TuskenRaiderMaleANewHope

Tusken Raider

Model DZ-8559 DZ 12109, Photo by M.Cullen J.Lim S.Ofner Hawk Worley

Description: Tusken Raider
Prefix: DZ
Detachment: Krayt Clan
Context: Episode IV: A New Hope

Fearsome desert savages inhabiting the rocky Jundland Wastes, Tusken Raiders are the foremost reason Tatooine colonists do not wander far from their isolated communities. Extremely territorial and xenophobic, Tusken Raiders will attack with very little provocation. They show no allegiance to even their native world-mates, as these nomads have attacked Jawa scouting parties on occasion. Covered from head-to-foot in tattered rags and robes, Tusken Raiders — or Sand People as they are also known -- brandish a deadly bladed club known as a gaderffii. They also carry projectile rifles with which to shoot at passing vehicles. In this period, both male and female Tuskens dress identically.

Please note that this costume is also eligible for membership in The Rebel Legion, although adjustments may need to be made for RL approval.

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. GML's 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.

	Helmet / Mask A fully wrapped head of similar design matching Episode 4. Unmodified commercially available latex masks are inaccurate. Masks built on a latex base are acceptable. Cloth wrapping is used for the main part of the head. All wraps are of the same color and made from duck cloth or bull denim. Head wraps are not unkempt and do not hang loosely over the neck or shoulders. Leather or simulated leather is used for the "snout" wrapping. Mask has nine metal or simulated metal detail pieces: Silver in color. Two (2) eye stalks. Eye stalks taper toward the front with two slots cut into the underside of each piece. Four (4) head spikes. Head spikes have a slight taper. Two (2) "blood splitter" cheek tusks. Cheek tusks have a slight taper, a narrower end section, with hole in the end. One (1) nose piece. Nose piece has a flat bottom, curved top, with two vertical slots in the end. Screening or tinted lenses are used to conceal eyes and mouth from outside of mask. The finished mask is weathered and dirty. If the mask is not sufficiently long to conceal the neck at all times a neck seal of similar fabric to the wraps of the helmet, arms and boots is worn. The neck seal can be a thin "scarf" of fabric, but is not thick and bulky as is seen on prequel Tuskens.

	Neck Breather Device worn around the neck of a design similar to that seen in Episode 4. Neck Breather resembles a small cylinder 3" to 4" in length, approximately 2" in diameter, with tapered caps on either end connecting to a tube, which runs behind the neck. Breather has knurled end caps and flare nuts on each end. Some references show a single small ridge (approximately 1/4" wide and 1/8" high) running around the center equator of the cylinder. Cylinder is wrapped in leather or leather like material. The overlapping end seam of the leather wrap is visible on the front of the breather with the lip facing upwards.

	Inner Robe Inner Robe is made of a textured, sand-colored fabric. The length of the robe does not expose the top of the boot. Inner robe should reach to approximately the instep of the boots or slightly above it. This loose-fitting inner robe is worn underneath the bandolier(s). Robes and mask conceal all skin around neck. Loose sleeves cover to approximately 4" above the wrist. The finished robe is weathered. Weathering is be realistic. Some fraying at the hem, but does not have long loose threads or appear unkempt. Dust and dirt where is would happen naturally, but does not resemble grease marks or staining from wetness.

Outer Robe

Outer Robe is very loose fitting and made of a coarse textured, and weathered, sand colored fabric.
- Basket weave fabric, such as Monk's cloth or similar is recommended.
- Robe is constructed similar to a poncho.
  - A rectangular piece of fabric draped over the shoulders, with a center front opening from the neck to the hem.
Outer Robe reaches to at least the bottom of the inner robe.
Outer Robe is as wide as the wearers arms, stopping at the wrist.
Outer robe is sewn up the sides to just below the wrist.
There are no seams at the shoulders, but a single seam up the middle of the back is acceptable to make a wide enough piece of fabric.
- There is one reference showing seams at the shoulders, but seams on the shoulders are to be avoided if possible.
The finished robe is weathered.
- Weathering is realistic.
  - Some fraying at the hem, but does not have long loose threads or appear unkempt.
  - Dust and dirt where is would happen naturally, but does not resemble grease marks or staining from wetness.

Bandoliers

Bandoliers are of British 1903 pattern, Martini Henry, Turkish Ottoman or similar recreations, and matching the style in the movie.
- Note: Swedish bandoliers are allowed for original trilogy Tusken Raiders as waist bandoliers only, but are discouraged as they are not screen accurate for this costume.
- Custom made waist bandoliers in the style of the Tusken in the cliff flight scene are acceptable.
- Extension straps may be needed for the bandoliers in order for them to hang low enough.
  - Chest bandoliers are not be tight up under the armpit area.
Bandoliers are weathered.

Bandoliers Version One:

Bandoliers are worn over the inner robe and under the outer robe.
At least one (1) bandolier is worn across the chest or around the waist.

Bandoliers Version Two (Bantha Rider):

Bandoliers are worn over the outer robe.
Two or three bandoliers are worn over the outer robe, with one around the waist and one or two crossing the chest.

	Gloves Weathered, sand-colored cloth or leather gloves.

	Arm Wraps Weathered, sand-colored cloth wrappings start at the wrist, above the palm. No wraps are around the hand / palm. Wraps conceal the cuffs of the gloves and all skin on the arms. The wraps continue up the arm until concealed within robes.

Waist Sash

Waist Sash is made of a similar fabric to the inner robe.
Waist Sash consists of a 6" to 7” girth belt that ties in the back.
- The sash is be laced closed / together.
No fraying and no excess hangs from the knotting or attachment.
The sash is worn over the inner robe, and under any waist bandolier.

	Footwear Boots or shoes, covered with cloth wrappings. Wraps are the same color and fabric as the mask and arms. Wraps are weathered. Wrappings continue up the leg until concealed within the robes. Wraps conceal all skin on the legs.

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.

	Gaderffii (gaffi stick) The Gaffi Stick is of similar design to the styles (pineapple, gunstock, or mace head) used in Episode 4.

	Rifle The Sniper Rifle is of similar design to the styles used in Episode 4.

	Pants To prevent any leg above the boot from being exposed (such as when moving or kneeling), tan or brown pants are worn. A similar fabric to that of the robes or arm wraps is recommended. The pants are weathered and dirty.

This CRL is available as a PDF

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