krewkid82's ESB W.I.P./501st shenanigans(BH-42090)

[Krewkid82]

Looks like a great time! Wow 5 hours with the jetpack sounds like a workout lol

I had to take 2 short breaks and both times I had to take the pack off

 

[Krewkid82]

Krewkid82
Such an awesome time was had I'm sure! The 501st Garrison Titan here in WA has a similar "Star Wars Night" with the Seattle Mariners too. I was talking with the GWL who is helping me with my daughters costume, and she said it was one and done for her. Her and her husband are super/mega Star Wars fans so the 501st seems like a great fit for both of them. They are both in their mid-50's and she went a Boushh that night. Well, apparently there was an incident where she found herself around many drunk folks and one guy thought it'd be funny to jump on her back and go for a ride. Obviously.....not cool. That incident caused her back to blow out and knees too. She had to sit on the ground for about 45 mins before she was able to get helped up - too much pain.

I know not all troops are like that - but something to be wary of. Again, certainly looks like you had a great time! Also that Stormtrooper is super tall!


PinkFlamingos6
I can imagine that 5 hours of that is torture. Even the 3-Hour Unofficial Troop I did on May the 4th was taxing, only thing you can do is maintain discipline and suck it up. Hahaha! I'm 46 now, but I can recall doing a "Ruck March" in the US Army, 12 miles, 50lb backpack and you need to have it completed in 3-hours! No way I can do that now, I'm confident I wouldn't even be able to pass an Army PT Test today - Hahaha! I did start P90X this week though!
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-Iron

Ya we had a good amount of handlers with us. I had a few drunks put there arm around me and one of my voice lines is "don't get in my way" and I quickly snatched the dudes arm off me. He was like OMG I'm sorry lol...most people were pretty respectful and our handlers did an awesome job. It definitely was taxing mainly on my sholders and lower back. I'm sure none of the guys portraying fett in the movies stayed in costume that long hahaha. Ya that trooper was i believe like 6'6". They didnt want him next to our vader haha. I thought about doing p90x again more power to you Iron I hope you can complete it!

 

[Irongladiator]

I thought about doing p90x again more power to you Iron I hope you can complete it!

Krewkid82
I completed it once - and I was absolutely amazed by the results! Ya just gotta stick with it! I think me being in the military helped with that physical fitness discipline/mindset. But I'm 6'2", I wanna get this big ole tire off my midsection. And yeah, right now, my body is hurting badly as it is trying so desperately to recover.

-Iron

 

[PinkFlamingos6]

Iron is gonna be my motivation! I gotta shed some pounds too. My vest and flightsuit are getting pretty tight lol gonna try and get Boba Fitt

 

[ShortFuse]

Yesterday I went on a big troop to the Houston Astros game for Star Wars night! There definitely were a lot of people to take pictures with thats for sure! Enjoy!!

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Here's the group I was with. In total there were 20 troopers spread out.View attachment 223721View attachment 223746
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Boba on the lookoutView attachment 223727View attachment 223728
They hire special needs as custodians to give them a job and make them part of the workforce...very cool!View attachment 223729
Boba enjoying the viewView attachment 223732
Light Saber ladies!View attachment 223731
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Here are my two favorite Fett fans right here!View attachment 223733View attachment 223734
It was a fun troop. I'm alittle bummed we didn't get to go down on the field like all the previous Star Wars nights. Other than my back was hurting from my jetpack. Sitting still for almost 5 hours was a challenge but it was an awesome time! See yall next troop!!

Awesome pictures. I’m a huge Astros fan for almost 40 years now. Was watching the game last night on TV and saw some of you guys, wishing I was there. Even Orbit had a Mandalorian costume on.

 

[Krewkid82]

Awesome pictures. I’m a huge Astros fan for almost 40 years now. Was watching the game last night on TV and saw some of you guys, wishing I was there. Even Orbit had a Mandalorian costume on.

Thats awesome!! Ya I wish my group would've went down on the field since that was my first Astros troop. Maybe next star wars night...ya I know would've been a good opportunity to take a picture with since he had a helmet on!

 

[Krewkid82]

Hey fellow Fetts!! Long time no see! More 501st goodness for ya! Yesterday I did another troop at the Lonestar flight museum...They had to have us come back lol. I got a bunch of photos to post so enjoy!

This was the whole gang from the 501st, Galactic Academy, Saber Guild, and Rebel Legion

I should've switched positions with that clone trooper lol

Our favorite Mando lol

Cockpits are definitely tiny wearing a jetpack lol

This is what its all about!

what you doing down there!

Jacob being silly!

Last but not least heres some beautiful pics in front of my favorite plane

This one is just a bonus that made for the fun of it!

 

[PinkFlamingos6]

Great pictures!

 

[Krewkid82]

Great pictures!

Thanks dude! Hurry up and join so I can see your pictures lol

 

[PinkFlamingos6]

Thanks dude! Hurry up and join so I can see your pictures lol

I'm trying my best lol

 

[Krewkid82]

2019 to 2022

Its crazy to go from building the costume to just troop along side the 501st...to now being a member of the 501st trooping with them for 6 months. Definitely a transformation and I still want to strive to be even more accurate. Thank you TDH and it's members for helping me become Fett!! I have 3 troops planned this weekend. One this Friday in Beaumont, TX at Jefferson theater for a ESB movie showing. Saturday and Sunday I will be all day in Houston, TX at Comicpalooza! Busy schedule but worth every minute! I'll be posting more shenanigans in the coming days...stay tuned!!

 

[Krewkid82]

What up Fetts! Friday was great!! Jefferson theater was an amazing! 4 hour troop in costume not bad. Check it out!

Boba needs some popcorn!

Look at this place! This is just the bottom floor!!

Vroomm vroomm!

Had to squeeze in lol

Good day for trooping...good times with my 2nd family!

 

[Krewkid82]

Saturday was insane!! Comicpalooza this year was awesome! My best friend Tyler joined me as my handler all day...4 hours in full kit at comicpalooza, 1 hour lunch, then 1 more hour in kit at the Hilton lobby. After we finished up there we headed to the bar and of course they had a costume contest...why not!! I won 1st place and got $100 lol. I split it with Tyler...what a good night!!

I think this my favorite pic of the day!

Vader and me chillin'

Free Teabagging haha

A little parade action

I spotted a not so accurate but excited Boba on our march around the con so I decided to bring him along to enjoy it as one of us.

Hilton lobby time!

Best friend right there!

The banter back and forth between these two troopers was awesome...makes me want to build a stormtrooper now lol

My 2nd family!!

Last but not least this is at the bar costume contest...the crowd had me cracking up under my bucket lol

 

[Irongladiator]

Nice! More good times as Fett!

 

[Krewkid82]

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Nice! More good times as Fett!

Always good times as Fett!!

 

[Krewkid82]

Today troop was a blast!! Met Rod Ryan and the 94.5 The Buzz crew for a backpack drive for kids..check it out!

Big crew to help out!!

Thats a lot of backpacks!

Waving at the kiddos

Heres our group we had today

Chile was stoked about Boba

Tessa wanted a picture

Rod's Daughter also wanted one

And Rod Ryan himself!!

Super fun troop and all for a good cause!! I purchased a ice vest for this outdoor troop and man for us Texas and Florida boys it's soooo worth it!!!

 

[Krewkid82]

What up fellow Fetts!! Went to Conroe Comic convention and hung out with my fellow 501st, Rebel Legion, and Rebel Alliance members...check it out!!

I got to see this awesome Boba Fett jeep!!

Then came Tiki the bird

Met with Vader

Captured a Jedi!

Followed in the back of the Saber Guild Saber March

I actually sat down in my kit for the first time!!

Boba accepts payment for a bounty

Do you think he paid me enough?

It's always a fun time suiting up and hanging out with other like minded people who enjoy star wars as much as you do! See you next time!!

 

[Irongladiator]

Krewkid82
Looks like more good times were had! I did that Jeep! That Radio Antenna/Range Finder is great!


I also find I can sit down too, just so long as it is like a Bar Stool. My wife is 5'2" and she usually assists me with my suit up, I actually use a 3 foot ladder to sit on so that she can get my Flak Vest velcro'd, Back Armor and Jetpack on.

You didn't take up Rey on her offer to give your helmet a complimentary cleaning?

Looking good man!

-Iron

 

[Krewkid82]

Amazing times while trooping!!

 

[Krewkid82]

Krewkid82
Looks like more good times were had! I did that Jeep! That Radio Antenna/Range Finder is great!


I also find I can sit down too, just so long as it is like a Bar Stool. My wife is 5'2" and she usually assists me with my suit up, I actually use a 3 foot ladder to sit on so that she can get my Flak Vest velcro'd, Back Armor and Jetpack on.

You didn't take up Rey on her offer to give your helmet a complimentary cleaning?
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Looking good man!

-Iron

Dude that jeep was amazing!! That was the first thing I pointed out lol...I can sit down on my kit box as it's just the right height. Those backless chairs were alittle tricky being low to the ground but it wasn't too bad...lol Little Rey did offer me a complimentary helmet cleaning but then I asked her if she was wanted across the galaxy and I didn't see her the rest of the day haha!