TD2298 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Here is a pic from a troop I just did in Caldwell NJ. Who says being a sandtrooper isn't like being a rockstar? Lol. It was a lot of fun! The imperial officer in the pic held my DLT-19 while I signed autographs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What did you sign on the paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 ha ha cool picture!! a truly star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2298 Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 What did you sign on the paper? I wrote "TD2298 SANDTROOPER" in my best scribble. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Here is a pic from a troop I just did in Caldwell NJ. Who says being a sandtrooper isn't like being a rockstar? Lol. It was a lot of fun! The imperial officer in the pic held my DLT-19 while I signed autographs! So cool John....I have a similar shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I wrote "TD2298 SANDTROOPER" in my best scribble. Lol. Good thinking. If you sign your name, the kids will probably go, "Who's John?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2298 Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 So cool John....I have a similar shot Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Great pic man! I love autographs! I always do "TD-8541 Long live the Empire!" Then a little drawing of a stormtrooper bucket. You look awesome there brother! Doin' us proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Nobody ask the Imperial Crewman in the same pic for his autograph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Nobody ask the Imperial Crewman in the same pic for his autograph? He's obviously busy watching the star's blaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 awesome! very very cool man! When i did the "Star Wars in concert" event as Boba kids wanted my autograph..it was pretty awesome. they will forever have that signature and be proud they met Boba Fett!..and these kids will be proud they met a real Sandtrooper! Good job trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2298 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Great pic man! I love autographs! I always do "TD-8541 Long live the Empire!" Then a little drawing of a stormtrooper bucket. You look awesome there brother! Doin' us proud! Haha, that's a great signature! It felt really good to be able to tell everyone in my garrison that I was deployed. It's funny because now everyone else is starting to talk about getting elite status within their respective detachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2298 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Nobody ask the Imperial Crewman in the same pic for his autograph? I think one or two kids wanted a picture with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2298 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 awesome! very very cool man! When i did the "Star Wars in concert" event as Boba kids wanted my autograph..it was pretty awesome. they will forever have that signature and be proud they met Boba Fett!..and these kids will be proud they met a real Sandtrooper! Good job trooper! I never really thought about it like that. It's great listening to the conversations that the kids have with each other as they are waiting. They talk about the movies and what your character did in the movie. I get such a kick out of that. It never gets old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2298 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 MISSION REPORT TYPE OF FUNCTION: Library visit to help promote summer reading. WHAT WAS OUR ROLE AT THE FUNCTION: To entertain the kids, talk about our group and what we do, promote excitement for reading, sign autographs, pose for pictures and interact with the attendees. DATE / LOCATION: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Caldwell Public Library 268 Bloomfield Avenue Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 MEMBERS ATTENDING: 1) Bro - Neyo 2) Joe - Jedi 3) Jimbo - X-Wing Pilot 4) Bonnie - ID "Morale" 5) Zach - TX 6) John K - TD 7) CJ - TS 8) Paul - Boba Fett 9) Andy - RC 10) Scott - ID 11) Si - ID "Morale" 12) Lance - Vader 13) Gary - spotter THE GOOD: What an awesome event!! We had a HUGE turnout, this shows there is still a very strong NER presence in the North The library was very small, and with the amount of characters we had plus the anticipated crowd we held the event right outside the library in a small grassy / park type area... which was right smack on the main street. Being out there like that created an even bigger turnout, with tons of passerby traffic that saw us and stopped. We had the awesome table display which was a huge hit and kept out troopers watching it on their toes, lol. We spread out and signed autographs and posed for pics, and answered questions as people mingled. We went through a TON of swag hahahaha. The Library staff was literally outside with us and for the entire time they had huge smiles and kept saying over and over they couldn't believe the turnout and how cool we were. A great time. THE BAD: Nothing really bad, it was hot but our guys are used to that, lol, and the Library provided tons of water in an ice cooler for us. THE UGLY: I totally put Bonnie on the spot and asked her to introduce our group and explain the table set up and what we had available, lol. I wanted to keep the event "buckets on" and no way could anyone hear me outside with the helmet and crowd and stuff, and Bonnie didn't have a helmet on. I know Bonnie is one of the old school troopers and knew what to say but didn't realize she was a little shy hahahahaha... plus her tiny little voice in a giant mob, I would have asked Joe because he's done it before but couldn't get to him in time so I threw Bonnie to the wolves (she did awesome). Pictures: Gary's Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 It felt really good to be able to tell everyone in my garrison that I was deployed. It's funny because now everyone else is starting to talk about getting elite status within their respective detachments. So far only MEPD, FISD and BikerScout.net has elite status. I raised the topic on the Legion forums and some members from other detachment were concern about elitism. This is weird cos we are a costuming club after all. We should always aim for the best right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Great report man! And yes, it's really cool to be "elite" isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headcount Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 The imperial officer in the pic held my DLT-19 while I signed autographs! Haha! "Here, sir. Hold this." Sounds like it was a fun event, and it went well. Who could ask for more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headcount Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Great writeup, too. Those pics posted on your mate's site were really good. It's nice to have someone do such a good job photographing an event. I'm looking forward to the time I can participate in a trooping event, as well. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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