Armor Party – Details, episodes & analysis

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.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorparty/support

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.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorparty/support

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/

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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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorparty/support

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

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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.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorparty/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorparty/support

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. 

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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

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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

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