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Armstreet is known for having high quality armour and affordable clothing. They are one of the few suppliers that provides etched stainless steel armour. | Armstreet is known for having high quality armour and affordable clothing. They are one of the few suppliers that provides etched stainless steel armour. | ||
They are one of several armorers based out of the Ukraine.<br> | They are one of several armorers based out of the Ukraine.<br> | ||
Some of the advantages are made to fit armour and combat capable thicknesses, but the disadvantages are the shipping costs and wait times. There are often sales running for discounted shipping that helps. There is also a local Australian rep for Armstreet that can help with issues. | |||
[https://armstreet.com/ Website] <br> | [https://armstreet.com/ Website] <br> | ||
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==Burgschneider== | ==Burgschneider== | ||
[[File:Burgschneider_logo.jpg|left|180px]] Burgschneider is a manufacturer of clothing (especially Viking/Dark Ages style). | [[File:Burgschneider_logo.jpg|left|180px]] Burgschneider is a manufacturer of clothing (especially Viking/Dark Ages style). The quality is quite good but at the moment the selection is a bit limited. They also often run competitions and have a local Australian rep to assist with inquiries. | ||
[https://burgschneider.us/ Website]<br> | [https://burgschneider.us/ Website]<br> | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/Burgschneider/ Facebook]<br> | [https://www.facebook.com/Burgschneider/ Facebook]<br> | ||
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==Calimacil== | ==Calimacil== | ||
[[File:Calimacil_logo.jpg|left|180px]] | [[File:Calimacil_logo.jpg|left|180px]]Calimacil are well known for their injection molded weapons and the extreme durability they achieve in their designs. Based out of Canada shipping can be an issue at times but several local and international distributors stock their weapons. They also have a very useful custom weapon design app on their website to choose modular components for swords. | ||
[http://www.calimacil.com/ Website] <br> | [http://www.calimacil.com/ Website] <br> | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/calimacil/ Facebook] <br> | [https://www.facebook.com/calimacil/ Facebook] <br> | ||
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==Epic Armoury== | ==Epic Armoury== | ||
[[File:Epic_armoury_logo.jpg|left|180px]] | [[File:Epic_armoury_logo.jpg|left|180px]]Epic Armoury have a very wide selection of products available for LARP and fantasy cosplay. Costume, weapons, accessories and prosthetics are all available. Their base range of weapons are quite light, but the hybrid and stronghold ranges are designed for increasing durability. | ||
[http://epicarmoury.com.au/ Website]<br> | [http://epicarmoury.com.au/ Website]<br> | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/EpicArmouryAU/ Facebook]<br> | [https://www.facebook.com/EpicArmouryAU/ Facebook]<br> | ||
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==Konga's Kreations== | ==Konga's Kreations== | ||
[[File:Kongas_kreations_logo.jpg|left|180px]] | [[File:Kongas_kreations_logo.jpg|left|180px]] Konga's Kreations acts as a distributer for various brands of LARP gear as well as his own private commissions. | ||
[http://kongaskreations.com.au/ Website]<br> | [http://kongaskreations.com.au/ Website]<br> | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/KongasKreations/ Facebook]<br> | [https://www.facebook.com/KongasKreations/ Facebook]<br> | ||
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==Mytholon== | ==Mytholon== | ||
[[File:Mytholon_logo.jpg|left|180px]] | [[File:Mytholon_logo.jpg|left|180px]]Mytholon is one of the largest stockists of LARP gear in Germany. They have quite a few lines of products from weapons to armour and clothing. These also range from entry level products to medium-high level gear. | ||
[http://www.mytholon.com/en/ Website]<br> | [http://www.mytholon.com/en/ Website]<br> | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/mytholonstore/ Facebook]<br> | [https://www.facebook.com/mytholonstore/ Facebook]<br> | ||
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==Of Science and Swords== | ==Of Science and Swords== | ||
[[File:Of_science_and_swords_logo.jpg|left|180px]] | [[File:Of_science_and_swords_logo.jpg|left|180px]]OS&S is a Melbourne based distributor for several brands of LARP gear. They have a wharehouse location that can be visited to checkout the goods before purchase and they attend quite a few events each year. | ||
[https://ofscienceandswords.com.au/shop/index.php? Website]<br> | [https://ofscienceandswords.com.au/shop/index.php? Website]<br> | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/ScienceAndSwords/ Facebook]<br> | [https://www.facebook.com/ScienceAndSwords/ Facebook]<br> | ||
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[ Website]<br> | [[File:Zeughaus_logo.jpg|left|180px]]Zeughaus is my personal favorite supplier for historical armour for LARP. I have several of their armour designs and have never had a problem with them. While their range is limited the quality is some of the best you will see outside of re-enactment suppliers. | ||
[ Facebook]<br> | [https://zeughaus.info/ Website]<br> | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/zeughaus.info/ Facebook]<br> | |||
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Revision as of 13:33, 4 September 2017
There are quite a few suppliers of larp gear around the world. This list will focus more of the ones that are able to supply to Australia.
Armstreet
Armstreet is known for having high quality armour and affordable clothing. They are one of the few suppliers that provides etched stainless steel armour.
They are one of several armorers based out of the Ukraine.
Some of the advantages are made to fit armour and combat capable thicknesses, but the disadvantages are the shipping costs and wait times. There are often sales running for discounted shipping that helps. There is also a local Australian rep for Armstreet that can help with issues.
Burgschneider
Burgschneider is a manufacturer of clothing (especially Viking/Dark Ages style). The quality is quite good but at the moment the selection is a bit limited. They also often run competitions and have a local Australian rep to assist with inquiries.
Calimacil
Calimacil are well known for their injection molded weapons and the extreme durability they achieve in their designs. Based out of Canada shipping can be an issue at times but several local and international distributors stock their weapons. They also have a very useful custom weapon design app on their website to choose modular components for swords.
Epic Armoury
Epic Armoury have a very wide selection of products available for LARP and fantasy cosplay. Costume, weapons, accessories and prosthetics are all available. Their base range of weapons are quite light, but the hybrid and stronghold ranges are designed for increasing durability.
Konga's Kreations
Konga's Kreations acts as a distributer for various brands of LARP gear as well as his own private commissions.
Mytholon
Mytholon is one of the largest stockists of LARP gear in Germany. They have quite a few lines of products from weapons to armour and clothing. These also range from entry level products to medium-high level gear.
Of Science and Swords
OS&S is a Melbourne based distributor for several brands of LARP gear. They have a wharehouse location that can be visited to checkout the goods before purchase and they attend quite a few events each year.
Zeughaus
Zeughaus is my personal favorite supplier for historical armour for LARP. I have several of their armour designs and have never had a problem with them. While their range is limited the quality is some of the best you will see outside of re-enactment suppliers.