Costuming:MW Mandalor Bo Katan

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Mand’alor Bo-Katan
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Model MW-80087, Photo by Anastasia
 
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Description: Mand’alor Bo-Katan
Prefix: MW
Detachment: Bounty Hunters Guild
Context: Star Wars Rebels

A true Mandalorian loyalist Bo-Katan Kryze was a part of major conflicts during the Clone Wars era and later years of the Empire. Ex-lieutenant of Death Watch, she lost her Regent of Mandalore title when she refused to follow the newly appointed Galactic Emperor. Later Bo-Katan proved herself worthy of wielding the Darksaber, and with the approval of all the Clans on Mandalore, Kryze accepted the weapon, claiming the title of Mand'alor.


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

The Bounty Hunters’ Guild defines an additional optional level of costuming excellence. In the page below, requirements for Level 2, referred to as “Infamous”, are listed in blue. These optional requirements are meant for those who strive to meet the highest level of screen accuracy. Please visit the BHG web site for a full description of these standards.


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.


Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.


NOTE: All Armor noted below is made of a rigid material such as metal, fiberglass, resin, sintra, HIPS, PVC, PLA, Vac-formed ABS, or similar. The armor is also to have the appearance of thickness and depth. Costumers are encouraged to mimic weathering patterns from reference material.

Bo Helmet3.jpg Helmet
  • Helmet is Mandalorian, utilizing "Rebels Nite Owl" cast and styling.
  • A dark tinted, one piece “T” shaped visor extends to lower front edge of helmet.
  • Top and rear of helmet is mariner blue, similar to and in the same range as PMS 2140 C.
  • Earcaps on each side are same blue as helmet top and attach flush with no gaps. Bottoms are flush with the bottom of helmet.
    • Earcaps have white details with black pinstriped outlines in the middle.
    • Bottom slanted detail of Earcaps is dark grey to match rear helmet band.
  • Forehead and front mandibles of helmet are white.
  • Cheek areas are rounded at top.
  • Upper cheeks of helmet are slightly darker blue/grey.
  • Lower cheeks are the same blue as top and rear of helmet.
  • Rear helmet band and key-slot are dark grey.
  • A black “V-like” logo is located at center of the forehead.
  • Behind the “V” logo are five black tapered dart lines of different lengths. Lines start at blue section, angling toward center and ending just short of the “V” logo.
  • On either side of “V” logo are light grey circular details, mimicking the look of owl eyes.
  • Range-finder on right side is dark grey.
  • Range-finder stalk is light grey and attached to the upper Earcap with a dark grey, almost black, rounded-corner square detail. This same detail is found on opposite Earcap.
  • Helmet has a dark grey or black neck seal/gasket around the wearer's neck when worn.
    • If neck seal/gasket has an opening, it is in back.
  • Helmet has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.
  • Upper cheeks of helmet color are similar to PMS 532 C.
  • Rear helmet band and key-slot color are similar to Gray 11-C PMS “Cool Gray 11 C”.
  • Headband, Wig and Facial Scar are worn, allowing helmet to be removed. See item requirements in “Optional Accessories” section below.



Bo Flightsuit.png Undersuit
  • Undersuit is dark charcoal gray, with medium grey detailing on arms. (See additional reference images)
  • Undersuit fits snug to wearer with no bunching or excess material.
  • Undersuit is a cotton or cotton/Lycra material. If not a one-piece, end of the top is covered by the girth belts.
  • Undersuit includes a turtleneck that extends to base of the skull and chin.
  • There are no visible zippers or openings.
  • Undersuit is visible between the end of the Flak Vest and the Girth Belts.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Undersuit has medium grey detailing on thighs, similar in shape as the arms.
  • Turtleneck has a seam up the front.



Flak Vest2MEG.png Flak Vest
  • Flak Vest is black and made of cotton, cotton/Lycra blend, or thick cotton weave.
  • Arm sections are short sleeves that end just before the medium grey bicep detail on the Undersuit.
  • Vest length ends approximately one inch beyond the bottom of the Abdomen Armor.



Gloves and Armor2MEG.png Gloves and Hand Armor
  • Gloves are same color and material as Undersuit, and are long enough to tuck underneath Gauntlets.
  • Hand Armor has eight sides and curves with the wearers’ hand, extending from one side to the other.
  • Armor color is a medium cool grey, matching other medium grey armor pieces.
  • Armor has a trapezoid shape with black detail line at wrist end.
  • Hand armor attaches to the glove flush, and with no visible means of attaching.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):



Shoulder Armor2MEG.png Shoulder Armor
  • Armor is mariner blue matching the Helmet.
  • There is a black and white “Nite Owl” logo placed on lower portion of armor.
  • Shoulder Armor has four distinct corners and curves around the upper arm and shoulder.
  • Bottom edge of Shoulder Armor sits even with bottom edge of Flak Vest sleeves.
  • Armor attaches to Undersuit securely with no visible means of attachment.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.
  • “Nite Owl” logo will be placed on the lower portion of armor, with bottom edge of logo approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inches from bottom edge of armor.



Bo Gauntlets.png Gauntlets
  • See the gallery and Bo-Katan Gauntlets page for more information on specific necessary gauntlet details.
  • Gauntlets are made of a rigid material such as metal, fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra, HIPS, PVC, PLA, Vac-formed ABS, or similar material and have the appearance of thickness and depth.
  • Gauntlets are mariner blue, matching Helmet, Shoulder and Knee Armor.
  • Open on inside of forearm, leaving a visible straight seam, with no visible hinges or rivets.
  • Both ends have flat slanted inner “cuff details” to eliminate gaps around wearer’s arm.
  • Gauntlets have a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.
  • All five buttons on both gauntlets illuminate.
  • Hidden blade on right gauntlet will extend and function.  Must NOT be spring loaded, but manual operation for safety purposes.
  • Both Gauntlets will be solid and not open.  A thin line will run along the inside body of each Gauntlet but not the slanted inner cuffs on both ends.



Bo Chest.png Chest Armor
  • Includes Left and Right breast plates, center Diamond and Abdominal plate.
  • Armor color is a medium cool grey, matching Cod, Thigh, and Hand Armor.
  • Center Diamond has a darker grey raised vertical rectangle.
  • Left breast plate has two cut-out horizontal bars extending outward from center of plate.
  • Outer edge of chest plates curve inward to line up with Ab Armor at corners, forming a continuous line from top to bottom.
  • Spacing of pieces is scaled to wearer.
  • Armor attaches securely to Flak Vest with no visible means of attachment.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.
  • Armor color is similar to Gray 10-U PMS “Cool Gray 10 U”
  • Left breast plate cut-out bars will have the following details:
    • Slightly raised platforms, approximately 1/16-inch, protrude from horizontal bars.
    • Inner sections are dark grey; outer sections are pale/bright yellow and slightly higher, approximately 1/16-inch, than grey sections.
  • Left breast plate horizontal bars will have pale/bright yellow areas lighted continuously.



Bo Backplate.png Back Armor
  • Armor color is a medium cool grey, matching Cod, Thigh, and Chest Armor.
  • Armor has detailing in mariner blue matching Helmet and Shoulder Armor.
  • Armor also has darker grey detailing matching darker grey Helmet details.
  • Top of plate curves over shoulders to the front.
  • Width of shoulder pieces do not extend past shoulder seam of Flak Vest.
    • Shoulders are widest part of plate, which tapers to rounded corners on back.
    • Shoulder pieces end at or slightly below collar bone of wearer, and fit properly around neck.
  • Back armor has flattened area that Jetpack sits flush against with no visible means of attachment.
  • Back armor secures to wearer with no visual means of attachment.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):



Bo Jetpack.png Jetpack
  • Jetpack is made made of a rigid material such as metal, fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra, HIPS, PVC, PLA, Vac-formed ABS, or similar material.
  • Colors for the Jetpack are: Blue, Light Grey, Grey, Dark Grey, Faded Red and Pale Tan. Please reference the gallery for specific details.
    • Blue, Light Grey, and Dark Grey match the same colors in the Helmet.
  • Jetpack has the following main components: One center tank, two side fuel tanks with missiles, two side mounted thrusters/nozzles.
  • A grey center beam spans across top of Jetpack from one side missile to other.
  • Bottom of center tank ends short of bottom edge of Jetpack.
  • Piano-key detailing is found on back-most platform, just below the grey center beam.
  • Jetpack attaches securely to the back armor’s flattened area.
  • Jetpack is scaled to swearer, with side thrusters not extending beyond end of shoulders.
  • Jetpack has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.
  • A center missile, similar to concept art, may be added, but is not required.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.
  • Detailing in all areas is crisp.
  • All segments of Jetpack are properly proportioned.



Bo Girth.png Girth Belt
  • Girth Belt is light brown and made of leather, rigid suede or similar material.
  • Belt is between 2.25” to 3” wide, depending on the wearer.
  • Six to eight horizontal lines are present, depending on width of belt, evenly spaced from top to bottom.
  • Belt attaches in rear with hidden overlapping closure.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Belt color is similar to PMS 161 C.
  • Belt is made of leather or rigid suede material.



Bo BeltsCombo.png Ammo Belt and Pouches
  • Ammo Belt is light brown matching the Girth Belt, and made of leather, rigid suede or similar material.
  • Width of Ammo Belt is approximately 1/3rd the width of Girth Belt.
  • Ammo Belt is smooth with no detail and worn over Girth Belt, as pictured.
  • Four equally sized Pouches are attached to Ammo Belt.
  • Pouches have same or slightly less width as Girth Belt, and are 1.25 to 1.5 inches deep.
  • Pouches are taller than the Girth Belt is wide, with 1/2 inch of overlap on each side.
  • Two Boxes are worn off each hip.
  • Ammo Belt attaches in rear with hidden overlapping closure.
  • Ammo Belt features 8-sided grey belt Buckle.
    • Buckle is made of fiberglass, resin, sintra, Vac-formed ABS, HIPS, PVC, PLA or other rigid substance, and has the appearance of thickness.
    • Rectangular raised detail appears on wearer’s right end of buckle.
  • Belt Buckle attaches securely to Ammo Belt with no visible means of attachment.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Size of pouches is between 2.25” wide x 3” tall, and 2.5” wide x 3.5” tall, depending on wearer.
  • Belt color is similar to PMS 161 C.
  • Belt will be made of leather or rigid suede material.
  • Stitching detail is visible on Box flaps.
  • Belt Buckle will be made of metal.
  • Ammo Belt closes in front via metal Belt Buckle.



Cod Armor2MEG.png Cod Armor
  • Armor color is a medium cool grey, matching Hand, Chest, and Thigh Armor.
  • Cod Armor is made of three separate pieces with proper sizing and spacing for wearer.
    • Upper outer corners should extend to inside of hip bones of wearer.
  • Cod Armor is worn below Girth Belt; Undersuit shows via a gap.
  • Cod Armor secures to Flightsuit with no visual means of attachment.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.
  • Armor color is similar to Gray 10-U PMS “Cool Gray 10 U”.
  • Gap between Girth belt and Cod Armor is approximately ½” to 1” between belt and top of armor.



Bo ThighArmor.png Thigh Armor/Holsters
  • Thigh Armor length extends from hip bone area and ends approximately half way down thigh.
  • Each Thigh Armor has attached Holsters.
    • Holsters and Thigh Armor are separate pieces.
  • Thigh Armor panels have thin slot down to middle of armor where holsters attach.
  • Thigh Armor and Holsters have thin dark grey/black line pattering and an elongated rectangle detail near front leading edge.
  • Holsters match shape of the optional Westar weapons below, tapering at bottom so small portion of Westar barrel protrudes out bottom.
  • Thigh Armor curves over outer thighs to fit wearer snugly with no gaps.
  • Armor secures to Undersuit with no visual means of attachment.
  • A light-medium gray ½” decorative, non-functional strap is located at the mid-upper portion of the armor that securely fastens around the upper thigh.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.
  • Armor color is similar to Gray 10-U PMS “Cool Gray 10 U”.
  • Holsters rotate freely from one central attachment point at end of armor slot.
  • The ½” strap is removed and replaced with sewn-in details similar to those on arms of Flightsuit, as described in Flighsuit section.



Knee Armor2MEG.png Knee Armor
  • Knee armor is mariner blue, matching Helmet and Shoulder Armor.
  • Distinct return edge is present on knee armor.  More than other armor pieces of this kit.
  • Front of armor narrows from top to bottom.
  • Knee armor will curve smoothly around the leg of the wearer.
  • Raised circular details are found on the outside, just above the narrow part of armor.
  • Armor attaches to Undersuit securely with no visible means of attachment.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.



Shin Armor2MEG.png Shin Armor
  • Armor is three-sided on the front. 
    • Center is mariner blue matching Helmet, Shoulder, and Knee Armor.
    • Sides are a medium cool grey matching Thigh, Chest, Cod, and Back Armor.
  • Bottom front of armor has trapezoid shaped cutout, allowing armor to extend and cover the ankles on both sides.
  • Sides will curve slightly to fit flush to the shape of the wearers’ calves and not flare out.
  • Smooth leather or leather-like material matching flight suit in color, is attached to Shin Armor and wraps snugly around the back of the calf, giving the appearance of a high boot.
    • May use a high boot that is same height in back as armor in front.
  • Armor attaches securely to either a high boot or the Flight Suit with no visible means of attachment.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):



Boot Armor2MEG.png Boot Armor
  • Boot Armor is a medium cool grey matching Thigh, Chest, Cod, and Back Armor.
  • Toe piece is elongated trapezoid shape, curved to fit the toe of the boot.
  • Heel piece is rectangular strip that runs from one side of heel to other.
  • Ankle Armor is also grey, trapezoid shaped, attaches securely to boot, and sits into Shin Armor cutout with proportional spacing.
  • Boot Armor will attach securely to boots with no visible means of attachment.
  • Armor has a dull/matte finish, and is weathered.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):



Bo Boots2.png Boots
  • Boots are black and made of leather or similar material with no visible zippers.
    • If zippers are present, they are on inside of boot.
  • Boots are smooth with no details or laces, and have a flat sole with slight heel no more than one inch.
  • Boots allow for secure attachment of boot armor.



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.


Bo Headpiece2.png Headpiece
  • If worn, Wig and Facial Scar are also be present.
  • Headpiece is made of a rigid material such as metal, fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra, HIPS, PVC, PLA, Vac-formed ABS, or similar.
  • Headpiece is fitted to the wearer, extending from temple to temple, and worn along the hairline of the forehead.
  • Center section slants outward at the front side.  The two sides slant toward the center, narrowing at the top.
  • The whole center section tapers narrow in front and wider in back.
  • Black details are seen on either side of the raised center section.
  • Each temple section has two rectangular yellow details.
  • Headpiece is a cool medium grey matching the armor.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Weathering appears in same shapes and areas as reference material.
  • Headpiece color is similar to Gray 10-U PMS “Cool Gray 10 U”.
  • Rectangular temple details are illuminated.



Headpiece and Wig2MEG.png Wig and Facial Scar
  • If worn, Headpiece must also be present.
  • Wig is Red-Orange (similar to C PMS 7580 C) and formed in a “Bob” cut that is angled shorter in the back than the front.
    • Individual may use their own hair as long as the color and style are correct.
  • There is a part down the middle of the scalp.
  • A scar runs diagonally from the forehead to the end of the right brow.



Bo Katan Eyes.jpg Eye Color
  • Green contact lenses.
  • This style of contact lens may be worn, if desired.
    • While encouraged to complete the look of this character, the contact lens requirement will be waived for 501st acceptance, if the applicant cannot wear contact lenses for health related reasons.
    • All persons utilizing contact lenses are encouraged to first see their optometrist for a fitting.



Bo Westars.png Westar 35’s
  • Based on a scratch-built or modified commercial toy Westar 35 pistol, identical to “Ursa Wren Westar Pistols”.
  • Pistols are painted same light, medium and dark grey’s as the armor indicated above.
  • Both have identical detail and markings, with red and teal accents.
  • Pistols will have bright yellow LED’s in barrel when trigger is pulled.



Bo-Saber.png Dark Saber
  • Appearance of Dark Saber will match the Rebels Era design, and not the Clone Wars version.
  • Saber will be properly scaled and able to removable blade from hilt.
  • Blade will illuminate.






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