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Offline dustrho

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Any Members of the 501st Here?
« on: July 13, 2003, 03:20 PM »
Are there any members of the 501st Legion?  I went to a local prop/replica party yesterday, and met a bunch of guys/gals who are part of the Midwest Garrison of the 501st.  I'm VERY MUCH interested in acquiring my own Stormtrooper armor someday... hopefully by the end of this year.

So, I was just curious if any of our JediDefender members were part of the 501st.  If you're part of the 501st, please share your experiences with us.  If you have photos online, please give us the URL so we can check it out.  Thanks everyone!
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2003, 03:32 PM »
Let's see...  Off the top of my head I would say:

Josh
Karen (Karma)
Wayne (reconsgt)

and David (Boba Binks) used to be...

It would definitely be cool to snag one of those Stormtrooper costumes though.  Those things are sweet!  Remind me folks, what does the average cost on one of those things run (including the black body suit underneath)?  I want to guess about $800 - $1,000...
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2003, 03:40 PM »
At this party I heard that you can get the armor/helmet/belt for about $500.  Then you have to pay separately for the boots, gloves, fan/communicator for the helmet, undergarment and gun, which can bring you close to $1,000.  If you want to be a Sandtrooper it would be more for the pauldron, backpack and rifle.

I first have to get a job again, but I think I might be able to have one of these by the end of the year.  I'm sure hoping so!  
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2003, 03:46 PM »
Dusthro I sent you an e-mail.
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2003, 10:38 PM »
Quote from: dustrho on July 13, 2003, 03:40 PM
At this party...

Chris, was that party at Rob's house?  (Bib Fortuna, RS moderator)  I think I saw him talking about it over there.  If so, who all did you get to meet from the boards?

David, are you still in the 501st, or did you retire from it?  I can't recall now.  I might've been confusing your departure from it with the Indy Knights instead...
« Last Edit: July 13, 2003, 10:40 PM by JediMAC »
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2003, 11:09 PM »
Quote from: JediMAC on July 13, 2003, 10:38 PM
Chris, was that party at Rob's house?  (Bib Fortuna, RS moderator)  I think I saw him talking about it over there.  If so, who all did you get to meet from the boards?

Yeah, that was the party over at Rob's house.  I obviously met him, but couldn't speak much with him because he was running all over his house supervising the party.  There were about 50 people or more there, and the majority of them were all members of the 501st.  Not really any others from Rebelscum that I met there.  There really weren't many toy collectors at all there.  It was still an awesome time.
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2003, 11:27 PM »
Canada eh?

I haven't clicked around much but gotta wonder about snowtroopers.   It is a very well done website.  

It certainly is tempting.  Always having a Halloween costume as well would be nice.  My wife might divorce me...
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2003, 08:50 AM »
I am a member of the 501st. I am not real active as of late. There isn't many members in WI so Chicago is usually the closest armor parties.  I do want to become more active in the future. I have  tie pilot outfit and am working on he funds for more armor.  I have sold my royal guard stuff.
 I still participate via the garrison forums and chat with our state commander from time to time but am waiting probably till next summer to have the time to attend cons and other events.
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2003, 01:30 PM »
Wayne, do you have any pictures of your TIE Fighter Pilot outfit, or even with you in it?  I bet you look realy good in it, huh?   :-*
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2003, 01:40 PM »
As a matter of fact I have a few just waiting for me to upgrade my computer.
I do have one I think on a role of film I am putting on a disc . Its not the full suit just me on my motorcyle riding with my tie helmet on. I will post when I can.

 Are you looking at getting into the 501st or are you in.
 I can give you a hand in finding stuff if you need it.
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2003, 01:53 PM »
Quote from: Reconsgt on July 14, 2003, 01:40 PM
I do have one I think on a role of film I am putting on a dick.

Huh???  :o
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2003, 02:05 PM »
Crap, disc.  thanks for pointing that out must edit
« Last Edit: July 14, 2003, 02:10 PM by Reconsgt »
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2003, 04:57 PM »
Matt already "outed" me, but yes, I'm a member of the 501st.

Check out pics of our garrison at garrisontitan.com or cloudcitysquad.com


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Next week around this time, the comic con pics should be up.
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Re: Any Members of the 501st Here?
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2003, 05:33 PM »
Member here...BH-5334

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