General Saturniid's SE Boba Fett progress: 501st approved BH-43119

[Saturniid]

Yesterday was one of our largest events, the annual Star Wars Night with the Columbus Clippers baseball team. I had to drop out of last year’s event, so I was happy to be involved this time. We had nearly 50 characters representing the 501st, Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs, and Droid Builders.

I was in costume for a couple of hours, got slapped in the face by some teenage punk, took a break, then went back out until my arms were ready to fall off. As a less-mobile character, I didn’t go out onto the field, but I did appreciate staying out of the rain and sun, which both hit us that evening.

 

[hvacdon]

Great Pics !! Looks fun for all !!!

 

[Saturniid]

This was a special one. My 20th official troop was on stage with Weird Al! I was extremely lucky to be able to join in, since they usually only have TK’s and a Vader, but there were a few drop-outs, so they brought me in.

Here we are heading onto the stage. I was the first one; a bit nerve racking walking out in front of 4000 screaming fans!

During Al’s performance of “The Saga Begins”:

And meeting the man after the show:

Just a really great experience all around. There are things I’ve done in costume that we’re more meaningful, but this was by far the most fun!

 

[Saturniid]

It’s been a while since I updated, but there were many more troops for me in 2019.

It’s been a great year, with Celebration, Weird Al, The Mandalorian, and Episode IX. I doubt I’ll see anything like it for a while.

 

[Saturniid]

2020/2021 Trooping Update.
Pre-COVID:

Post-COVID

 

[Saturniid]

Still Trooping! 11 troops as Boba in 2022. I am also now the Arch City Squad XO and Ohio Garrison Event Coordinator for the 501st Legion.

 

[Saturniid]

Twelve more troops in 2023! Highlights included the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS), several troops at the Ohio Theatre, the Columbus Metropolitan Library, and being on the local news for May the Fourth.

 

[Krewkid82]

Trooping is the best!