Costuming:CT Shiv Cold Weather

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Shiv (Cold Weather Gear)
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Model TC-11251, Photo by Bethany Pastros


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Description: Shiv (Cold Weather Gear)
Prefix: TC
Detachment: Clone Trooper Detachment
Context: The Clone Wars: Cold Snap comics

“Shiv” was the nickname of a clone cold assault trooper in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. Shiv and his squad were assigned to Glid Station on the ice planet of Orto Plutonia to field-test an assortment of subzero gear.


For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met.

In the page below, items listed in blue are recommended features that will improve the quality of the costume. Items listed in red are intended to further enhance the finished costume.

Special Notes:
• The “Animated” armor design, seen in 2008 The Clone Wars Cartoon Series, differs from the “Realistic” armor design used to create characters from the theatrical films, video games, and graphic novels. See this thread at 501stclonetroopers.com for the differences between the sculpts. (This may require an additional forum account.)
• Armor parts shall be made from fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), or a similar rigid material. This includes vacuum formed plastics as well as properly finished and smoothed 3D printed armor forms. See this thread at 501stclonetroopers.com for examples of acceptable and unacceptable levels of 3D print finishing.
• All numerical measurements given in CTD CRLs are approximate. Measurements should be followed as closely as possible while not affecting the proportionality of costume details. Proportionality should take precedence over exact measurements.


This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.


  • This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum.
  • GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum.
  • Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval.
  • Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size.
  • Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume.


Shiv Buckets.jpg Helmet
  • Phase I cold weather helmet.
  • Helmet painted matte or satin white.
  • The helmet is painted with dark red markings.
  • Top center vertical dark red stripe approx. 2" wide
    • Stripe has a break approx. 1" wide at the back of the helmet near the top.
    • Stripe comes to a point on the forehead.
  • An arrow is present on the forehead.
    • The top edge of the arrow comes to a point at a shallower angle than the bottom edges.
  • Bottom of the arrow is notched out to match the point of the forehead stripe.
  • Two symmetrical markings on the face oriented vertically.
    • The markings are angled outward above the visor and then curve inward and taper approximately half way up the forehead of the helmet.
  • The markings taper and angle outward on the lower visor trim.
  • The one piece helmet flares outward toward the bottom.
  • Two round aerators are present.
    • One located on each side of the mouth area.
  • The bottom of the faceplate has three vertical striped vents.
  • A white face shroud is attached to the back of the faceplate and covers the front of the faceplate, across the chin area.
    • Shroud is made of canvas or similar material.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.




TC animated neckseal.jpg Neck Seal
  • Neck seal is black in color with no ribbing.
  • No logos or labels are visible.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Neck seal closes in the front via two small black snaps.
  • A black balaclava is worn with the neckseal.



Shiv Undersuit.jpg Undersuit
  • Phase 1 animated style cold weather undersuit.
  • A one piece or two piece White undersuit, with vertical ribbing.
  • Undersuit is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Shoulders.jpg Shoulder Armor
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • A dark red chevron approx. 1¼" wide that points upward with the point approximately half way up the shoulder armor.
  • Shoulder armor is worn reverse style, with curved point toward bottom and flat edge toward top.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Forearms.jpg Forearm Armor
  • Phase 1 animated style cold weather gear forearm armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Armor is seamless on the outside edge.
    • Due to the shape of the armor, a butted seam is acceptable on the inside if required.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Hands.jpg Hand Plates
  • Phase I animated style cold gear hand armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Hand plates are mirror images of each other.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Gloves.jpg Gloves
  • White over the wrist gloves made of leather, nylon, or other low pile fabrics.
  • Gloves cover any exposed skin.
  • Gloves do not show any labels or logos when the armor is worn.



Shiv Chest.jpg Chest Armor
  • Phase I animated style cold gear chest armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Chest armor has no rank bar.
  • Chest and Back Armor match together at the sides and shoulders with no open gap.
    • Butted seam lines are permitted if required.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Back.jpg Back armor
  • Phase I animated style cold gear back armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Back and Chest Armor match together at the sides and shoulders with no open gap.
    • Butted seam lines are permitted if required.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Backpack.jpg Backpack
  • Phase I animated style cold gear backpack.
  • Backpack has a rectangular base with four wider extending box areas on each upper and lower side spaced apart.
  • Backpack has an antennae present on the left side.
  • Backpack is painted matte or satin white.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Cod.jpg Codpiece and Abdomen Cover
  • Abdomen Cover is made of white, heavy duty cloth or medium weight fleece material.
  • The Abdomen Cover extends from underneath the Chest armor and overlaps the top edge of the Cod armor. The cover wraps around back and overlaps the Kama.
  • The front of Abdomen Cover appears as a solid piece with no seam.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Worn under the Duster, over the pants.
  • There are two belt boxes attached to cod piece.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv BeltBox.jpg Belt Boxes
  • Boxes are painted matte or satin white.
  • Belt boxes attached through the Kama to the codpiece.
  • Boxes are weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Kama.jpg Kama
  • The Kama is made of white, heavy duty cloth or medium weight fleece material.
  • The front edges of the Kama start at the front belt boxes.
  • The Kama length extends to the top of the Lower Leg Wraps.
  • The rear of the Kama is straight with no triangular split.




Shiv Knees.jpg Knee Armor
  • Phase I animated style cold gear knee armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Legs.jpg Lower Leg Wraps
  • Leg wraps extend from knee to ankle.
  • Four bands wrap around the lower legs.
    • Bands are secured with hook and loop fastener.
  • Wraps are weathered with shades of grey.



Shiv Shoes.jpg Boots
  • White boots.
  • Strap across top of boot.
  • Boots are weathered with shades of grey.



Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.



CRLdc15s-animated.jpg DC-15S Blaster Carbine (animated style)

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, this weapon is commonly carried by the Troopers of the Galactic Republic.

  • This is the animated variant of the DC-15S blaster rifle.




Dc15a Animated.jpg DC-15A Blaster Rifle (animated style)

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, this blaster is the standard issue weapon carried by the Clone Troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic.

  • This is the animated variant of the DC-15A blaster rifle.



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