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Frequently Asked Questions
Over 18 years experience in costume production, Robot Costumes USA services offer three stock costumes or allow Robot Costume's USA design team to produce a custom robot costume.
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Q: How can I start my own robot rental or entertainment company with Robot Costumes USA?
A: Be your own boss as a performer by renting out this robot costume to Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Movie Premieres, Store Openings, School Events and Birthday Parties. If you got the moves, we can produce the costumes. You can pay off the cost of the costume in just two months with the average hourly rate of $125. After only 25 hours of entertaining in the robot costume you will clear $3,200. This is great night and weekend work as a second job.
Q: Are the costumes heavy?
A: On our smaller (6.5ft) costumes weight 35 lbs and on our larger (8ft) costumes weigh 50 pounds. They are built using the
lightest, but strongest composites and the weight is evenly distributed over the body like a knight in a suit of armor.
Q: What kind of person can wear these robots?
A: You must be in good physical slender shape and a good costume performer. 5' 7" to 6' 2" tall and a waist no larger than 36 inches. No bodybuilders or oversized characteristics. Each Costume adds height to the performer inside. On our smaller (6.5ft) costumes it adds 6 inches and on our larger (8ft) costumes it adds 24 inches.
Q: What does the stock costume come with?
A: Each Stock Costumes comes with helmet, front and back body, two shoulders, two arms, two biceps, two thighs, two legs, voice box, black neck piece and black underbody suit. Each costume also comes with a custom two color paint job and the client chooses the colors.
Q: How long does a performer last in one of the robots?
A: Physical conditions apply, however (Indoors) 2 hours in the larger costumes and 6 hours in the smaller costumes. (Outdoors) Depends the weather and conditions. It takes 15 minutes to get dressed. Added options like ventilation systems help with extended time.
Q: How long does it take to build one of these robots?
A: All stock robots are built from using existing molds and our smaller (6.5ft) costumes take 2 weeks and on our larger (8ft) costumes take 4 weeks. Custom designed robots can take up to 12 weeks.
Q: Which costume is right for us?
A: All the robot costumes attach attention, however each one has it's individual benefits. The smaller robot costumes such as "Syphon" are less intimidating to children and are very mobile. The smaller costumes are great for walking in parades, performing on stage and quick appearances. The larger costumes like "Maxxon" and most custom costumes have great impact at trade shows, fairs and corporate events. The height helps attach more attention, however the performer is limited on the overall movement of the costume.
Q: Do you rent your costumes?
A: We do not rent out the costumes, however contact us with the details of your event and we will refer you to one of our clients in your area that handles rentals our costumes.
Q: What are the shipping costs?
A: Here are the measurements and weights of our costumes to contact your local shipping company for rates. On our smaller (6.5ft) costumes the box is 25 X 25 X 25 inches and weighs 35 lbs and on our larger (8ft) costumes the box is 30 X 36 X 36 inches and weighs 50 lbs.
Q: Is there a warranty?
A: Yes, one year limited warranty for all costumes.
Q: Do you sell just the parts like if I only want the helmet?
A: Absolutely. Just contact us and we will provide pricing on just what you need.
Q: Do you accept credit cards for payment?
A: Yes, we have a secured PayPal account to accept credit cards.
Q: How does your Custom Design Package work?
A: Our design team can work with your simple idea or company logo to produce a custom costume to fit your needs. Design packages start at $600 for three conceptual drawings and a final design for production: examples on our DESIGN PAGE. Custom Costumes range from modifications of a stock costume to a complete production of a custom design. Pricing ranges from $6,000 to modify a stock costume to $25,000 for a single custom designed costume.
Robot Costumes USA
Jacksonville, FL 32259
904-535-0074
