Costuming:Pyke Syndicate Spice Runner

Pyke Syndicate: Spice Runner

Model DZ-3831, Photo by Chris Silvernail

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Description: Pyke Syndicate: Spice Runner Prefix: DZ Detachment: Underworld Detachment Context: The Book of Boba Fett The Pyke Syndicate, also known as the Syndicate, Pyke Family, or simply as the Pykes, were spice traffickers within the Spice Cartel that operated in the criminal underground from their homeworld of Oba Diah. The Pyke Syndicate began operating on the planet Tatooine, where the Spice Runners took care of transport and delivery of spice, among other things.

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.

Re-breather Mask The Pyke mask has a smooth surface on the face plate, and features concave sections over the cheeks. There is a notch at the ‘mouth’ of the faceplate, and two protruding gaskets. The gaskets feature three sections (telescopic in size from largest to smallest protruding outwards) and at the tip there is a concave port with seven (7) prongs. The faceplate of the mask may feature a variety of designs; and color may be dark copper, silver or gold, with a semi-gloss and non-reflective finish. There are five (5) difference designs that feature on the helmet faceplate (see gallery for examples). Faceplate may be light to moderately weathered. The faceplate has distinctive almond shaped eyes, with dark plastic lenses that conceal the costumer’s eyes. Sides and top of the mask have the illusion of three overlapping plates: The mask is inset into the helmet. The sides and top of the mask are smooth and matte black in colour, with green undertones. Note: There are 5 different designs for the face mask, across three colours to choose from. Please visit the gallery to view more.

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	Head Protruding from the back of the helmet, is the Pyke head. The head must appear organic; this can be achieved with latex, silicon, or other mediums. The head extends upwards and out from the back of the head, and has three distinct plates over the top, and jagged flesh underneath. There are two primary fins protruding from the base of the head. The colour of the skin is a mix of copper green, beige, grey, light blue, and teal with pink accents. Note: The mask and head may be separate pieces, or one whole unit. The actual face of the Pyke does not have to be included, and is considered an optional component of this costume.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The neck is visible between the re-breather mask and the scarf. There are small spikes protruding from the neck.

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	Scarf A navy blue scarf is worn around the neck, positioned undertake goitre. The scarf is made from a natural fibre material such as linen. The costumer’s own neck or skin must not be visible.

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	Shirt The shirt is long sleeved, navy blue in colour. The shirt is made from a lightweight cotton material. There is a wide cuff and button at the wrist that is concealed by the glove. Visible line of fabric leading from cuff to near elbow, ending in an arrow shape.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There is a sewn square and cross with a button, on the outside of both arms, above the elbow. Adjacent to the button is a sewn square panel to reinforce the material at the elbow.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): The shirt is the Propper Men’s Tactical Shirt—Long Sleeved in LAPD Navy.

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	Trousers The trousers are navy blue in colour, and made from a cotton or cotton canvas material. The trousers are a relaxed fit, straight through the leg. There is a double reinforced knee on both legs. The seam of the double knee travels underneath any pockets. There is a side cargo pocket with flap closure on both legs. The pants are worn tucked into the boots.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There is a ‘magazine’ style pocket on the right side, above the cargo pocket with a flap closure. There is a flush style pocket on the left side, above the cargo pocket that is open. There is a zipper at the opening of the pants that is hidden at the fly. The back of the waistband is elasticated. There are hand pockets at the front of the pants.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): The pants are the Propper Men’s Tactical Pant (Canvas) in LAPD Navy.

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Vest The vest may be made from a knit material, such as a waffle weave, or suede material and may be soft khaki green, brown, or olive in colour. There are two panels over the chest that are raised; they are curved at the collar and become narrower towards the costumer’s waist. There are three stripes on the vest that are mustard yellow in colour and made from a cotton or dense weave fabric. The centre stripe is approximately 1.5" in diameter, with visible stitching along the entire length on both sides. The thread for stitching is the same colour as the fabric. The outer stripes are approximately 2" in diameter, with visible stitching along the entire length on both sides. The vest should reach approximately to the bottom ribs of the costumer. There are two greeblies, attached at the top of the chest over the two outer yellow strips below the collar bone.

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Obi An obi is worn over the top of the vest at the costumer’s waist. The top layer of the obi is made from a loose or crinkle linen material, that is brown in colour and is approximately 2" wide. The bottom layer is a flap of leather or leather like material that is brown in colour, that extends down to the crotch of the costumer. Note: The Obi and Vest may be constructed in one piece, or as two separate items.

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	Outer Robe The outer robe is sleeveless and extends to the knee of the wearer. The robe is made of a basketweave material with clear directional lines. The robe is brown with dark gray and brown weave visible. There is an inset in the fabric for two “rank buttons” on either side of the cloak, just below the collar bone. One white on top and one red on bottom, moderately weathered, approximately 1" squared in size. The rank bars may function and be illuminated. There is a strap that travels under the armpit of the costumer that may secure to the vest or the other side of the armpit hole. The strap is made from the same khaki green or olive material as the vest, or the same material as the cloak. There are two strips of fabric on the interior edge of the cloak, starting from the seam at the neck and ending about mid-thigh. (Optional) Hood—made from 3 pieces, the center piece is rotated 90 degrees The lining of the hood has alternating chevrons.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The lining of the hood has textured fabric with alternating chevrons.

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Belt The belt is positioned over the top of the cloak, with both the crinkle linen and leather material of the Obi visible above the belt. The belt is approximately 2" wide and similar in style to the British WW2 Army Belt, or Velcro tactical belt. The belt is weathered, and light brown and cream in colour. There are three belt boxes. The centre buckle covers the closure of the belt and has a notch from the base to the middle. The box on the left-hand side is approximately 4" wide, and 5" long. There are three sections on the top of the box, with a line approximately one third of the way across. The box on the right-hand side is approximately 2" by 2" in size, and features two rounded bumps.

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Pouch A single ‘Yugo’ style pouch is worn over the back of the right hip; of which there are two acceptable types. The pouch is made from leather, or leather like material. The pouch is approximately 7"–8" in length, and 3"–4" wide. Option A: The leather may be either dark brown or black, and the closure of the pouch is a flap with a round silver backing and thin strip of leather, or leather like material with a silver tip. Option B: The leather is tan, and the closure of the pouch is a flap with a thin strip of leather, or leather like material that expends from back to front of the pouch, and threads through a small leather loop.

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	Gloves Motorcycle style gloves are worn, and may be black or brown in colour and made from leather or a leather-like material. The cuff of the glove is loose, that extends 2"–3" past the wrist, and has black piping at the edge of the cuff. There is a zig-zag stitch visible at the wrist. There is a visible knuckle guard.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The gloves are the Torc Donner Motorcycle Glove.

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	Boots Motorcycle style boots are worn; they are tan in colour and have a black sole. There are two black panels on the boots; There are 8 ribbed sections at the front. A wide V at the back. The closer of the boot at the back is covered by a loose fitting V panel of fabric made from a similar material as the boot. There is a dark brown or black ‘clam’ style panel over the shin of the boot, featuring four distinct ridges fanning out from the instep. The boots are weathered.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The boots are modified ICON Joker Motorcycle Boots.

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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.

	Camtono Cylindrical in shape, but small enough to be tucked under the average humanoid’s arm, a camtono case can be used to hold a variety of treasures, including ingots of beskar steel or a wealth of rare spice. The camtono may be weathered.

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	Blaster The A280-CFE convertible heavy blaster pistol features an over-sized frame.

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