BingoBongo_275 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hi, I've joined the forum as I'd like some chat on Sand/Stormtrooper issues. For those who don't know me I'm I'm Jez, a long-standing RPF/RPB/501st member. My site, www.StarWarsHelmets.com has been going for a few years now and has several thousand images of helmets and costumes from the SW galaxy. It recently had it half millionth visitor. I've been lucky to have been able to handle and photograph quite a large number of original helmets (including the infamous "Move along" and "Stop that Ship" helmets which I showcased on my site this time last year). I've also interviewed a number of the original guys involved in the production of SW and specifically the costuming. So looking forward to some interesting discussions and hoping we can all learn a little more through sharing info. Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hi Jez, great site. i think i may have been the other 450'000 odd visitors, When i was sourcing info on suits and lids to build my first AP kit i used swhelmets. cheers I'm fairly new too but welcome along. where in blighty are you? Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Welcome, Jez. Your site is a tremendous resource for the costuming community. I've been there more times than I could count. -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Yes, welcome!! Glad you stopped by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD8828 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Welcome Jez! Love your site, been there numerous times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Nice to see you here! I have been to your site.....probably about 100 times for reference.....and sometimes just to slober/daydream. Thanks for your hard work and continued research. We just eat it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingoBongo_275 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks for the welcome guys. A lot of hard work has gone into SWHelmets over the years so I'm glad its appreciated. Regarding AP Armour, its probably the one type not currently on the site so if anyone has any cool pics then please lmk. I know its effectively a GF III but it should still be represented. I spent some time looking through the forum and one thread caught my attention, the one on strapping etc. Unfortunately this was closed down (I'm sure for valid reasons) but there was a lot of useful info in there so I'm going to start a new thread. Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Welcome to the boards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Welcome on board Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD7606 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 great having you with us bro! welcome to the sandbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-459 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hey there Jez. Welcome. Your site has been really fun and informative. Good to see you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 hey jez, welcome! your website still is my first choice picture reference out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'dib Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Glad you're here and I think your site rocks like the rest said! I only wish that there were enough new info on these helmets coming out to have an update EVERYDAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Welcome. Your site helped me get my bearings from the get go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Welcome on board, Your site makes me wake up back then. Ill been a 501 member since 2001, and back then ill got a GT armor (now two AP´s). When ill saw your site for some years ago, ill know that ill much have a better/more accurate armor and knowless behind it. Looking forward to hear more from you. Thanks for shearing Jez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Welcome to the site Jez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingoBongo_275 Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 Thanks again for the kind words guys. I like most of you started off with what I thought were really accurate helmets and armour only to see new better stuff coming along. One things for sure we really are now spoiled for choice when you think back what was available 5-10 years ago! Muad'dib - I wish I could update it everyday, but with work and other commitments its a hard slog adding new stuff I'll do my best to try and keep it fresh Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'dib Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Oh, I know you will! I hope you didn't think I was being harsh about it. We all have to do more than play to get the bills paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice in the crowd Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hi Jez, Took you long enough to get here Speaking of the trooper strapping system did you see the strapping system drawing that was posted by Brinn71 at the RPF http://www.therpf.com/index.php?showtop ... try1284271 Cheers Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingoBongo_275 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Chris Interesting, I'm presuming thatss for the RotJ suits - looks a lot like the same system as Mollo adopted for ANH I suppose if it aint broke..... Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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