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Hey guys and gals! Been a long time Star Wars fan, but only recently have I been bitten by the bug to get a Stormtrooper costume! Met some lovely folks at the Dundalk comic con that have convinced me further. I'm thinking of just a generic Stormtrooper or if I'm feeling extra adventurous, a Mimban Stormtrooper. Think the generic would work better though, more recognisable, etc. I've only dipped my toes in in terms of looking for a maker, so I'm open to any advise and help there!

Welcome @Swifty Much like the rest said a TK is a good starter. But I have a feeling your ambitious, why not a better class of trooper and build a clone . Seriously though TK is a good starting point. I look forward to seeing and hearing about your progress. In the meantime I would definitely look into getting crewing status on here if you have not done so already and then you can join in on some of our upcoming troops. Look forward to seeing you about at the troops

I definitely think I'm going to give "the shed of glittering delights" a shout. I'd like to say money is no object, but sadly even this I have to give a budget too. I'm hoping to keep it around 1.5k... ish. I'm pretty hands on and probably capable of building a kit, but also just letting someone else do it would be nice. Will definitely get an E-11 kit though.

That budget should cover it nicely if going the self build route, starting a build thread here can be very useful too, it can help to save a few coins (and costly mistakes), also we can offer great tips along the way, with a few diy skills you will fly it What E11 kit were you thinking, resin kit or 3d print?, I think I have a spare Doopy doo’s kit (resin) somewhere. Here is my number if you want to reach out on WhatsApp for any advise:-0879699304 Kind regards Chris

Welcome aboard Sean, a Stormtrooper is an excellent choice for a costume, you can’t go wrong there, it was my first costume and still gets the most use, the smiles on people’s faces never grow old. I would also highly recommend ‘the shed of glittering delights’ (DA props) on Facebook (now based in France), Andy is a nice person to deal with, his kits are accurate and of good quality, I guess it depends on budget, there many makers to choose from, RWA is also excellent but being UK based you have to deal customs fees and such, if money is no object then some go for RS Props, probably considered the most accurate (warts and all), to the untrained eye though (and the public) there is very little difference in appearance between all the recommended (recognised) makers though We can give you loads of help and support here if you go for a kit to build, ready made kits are also available but will often still need alterations for a comfortable fit, personally I have built many TK’s (the name we often use for Stormtroopers) so I have a bit of knowledge in this area. Be sure to also check out FISD detachment of the 501st, it is the ‘go to’ site for everything concerning Stormtroopers, lots of up to date info, build threads etc. whatever you decide we are here to help and support you on your journey

Welcome to the forum Seán @Swifty!

Perfect. We tend to use messanger for conversations in Legion. Thanks for the friend request

Hi Daniel- Sorry we missed up on meeting with anyone! We left on our tour on the 24th, so we didn't have a chance to visit Gamerfest. Had a glorious time rolling around your country and looking at all of the beautiful and interesting sights! Missed out on the boat tour to Skellig Michael because the water was too rough and the boats weren't allowed to go out... So I guess I'll need to come back and try again some time! The furthest north we got was the road between Dublin and Galway, so we still have the northern half of the island to explore some day as well. Thanks for trying to arrange something, and hopefully it will work out better next time!

Welcome to the Forum boards for the 501st, Rebel Legion And Reel Icons in Ireland. You can use this section to let us know who you are. Please consider also completing your profile filling all the info you want to share. All users should be aware of the Forum Guidelines, take a moment to read them here Got a costume question? Ask here Want to help out at an event? Check our calendar and leave a comment if you want to attend as crew Need help? Ask a member of Staff. Staff listing here FAQ for New Members So you've joined 501st Ireland Garrison or Rebel Legion Ireland. Here are are few frequently asked questions Where do I get a costume? Firstly you need to decide on your costume Go here to see accepted 501st Costumes http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:CRL Go here to see accepted Rebel Legion Costumes http://www.rebellegion.com/costume-standards/ Once you have decided, the next thing to factor in is budget. Costumes can be expensive, and there generally isn't a cheap option. Once you have decided on budget, the next step is to let us know, so we can advise you. Unfortunately, we have seen many members buying before asking, and ending up with costume that are unclearable and a waste of money. So, Please Please ASK Can I get involved in events without a costume? YES, at all events we have crew. Crew are members who look after the troopers. Help them dress, watch over them for hazards, & overenthusiastic members of the public, take pictures & speak to the public about who we are & what we do. It's also a great way to see costumes up close & get an idea how they are put together, and to meet you fellow members