stormtrooperguy
Sr Hunter
but what would that group actually *do*? social group? troop at events? tables at conventions?
or said differently, what would the mission statement of such club be?
Bounty Hunter Legion...
- Thread starter Vable Boba
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but what would that group actually *do*? social group? troop at events? tables at conventions?
or said differently, what would the mission statement of such club be?
Huntman
Active Hunter
Hopefully something daring. That othergroups won't attempt. Something different. Maybe even spawn a Con in a different spot ( geographically) for others to get together.
Make no mistake there is a need. The staus quo is not all that good. We could use a few more costume cons/ get togethers ? in different areas. As gas and travel get more expensive i for one will be forced to give up big trips to hang out with star wars enthusiasts That's why I am starting to Attend SpoCon. It's more local.
as for other needs some people like the idea of being admin/ webmaster ect. It lets them feel a little more important in the hobby ( NOT ME, No spare time) . So as long as there are new people and less opportunities for those thing there is a need.
Make no mistake there is a need. The staus quo is not all that good. We could use a few more costume cons/ get togethers ? in different areas. As gas and travel get more expensive i for one will be forced to give up big trips to hang out with star wars enthusiasts That's why I am starting to Attend SpoCon. It's more local.
as for other needs some people like the idea of being admin/ webmaster ect. It lets them feel a little more important in the hobby ( NOT ME, No spare time) . So as long as there are new people and less opportunities for those thing there is a need.
Vable Boba
Active Hunter
I've actually been thinking about a name for a while. How about: Warriors for Hire or Spaceport Junkies
Vable Boba
Active Hunter
I'm still thinking of the other stuff. I'm not sure I could actually head this thing, but I would love to be a part of it and help it get going if it came to fruition. I will think about it today and see what I come up with. until then, keep leaving comments. I've been liking reading what you all have to say. 
Phoenix Squadron is in a huge revamp phase. Its changing its name to Bounty Hunters Guild (which has been in the works for a while , there was a link from here to vote on new names about two or three months ago )
and the new logo is in design stages. the forums have changed and have a place for resources and information on how to make a 501st approved costume, all thats missing is its members to come back and help make it a worth while detachment again.
its also opened its doors to NON-501st members to have forum access.
)and the new logo is in design stages. the forums have changed and have a place for resources and information on how to make a 501st approved costume, all thats missing is its members to come back and help make it a worth while detachment again.
its also opened its doors to NON-501st members to have forum access.
stormtrooperguy
Sr Hunter
wow... 7602 and 7603 playing tag
(despite the numbers, we don't actually know each other!)
that's what i'm asking... start a club for what?
- want to do a fett? TDH or phoenix squad?
- want to do a custom mando? mercs
- want to do bossk? phoenix squad
- want to chat online? any of the above
- want to raise money for charity? why does the flag you are raising it under matter?
- want to go to a con in costume? no club required for that
that's what i mean... folks are saying that the bounty hunters need a home. but a home for what? honestly, i don't even really feel the need to get on the legion detachment forums much, since they don't seem to offer anything not already here or on the legion forum.
Phoenix Squadron is in a huge revamp phase. Its changing its name to Bounty Hunters Guild (which has been in the works for a while , there was a link from here to vote on new names about two or three months ago
and the new logo is in design stages. the forums have changed and have a place for resources and information on how to make a 501st approved costume, all thats missing is its members to come back and help make it a worth while detachment again.
its also opened its doors to NON-501st members to have forum access.
So is this "re-vamp" the reason they haven't gotten around to fully approving my application there?
I've gotten the initial e-mail from them, but still waiting on the second one that they promised me so that I can actually log in. :facepalm
Jango,
Sorry about the delay, but we have been really busy over at the Phoenix Squadron (Bounty Hunters guild) purging the website, to unveil our new one. I will have somebody look into your membership ID tonight.
Yes the BHG has some great plans for the future...This site isn't only going to be a place for costume references anymore. We will be rolling out the new website in about 2 weeks.
If you have any further questions about theBHG please contact me at jayyy9@aol.com.
Thanks
Jay Shimko
BH-130
BHG XO
Sorry about the delay, but we have been really busy over at the Phoenix Squadron (Bounty Hunters guild) purging the website, to unveil our new one. I will have somebody look into your membership ID tonight.
Yes the BHG has some great plans for the future...This site isn't only going to be a place for costume references anymore. We will be rolling out the new website in about 2 weeks.
If you have any further questions about theBHG please contact me at jayyy9@aol.com.
Thanks
Jay Shimko
BH-130
BHG XO
Jodo Kast 3
Well-Known Hunter
Ian,
I`ll field your question. The reason you have`nt gotten your membership email access is because I could`nt figure out if you were 501st or not. You see, you forgot to fill in that spot on your membership application for the forum.
Simple answer.
Your membership was just approved by myself.
Check your email.
Craig aka Jodo Kast 3
BH 4537
Phoenix Squadron / BHG Detachment Leader
I`ll field your question. The reason you have`nt gotten your membership email access is because I could`nt figure out if you were 501st or not. You see, you forgot to fill in that spot on your membership application for the forum.
Simple answer.
Your membership was just approved by myself.
Check your email.
Craig aka Jodo Kast 3
BH 4537
Phoenix Squadron / BHG Detachment Leader
Jangos kid
Well-Known Hunter
That is a great Idea!!!! I did a year stint as GML for the 501st, and it was frustrating at times where to tell floks to go to get info on their particular costume choice. Many of the detachments are, (or were) open only to 501st members. I used to get alot of folks saying things like, "so I have to do a stormtrooper first and get accepted before i can join a detachment forum to get help on my royal gaurd???" We usually found a way to get them help, but man...it would have really helped if they could acess the forums prior to being an official 501st member. For folks working on Fett, TDH has been and will always be a blessing for those working on the Fett suits. However I am very glad that the BH site will be open to help prospective members who want to work on a BH, (whichever BH that may be.). Hopefully the rest of the detachments follow suit!!!
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bh7603
Active Hunter
actually we HAVE met before. ivbe met everyone in the 7600 to 7610 range. Hell i reqruited 7604!
I wanted to make a squad. for no reason.anyway...
still not sure WHY youd want to do a new one.
TDH services all people 501st or not.
i was a member of PS before i lost my BH designation in 2004. still ahve my initial email statting im a member now too.
anway, Phoenix Squadron is a cool name why change it?????
there is absoluteley no need for a 5th BH group. use TDH. the info you find here, is the bottom line. the same info here is the same info everywhere else.
the mercs are for customs
Phoenix Sq. is for 501st BH's
TDH is for EVERYONE
what else do you need?
Vable Boba
Active Hunter
I don't know. I was really thinking more about the non-canon or custom or non-501st approvable characters. I know there's a lot of costumes that aren't able to be approved by the 501st, etc. I would never go anywhere but TDH, but also with the growing number of Fetts out there, fewer Fetts can actually troop in official events since there can be only one jango and one boba in a troop, which is also the concern. It's more about events than the forums. That's all I've got.
stormtrooperguy
Sr Hunter
Well, there's a start at least. I'm not so much trying to discourage it, as trying to encourage you to sort out what niche you want to fill.
NovallTalon
Well-Known Hunter
Another thing I wanna add to this. If you want to start a successful costume club, and when I mean successful I mean one that will last for years...you need to realize that you will have to do the following:
1. Give up 90% of your free time. You have to be able to promote your own club. That means going to lots of conventions to talk to like minded people, visiting many many forums daily to get the word out and let the community know your out there, put the club on paper and actually decided what you want to accomplish as a group before you create the group.
2. Be prepared to spend quite a bit of $$ early on. I'm not going to go into exact numbers, but it's ran me up in the thousands to be able to do all that was required to get Mercs off the ground and running for the members. Obviously I don't do it for me, cause I kinda like having money. =) It's taken us over a year to finally get to where we are about 2/3 self sustaining on merchandise sales to members and occasional donations. The other 1/3 comes out of my pocket.
3. Be prepared to start the group for more then just your personal playground. It's never about what you can get out of it, it's what the group can accomplish and what you can inspire others to do. You have to be the example before you can lead by example...thats my personal motto. There will be many sacrifices you'll need to make, and if you can't resolve yourself to make them then your better of not starting and letting people's hopes down.
Theres more I could list, but these are the biggies. When I first started Mercs I did my research on the other Star Wars groups out there. I took everything I could find good about these groups and merged them into our Supercommando Codex or Charter for Mercs. So far its worked great for the first year...hopefully it will work just at great 10 years from now. It's a commitment you have to make from the very start, and always remember that you don't just do it for yourself...but every person out there who shares the same dream or desire.
My last point before I hit the reply button is that you also need to commit yourself to your kit (costume). You will always be the main representative of your group, so you need to make sure your kit is worthy of that. That means constant work, constant upgrades, always being innovative, self inspiring. If people aren't proud to call you their leader, then your failing at an epic level.
So keep all this in mind. Starting a group isn't just "hey lets start a group :skips off togther!". It's making a commitment to yourself that you want help create something larger then yourself for the betterment of the community. It's not an ego trip, a place to pat yourself on the back, or a political game.
1. Give up 90% of your free time. You have to be able to promote your own club. That means going to lots of conventions to talk to like minded people, visiting many many forums daily to get the word out and let the community know your out there, put the club on paper and actually decided what you want to accomplish as a group before you create the group.
2. Be prepared to spend quite a bit of $$ early on. I'm not going to go into exact numbers, but it's ran me up in the thousands to be able to do all that was required to get Mercs off the ground and running for the members. Obviously I don't do it for me, cause I kinda like having money. =) It's taken us over a year to finally get to where we are about 2/3 self sustaining on merchandise sales to members and occasional donations. The other 1/3 comes out of my pocket.
3. Be prepared to start the group for more then just your personal playground. It's never about what you can get out of it, it's what the group can accomplish and what you can inspire others to do. You have to be the example before you can lead by example...thats my personal motto. There will be many sacrifices you'll need to make, and if you can't resolve yourself to make them then your better of not starting and letting people's hopes down.
Theres more I could list, but these are the biggies. When I first started Mercs I did my research on the other Star Wars groups out there. I took everything I could find good about these groups and merged them into our Supercommando Codex or Charter for Mercs. So far its worked great for the first year...hopefully it will work just at great 10 years from now. It's a commitment you have to make from the very start, and always remember that you don't just do it for yourself...but every person out there who shares the same dream or desire.
My last point before I hit the reply button is that you also need to commit yourself to your kit (costume). You will always be the main representative of your group, so you need to make sure your kit is worthy of that. That means constant work, constant upgrades, always being innovative, self inspiring. If people aren't proud to call you their leader, then your failing at an epic level.
So keep all this in mind. Starting a group isn't just "hey lets start a group :skips off togther!". It's making a commitment to yourself that you want help create something larger then yourself for the betterment of the community. It's not an ego trip, a place to pat yourself on the back, or a political game.
Well said NT. In regard to TDH becoming a part of the 501st, simply stated, that is unlikely to ever happen. We have offered to create an affiliate program with the 501st several times but they are not interested and that is fine. Something to remember in all of this is that unlike the 501st, TDH is not a costuming club. Many members gain a sense of community over time which is awesome, but at its core, TDH is a resource site. TDH's purpose is to provide anyone who is interested in Boba Fett, Jango Fett, Zam Wesell, or Mandalorian Variants with the tools they need to make the best costume possible.
Will TDH grow and expand? We have before by bringing in the Mandalorian variants, and we will again in the future by adding other characters who we feel we can provide a unique home. Might we step on toes along the way? Possibly. It is not our intention but we believe that TDH has fostered a unique environment over the years that is very conducive to discovery and the dissemination of information and we would like to expand that to other characters in who our members might interested.
In the meantime we wish all the costuming clubs and social clubs the best in their endeavors.
Will TDH grow and expand? We have before by bringing in the Mandalorian variants, and we will again in the future by adding other characters who we feel we can provide a unique home. Might we step on toes along the way? Possibly. It is not our intention but we believe that TDH has fostered a unique environment over the years that is very conducive to discovery and the dissemination of information and we would like to expand that to other characters in who our members might interested.
In the meantime we wish all the costuming clubs and social clubs the best in their endeavors.
