greenie22 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 BBB was yesterday. Too bad TK boots is closing and doesn't have my size in stock. I have a plan of attack. First I will get an armor box so I can transport this to armor parties and such, then I will order my boots. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 BBB was yesterday. Too bad TK boots is closing and doesn't have my size in stock. I have a plan of attack. First I will get an armor box so I can transport this to armor parties and such, then I will order my boots. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Congrats! Keep in mind you should have your boots when you are sizing your shins! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Gree[501st] Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I would go ahead and order your boots, your gonna need them for sizing the armor correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Don't know why it posted twice. Oh well. I found a pair of boots but I want to make sure they will reach centurion level. What do you guys think? Here is the link: https://www.imperialboots.com/product/421/ I do wear a wide shoe and they said it is a narrow fit. Will it pass centurion inspection? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Yes IB has become the go-to with TK Boots closing shop. I recall seeing recommendations to order a size up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 minute ago, lucnak said: Yes IB has become the go-to with TK Boots closing shop. I recall seeing recommendations to order a size up. Yeah. I normally wear a 9 or a 9.5 depending on the brand and fit. So I ordered a 10. Only thing that scares me is the "narrow fit" when I wear a W shoe. Oh well. Those who don't take risks can't change the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 You may want to invest in a set of these, Alex: https://www.amazon.com/Houseables-Stretcher-Expander-Stretching-Accessories/dp/B06XRNTDJ4/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1525801765&sr=8-3-spons&keywords=shoe-stretcher&psc=1 along with this https://www.amazon.com/Four-Seasons-Stretch-Ounce-Spray/dp/B00J4102B8?SubscriptionId=AKIAJJY2YKHHLJKYIBNA&tag=slk03b1-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00J4102B8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 hours ago, lucnak said: Congrats! Keep in mind you should have your boots when you are sizing your shins! Good call on that, Luc! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Best of luck with the build. Can’t wait to see the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 What are you waiting for? Rip that box open and lets see that fresh armor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 14 hours ago, Pretzel said: What are you waiting for? Rip that box open and lets see that fresh armor! Ha ha ha. I hear you but there is a method to my madness. I noticed that it is meticulously packed in the box with padding. I don't want to take it out and when I head to the armor party risk breaking it when packing it up. I just ordered my boots from TK Boots and an case from Home Depot. Once the case comes in, I will rip open the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, greenie22 said: Ha ha ha. I hear you but there is a method to my madness. I noticed that it is meticulously packed in the box with padding. I don't want to take it out and when I head to the armor party risk breaking it when packing it up. I just ordered my boots from TK Boots and an case from Home Depot. Once the case comes in, I will rip open the box. Awesome. Looking forward to seeing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wook1138[TK] Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 So... did you get the trimmed kit? "What's in the box!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 56 minutes ago, wook1138 said: So... did you get the trimmed kit? "What's in the box!" Frosted Flakes my dude! Damn! Yes I did get it trimmed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Should I go ahead and submit my 501st application now or should I wait until the costume is completely put together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Gree[501st] Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 54 minutes ago, greenie22 said: Should I go ahead and submit my 501st application now or should I wait until the costume is completely put together? you MUST have a completed costume before submitting. not point until you do 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Is the blaster required for approval or can it wait? Trooper Bay is setting an E-11 blaster but for the steep price of $250 plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wook1138[TK] Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 1 minute ago, greenie22 said: Is the blaster required for approval or can it wait? Trooper Bay is setting an E-11 blaster but for the steep price of $250 plus shipping. It is optional. Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 It is optional. Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use. Oh good. I have already sunk enough money into this build. Dang. Ha ha haSent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 It’s an expensive habit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, Frank75139 said: It’s an expensive habit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You can say that again. Ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb Sgird[TK] Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Aren't big brown boxes just the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie22 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.imperialboots.com/product/strapkit/ Should I use this for my strapping? Do you believe it is a complete set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 6 hours ago, greenie22 said: https://www.imperialboots.com/product/strapkit/ Should I use this for my strapping? Do you believe it is a complete set? Well depends on how you want to strap it all together and your size. It appears to be a complete strap kit but it still needs to fit your build/frame. The strapping kit has brackets for the back and chest which is easy and great to use if you have a return edge on those pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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