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8000... I cannot believe I am sitting at almost 1800... Man. Been a few years of Trooping huh? Been a great ride so far, here is to another year bro!

Oh.. I found that the Mac community has a little "green Issue" as well. Break a mac = pay out the nose. That is why I have never bought an Xbox. Garbage. I used to think that with the Mac. However... The new Imac I scored was busted. The screen was toast. I did some searching.. broke into this thing and found the part... a 20 inch LCD mind you... on the bay for 50 bucks shipped. Thing I notice that so few want to hack into the mac that the prices to repair it can be quite cheap. Many (like myself) scrap em and just buy it again. Dell is crud. US Military loves em. I was a hard core fan of building. I still think that a budget comp can be built smokin' newer games for less than 700. Thing I dont miss.... Windows. Updating Drivers. Multiple drivers on install and refreshes. Windows. Windows. XP was it for me. Vista is horrid, 7 is warmed over vista. OSX just works. I dont game much... so dont need it. I am impressed with the function of the Mac. Integration? Mac is a small community. Windows runs the world. So, that sucks a tad. I have to mess with format on my school work and such.. but its doable. It has also been a learning curve. The mouse was the steepest. I love the new touch mouse though. I still have an XP machine for my engraver.. and ill keep my unused disks of XP for a long time it seems. Personal PCs now are Mac... It just works. *edit* Aww man.. now you all can see how many times I correct spelling and crud... I have an edit total.

Been there. Trust me. Had a G4 Mac Mini crap on me. Still sits in the box mocking me with the 1100 large I spent on it. However.. these Intel machines are kicking my PC's silicone. This Imac is a beast, love it. Fell in it again! I just scored a second Imac for the Living room and the Wife. I fully converted. Gave away my XP powered PC this week. Windows 7 is not in my future.

Put some screen behind the teeth.. That will make the holes look a little less large and still hide your face. Your strapping looks very good, as that is important to the over all fit of the armor. Your strips and glue up look very good as well. Better then my meager skills. Keep it up. Illinois in the house! Whoo Hoo! Danville native here... Ahh. Sweet Corn. Japanese do not have a handle on Corn yet.

Ok Mac guys. Need a hand. I have a TON of music to import to this. I need a GOOD converter to do so. I want to go from the current Itunes 9 to MP3.. Ya know? Help?

I want to jock it so bad for the SLD. Way to lead the way! Only picky thing I see is the main upper logo with the blaster handgun is a tad wonky... His helmet looks like a Rubies.

Hmm.. The Sith may have to "borrow" some ideas. Loving this! Great Job!

Digging the skin man. ESB! Whoo Hoo! Man... Leading the way Paul. I think its a good year all around for the Legion ahead.. and the FISD is on the Forefront. Great job!

Woot Woot! Hope to Join ya bud!

Man... Did not see this! I am liking the black armor! Did you gloss it or is that the plastic?

Do you run fans? No Which Hovi do you use? Keith tips. The good 'uns. Have some Stompers too... Is your Brow and neck trim accurate? Yes

I read the title and thought... What else do you do with TK boots? Why so amazing? Good to know that Caboots has competition. Do these stink like Caboots do?

Ohhh.... I am so close... Finishing my pack and just waiting on a Lid...

Basically the same, but ABS needs tougher gear and more Vacuum.

Long flight ahead... Many beers to drink...

Welcome to all things white and plastic. First off... Take a sec and read through some stuff on here. All you seek is discussed in one way or another. Second, contact Firebladejedi, Staff. He is the man on armor knowledge. Welcome.

I like the look of Brees. It is good to see the "aints" rock out a season. Would have been great to see the 4 time losers of super-bowls get one as well... If the Saints force turnovers it may be a long day for the Colts as well.

Yep.. Change it for clarity. Looks good. 6 Months allows plenty of time for a 20 dollar mod.

Sigh.... I have been a Minnesota fan for years. Like 20 of em... From Bud Grant on. Tommy Kramer, Warren Moon, Geff Gorge, Jim McMan... Damn. Just like the 92 season. It was over. Minnesota was set to win it. 5 turnovers no one can win from. Farve is not the answer to the Vikings lingering quarterback whoas. The old one season wonder QB thing has to stop. Either way, Neither NFC team can out sling the Colts. Saints made it, but the number 25 defense is in for a long day with Payton.

Thankfully you have some talent in country if you need help. You be know'n some peeps man!

Keep on being a part of the community Joe. You rock man. I remember when Gino bashed ya on the RPF. You have something he can't. That will never set well. Its starting with Fett now on TDH... Gino has turned attention to that. I know that we have talked before on it pubilc and private... I would love to see a Joe R lid hit the fan base, but with all this... I hope it never does in the same breath.

Ill say it. Looks like a rush job and well.. The prop accurate line only goes so far. FBJ makes dead on replicas and they look far better than this. I felt I thrashed my first set of TE2 and this looks along the same lines. This is from the acclaimed Trooper Expert himself? Trimmed lousy in spots as well. Calves look like poo. The pulls look like seconds. I have never seen a set of calves from any maker that bad. VT, CAP, all better than that. I would contact TE2 or ATA for a new set. Man. I am sorry you had to wait so long to get that. Sand it, re build parts and repaint it. Damn. Sorry man. <_<

Like I said on the RPF... Joe.. Thanks for sharing on the photos. You have shown a light on the hobby that is cast correctly. Great Job. Gino is Gino. Really, if you shell out a G for a lid, more power to you. However I see better sales skills than craftsmanship. I know the lids are good looking but so is a TE2. Not to Dis any one offering this line of helmets, but the TM is the top dog. Still is and always will be. Dont think those words are to jock TM or anything, but having all these lids here at one time... Save a Gino, (never had one) the TM just looks right. Look what happened once that got out. Gino went on a one man warpath toward TM. Nothing new guys. Before TM was TE... then all the Vader attacks... Its sad really. People like Gino we should hope have peace in their lives. Its tough, but true. He is not here to defend himself, so we should out of respect be careful what we say here. I used to have a dog in the fight with Gino, but now I just see a sad tale of well... Plastic and fiberglass. I have made some wild choices and words that I will never live down with the man, but I do know this. As far as his claims, he needs only his own word. So this has spun all this into complete chaos and to most it is a point that is not worth making. Glad its out there Joe, but just expect the backlash. This line of lids and armor is done.. Fork in it. Thankfully, we have TE2, and ATA. Now I am sure that some will hop on the recast debate.. but not the point of the comment. They deliver, the armor has no drama and TE2 trumps ATA. Never been disputed. Up front, honest and what you should get in this. A plastic costume helmet and armor. Not a wild story.

Currently... Ep 5 TK Ep 4 TD (in progress) Ep 5 Vader Cade Skywalker ESB Boba Fett (in progress) Ghostbuster 1 New York rig. Past... Biker scout (lancer) TE2, 2 sets of FX... Royal Gaurd Darth Maul Its an addiction. Like Tattoos.. Never just one... Check your wallet at the door.

OK... Two weeks in and I am hooked. This thing is far better then the Mini. Landed a sweet deal on a new Imac as well, that is what I am typing on now. 22" sleek looking thing. Well... I officially retired my PC. Its off my desk and now look at it. Smoother and far more production on this thing. Plus it has a coolio remote! I will be splurging for the new mouse with the touch pad. I love the Mac Book one, so the Imac will get the same thing. Now to download an office program and I am done!