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| The Space Store to Unveil First Collector Grade Apollo A7L Suit Replica at Spacefest IIIAward-winning Hollywood effects team referenced NASA-produced components and blueprints to create most authentic replica spacesuit available to individual collectors.
By: The Space Store Press Release May 20, 2011 Englewood, Colo. – The Space Store will be exhibiting the first collector grade Apollo A7L suit replica from ESProduction at Spacefest III. The suit is a detailed replica of the iconic A7L “Moon Suit” worn by Apollo astronauts as they walked on the moon during Project Apollo. Buzz Aldrin, along with five other moonwalkers, will be present at the event for autographs. By designing and producing the Apollo A7L replica, ESProduction aspired to the goal of creating “the most authentic NASA reproduction spacesuits in the world” at a price accessible to collectors. Prior to founding ESProduction, Eamonn and Sivorn Price created replicas primarily for use in film and television through WonderWorks, Inc. WonderWorks has also collaborated with NASA, the Smithsonian Museum and privatized aerospace companies to create true to life replicas, simulators and models for training, education and exhibition purposes. “Before, you had to have the budget of a Hollywood movie studio or a government contractor in order to afford Sivorn and Eamonn’s work,” says The Space Store CEO Brett Anderson. “But through ESProduction, these high fidelity replicas are available to collectors and enthusiasts such as myself.” The Apollo A7L suit replica is the second in a line of limited ESProduction produced space suits based on the WonderWorks molds, patterns and designs. The Apollo suit includes the space suit itself, Apollo boots, gloves, backpack, “Snoopy cap” and helmet. The suit features heavy weight breathable cotton with overlocked seams, computer numerical control (CNC) machined cuffs and chest fittings, a helmet constructed from high impact thermoformed acrylonitrile- The suit will be on display during Spacefest III from Fri. June 3 to Sun. June 5 in the Arizona Ballroom at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona. This event is open to the public; general admission is $35 per day, with military and package discounts available. For pricing and full specifications of the suit, visit thespacestore.com. The Apollo A7L replica will be available for purchase June 1, 2011. Apollo A7L 'Moon Suit' Now in stock! Click below! http://www.thespacestore.com/ About ESProduction: ESProduction was founded by Eamonn and Sivorn Price. Eamonn is also the foreman and head of WonderWorks, Inc., which is a distinct entity from ESProduction. Sivorn’s work as a wardrobe and costume designer has been featured in the ABC television series “Desperate Housewives” and the Sony productions “Spiderman 1” and “Spiderman 3.” Learn more at wonderworksweb.com. About The Space Store: The Space Store was founded in 1995 by Dayna Steele, who is a radio personality, motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Steele is married to former NASA pilot Charles Justiz. The company was purchased by Brett Anderson in 2006. The Space Store carries the largest online selection of NASA logo wear, space collectibles, flown-in-space artifacts and astronaut autographed items. ESProduction’ Contact Brett Anderson The Space Store (877) 698-0704 http://www.TheSpaceStore.com # # # The Space Store is an online store offering NASA gifts. Buy fine quality space products from our on-line discount store. We offer same-day shipping. Shop our store to buy NASA space shuttle, International Space Station, and historical space program products. Buy astronaut autographs, space and NASA memorabilia and collectibles, space toys, rockets, astronaut dolls, space LEGO toys, and astronaut costumes. We sell NASA flight suits, space shuttle flight jackets, NASA mission patches and mission insignia pins. Shop us for Fisher space pens, meteorite jewelry and astronomy toys. End
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