Hey mwg! I've moved to Chicago- smack in the Loop- from Philly for school and I'm hoping to troop with you guys soon. I started building Zam Wesell two or three months ago and I'm about 1/4 of the way finished. It's very tricky but I'm having a lot of fun. Is anyone in IL already a Zammer? Anyway, ...

We were asked by a co-worker of mine to help celebrate a family friend's 5th birthday. I had suited up at my co workers house for his daughters birthday party, and James, a huge Star Wars fan had missed it. So to surprise everyone, he asked me and anyone i could get to come out in armor. The parents...

Didn't know if you caught this one, but we did get a $200 donation from the organizers of the parade.

I have TK boots, and they are great. Yes, they can be hit or miss at times, but they will be getting more, so i would get my name on the list now while youre waiting for your kit. Thats what i did, and got mine right before i finished my armor. Basically if you see something listed here at http://ww...

Hello, After about a month of research and talking to the very kind people throughout all of the communities. I have now made my decision on everything. I put my order and am now on the list. It is time for the real adventure to begin. I will be waiting patiently for my brown box to be on it's way....

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome! Your Jawa is great, and it was awesome to see you at the parade handing out marshmellows and having fun in character. The people loved it!

welcome to the boards! sounds like you got a keeper if she'll join in the costume craziness :mrgreen: anyways... there are several members here who are a wealth of knowledge. so ask away with any questions. the costumes are broken down in groups/detachments. here's a link to all of them: http://www....

Welcome to the boards! For Mando info, Blueram has already passed along all the sources you will need... he's the man.

Welcome to the boards!

Welcome to the boards. Ask away when it comes to any questions you may have. there's a wealth of knowledge among the Midwest garrison members

Once again we were asked to participate in the Joliet Slammers Star Wars night. They scheduled their event to coincide with the Joliet Librarys SWD V, so this happening Friday night would "TIE" in with the whole Star Wars weekend. This was kind of a last miute grab and run with it event, as we didnt...

We were asked to take part in the NAMC's 5th annual parade. The coordinator for the parade this year was my buddy's girlfriend. She knew I belonged to the 501st and Rebel Legion, and asked if I could wrangle up some members to add a little Star wars to their parade. It was a hot one, and it seemed t...

congratz Patrick, AWESOME costume!

Congratz

Welcome to the party

AWESOME!

We were asked to help the North Aurora Messenger Library celebrate their first May the Fourth Star Wars day. They had a large room set up with different Star Wars themed crafts and games. There was a steady flow of children and parents coming thru participating and get pictures with us. We also did ...

I know I was sporting the orange... but not even a honorable mention?