passions gravitated towards the filmmaking process.  I loved the characters and could see the archetypes they embodied.

Much later in life, I decided I wanted to revisit my youth and my passion for film.  I wrote reviews of the movies I saw, and, as always, life happened. The Star Wars costumes I coveted were usually bulky and hot.  I live in the desert, so when we have comic cons or film fests, I decide to avoid sweating for hours and fully enjoy the convention.  So I decided I want to wear something a bit more comfortable.

So recently, I decided it was time to start creating or assembling costumes that are more comfortable yet very recognizable to everyone attending.

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