themaninthesuitcase

Sounds perfect to me.

That strikes me as a terrible idea. Customs aren't idiots and it makes it clear you're trying to avoid them which I'm sure they will not be best pleased about.

Might be worth askign a few sellers if they do a smaller size in the rubber ones? Other option is to get a latex/silicone one and cut it down, the lack of return will be les sof an issue. Of if you're feeling brave make a mold in the size you need!

Not just tapatalk, the site has been having issues for a few days now.

I use adjustable airsoft helmet padding from ebay. I also have a lenth of 18mm elastic as a chin strap that helps pull the helmet down as I feel more comfortable with that, even with I'm constantly adjusting the helmet. I have a single length of visor and it's not been an issue, I've never seen the need to cut them down. Seems like a lot of work for little to no gain.

I keep toying with one of these when Andy sells them. I'll be watching this.

Basic: UKG EIB & Centurion: FISD once you have basic.

Whilst I'm not the most experienced trooper in the legion I've seen my fair share of TKs at UKG troops. I'm pretty sure not a single one of them had a painted helmet. Whilst you're right it's technically more accurate it's not really very common at all. A few people have them but they tend to be display pieces.

I've started 3D modelling one. It's designed to take a 7/8" blade and uses 25mm and 40mm tube for the main body. The rest will be 3D printed. This is based on the wookiepedia images with my own embellishments. ------------ So far only really the basic design and blade mounting is done, the rest need's thinking through. I have no idea how the LED, board, and speaker will mount for example. Or where the battery goes! At this point though it's more of a winter project as my 3D printer will be tied up on other stuff for a while. There's also a very real chance this is as done as it will ever be.

Congratulations Will

Further to this I've had a chat with him about this at lunch time.

The way I see it is the 2 dirty and backpacked troopers both feel like TDs to me. The exact specifics like the knee and ab buttons may differ but the fact they are on a dirty planet, covered in dirt, wearing a backpack says TD to me. As said I expect the costume designers where going for sand trooopers from ANH not HWTs from a game. The trooper in the transport, could go either way, but gut feel is FISD as it's just a TK on guard duty.

Andy would need to go through the approval process, which he's not obliged to do. I know he's going on holiday this week, but once he's back I can approach him and see if this is something he would be interested in.

These should be in any LEGO retailer now, they came out in the last week ish. Failing that the LEGO.com store covers the US I believe.

Thing is they look EXACTLY like guns. Up close maybe not but you can't expect a firearms office to stop and inspect the weapon before they decide if that you are a threat or not.

I use a long reach shoe horn for my boots, makes life 100x easier. I have 2x of these in my box http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/small-storage-organisers/racks-stands/omsorg-shoehorn-assorted-colours-art-00064662/I only need 1 but it meas I have a spare. So belt on, then thighs and clip them into place. Then I do my boots with the shoe horn, don't even need to lean down. Then finally I do the shins, usually by putting my shoe on either a chair or my box to make it easier to reach.

it can be made to clear but you can get easier armour for less money. I'd recommend starting an introductory thread in the correct s cation and we'll be able to give you some proper advice.

As far as I understand it, and again not a lawyer, kits are fine. Though you'd technically become the manufacturer but that's no different to a doopy kit at that point. Im sure there's a line you might cross if the replica parts are too close to already firearm parts. But I've ordered resin mags from the US no issue.

If it's being posted inside the UK it's going to be fine, except maybe if they use Royal Mail. Also looks like it should clear but double check with Mark over at the UKG (one of the blaster armourers, username has triumph in it I think)

For the UK, roughly: it's complex. The law you need to worry about covers RIF (Replica Imitation Firearms) which includes anything like a prop or a BB gun that could reasonably be seen as a real firearm at a glance. To be classed as an RF (Replica Firearm) it needs to be more than 50% brightly coloured (usually orange or green), in which case it would not be an issue. For reference it's also illegal to manufaucture a RIF, so ordering a RF and painting it black is illegal for example. Where it gets complicated is RIFs are not illegal, more they are controlled. You can have one with a valid UKARA member number (UK Airsoft database), or if you are a reenactor or for theatrical purposes. Problem is the last 2 aren't properly defined to the best of my knowledge. In the event of the latter two you will be required to offer up defending evedence that you meet the requirements and have a valid reason for the RIF on a case by case basis. Worked example based on a recent ish UKG member: Member ordered a RIF from the US. On arrival in the UK HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) seize the RIF at the border, HMRC notify the recipient of this and request proof Member sent a letter documenting the 501st/UKG and showed proof they believed it fell under reenactment/theatrical use. HRMC agree and release the item. I believe the above took months not weeks. If customs disagree I'd assume the goods would be destroyed. This is a much better (but longer) explanaiton: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/business/trading_standards/business_support/product_safety/imitation_firearms.aspxby a county council, so should be trustworthy. The clause "does not have the appearance of a firearm e.g. a futuristic space gun or a super soaker water pistol." wouldn't apply to most Star Wars weapons as they do look very much like a standard firearm, not a space gun from a game or film. The exemptions we would use are: the purposes or theatrical performances and rehearsals the organisation and holding of historical re-enactments, where the organiser holds public liability insurance for such events the organisation and holding of the acting out of military or law enforcement scenarios for the purpose of recreation, where the organiser holds public liability insurance for such events. This includes Airsoft skirmishing. The UKG has PLI for members, but you would need to be a full cleared member for this to apply. Usual I am not a lawyer/customs official applies.

I like these. Nice consistent design through the ribbon and patch.

This looks great. Good to see more work into the First Order suit. I am looking forward to seeing more.

Mine come off my feet, air while I pack up everything else. Then last thing before I leave is I throw them into a bootbag and ignore them until the next troop. I find my Imperial Boots TOO white and so I don't clean them or anything and I'm letting the grim build up. I probably should let them air out more between troops though to be fair, but I am really not into being overly precious about the kit.

Yes you can get cheaper, there's some on eBay I can find a link for. However the prym are worth every penny. I got 100 and the pliers from rebel scum workshop for around £50. Yes spendy but I've also never had a failed crimp and I've never had one undo unless I've wanted to.

Congratulations!