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Welcome to the forum!

I wil take the plunge and be the first to wish everyone here a very Merry and safe Christmas!

cool, thanks

so it's cool to post them in the forum itself? Or do I need to put them in the gallery at the top of the site?

I'd like to post some pics into the gallery, but am having some technical difficulties. Any suggestions, please?

Welcome to the site!

Welcome! I am sure you will find this area to be very informative, and the people here are friendly and helpful.

Thanks for the info!

I really don't want to drill, as I don't feel very comfortable doing that and then messing up my only suit of armor. Could it be feasible to either hot-glue or even super glue them where you want the snaps?

I've got the armor. Now as I learn more and more, I am one step closer to gettin' dirty with a capital D! Thanks for making me feel at home here.

thanks. Right now I have a black dickie that I can use until then.

... have a neck seal, what can be used as a temporary substitute?

Welcome!

Thanks!

Top 25 Lines in Star Wars that Can Be Improved by Substituting the word "Pants" 1. A tremor in the pants. The last time I felt this was in the presence of my old master. 2. You are unwise to lower your pants. 3. We've got to be able to get some reading on those pants, up or down. 4. She must have hidden the plans in her pants. Send a detachment down to retrieve them. See to it personally Commander. 5. These pants may not look like much, kid, but they've got it where it counts. 6. I find your lack of pants disturbing. 7. These pants contain the ultimate power in the Universe. I suggest we use it. 8. Han will have those pants down. We've got to give him more time! 9. General Veers, prepare your pants for a surface assault. 10. I used to bulls-eye womp-rats in my pants back home. 11. TK-421. . . Why aren't you in your pants? 12. Lock the door. And hope they don't have pants. 13. Governor Tarkin. I recognized your foul pants when I was brought on board. 14. You look strong enough to pull the pants off of a Gundark. 15. Luke. . . Help me take...these pants off. 16. Great, Chewie, great. Always thinking with your pants. 17. That blast came from those pants. That thing's operational! 18. Don't worry. Chewie and I have gotten into a lot of pants more heavily guarded than this. 19. Maybe you'd like it back in your pants, your highness. 20. Your pants betray you. Your feelings for them are strong. Especially one. Your sister! 21. Jabba doesn't have time for smugglers who drop their pants at the first sign of an Imperial Cruiser. 22. Yeah, well short pants is better than no pants at all, Chewie. 23. Attention. This is Lando Calrissean. The Empire has taken control of my pants, I advise everyone to leave before more troops arrive. 24. I cannot teach him. The boy has no pants.

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I've always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Such as finding this site and the useful information that I've found. Now, it seems that I have found someone that also has a love of Star Wars, and has an almost complete set of FX storm trooper armor that he may be ***Crossing fingers *** willing to sell me at a somewhat discounted price. Included will be the black body suit, and gloves. The only things I may have to buy: boots, voice amp, and the blaster/or BFG. So, keep your fingers crossed for me as I will have a chance to look at it next week- He had it for three years, and said it needed some minor work- such as some of the velcro is messed up. He said he could take care of it and may even just take the velcro out and put in snaps. One small step for me.... One large step for the Empire.

What I am thankful for. Family and Friends (new and old) Without either can be a lonely existence. I am thankful that I have a job, a bed to sleep in and a roof over my head. I am very blessed that I have lived a good life.

Welcome from one new guy to another!

So for a new guy, the best way to start is with the FX armor then go with straps, velcro and snaps. Unfortunately, where i live- (Arkansas) there's not 2 many troopers where I can get a more personal perspective. Forgive me if I seem full of questions, as I am weighing my options here and not wanting to rush things. But is there a way you can get pre-made armor custom fitted? And how much would it run, ball park figure?

6'3" here.... I was wondering about the height question.

snaps was my next question. Thanks for the in-put. I am sure I will be on the right track with a little mixture of all the above? The more I read about MEPD, the more I am interested. As I mentioned in my introduction- time isn't that much of a problem, but the money is somewhat tight right now. I know I shouldn't rush things and be impatient (I do wish I had known about this a few years ago!)- Any advice or words of wisdom?? ....other than start saving now??? LOL

Bolts or super duty velcro?

the new guy here is 37, will be 38 in February.

Greetings all. I am somewhat gree when it comes to this, so I hope that it won't take me long to get into the groove of things and get "my feet dirty". First off, I want to say... Wow! Great and very informative site. Unlike some trooper based "Forums" there is at least activity and all round great ideas. Second, being new to this, I hope to learn what I can so I can get out there and start trooping. Being based in Arkansas, the garrison I want to join would be the Star Garrison. But, the #1 thing I need (of course) is to get off my lazy butt and start getting me some armor. It might take a while, as time and $$ is a bit tight this time of year. I have many questions, and will look around to see if mine have already been asked.... hope ya'll have patience for a newbie. Looking forward to meeting everyone and learning.