Dmian

I don't know if your 501st account has a direct relationship with the Detachment account. Try logging to the Hub and manage the account from there, to see if it let's you change the e-mail. If the system says the e-mail is already used it may be because it has the same e-mail in the database somewhere. It could be from a failed registration, or a registration at another site from the Hub (that use the same "Passport" feature). Did you have problems when you tried to register? Send Bluey and me a PM with the e-mail that you're trying to use (the one that the system says it's being already used) to try to find out who's using it and why.

Do you have an account at the Imperial Hub (http://passport.imperialhub.com/) or any other detachment that's part of the Hub?

I think he wants to see, more than know...

Next UP: "Hear the incredible story of AA, how he helped save Star Wars from its certain death and shaped the look of the film we all know and love!" AA: "Yes, the friend of a friend of a cousin of an ex-girlfriend told me Lucas was desperate looking for a way to get the money for his film, a western-in-space movie, but he had no idea where to begin. So, this person told him he had the perfect person to help you get the funding and the movie going, and this person was ME!. After the arrangements were made, he sent me an original script (I had filming experience from using a Super-8 camera to film canoe races) and read it. I thought it was decent, but needed corrections, so I made annotations all over it (I had writing skills from writing poeams for girls during my high-school years) and sent it back to Lucas. He loved it! He said it had the focus he was looking for. But now he needed the correct visual treatment to sell the script to big studios. I thought about it, and that night I had a dream about the movie, and the following day I had like thousands of images and characters in my head! So, I painted as much of those images as I could (I had painting skills from painting the doors at my studio) and got a ticket for the Concord to the States. I took the paintings with me, and convinced 20th Century Fox that the movie was going to be a blockbuster. So they gave it green light! George was so happy that he promised he'll allow me to have perpetual right to the characters. He only asked to keep the rights for merchandise to make toys and t-shirts and such. This was all verbal, no papers, you see? I trusted the guy. If only I knew! Then production started in London, as George wanted to have me near, but Mollo was clueless about how to create the costumes for the film, so I created the molds of the stormtrooper in a day (stopping for tea) and they were so impressed that kept asking for more and more characters, which I ketp producing at a faster and faster pace. I even grew and extra arm to make molds faster! (I lost this arm during a fire at my studio several weeks later). So, if it wasn't because of me, there probably woudn't be a Star Wars at all..." :lol:

Of Ep. IV I have de official DVD version, the Limited version (with the Laserdisc version on the second disc) and two fan editions: Adywan's "Revisited" and the Darth Editous one.

I wanted to tell other FISD members why I'm so glad to have Brian here. Unlike AA, Brian is an artist with an incredible, undisputed talent. Unlike AA, Brian was part of the cast of Star Wars, so he has first-hand knowledge of what happened during production at the studios. Unlike AA, Brian's got a reputation, gained over years of superb work. I read a thread over at the RPF where Brian produced evidence to refute all of AA's (wrong) claims. It was truly clarifying, a joy to read indeed. And it's a pleasure to have him hear to share his knowledge and hindsight of the behind the scenes of Star Wars. While I'm not expert at film production, I have a brother and a cousin who work for the film industry in Spain. I also worked for a film or two, making graphic design, and printed material props. My cousin is an assistant director (regidor) and my brother went from video assist to camera operator, before leaving the industry to build electric guitars. My brother not only worked in big production crews (he worked in films by Pedro Almodovar or Bigas Luna, for example), but also worked with people from UK and France. He had told me several times how hard working British and French crews are compared to Spanish crews. We have lots of respect for people of this industry from those countries. In fact, the only times my brother works for movies or TV nowadays is when British or French crews come to Spain and call him to join them. So, it's really an insult to me when someone who has nothing to do with the film industry not only attributes himself the work of others, but also discredits the work made by people who really know their craft, and are great artisans or artists dedicated to this industry for so long. In the case of the stromtrooper, George Lucas devised the character, Ralph McQuarrie created the concept and put in paper what George hand in his mind, and Brian Muir and Liz Moore sculpted the armor and helmet respectively, giving it its final appearance, period. I don't know if John Mollo had direct input on it, but he probably supervised all the process (Brian might clarify that). That's the end of the creative process. After that, a series of people (including AA) worked to create the final product that actors would wear in the movie. But their contribution to the creative process is negligible. There's enough evidence out there to prove it, so anybody claiming something in the contrary is just plain ignorant or outright lying. You just need to see recent documentaries about how George Lucas works to see that he's a control freak. He's always been a control freak. He won't give an unknown, untalented canoe maker the right to create an artistic interpretation of a character that he had in mind, and that he have worked to make a reality for months with the conceptual designer, the costume designer and the sculptors. Lucas always works with people he knows, who he knows have enough talent to bring to reality what he has in mind. So the untalented canoe maker can say whatever he wants, but most of what he says is a lie, or a distortion of reality. I think he's believing in his own lies, but that's his problem. Brian, thank you for all you share with us. It's a honor to have someone with your talent and knowledge at our community. I always enjoy reading you, and I'm pretty sure others do too. You'll always have our respect and admiration.

I'm so glad Brian's here! I didn't know he had an account at the FISD.

Thanks Noel! I was looking for that thread, but I didn't find it, so I ended up repeating the whole thing...

Yes, the THX 1138 name was a homage to Lucas first film in the novel. TK-421 was also known as TX-421 in the radio drama. Also, when you think about it, in the film the trooper is referred as "Tee-Kay-421", but as the empire uses Aurebesh it should better be "Trill-Krill-421". But, it's not important really. TK is just a random acronym. It was funny, so it was used for the 501st. And then expanded for other designations. Edit: two funny TK-421 pics. -------------

TK is NOT Teras Kasi! (That Jedi Dude is an a**hole) It means nothing. It comes from the TK-421 designation in the film, which was probably randomly selected by Lucas (as THX 1138). TB= Trooper Biker HWT= Heavy Weapons Trooper (as mentioned)

I mostly posted logs... Synaptyx was the one who found the real problem.

Paul's idea is nice, but I think we should concentrate on Centurion for now. We can talk about a future award later. I think most people has an idea what the program means, focus on that and make your recommendations. I think more attentions should be paid to blasters too. The different combinations, re Parts of Star Wars. I'm working on that right now, as I think Troopers should sport a correct blaster for Centurion. Blasters have been largely negleted, with most people concentrating only on the armor.

Well, we're here to help both members and non-members. It's not important, as long as people enjoy what they do and contributes to the community. That's the whole point of the detachment, to share the knowledge and have fun with what we do. And the more people, the better for all. The FISD is not an exclusive club, but rather a place for people looking for great info about the stormtrooper to gather around and share knowledge.

It's a rather old coin (v1, the v2 have the blasters, this has the fist), pre 2009. It could be from a retired member. Or it can even be stolen. What's strange about this is that the seller is selling both verisions. Who knows?

Thanks a lot, all of you! I spent a great day, mostly with my son. But I also received lots of messages from family and friends all over the world. And a lot of nice congratulations from my friends of the Legion. I truly appreciate it. You are all great people, and I'm glad I'm part of all this. Now, let's set ourselves for fun!

Thanks a lot!

Congrats Paul! Great leader and better person. This year, we're all set for FUN!

Lori-Ann, have you considered two buns Leia style? Just kidding! Balaclava is the way to go, I believe. My hair is starting to get considerably long and I bought a balaclava, just in case. I also use a bandana sometimes, as it tends to work better (it's cooler than the balaclava and has lower chances of creating fog.) Sorry about your hand. Get well soon!

I noticed that, but as that is one of the "action" shots, it could be something with the posture. Edit: could be similar to this (screen cap): /Edit. (Juanma, I told you to take pictures with the arms raised! ). I'll talk with him so he can submit proper pictures, and clear that point out.

AFAIK, those are ordered and on their way! (Were not included with the armor by mistake, but will arrive shortly )

¡Congrats Pat!

Yes, there seems to be several problems with the Imperial Hub, specially when trying to get to it from the Pathfinder's site. I'll try to see if there's a way to fix it. Thanks for the report.

Congrats Juanma! Wow! That was quick. But what can you expect with a TM built by Paul himself? Our EIB #7. I need to stir things up a bit at the garrison, as there are a couple of members that are quite there. Spanish Garrison: 7 EIBs, 4 Dark Lord Vaders, and hopefully we'll see some Lancers this year, more EIBs and more expert grade suits of different kind.

How about now? (Reaload if needed to see it).

Tray, I have to go through the CSS to see how it can be fixed. It's part of the things that need repair. But as more urgent things are in our agenda, it may take a bit of time. I'll let you all know when I find the fix for it. Thanks.