[USER=10858]GeekdadX7[/USER]
Sorry to hear of that, that's totally not cool. But I understand special needs kids too. Not to beat the dead horse, but a handler I should think could have made attempts to thwart such behavior. But to them they're just having fun - even if it is rowdy. I do think that many people don't really know what a majority of our Fett gear is made of either. I'd like to see that kid try that on [USER=15246]Slave1Pirate117[/USER] 's armor. Hehehe!
[USER=13445]Krewkid82[/USER]
40 Troops this year already?! Based on your WIP thread, I should think there'd be way more pics Hahaha! But that's super cool though And I do imagine all the hard work that went into painting does take some damage with each and every troop. I've only been in my Fett costume about a dozen or so times and my back armor takes the brunt of the damage with my jetpack rubbing/scratching it up.
[USER=14255]Lazerjock[/USER]
Oh man, being pelting by little kids with inflatable sabers, also not cool. Again, special needs kids so I get that. I think the right thing was done and while it sucks, you just have to remove yourself from that situation. Before the Halloween event that I took part this year, I actually went to our local mall and walked around a bit alone to show off my costume. I got tons of reactions, especially with my MiCom. And the folks at the Lego store were shocked to see Boba walk in....
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I was approached by a younger couple (mid-20's) and asked if it was ok to take a picture - I said "As you wish" with my MiCom - they thought that was cool. The guy approaches me to stand next to me and then he knocks me in the abdominal armor pretty hard with his knuckles (not a punch), I think to see if he'd get a reaction out of me. All I did, was take both hands, palms up near my chest on either side and said "Dude, really?!" He just smirked. His girlfriend got pissed at him and loudly said "What the hell did you do that for?!" I know those people are out there - and you must be wary. I know in the 90's when I was in High School (Class of '93), I'm not sure if they still have this kind of program, but it was for the group of kids the school district called ED or Emotionally Disturbed. These kids (while I do feel bad for them), usually are the ones who lash out, have heightened aggression, depression, mood swings, etc. But after meeting that young guy in the mall, I don't think it would be a stretch to think he was one of them kids.
-Iron
