Hey,
I am thinking about writing something about this in the future, and I will be asking the same question to several other groups I am in that share your enthusiasm with the Star Wars Saga.
So, the question is?
Why do you Dress Up as a Star Wars Character?
I guess I should go first.
When I started with a home made Mandalorian Armor, I just did it for fun and because I like Star Wars, but after some time, I found something else, a group of friends from all over the world, a way to bring happiness to other people, like children and some others not so young.
For me it is always another way to share with my kids, since they love the saga and we dress up together. And it provides a escape from the day to day things.
When a kid gives you a hug at a convention or at a hospital or at any event we participate, that is life changing, because in their little eyes, you are that character that they love so much, or that Star Wars character they just learned that existed, and ask you questions such as, where is your spaceship? or, do you work for Lord Vader, or, would you like to come home with me?
So, I guess I do this because it opens doors to do some other things that I would not be able to do if I was not part of this awesome group of people.
Thanks for having me.
And, May The Force Be With You.