(Screen shot of Galac-Tac homepage)
Boba Fett, the famous "Star Wars" bounty hunter, is the inspiration for an intriguing new range of body armor.
The "Star Wars" character is the inspiration behind a new collaboration called Galac-Tac, that brought the likes of AR500 Armor, Heckler & Koch, and others together to replicate Fett's armor and helmet ensemble.
Our #GalacTac project is trending on Facebook! Share this and keep it going! SOG Knives & Tools, AR500 Armor, Armasight,...
Posted by Heckler & Koch on Tuesday, January 19, 2016
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The project is generating plenty of social buzz. In earlier posts on their respective Facebook pages, AR500 Armor and Heckler & Koch gave it a shout out for being a trending topic. The ensemble will debut for the public this week at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas according to AR500 Armor’s Facebook page.
GalacTac Project update! Due to an increase in interest in the armor, we shared before, that project is officially "...
Posted by AR500 Armor on Monday, January 18, 2016
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While it is unclear what the costume will run a consumer price wise, the Epoch Times noted that Ryan Flowers, one of the project’s designers, sells similar body armor for $325 and up.
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