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None. Not even the screen worn ones are accurate. LFL Recast themselves. There. I said it. I am sure however that you will have bunches of other opinions. Best Fan made? Of the 9 I have owned... TE2 for Linage. TM for Look.

Ya know? That may not look to bad.. I have a Vader lid that is way small, (The Fang) and it may look wicked on the thing... I will keep a progress going. You know me however.. may take years...

I got it... Back in Black! I will be (somehow) making time to build this as well. Whoo Hoo!

While the world focuses on the evil around it... The news and Media spew it nightly... There are people that care, give and honor each other. Sounds corny, but it is evidant here. Troop on man, I hope this leaves you with a great feeling, not of dread. And one Big Lock.

In the wife's purse...

1. 2. 3. Put aside money. Put aside fame, attention and glory and give of yourself in the costume. Giving is a wonderful feeling and one that keeps growing in you. I will troop as long as I am able to fill the costume. I troop out of costume. Just give. Every thing I have an every thing I do is for that moment when a child sees a real stormtrooper for the first time. Just like when I was 4. I still remember that day, and you can see it when it's real. When you take a knee and the wonder and illusion is there, the hope and the joy of a giant gentle action figure interacting with a child... Everything else is a side benefit. Its for the kids.

With the crew we have here... And your love of trooping... I feel even sad times can render new beginnings. Keep the faith.

Fon is selling his molds. Interesting. "as the plastic burns"

Remember that the biggest change is that you all are spreading info. Just be weary of a double edge sword. While helping others, try not to effect the honest ones on the 'bay shilling "good" stuff. Trust me, I support tossing scum out the door, but care should be taken.

Very Cool. Ill be joining the ranks soon... Looking forward to out of the gate getting on your deployed list.

TM.. Your Siggy and Avatar toss me a loop. I would love to have that tossed together costume...

I really think a trip to Lowes or home depot will land you a pretty good manny under 50 bucks. Heck.. PVC is cheap. Scott M had a build.. Just bulk it up with old clothes or sheets. I am currently searching for a good pose fiberglass one maybe for my Vader. But I may just build it. I need a seated one. I want to build the chamber stand. I have a spot picked out for it. If I would not cost an arm and a leg I would just give you mine to mod... Really. But shipping from Japan is well.. Nuts for a plastic dude. You know?

PVC. Cheap and easy. Inflatable will Just crash. Trust me. My 2 mannys I nicknamed "Topple" and "Fall". They were ebay specials made of blow molded HPDE.

I rock a full suit... Gloves and all. I have one with and with out eyes. Freaks people out when you take your lid off. Like a huge action figure. I bought my suits from "spandexman.com". However... kinda a freaky site.. dont go diggin to deep. Keep telling your self its for the stormtrooper... stormtrooper. ----------

I need to get the linage chart done huh... Looking great!

I think its a tossed together costume for the shoot. Look at the condition. Its trashed. The straps broken, gaffers tape on the bell holding it on... It may be that the ab detail just fell off and was reglued. Stretch, as I was not there... but possible.

Troopers Helping Troopers. FISD is where you will find that. As much as the "saga" is a part of the past in this hobby... Thankfully we can leave it there here on the FISD. I know I have spanned the waters in that drama, and as with most of all of us... Moved on from it.

Yep. You just spent 50 bucks for me. I GOTTA have that. ESB. THE Star Wars movie. Period.

Great job making that lid look as bad as they did in the movie. No matter how I try, I cant get into ROTJ. Looks dead on though.

Getting in touch with the Garrison... first step. Being Navy... It will work. However... Your talking about guys in their 20s... Beer fueled and overworked. I would add in family. This brings the tone down a tad and ensures that your costume participants are able to attend with out fear of being "mauled". Adding in Kids is a blast as well, and the Star Wars costume contest is a great idea. Kids bring in the fun.. adults are great,but kids add the wonder of a child. Also changes timeframe, as family events are afternoon and early evening. Then it can slide into the singles later on in the evening. I haven't been to Pearl in a long time. Is this on or off base? How about a Parade? have the event set up outside and inside... have a parade "march" up to the USO. Invite the Rebel Legion, advertise in Pearl for a month and have a blast. Its not like you have bad weather. MWR loves me here. I am slated to have a ton of events to support on base Sasebo. They are still working out a Schedule for me. Maybe have a screening of the films.. back to back in the background. Tie in the theme of the Jedi helping the galaxy with the Navy's current slogan "global force for good".

Why not just mod the FX. Save the Dough.

Heck.. its my "go to place" for buds online. Home sweet home. Leadership here is top flight.

Hey man... Those will not pass muster.... Those are refereed to as "Mariachi" boots or "Elvis" boots... I rock Dark Side Trooper Boots. 2 Pairs. Someday I want a set of Chengs...