I think for $2000 I would want to know my other options, can anyone give a quick and dirty estimate of putting stormtrooper armor on a manniquine, same with vader, or a 1:1 yoda puppet?
For $2000...you could get a lifesize Darth Maul...why putz with the 1/2 scale? A life size stormtrooper will run you less...about $500-600 for the armor and helmet..and then another $300 for soft parts and rifle..then pickup or make a mannequin..and you are set.
As I already said in another thread, for the price of this you could easily get a 1:1 Stormtrooper, Royal Guard, TIE Pilot etc. and even a 1:1 Maul. Not worth the price.