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- Sat May 11, 2019 8:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 Mission Reports
- Topic: 05/04/19 SAT - FCBD Aw yeah Comics - Skokie
- Replies: 1
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05/04/19 SAT - FCBD Aw yeah Comics - Skokie
Last minute troop to celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Aw Yeah Comics, featuring friend of the Legion, Jeffrey Brown! Was thrilled that Daniel and Jane were able to join in the fun, as there was a really solid crow there the entire time we hung out. Jane mostly hung out inside, and Dan guarded those ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:32 am
- Forum: 2019 Mission Reports
- Topic: 04/25/19 THUR - Dolphin Fest - Skokie
- Replies: 1
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04/25/19 THUR - Dolphin Fest - Skokie
Event: Dolphin Fest Date: 4/25/19 Venue: Devonshire Elementary Address: 9040 Kostner Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 Donation / Money Raised: No donation was made, or charity named Total hours trooped: 1 Troopers Involved: Steve Dembo - TIE - TI 9526 Just a quick solo troop, doing a favor for a friend of mine...
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:36 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 07/17/2016 SUN -Discovery Education Institute- Chicago/60626
- Replies: 1
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07/17/2016 SUN -Discovery Education Institute- Chicago/60626
This was the opening for a summer institute hosted by Discovery Education at Loyola University. We brought together 150 teachers for a week of learning and professional development. Every year, we do some goofy video to kick things off. This year, we started off with a Shark Tank style video, leadin...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:46 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 01/09/16 Saturday - 9th BDay Party - Skokie
- Replies: 1
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01/09/16 Saturday - 9th BDay Party - Skokie
Our little member of the Galactic Academy, Aiden, turned 9 on Saturday and wanted to do a SW themed slumber party. I was hoping that SOMEONE from the MWG could come swing by to welcome the guests as they arrived. To Aiden's incredible surprise, we had THREE members brave the cold and snow to suit up...
- Sat Aug 02, 2014 8:06 am
- Forum: 2014 Mission Reports
- Topic: IL- Wilmette, Kids Birthday Party 7/30/14
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2220
IL- Wilmette, Kids Birthday Party 7/30/14
Really simple troop. Buddy of mine from work was hosting a Star Wars themed sleepover for his 11 year old. It was very last minute and midweek, so I had to fly a solo mission, with my trusty clone from the Galactic Academy serving as my co-pilot! While the kids were off bowling, Aiden and I got to t...
- Wed Dec 04, 2013 7:22 pm
- Forum: 2013 Mission Reports
- Topic: IL - Skokie/60077 - Library SW Extravaganza - SAT 11/2/13
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4566
Re: IL - Skokie/60077 - Library SW Extravaganza - SAT 11/2/1
Will do. Haven't heard anything yet though, but I do need to reach out to her about my own book. So I'll ask then
- Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:40 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Mat
- Topic: Characters that are 5 foot - 5 foot 3 inches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4579
Re: Characters that are 5 foot - 5 foot 3 inches
It's astonishing to me, but I can't seem to find any sort of heigh chart of major characters! If you go to starwars.wikia.com, you can find heights by individual character. But you can't sort or search that way.
Seems like it has to be out there somewhere, doesn't it?
Seems like it has to be out there somewhere, doesn't it?
- Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:12 pm
- Forum: 2013 Mission Reports
- Topic: IL - Skokie/60077 - Library SW Extravaganza - SAT 11/2/13
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4566
IL - Skokie/60077 - Library SW Extravaganza - SAT 11/2/13
This event represented the first time the MWG trooped at the Skokie Public Library, and what a way to forge the new relationship! The event was split between two parts, the first hour being crafts and Star Wars activities in the children's area, and the second featuring author Jeffrey Brown doing so...
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:49 am
- Forum: 2013 Mission Reports
- Topic: IL - Chicago/60618 - SW Experience Petco LFL - Sun 9/1/13
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2646
IL - Chicago/60618 - SW Experience Petco LFL - Sun 9/1/13
This was definiteliy one of the more interesting events I've done! Costumed chars and pets always make for a lively setting :) Petco was launching a new line of SW themed costumes and chew toys for pets and wanted to kick things off in grand fashion. We had a TIE, Vader and Tusken on hand, and Aiden...
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:49 am
- Forum: 2013 Mission Reports
- Topic: 10/5/13 SWReads B&N Village Crossing (Skokie, IL)
- Replies: 2
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10/5/13 SWReads B&N Village Crossing (Skokie, IL)
(Apologies for this getting posted so late!) This was a return visit for SW Reads Day to the Village Crossing Barnes and Nobles. Last year, they didn't quite know what to expect and were kind of fumbling around just a little (I was brand new, and was fumbling around alittle too!). But this year, the...
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:42 am
- Forum: 2013 Mission Reports
- Topic: IL- Skokie/60077- SWReads B&N Old Orchard (Skokie, IL)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2664
IL- Skokie/60077- SWReads B&N Old Orchard (Skokie, IL)
This was the first of two SW Reads events in Skokie. Event took place at Barnes and Nobles in Old Orchard. Compared to last year, it was pretty chill. What I didn't realize was that last year, the library came in and ran the activities. This year, it was just the staff. While they did a good job wit...
- Tue May 21, 2013 6:58 am
- Forum: The Welcome Mat
- Topic: Greetings -- new TIE Fighter Pilot landed in Midwest
- Replies: 67
- Views: 36853
Re: Greetings -- new TIE Fighter Pilot landed in Midwest
That's awesome! Love the work on the gun. Did you ever make the TIE for your son?
- Tue May 07, 2013 12:40 pm
- Forum: 2013 Mission Reports
- Topic: IL - Skokie/60077 - FCBD at Aw Yeah Comics - SAT 5/4/13
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2693
IL - Skokie/60077 - FCBD at Aw Yeah Comics - SAT 5/4/13
This was a small event, but meaningful for me because it helped support a fantastic new store in the Skokie area. Two proud members of the JRS represented the 501st that day. Harp took my armor and trooped in TIE, and I played the supporting role as Reserve Pilot. Due to the size of the crowd and th...
- Tue May 07, 2013 12:32 pm
- Forum: 2013 Mission Reports
- Topic: IL-Chicago-Vader's Little Princess Launch Party - SAT 5/4/13
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2032
IL-Chicago-Vader's Little Princess Launch Party - SAT 5/4/13
http://i.imgur.com/IMsoNnr.jpg Jeffery Brown is the author of Darth Vader and Son , a fantastic book that my own son has committed to memory! This event was the launch party for his new book, Vader's Little Princess . Of course, it was also FCBD and Star Wars Day, which really made it a trifecta of...
- Thu May 02, 2013 12:43 pm
- Forum: The Armory
- Topic: Ghostbuster SOLD
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21863
Re: Costumes for Sale
With the ATA clone kit. Do you know or have a link to sizing for it?? May be interested in that one.
- Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:32 pm
- Forum: The Armory
- Topic: My ESB Boba Fett....So Far
- Replies: 47
- Views: 57620
Re: My ESB Boba Fett....So Far
Wow, that's looking sharp. Can't wait ot see it all come together!
- Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:10 am
- Forum: The Welcome Mat
- Topic: New user, lost and confused.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 24305
Re: New user, lost and confused.
Welcome aboard! It all does feel overwhelming until you start breaking it down. You can buy an armor kit, so no need to learn how to vacuuform or anything. Best bet is to find the costume you want, get signed up for the corresponding forums for that particular costume, and then overdose on people's ...
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:41 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Mat
- Topic: Welcome TX 19800
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8432
Re: Welcome TX 19800
Welcome aboard. That's one bad ass looking suit!
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:43 am
- Forum: 2013 Mission Reports
- Topic: IL-Chicago/60655 - Southside Irish Parade - SUN 3/10/13
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4159
IL-Chicago/60655 - Southside Irish Parade - SUN 3/10/13
Event: Southside Irish Parade Date: Sunday, March 10, 2013 Place: Chicago, IL Tour of Duty (4 x 1.5 hours) Steve Dembo - 9526 - TIE Phyllis Schulte - 1951 - Gunner Dave Klima - 12155 - TK Matt Frysztaki - 8596 - Darth o' Vader This was an interesting troop that definitely demonstrated the commitment...
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:48 am
- Forum: The Welcome Mat
- Topic: Hello from Chicago!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17143
Re: Hello from Chicago!
Welcome aboard! Can't wait to see progress pics.