PiettLives[TK] Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Last weekend at Fanboy Con in Tampa I finally got to meet a real life Stormtrooper!Julius Leflore, best known for roles as several characters in ROTJ including Skiff Master, Biker Scout, TK, and stunt double for Billy Dee Williams was one of the guests. Even though both Dave Prowse and Jeremy Bulloch were also guests, I was very excited to meet one of our own.He was very nice and told me several "behind the scenes" stories like he was only hired for a week and ended up on set for 3 months. He also said that his TK thighs and shins were made of rubber making it easier for stunts. He was also the stunt guy who fell into the Sarlacc pit and said several people were hurt on that set including him. He didn't like the TK bucket as it wasn't comfortable. Really cool guy and seemed excited that I was there in armor talking to him.It was awesome getting to finally for the first and last time meeting the boss "Lord Vader". He really seemed out of it most of the time but was very kind and funny. Jeremy of course was great as usual although I only saw him during their panel. Fanboy is a killer smaller con that brings a wide range of guests to both Knoxville and Tampa and treats us like VIPs. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Lucky!! Very cool, I have heard before that the shin and thigh armor was made of rubber for stunts but wasn't sure if it was confirmed. Edited August 4, 2015 by TKCaleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHtrooper21 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 NICE!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackburton[TK] Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Thanks for the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Awesome. Sounds like a cool guy I don't know many of the troopers aside from Alan Flyng and Anthony Forrest - glad to hear about another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Rubber legs can seen on these two troopers. Look at the vertical seams on the sides of the legs and note the moulded knee plate. They can also be seen on this trooper on the left. Note he wears two right thighs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Good eye on that detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Wow! I would never know who was in the helmets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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