Ph1l2007

OMG. So funny XD Especially the one with Luke and Ben Kenobi. "You guys should probably just be friends...trust me on this one." Stormtrooper and Scout Trooper was funny too

If people ask if they can take a picture with you, do you guys ever say things like "You're not affiliated with the rebellion are you?"

I am planning on attending a local con soon and I have spent months getting together my armor. I put a whole lot of time and money putting this costume together, and several people have told me how great they think it is. Now the task ahead of me is preparing to actually "play the part". The thing is, I really want to do an exceptional job acting. I want to make sure everything I say to people fits within the context of my character (I mean, I want to create a whole story about why I am even at the convention). It will take a lot of work though. For instance, I plan on studying my Star Wars dictionaries and encyclopedias to be able to answer questions people may have about the Empire, battles we fought in, etc...I also need to come up with a convincing story for my character. I'm pretty sure this will all be worth it - I just wanted to get some help from you guys to make it easier! So, what kinds of things do you do / say specifically to make your appearance as a trooper even more convincing? For one, what would a trooper be doing on planet earth? I am thinking of telling people something like: "I am stationed here as a part of the Empire's IRO program - Intergalactic Reconnaissance Operation - an effort to investigate potential threats to galactic security". Tell me if any of you have come up with something better And I'm sorry if this topic has been raised before - I'm kind of new :/

So very sorry to hear that man. We never think will happen to someone close to us until it's too late. I really hope you get through this, and don't give up on life because there are a lot of people who care about you here.

Hey everyone. Well, I am really excited because I am getting my Trooper Master armor next week, but I am trying to figure out how to do the interior of my helmet. One of my primary concerns is staying cool during long periods. Do you guys know of any ways in addition to cooling fans to work against the heat / sweat problem during trooping? Actually, I am particularly concerned with the inside of my helmet getting really sweaty and smelly. Do you all know of any ways to keep moisture from accumulating inside the helmet? Also, if you have tried a number of different cooling setups inside your helmets, is there one that you have found to be most effective? One of the things I have been concerned about is balancing padding with space for cooling machinery. I don't want the helmet to wobble around, but I also want to have enough stuff to keep me cool. Also, I have heard about some full-face Underarmor head gear that is supposed to help to absorb moisture? I don't know, that's why I am asking you guys. What are some of the most effective ways that you stay relatively cool inside your lids? I would really appreciate any help anyone is aple to give. Specifically, I would love to get some advice from people with AP, TE2, or Troopermaster lids because I heard the interiors of those helmets are less spacious then the FX or MRCE. Pics are much appreciated!

Yeah I like ESB first because the Empire strikes back

They look like a bunch of skulls O.o

Thanks for the recommendation man I will look into this.

Hey everyone, I am buying a pair of black Jodhpur boots and I need to dye / paint them white. A friend of mine suggested using Acetone to remove as much of the black color as possible, and then use several layers of white shoe paint (or is it dye?) to paint the boots. He specifically said this: "Buy the white shoe dye product aka BOSTON (its a white, whit black stripes on whit a boxer dog on as a logo, made in the US i think)." Does anyone no what he's talking about? If not, does anyone know where to get a quality white dye / paint for the boots? Thanks a lot troopers. -Phil

I am so lucky. Seriously. I was so impulsive to get a TK outfit a few months ago that I would have bought this Rubies outfit outright if I had the money. It was only because I didn't have enough money at the time that I had to hold off from buying this suit, and it was during this time where I had the opportunity to learn about the FISD and actually learn all of the nuances that make the difference between a quality suit and a poor suit. So thanks to my good luck and the help of the FISD, I purchased a brand new set of Troopmaster armor when I finally got the money this past month, which is soooooo much more accurate than this kit. Call it fate, luck, or what have you, but it seems I was spared from the wrath of the Rubies suit.....

I'm desperately trying to get all the parts I need to complete my TD outfit. My armor should be arriving sometime around next weekend

I think this is incredibly cute how the trooper is so little and the blaster is so big Well done on the outfit though, it's great!

Is it just me or does vader seem a little shorter then tha trooper?

Guys (and gals), I have read almost all of your responses, and again, I do really appreciate the thought you put into them. Although I don't think I will have time to respond to each one of yours, the responses you gave have helped me put some things into perspective, so thanks again for the support and friendship.

So I was watching ANH today after not having seen it for some time, and I found myself mentally suffering because I couldn't stand to see how bad the aim of our supposedly "elite" troops was. But here is something some of you might not have thought of. Recall that right after the Millenium falcon landed on the death Star, they placed a homing beacon on it because they couldn't rely on Princess Leah to tell them where the rebel base was. Hence, Governor Tarkin planned on letting Han, Leah, and Luke go in order that they could track the Millenium Falcon straight to the Rebel base. So what do the troopers have to do with this? Well obviously, the Empire couldn't track the ship to the hidden base if the crew of the Millenium Falcon were dead now could they? So my guess is that the troops were ordered sometime by Tarkin NOT to shoot to kill, rather to make an elaborate display in order to make the heros think they truly escaped the Empire's clutches. Think about it, Tarkin was probably smart and knew that if he didn't make it seem like the Empire wanted to re-capture or kill Han, Luke, and the Princess, the heros would have assumes something fishy was going on and thus, go somewhere other then the hidden base. So, like I said, the troopers were most likely shooting to scare the rebels off the Death Star, but NOT to kill them. What do you guys think of that?