12-14-2007, 09:22 PM
I am more concerned as to getting it very close as possible, and that it will actually fit properly. Leather straps are heavy on plastic, and elastic straps are light on fiberglass. So with snaps I can actually switch them which is great. I am more of a "wearer" than some who just collects screen accurate pieces that just sit and collect dust. I like it close, but it does not have to be 100% screen accurate, especially if it looks good. Otherwise I will pay a lot more money just for a certain kind of strap that may not even fit me, and both still look as good as the other.I have limited room as well, so being able interchange straps if need be is a plus. On the costumes I create I try to be as exact as possible, but I can only use what I have to work with. I prefer to modify once in awhile for a better look, or more realistic look as well. An example being, although part 8 has a human flesh pinkie sticking out in the movie, to me this is just plain stupid. So I would keep the charred decayed hands from part 7, or the gloves from 8. Technically it is not being "screen accurate," but in this case it is a good thing. See where I am coming from? I prefer screen accurate with life accurate, coupled with personal touches.I have had many costumes over the past 30 years, and just starting out they were not exactly screen accurate, but no one ever said so or even mentioned that term in 30 years. But yes I am very happy with it, and I chose to have it made the way it is.