zebrabuse Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) I am still working on my suit (I just started a couple months ago) and am yet to submit for 501st but I did get my first unofficial troop in this past weekend at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Thousands come out for the Day of the Dead and they have tons of booths and live music etc. I was a little worried about showing up to an event that might be looked at more as a traditional holiday, but it's Halloween after all and all that was swept away pretty much as soon as I stepped out of the car in costume. I was mobbed continuously and took photos with at least 100 people. I started to feel bad for the group I was with because I kept holding us up from getting around. They helped out on wrangler duty and I needed it! I didn't turn down a single photo though and always tried to let the kids hold the blaster and kept it fun. The looks on the kids faces! I even had a guy ask if I was 501st and I told him I'm working on it and he said "Well I am 501st and the suit looks great!" It was great to get some pay off for all the work I've been putting into it and I can't wait to do it again. I still have to get my black ab buttons sorted and I've already moved my drop boxes to the sides where they should be in that one shot. Also I rent my FX helmet out as a football stadium on Sundays if anyone needs one. I know the orange pauldron is more TD but hey it was unofficial and I wanted a little color for the day! Edited July 16, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztrooper[TK] Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I saw you there...Well done navigating around that endlessly huge crowd !!! ...Gave me inspiration to hurry up and finish my armor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper328 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 how did u manage to sit in the suit? I'm going out with my kids Obi-wan (3yrs) and leia(1.8yrs) tonight for my first armour troop. Wondering if I should wear to the halloween party or change after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I had to take off my shins and slide my thighs down, that was the key. It was a lesson learned and when I ever have the option to change elsewhere I will. It wasn't a super long cab ride but we got to cruise down Santa Monica and turn some heads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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