Vintage Star Wars Kenner Jawa custom fabric cape - Toy Polloi

[@banzaibobA7V]

I like that you show the whole trial-and-error process instead of just jumping to the final item.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. I try to show the process I go through. It's doesn't just happen.

[@dougjames4972]

You make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing all your ideas and wisdom with us!

[@toypolloi]

You are so welcome!

[@DougAlan-atswc]

So glad you finally put this together! Looks great Dave!

[@lostonwallace1396]

Dave, I LOVE seeing you work in Photoshop! You don't do things exactly the way I do, but that's EXACTLY why I love it! Photoshop is so versatile, there's always more than one way to skin a cat, so I learn some new things every time I see you work, and I'm always impressed with how you go about things! You're amazing!

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

my mom achieved this on a larger scale back in 1978 for my Halloween costume - my dad rigged me up a headband with light-up eyes, and yes I wore 'blackface'

[@AlanVByrnes]

Awesome old figures you got there too my friend 🦾🦾🦾

[@rehor520]

Excellent robe! As much as I love the repro vinyl my Jawas have this will really help my land of Jawas pop! Thanks so much Dave!

[@toypolloi]

Glad to help!

[@retro_reflections]

My immediate thought was to maybe use the vinyl design with the lighter fabric - be interesting to see how that looks!

[@lostonwallace1396]

It appears that the seam down the front of the robe makes the hood easier to attach, but also the tug of the front seam appears to tug a bit on the lower part of the hood so that it opens up a bit more so you can see the face just a little better. Nice work, man!

[@TeflonDave]

Looks great, Dave! I always say this, but I really enjoy watching you work in Photoshop. I always try to learn something. THANKS!!

[@toypolloi]

Great to hear! Check out tomorrow's video on @toypolloitwo it might be of interest to you.

[@kieronball8962]

Excellent work, once again, Dave.

[@grotgrusson5124]

Thanks for this pattern Dave. I've been tinkering with a pattern for my Jawas myself for a while now, but I never succeeded. I could only use reference photos of the cape, wich all resulted in a cape that was to long, to wide, to slim and so on 😄

[@brianartillery]

Brilliant. The reason the Jawa figure has that cape (I always liked my Jawas to not have them as it hides the well sculpted details on the figure), was that there were some complaints from parents about the cost of the Jawa when it was so tiny, but it still cost the same as a larger figure. The more complicated fabric cape was introduced to add a bit more value to the Jawa. Interestingly, the cape will fit other figures, like Obi Wan, quite well.

[@Rockerman053]

I cut the seam on my Jawa cape way back in the late 70's so Obi Wan could have his robe.... Recently I have been restoring my figures and putting them out on display... I used to make all kinds of clothes for the figures... Since this a nostalgia run.. I am leaving them just exactly the way I had them as a child for the authenticity.

[@manlystranger4973]

The Jawa cape looks fabulous and sparked some thoughts in my Star Wars addled brain. If you did not sew up the front of the cape, it might look pretty good and create some variety in a multi Jawa display even though it would not be exactly the way Kenner did it. The same cape in maroon with an open front might look fantastic on a Snaggletooth and add variety to a Cantina display. The same cape in blue on an Ugnaught would also be interesting. The same cape in green with an open front and without the hood might make an eye catching jacket for Greedo... or maybe in black or brown for Hammerhead. The same cape shredded might look really good hanging from the fingers or teeth of the Rancor, as if he had just snacked on a Jawa. Keep up the great work!!!

[@sithcarebear1]

Looks great, Dave! At first glance, I never would know the difference. The later material looks more sturdy too. Thanks for the share. Cheers!

[@toypolloi]

Thanks

[@briansadler7270]

Looks fantastic. On camera you can't even tell the difference in the color after it's put on the figure. Definitely looks a little tedious though. Another fine job. As always Dave thanks for all you do.

[@garym6315]

Never owned a Jawa (my brother did), but I've got recently bought the retro collection boxset. Finally I own a Jawa and a "Sandpeople" and have a nice shiny new R2 & C-3PO for display purposes. My original Death Squad Commander is in good enough condition but it's nice to have one with all the small paint details still on it. Ironically, I think I prefer the vinyl cape for the Jawa as it has such a well sculpted figure it seems a shame to hide all but the face.

[@grahampeat6945]

Oh, I can’t wait to tackle one of these, I’ve been waiting for this for a while, I’ve a couple of stansolo jawas that need fabric cloaks and hopefully these will look the business 👍

[@AlanVByrnes]

Appreciate this one very much I’ll be sure to watch this one if I need to fix me a Jawa 😁✌️

[@compo6661]

Thank you

[@toypolloi]

You're welcome

[@LaserLivestream]

This is great! Now to find me a sandcrawler full of Jawas who need clothing!

[@galenkelly4859]

That's awesome, now you can make a sith yoda......with possible LEGO DESTRUCTION

[@davidlaing5321]

Quintessential Toy Polloi! 👌

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. I do like making capes!

[@rebel_friend6892]

I wonder if its possible to upscale this to make a custom cape for Leia?

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dave Those capes look great. Perhaps keep your prototype for display purposes, a Jawa looking sideways, as their heads do not turn. 🙂 Happy Weekend to you and MrsTP Take care😊

[@mx472000]

So cool.

[@galenkelly4859]

It's funny I was in a hobby store the other day and saw some "stork" scissors so I had to grab a set for my "toy polloi-ing" craft box

[@brennonr]

You should get a cricut machine you’d churn out so many neat things!

[@toypolloi]

If the would like to send me one, that would be great 😉😜

[@The1queencollector]

Great custom robe you could enlarge it to customise the Larger version

[@draigaur9543]

I was confidently following along, until !the inside is on the outside and the outside is on the inside 😂😂😂

[@jasonburrows1875]

I heard that when they were making them they couldn't find anything suitable. But someone working on the figures used his socks because they were the closest colour to the cloak in the film 😅

[@jenkinsjara8467]

Looks Toyrrific to me : )

[@joeblogs-vx4ep]

Excellent the jawa never really got the regonition they deserved Once they where murdered by storm troopers in the newhope people kinda thought they where all done ..

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

One reason for slits on fabric clothes for plastic figures and dolls is because the poa on the figures are less articulate than living beings, and dressing and dressing them is easier with the slits.

[@grizzlehorn7387]

Should have used a brown sock like the prototype ;)

[@geekstrong1]

💪😎

[@TediI47]

How to create drip for your figures?

[@toypolloi]

I had to look that up.

[@TediI47]

@@toypolloiI'm just janking your chain. Did you ever consider using metal bendy wire along the edges of capes? I've seen it used in some japanese imports or mythic legions figures. It allows you the flexibility and feel of cloth, but also some dramatic windy posing if you so please. Might be a fun experiment.

[@dawwe8869]

Eyy

[@MJWPub]

1st

[@MJWPub]

Add a comment... A beton nya mombay m'bwa!

[@Fawkyoutube]

Dave looks great. Next sowing video please show how you do sewing knots, I struggle with those even just sewing a button back on lol

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. I am not and expert sewer. There are many videos around by people who are that would be a much better guide.

[@SockFullOfCatLitter]

Can I get a larger template for my cat please? 😁

[@kingvagar]

Good job! Now they need their iconic transportation, you can do the Sandcrawlers / Digger crawlers with Styrofoam from scratch so they can do their business around Tatooine. 🏜