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Tie Kai makes a great Hyperfirm-style MSP5, but they're definitely not cheap.  Someday, perhaps.
 
I absolutely love my metal MSP5 but it's obscenely heavy.  (Denix base)  I prefer trooping with my cheap plastic one: Airsoft Mauser conversion with some 3D parts added on.  Very cheap, very easy build, and very lightweight.

Welcome Aboard Good luck with your build

Now that we're about 6 or so months out, I thought it was time for Star Wars Celebration 2020 to have it's own section.
I'll try to get all the FAQ type stuff in this post.
 
What: Star Wars Celebration 2020
Where: Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
When: August 27 - 30, 2020
More info as it comes in.  Until then, here is the official website
 
https://www.starwarscelebration.com/

When I joined the 501st in June, so a little over half a year now, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. However, I have to say it was probably one of the best decisions I've made to join up. I’ve always been a guy who likes to help his community while having fun in the process, after all I am an Eagle Scout, hence my name. I also love Star Wars, like most of us. So naturally. The 501st was the right place for me. When I got that approval email back from my GML. I was filled with joy! My first troop was a big convention, so it was interesting to say the least. Everyone was so welcoming and kind! I learned the ropes pretty quickly! After a few month of membership and 52 troops I have to say it was more then worth it and I can't wait for more!
 
I wanted to give special thanks to my squadmates in Everglades Squad and other members of the Florida Garrison I've met, you guys make trooping that much more fun! I want to thank @KaiserNash in particular because without your guidance I probably wouldn't be as active as I am! You’re a legend man and an awesome SL, couldn't ask for better! 
 
To all the staff and members on the IOC, this is an excellent community we have cultivated! If someone makes a post a minute later someone responds ready to help! My thanks to everyone who has helped me on here! I highly recommend every approved member makes a troop log if they haven't already. It's super cool to see what people are doing around the world! Plus you get a cool badge! 
 
Have a fun and safe new year and lets make 2020 a great year! 
ID- 61601
Thomas Hagin
 

Happy Hanukkah to all our members that Celebrate it!!

Getting a personal trading card approved with the 501st or IOC logo would have to go through Legion Merch Officers. You could always skip the hassle and order IOC Detachment trading cards
 
https://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1867-ioc-trading-cards-ordering-information/
 

Happy Thanksgiving to all our members that celebrate it!!   
 
To everyone else, Happy Last Thursday of November!!!

Sith emblems on hat and belt and some nice red piping 
 

 
 

Hold an IPad and stare at it while trying to not make eye contact with Vader  

Datapads are good, if hard to come by.  If you have the headset, holding it to your ear as if you're listening is a good option, too. 
 
Absent extra props, a raised fist or pointed finger often does the job.
 

 

 

My guess is, in the film/script, he was just a competent officer. But because of the armor, and the fascistic look of the Empire, later authors took that and ran with it, working bits of Rommel's real life into Veers' character history.

Robert has it.  The original script didn't have any specific historical inspiration.  He was just an officer doing his job (well, much to the dismay of the Rebels).
 
Books (written much, much later) made up entire back stories for darned near every character you seen on screen, and it's entirely possible that one or more of those authors used historical figures as inspiration.  The extensive ret-conning of facts and dates got pretty intricate, and people wanting to go in new directions were feeling hemmed in, creatively, which is one of the main reasons they decided to reboot the whole thing and dump all the books as "Legends", declaring the whole mess no longer Canon.  There's a rich source of stories in there, of course, so it's nice when someone dips into those no-longer-Canon sources and bring aspects back into the Canon realm.  (Thrawn, for instance... and I still have hope for Mara Jade!)

If you've had an IOC costume approved by your Garrison then all you need to do is request IOC access to the Forums here:
 
https://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1670-501st-ioc-member-status-requests/
 

Because its top notch!

Ouch!
 

Im guessing though he probably wants it before 2024

I love the character, and I love the costume, great job. But it's not different enough to warrant its own CRL in my opinion. As you said, it's the Line Officer CRL but no hat. 
 
If your Garrison is ok with it, he doesn't necessarily need to troop with the hat on. But definitely run it by your Garrison command staff though. 

It's permitted, and yes, there are a few people who have endeavored to cover every possible variant, which really ups their Level 2/3 counts.  (not that those mean much, other than some bragging rights... which I am all for LOL)  For people who just want to troop, it's kinda pointless.  Once you're approved, you can troop it.  Anything else, to them, is just spending more money.  For people who are more into the costuming and accuracy aspect, it's a lot of fun!  (if expensive)
 
Many costumes have 3+ variants, depending on swapping certain accessories.  ANH, ESB, ROTJ, at least, and sometimes Solo/R1.  (although sometimes, the base costume is different enough to warrant an entirely different base, particularly for those latter two and when you invite extra scrutiny)
 
As noted, the expectations climb with each re-submission, so ALL the little details, including those which aren't necessarily called out in the CRL, are going to be looked at much more closely.
 
The one caveat to all that is to not slam our judges with a ton of variants all at once.  I believe there is a sticky message somewhere in the Promotion forums that requests submissions to be kept to one per week.  (Not referring to an L2 submission proceeding to an L3, but rather, avoid submitting 3+ L2 variants all at once, etc.)

Good luck!

I'm putting together my TIE reserve and Imperial Bridge Crew outfits for those days I can't be Darth Vader. Also, the TIE Reserve and Imperial Bridge Crew have always been favorites of mine...simple but cool. 

I should be ready to submit for approval when my jumpsuit arrives, probably October 10th. 

Jumpsuit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011I304AI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iSfKDbF33Q4HG ETA October 10th

Cap: TiggWolf, ordered, ETA October 5th

Belt and buckle: TiggWolf, ordered, ETA October 5th

Boots: AdTec, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OUHOT9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b0fKDb6TXYCQ0, IN HAND and mods completed

Gloves: Leather gauntlet, IN HAND

Comm Pad: WampaWear, IN HAND

Patches: I have approvable replacement patches if the set included with the jumpsuit are no good. IN HAND.

I'm in contact with my GML and hope for an easy, quick approval by mid October, and should be able to use these pieces for all OT versions depending on configuration. 

Dave Gomcse Cadet
  Posts: 1 Joined: September 26th, 2019, 2:30 am 501st ID / TKID: 0 Garrison / Outpost: Imperial Sands Garrison      

I need to check to see if their designs have changed.  Last ones I printed, from their initial release, didn't actually have accurate spacing.  Hopefully they're updated, as I see Pete made an edit, there?
 
It would also be great to get one with the R1-sized buttons, since they won't fit this jig. (and even if they did, the spacing would then be wrong)

Wow! Great Idea!!!

Not sure which one you’re after, but this thread has all the info you need for both OT and R1/Solo push buttons.
 
On the last page there’s a photo of the OT rank bar with measurements.
 
 

Attention IOC!
 
Are you bored of having the same old Officer photos? Well perk up and feel good about your images with the new warning label that all Officers should be kept a safe distance from all Sith Lords. Try it now and let your friends know that you are a special and not to be choked. Enjoy!
 

 
 
 

Good Luck