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thanks BJ

ready and awaiting orders, sir.

I personally wish they went with some of the EU (as do most of us), but hey, reinventing it for a new new generation. Which seems to be the go with a lot of reboots for running series/movies/etc right now.
I'm hoping to see Star Wars on a big movie screen, I've only ever seen Episode 3 in Cinemas before. We should get Eps 4, 5 and 6 played before the release though.
Give me some Star Destroyers.

I WANT TO BE AN EXTRA!!!! LOL!

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the IOC!
from Italy
ID6187

My friend wanted to do photos of my costumes. Didn't get to the Melisandre costume only did the IO. Sith Pony was okay with this round of costumes.



Whole album: http://s1312.photobu...Calvary%20Shoot

hi my friend, i recommend you this method, it's very effective

I'd like to thank everyone here online who helped me with ideas and suggestions and helpful hints to make my costume a sucess. Technically, it's a "Galactic Civil War Gown" but people still pointed at me and said, "Oh my god...it's athe f%$^&ing Death Star!!!"
and yes, it IS as big as it looks.....it's 6 ft wide and 20 ft around...it feature 1400 tiles and EL wire to blast ,people out of my way.
Thanks again for all your help!
Cheers,
Jenn

It makes me think of skinny puppy and the works of jhonen vasquez. That's a good thing.

Nice.

Agreed. They look perfectly fine to me. Nice catch.

Welcome, Donald.
Whoever said it's grey is absolutely wrong. It is olive-green. We have seen the ones in the archives, and the one in the Magic of Myth display, and they are indeed green. The uniforms can appear gray in very bright light as mine does in my avitar, but in person, or under regular lighting conditions, they are green.
Army Green Twill fabric from Joanne's is fairly close for something off the shelf. Most fabrics have to be custom-dyed the correct color like Museum Replicas did with theirs.
If you want to be a Colonel, The Grand Army of the Empire (black uniform), and the Imperial Security Bureau (Cream tunic/Black hat & Johdpurs) have O-6 Colonels.
Or, if you prefer the olive-green uniform (Imperial Star Fleet), you could be an O-6 Captain which would be the equivalent to a Colonel.
Colonel.
Captain.

I am having a custom Olive Officer Uniform made, first one she is making. We'll see how it turns out. She will be willing to make more if it turns out as good as I think it will. Should be done in a couple of weeks.

The women's boots are usually easier to find. Perhaps just go up one size in woman's. I'll have a look around and see if I can spot a pair for you.

70's Starsky & Hutch style sideburns make an EPIC officer!!!!

here's a funny picture from the troop. xD "Miss TK, MISS!" -Lord Vader

The hardest part is staying in character. I trooped as a Biker Scout for about a year before I had a costume where my facial expressions could be seen. I was constantly smiling with joy behind my helmet. I had to practice that expressionless look that most imperial officers seemed to have. I think if you can make yourself do that, the costume will be even more convincing.
And yeah. stick next to Vader, or another clearly imperial character for context (depending on the nature of the troop). I am always surprised at how many people don't recognize a standard imperial uniform.
Being able to see around you and interact with people can be a blessing. Of course, having said that, other troopers who's vision or movement is a bit more limited, might depend on you to do things like watch out for steps or small children, open doors, help with suit-up or un-suiting, hand out trading cards & stuff like that. You may even have to speak for the group if everyone else is helmeted.
Most of all, just have fun.

Great news, they fit great...pic soon to follow

Thanks!

Congrats, Saz!
Welcome to the party!

Officers helping officers. lol.

No KISS vader here, he is 6'8".....

Never. Ever. Wookieepedia is often full of shatner when it comes to any official IOC/501 standards. So no. Ignore their silliness. Check the official Costume Reference Library if you want to know what you can or cannot wear for approval.

Carry on, mates!