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This Saturday (7th of march) at 16:30 GMT @Morgi and I (maybe others too) will be in the Discord video chat. Please join us to talk about Star Wars, Stormtroopers and whatever else is on your mind

Last week I was lucky enough to be in Manchester (UK) to pick up a fresh set of RS armor, then head to Edinburgh to troop with the ISG (Imperial Scottish Garrison). Both were amazing experiences that I shall cherish forever, but wouldn't have happened without the incomparable Ryan Barlow - TD/SL 19809 - from the Imperial North Western Squad (UKG), to whom I'm eternally grateful. RS Visit While there, I was introduced to another Paul, who appeared in A New Home as a stormtrooper and has been spotted on film. In his hand is an original screen used helmet. If you ever get a chance to meet him, please do. Humble, friendly, and overall great fellow. Meeting Rob of RS is always a highlight. Also pictured are Ryan & Rob (Catfood) & Rob (RS)

this will make sense to many folks later.

Can't wait to get you in the tampa bay squad. Keep up the good work.

Yes, but there are a few different versions so we will have to see what happens with the CRL, are some differences in accessories, holster, end cap paint, pauldrons etc etc depending on which show. There is a remnant with RO style armor & helmet and also a RO style armor, Anovos OT helmet and OT boots.

We've been wayyyyyy too quite lately. Everyone, please feel free to share some FISD-specific Memes in the meme thread

Lucasfilm Retail Moratorium Lift May 2026 For most of the year we are under an embargo from Lucasfilm and can not attend retail locations unless prior approval has been given by them. At certain times of the year this embargo is lifted, generally around Movie releases, May 4th, Force Friday etc, the recent correspondence from LFL outlines the lift of the embargo: Lucasfilm has informed LEC that the retail moratorium is being lifted May 2-10. During this time, fan groups can appear in costume at retailers that sell Star Wars merchandise. All fans, costumed or otherwise, can participate with venues of their choice during this window of time with the restriction that costumed appearances must not be used in the advertising of the event or retail location. Although these appearances will be treated like open invitations, we leave it to the fan groups to independently organize around these events as they see fit. Lucasfilm will not need to approve or coordinate these. Please note that retail locations should not include restaurants, bars, or venues with no apparent reason to feature Star Wars characters. Costumed fans should not pose with merchandise or use the appearance to promote a specific product. In the coming weeks, we may send out a list of ‘preferred’ retailers from certain regions who would welcome fans to participate at their venues within these event windows, but you are all still welcome to make plans with appropriate retailers or venue hosts of your choice regardless of whether or not they appear on the list. In addition to the retail appearance lift, Lucasfilm is happy to allow fan groups to make appearances at their local theaters during the theatrical run of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Appearances should be limited to the theatre lobby and should not be advertised prior to appearance. Fan groups are allowed to word directly with their local theaters to schedule these appearances. Lucasfilm may send out invitations on behalf of theater chains that are interested in costumed fan appearances. Appearances are subject to whatever rules are in place at the local theater and it will need to be made clear that you are fans in costumes and not official Star Wars character appearances. *REMEMBER* Always follow your garrison/squad/outpost guidelines when it comes to organizing Disney/LFL promotional troops, only command staff should deal directly with LFL.

Next up was trooping with the ISG! If you can make it up to Scotland, you really should. Brian & the rest of the ISG folk were simply lovely. So welcoming, I felt like it was my home garrison. Whether it was ensuring I didn't run off on my own, introducing me to real Irn Bru, or helping me in & out with a new TK, every member of the ISG was simply brilliant. They truly embody the spirit of "troopers helping troopers" and what the 501st is about. My most sincere thanks go out to the members of the ISG, who made for me a very special troop. A extra special thanks go out to Brian & Lynn for all they did that weekend. Truly, if the opportunity presents itself again, I'd troop with the ISG in a heartbeat - they're the best! Oh yeah, more photos! Me & Ryan, who was so gracious his time and went above & beyond in making this all possible. I owe you a solid, brother! Me & Brian, the ISG GCO They have arguably one of the best Chewbaccas, and I was geeking out :)

You may have better luck over at the clonetrooper forum. Personally I would look at a spring and ball bearing system, something like this, albeit just a ball bearing and spring will work, with two impressions in the base of the ears. There are other systems out there with servos and cogs A spacer with L trimmed out Lots of kits out there also for electronics https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/778733207/boba-fett-mandalorian-rangefinder-servo?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=servo+range+finder&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&sts=1&content_source=bc9ac7a5-97a4-4824-92a6-634486b7e5e2%3A3d1b7cfcdf6a093845f63c67e67df016755fe81e&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=bc9ac7a5-97a4-4824-92a6-634486b7e5e2%3A3d1b7cfcdf6a093845f63c67e67df016755fe81e