HK-888 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 This past weekend I had an opportunity to put my Stormtrooper armor to good use and attend Star Wars Celebration Japan 08 in Tokyo. I was able to get free tickets and transportation courtesy of the Services division on base so we made it a family trip. It was 96 degrees with equal humdity...wearing the armor made for a long an HOT day. I was absolutely soaked within the first hour and was in the armor for about 8 hours. To say I lost some weight is a bit of an understatment. Wearing my armor was a thrill, but it resulted in me being constantly mobbed for pictures and therefor I didn't get to do as much of the con-stuff as I had hoped. Apparantly I was the "real deal" according to many Japanese SW fans; being 6'6" made it all the more impressive intimidating. I was really popular with the ladies, and was hugged, groped quite a bit...my wife somehow missed allot of those pics for some reason. :wink: Still it was allot of fun and the armor wore well and held up beautifully. The 501st showed up as well and there were some EXCELLENT fanmade/professional costumes...of which I don't have many pictures unfortunately. The highlight, besides spending an entire day with my family, was meeting and chatting with Anthony Forrest, the "Move Along" Sandtrooper. He could relate to my suffering and was kind enough to wave the rules and take several pics with me. Very nice guy and the only autograph I wanted. Yes, I realize I'm not a Sandtrooper...I want to convert my armor, but I can't bring myself to muck up my SDS TK...yet. Maybe after some more wear and tear. I thought since I met THE Sandtrooper, the post was relevent here. Hope you don't mind and enjoy the pics. Slideshow of my SWJ08 Pics I can cross "geeking-out at a Star Wars convention" of my to do list for now...at least until the next con. All in all a very fun (and hot) day with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4455 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Very Nice! thanks for shared us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Fantastic pictures. I saw them all, thanks for the ride . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1549 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Great pics , looks like you had a fantastic time. Anthony Forrest is a great guy , I met him back in May he's always happy to chat with the fans , a real down to earth guy. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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