# Australian suppliers for costuming **URL:** \ **Category:** Australia\ **Created:** [November 30, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856 "2009-11-30T22:16:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RickH)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/1 "2009-11-30T22:16:24Z")
As per Dr. Strange’s suggestion, here’s a thread for Aussie suppliers of prop and costume parts. If you have anything to add, post it here. **Elbow Pads** [http://www.centurymartialarts.com.au/Knee-Pad\_p\_3-1437.html](http://www.centurymartialarts.com.au/Knee-Pad_p_3-1437.html) **[Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) clippard valves** Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Limited 3/7 Clearview Place (PO Box 419) Brookvale NSW 2100 Australia T: +61 2 9939-6199 **Proton Pack elbows and brass fittings** SMC Manufacturing [http://www.smcmanufacturing.com.au/](http://www.smcmanufacturing.com.au/) Hudson Ave. Castle Hill There’s a few more but I’m having a mental block at the moment! ---
**Author:** ![RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RickH)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/2 "2009-12-09T21:33:07Z")
I edited my Elbow Pads thread from a few days ago after DoctorStrange’s suggestion that we start a thread for Aussie suppliers of [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) parts. So if you know of a place that sells the stuff we use, post it here. ---
**Author:** ![DoctorStrange](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/b3f665/32.png) [@DoctorStrange](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DoctorStrange)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/3 "2009-12-10T12:01:52Z")
Awesome, people like my ideas. 🆒 Seriously though, this will be a big help for a lot of folks, I’m sure. ---
**Author:** ![OzSpook](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ozspook/32/6176_2.png) [@OzSpook](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/OzSpook)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/4 "2009-12-14T06:16:16Z")
Heck, Yeah!! Nice to know you can shop “local” for GB parts! Keep ‘em comin’ 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ganthorion)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/5 "2010-01-09T13:21:32Z")
Has anyone tried ordering those pads from the centurymartialarts site? I went to register and it requires a company detail. This made me pause because I’m curious if they only deal direct to distributors or has any one else managed to get these w/o any problems? ---
**Author:** ![lovers](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@lovers](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lovers)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/6 "2010-01-09T13:43:50Z")
Hey mate i bought 2 pairs of Reliance volley ball knee pads from rebel sport the other day… they are white and look awesome, just gotta dye em grey now. Try your local rebel and see if they have em or if they can order them in. I got the junior size to fit on my arm… anyway let me know how you go. ---
**Author:** ![RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RickH)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/7 "2010-01-09T23:26:42Z")
I bought mine from Centurymartialarts.com.au . They do sell direct to the public. I think they’re on permanent back-order, so when you order through the Aussie distributor it takes a couple of weeks to arrive. Well worth it in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ganthorion)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/8 "2010-01-12T10:03:25Z")
It’s gonna have to wait now, I spent over US$400 on uniforms, frames, etc (plus other things) just the other day and I’m a little cash strapped 😕 ---
**Author:** ![OzSpook](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ozspook/32/6176_2.png) [@OzSpook](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/OzSpook)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/9 "2010-01-14T22:43:32Z")
> [@RickH](#): > > As per Dr. Strange’s suggestion, here’s a thread for Aussie suppliers of prop and costume parts. If you have anything to add, post it here. > > **Proton Pack clippard valves** > > Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Limited > > 3/7 Clearview Place (PO Box 419) > > Brookvale NSW 2100 > > Australia > > T: +61 2 9939-6199 To further Rick’s post, i’ve found the Australian distributor for Clippard: Pneumatics Direct Australia - [Clippard Pneumatic Control Valves | Pneumatics Direct Australia](http://www.pdaustralia.com.au/clippard.php) There’s a branch in every state, which’ll make it easier to get locally 😉 ---
**Author:** ![RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RickH)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/10 "2010-01-14T23:21:30Z")
If I recall correctly, the Clippards were $72 AU each from AHS, but that price probably fluctuates depending on the current exchange rates. Maybe PDAust. can do a better price. The salesman at the time also told me that these Clippard valves are popular with model Warship builders. Apparently they use them for controlling pnuematic canons and guns and stuff for their model ships. I thought that was pretty cool. ---
**Author:** ![ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ganthorion)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/11 "2010-01-27T03:49:05Z")
Hey all, I just picked up my elbow pads from my local Rebel Sports for $12.99. They are Junior size so I’m stretching them out but they look the part (well after dying/etc) and they have no label/logo printed on them so they are ready to go! ---
**Author:** ![lovers](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@lovers](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lovers)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/12 "2010-01-27T04:33:09Z")
Are they the Reliance volley ball knee pads?? ---
**Author:** ![ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ganthorion)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/13 "2010-01-28T07:29:04Z")
> [@lovers](#): > > Are they the Reliance volley ball knee pads?? Yeah, I just checked the label (good thing I didn’t chuck it). I’m awfully tempted to get a couple more for spares and the inevitable ‘hey, can you make me a costume?’ from family and friends .. and I’ll charge them extra 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ganthorion)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2010, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/14 "2010-02-12T08:04:14Z")
Just picked up another set of pads from Rebel Sport, same price but in Senior, which they didn’t have before. Still feel a bit snug so I’m not entirely certain there is much of a difference in the sizing. ---
**Author:** ![teletran](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/edb3f5/32.png) [@teletran](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/teletran)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2010, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/15 "2010-05-15T15:28:09Z")
> **[wellingtonsurplus.com.au](http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/listProduct/MILITARIA/MILITARY+PACKS)** > > Find information, resources and relevant links for wellingtonsurplus.com.au. This domain may be for sale. for alice frames also belts game style torches etc. footwear section a bit limited so you might want to look elsewhere to get a better deal for your boots. I know that there are a lot of surplus places around but this is the best I know plus if you’re in WA it’s nice to know you don’t have to pay postage on top of everything else. I’ve been trying to source appropriate [flight suits](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform), any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![AMC78](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@AMC78](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/AMC78)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/16 "2010-05-16T02:39:05Z")
[Flight suits](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) are still cheapest on Ebay from the States. Worth the time scouring for one in your size. I got my nomex for 37us brand new with 30 bucks shipping. If you want extremely accurate and have the pocket money as I wish I did I strongly recommend getting on this bandwagon: > **[GBFans.com](https://forum.gbfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19916&start=30)** ---
**Author:** ![ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@ganthorion](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ganthorion)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2010, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/17 "2010-05-17T00:47:42Z")
> [@teletran](#): > > [wellingtonsurplus.com.au](http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/listProduct/MILITARIA/MILITARY+PACKS) > > for alice frames also belts game style torches etc. footwear section a bit limited so you might want to look elsewhere to get a better deal for your boots. > > I know that there are a lot of surplus places around but this is the best I know plus if you’re in WA it’s nice to know you don’t have to pay postage on top of everything else. > > I’ve been trying to source appropriate flight suits, any suggestions? WHOA NELLY! I forgot how expensive Wellingtons can be, which is a shame because they used to be quite good, and it’s cheaper buying a frame from [Uncle Sam’s Army Navy Surplus](http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=2255&ST=2) even with postage (especially if you are willing to wait a while and get cheaper postage). Earlier in this thread I posted about spending $400 (including shipping), and it was all from there but I got my belts, flightsuits, boots, alice frame w/straps. gb:tvg style torch, and a load of other stuff too. ---
**Author:** ![teletran](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/edb3f5/32.png) [@teletran](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/teletran)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/18 "2010-05-17T21:09:12Z")
Not strictly Aussie but this is where I get my patches from: > **[Embroidered Patch - Cosplay Costume Patches and Emblems](https://www.scifigeeks.com/)** > > SciFiGeeks.com specializes in collectible embroidered cosplay costume patches and emblems. We are patch geeks, we are sci-fi geeks! decent range, good prices, postage is a bit steep for small orders but it evens out if you order half a dozen or so in one go. ---
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2010, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/19 "2010-09-25T07:24:20Z")
Anyone know where to buy the fobs etc in Aust and the correct tubing for the propack? ---
**Author:** ![Charlie\_Richter](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@Charlie\_Richter](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Charlie_Richter)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2010, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856/20 "2010-09-30T10:27:18Z")
Not sure on the fobs, I went with MMM. Tubing I used for the pack to gun and the crank gen to the [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) was from Bunnings. Its just black corrugated water hose. Other tubing was a tube kit from MMM. all the lengths and sizes you want. But, blue 5 mill stuff you can get at any plumbing place, its used for drinking water units, and red stuff try a mechanic’s you can red brake line that does the job. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/australian-suppliers-for-costuming/30856.md?page=2)