kurtweinreich Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 I just turned 33 TODAY! My son loves to tell his friends his dad is a Sandtrooper! You must remember that the majority of Star Wars fans today are not just the kids, but the ones who were young when the classic (real) series came out. Many of the photos I take with fans are the "older" ones who appreciate the work we put into our passion. It is now our job to extend that to a new generation... P.S. I did have one woman ask me if I was trying to relive my childhood and/or handle a mid-life crisis. I expalned to her that our "hobby" also benefits the kids and that I don't wear this stuff around my house on my free time... or maybe just once... or twice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5151 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Congrats Kurt!!! Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 41 has me beat - I just turned 37 in May. Got some armor a few years back but only now am getting really involved. Guess you're never too old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbasso Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 26. Finally seeing the films on the big screen in '97 are what did it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoLocke Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I'll be 35 in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodo Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I'm a young gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Najera Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 20 and have been a fan since 1989. have more star wars toys than you can imagine but not armor. gonna get it soon though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNerves Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 37 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostontrooper Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Im 19 have been a fan for 95% of my life. And i still sleep in my episode 1 sheets. My g/f doesn't mind it believeit or not. Why would ne 1 want the boring clean look? Sandtroopers are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD671 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Here I am at 34 years old! Most of my Aussie Trooper Buddies are around this age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 4212(PW) Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hey there 671. Yep 33 here. I remember thinking years ago, one of those suits would be sooo cool, but they must be like $10K or something. I wish I had've looked sooner. Loving it now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj_hassel Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I thought I'd use my first post to answer this question and introduce myself as well. I'm 36 and recently (within the last year) became a costuming nut. A friend of mine showed me the Troops movie short and I remembered how much I wanted to be a stormtrooper as a kid. Within a week or so I had an FX kit on order. Admittedly, I am not a fan of the recent trilogy - or ROTJ, for that matter - but I saw the first movie when it came out and the enthusiasm and the sense of escape it gave me as a kid is still with me. I'm not a member of the 501st, but would join if the invite was extended. I have taken and given costuming advice on the Midwest Garrison's forum and plan on trooping with them when I get the chance. Unfortunately, I live in the city (Chicago) and they're all out in the burbs. *sigh* My girlfriend and I went out last Halloween (I wore the FX kit and she had an improvised Imp. officer costume) and we caused quite a stir. We got more than a few free drinks and were constantly attracting crowds. Which reminds me, if you drink and troop DEFINITELY install a codpiece drawbridge. I currently have a FX kit (clean), a GF helmet (clean), an RT-Mod helmet (it was cheap and had Hovi mic tips), a black pauldron, resin E-11 and resin Lewis gun, a set of MP40/38 pouches and misc hardware (static board, speaker, mic etc). I have a full GF kit on it's way which is what I plan to convert to a sandtrooper. This is definitely a very compulsive hobby for me, but I am REALLY enjoying myself. It's a hobby that has all the qualities a good hobby should: crafting skills, collecting, and plenty of outdoor activity...plus other people really get a kick out of it. So to finally get back to your question, you're only too old if you allow yourself to be. I think trooping actually slows down the aging process but that's just my theory. Sorry for the long winded post, just thought I'd say hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk432 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 welcome aboard. if you design to join the 501st, Just fill this out and youll be all set http://www.501st.com/members/join_how.cfm sounds like you got most of the sandtrooper stuff.... but your missing DIRT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ti4889 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 im 36 ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD9009 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I'm 34, from Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK9965 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I'm 39 and I saw all of the original Star Wars movies in the theater. I always thought the sandtroopers were really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeroroskk Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 how old is too old........... choice A:when you're on your deathbed choice B: when you're crippled beyond belife and are bedridden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-933 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I am 20 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbatu Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 29 here. I've been in the 501st for 3 years now, but just recently converted my armor to Sandy. I can't remember the first time I saw Star Wars, and have lost count of how many times it has been since then. I DO remember seeing Empire at a drive in and Jedi in the theatre. My nephew (who is three) gets excitied everytime he sees a stormtrooper, asking his father "is that uncle J.J.?" That is the most awesome thing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD6325 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Lived through the Original Trilogy...I'm 34. Stay safe. Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I'm 34. Watched them first time round. Loved them. Played with the toys when growing up (running around the house with the Millenium Falcon screaming ROAAARRR - No real electronic sound effects then!), kept them, now my daughters are playing with them (all the collectors are now in shock ). My daughter loves telling people her daddy is a sandtrooper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I'm 33..my mom exposed to star wars by taking me to see the original star wars at a drive in movie in Eugene and ever since well you know the rest!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Greetings all, Just kicking back and taking a moment to reflect on all the blessings - celebrated my 49th birthday this past Saturday! Matter o fact, I'm gonna celebrate ALL MONTH! It appears that I'm the most "senior" active sandtrooper on this board as of late! I guess I could change my call-sign to "pop-guns"??? Nah! My best to all the sandies out there! Take care of each other. Aloha. Guns ePS: Just don't call me "gramps"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Guns you got me beat! Here I am still wet behind the ears at a ripe 40. Still remember seeing the classic trilogy in the theaters when they were first released. Used to also have the ''Darth Vadar Lives'' t-shirt - and yes that's how it was spelled. Who can also forget Hasbro's lame at the time, voucher-style action figure release two years after ANH? Now over 25 years later, instead of riding a hog (though that may happen too someday), I turn sandy to stem my early midlife crisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I turn sandy to stem my early midlife crisis I am not planning on having a second childhood, so I am not going to leave my first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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