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    Michigan Conventions

    in The Officer's Lounge

    Posted

    501st and Rebel Legion troop together here in Michigan and we all have a great time.

    Motor City Comic Con and Grand Rapids Comic Con are in competition

    with one another. One is in the spring, the other in the fall.

    The best part? Both have heavy influence of Star Wars

    characters. For us, that's a good thing.

    Some of our troopers bring as many as five or more costumes throughout

    convention weekend. We have become a big draw and what an experience.

    Fans are photo op nuts.

    Best, crazy weekends in the Mitten, in my opinion.

    Questions about "Joining" the 501st and IOC

    in The Officer's Lounge

    Posted

    This may seem strange to some of you what I'm about to say.

    I wanted a soft costume and decided the IOC creme tunic. My hat,

    rank badges and tunic were made by members here. My boots

    are top notch. Everything looks great!

    Everything was completed a year ago and I can't get past the 'Nazi'

    image my fellow troopers have experienced. Of course, the

    troopers are very professional in explaining Star Wars characters.

    I'm a large man, 6'3" and 250#'s. Once I'm over this roadblock, I'll

    be submitting my pic.

    I've read the section on how the public misinterprets our character.

    I need a little boost.

    Any suggestions???? 

    officer boots

    in The Officer's Lounge

    Posted

    Greetings everyone.

    Haven't been on the board's for about a year. Glad to be back.

     

    I wear a 12 and have a narrow heal. Had no luck in finding a pair

    of broken-in/used. Had to go the other route.

    My riding boots are zipperless; fantastic leather; fits better than

    any leather boots I own to date. However, they cost me 200 bucks

    and they came out of the Middle East. Return time was quicker

    than I thought. (approx. 5 weeks) 

     

    If you find any used ones, good luck to you partner! One of my

    trooper friends has 15 1/2 shoe size and he's constantly looking

    for boots. It's not impossible in finding a pair, although they're

    snatched up pretty quickly by the seller(s).

    Anovos to offer Officer Uniform

    in The Officer's Lounge

    Posted

    First time reading this post.

     

    Yikes! It is pricey, but it would be well worth it if it's 501st approved.

     

    I purchased the Republic Commando kit and paid about $1100.00

    for it. Then the shoes; all the work; painting; additional materials;

    tools; electronics for the helmet, etc., totaled from beginning to

    end at round $1450.00. And that was three years ago.

     

    Every prototype made by man is always expensive in the very

    beginning. My first year at college in 1972 the digital calculator

    did the very basics of math at $300.00, bulky as heck, huge

    and weighed a ton. By the 80's  .  .  . it went for $7.00!

    Boot Question

    in Costume Questions - Ask Here!

    Posted

    I ordered my boots from RiderMall about a week ago

    and they arrived today. I, too, will have to trim from the

    top to make them look screen accurate. Yes, they

    are snug but I'll break them in walking around the

    house. Will order the "boot jack" and "boot hooks"

    in a couple of days.

    What is fascinating about the boot is the nice finish.

    I was taken aback by that. The picture online doesn't

    do it justice. I'm very happy with my purchase  Oh,

    and one more thing  .  .  . it's zipperless!

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