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by Ripcode
Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:58 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: I just submitted application to 501st website....
Replies: 7
Views: 11179

Re: I just submitted application to 501st website....

mjrose927 wrote:Last night I got the official word.... TK-12037 reporting for duty!

Hello Imperial Citizen!

Michael J Rose, due to the work you have done for the Empire, your application to join The 501st Legion has been approved!

Your new TKID is: 12037
Congrats! :cheers:
by Ripcode
Fri May 31, 2019 7:12 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: DIY Code Discs
Replies: 6
Views: 9556

Re: DIY Code Discs

Jeanbart wrote:
stasz wrote: These look decent, and It's always fun to make stuff but just fyi there are highly polished, machined aluminum discs available from several sources for about $5.
Is $5 considered cheap for those btw?
Yes.
by Ripcode
Thu May 16, 2019 7:22 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: WIP - Darth Revan
Replies: 9
Views: 14196

Re: WIP - Darth Revan

Azrayel wrote:I received my approval last week on my Revan and got the change to troop it on Friday... a few minor adjustments to make yet.. but enjoyed trooping the kit a great deal.
Congrats! I look forward to seeing this at C4! :D
by Ripcode
Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Busted Waterheater
Replies: 2
Views: 6110

Re: Busted Waterheater

I had high anticipation in trooping this weekend. However, I can not make it. Earlier in the week, my gas water heater gave its last belch. Yeah . . . water all over the basement. My son and I brought in the new one this morning and a skillful plumber will be doing his magic of installation tomorro...
by Ripcode
Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: ANH Vader- Submitted! (And questions on TKID Numbers)
Replies: 18
Views: 20572

Re: ANH Vader- Submitted! (And questions on TKID Numbers)

Tyman17 wrote:That being said, I’m curious how some of you guys chose your TKID numbers? I was thinking birthday or acceptance date for myself, but was wondering how some of you chose yours.
My id is 9296.

My Daughter was born in 92, my Son was born in 96. :)

And we can always use more Vaders! :mrgreen:
by Ripcode
Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: THANK YOU, GLG!
Replies: 1
Views: 5367

Re: THANK YOU, GLG!

Awesome!! :D
by Ripcode
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:53 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Visting DMC Children's Hospital
Replies: 10
Views: 14747

Re: Visting DMC Children's Hospital

So I totally dropped the ball on this over the holidays but finally blew the dust off the other day. I talked to the rep, she was hoping to come up with a weekday morning event where she could get preferably two characters to do a meet and greet with patients. Weekday morning would be bad for me so...
by Ripcode
Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Question about individual "troops"
Replies: 7
Views: 10905

Re: Question about individual "troops"

Glad you had fun! :)
by Ripcode
Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:02 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read
Replies: 7
Views: 11835

Re: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read

Mauvais wrote:
Ripcode wrote:Hi Bea!

When will you be back to the US?
I'll be back in March! Also going to Celebration Saturday only. Not sure if I'll have anything finished to wear by that time but Liz's Ahsoka is looking bomb. :thumbs:
Awesome! Looking forward to your return and you trooping with us again! :D
by Ripcode
Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read
Replies: 7
Views: 11835

Re: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read

Hi Bea!

When will you be back to the US?
by Ripcode
Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Armor party S.E. Michigan?
Replies: 7
Views: 12002

Re: Armor party S.E. Michigan?

Here's one this weekend in GR.
sickdawgs wrote:Armor/Build Party 10/7/18

A bunch of us have been talking about a date for an armor party. Dawn and I are willing to host. Looking at Sunday October 7 from 1-5.

David Levian
8285 Freeland Ave SW
Byron Center 49315
by Ripcode
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:33 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Requesting assistance in resizing sandtrooper armor. (Grand Rapids)
Replies: 13
Views: 17692

Re: Requesting assistance in resizing sandtrooper armor. (Grand Rapids)

vandingo wrote:Is there anything specific you would like brought? Or anything we need supply wise?
Bring whatever you need to work on your stuff.
by Ripcode
Tue Sep 04, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Requesting assistance in resizing sandtrooper armor. (Grand Rapids)
Replies: 13
Views: 17692

Re: Requesting assistance in resizing sandtrooper armor. (Grand Rapids)

Armor/Build Party 10/7/18 A bunch of us have been talking about a date for an armor party. Dawn and I are willing to host. Looking at Sunday October 7 from 1-5. David Levian 8285 Freeland Ave SW Byron Center 49315 I was trying to set up an armor party but if you've already got a solid date, would y...
by Ripcode
Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: New to costume
Replies: 6
Views: 10693

Re: New to costume

Ebb wrote:I also ordered from another vendor a 501st certified black imperial officer suit
There is no such thing as "501st certified". Anyone telling you that is misleading you.

Good luck with your purchase.
by Ripcode
Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:52 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: [WEST MI/GRAND RAPIDS] Would like to host an armor party!
Replies: 13
Views: 17714

Re: [WEST MI/GRAND RAPIDS] Would like to host an armor party!

Can't do Fridays.

First (2) weekends in September are "currently" open.
by Ripcode
Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: [WEST MI/GRAND RAPIDS] Would like to host an armor party!
Replies: 13
Views: 17714

Re: [WEST MI/GRAND RAPIDS] Would like to host an armor party!

Depending on date, I'd be interested in the beer and pizza. :mrgreen:
by Ripcode
Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: [WEST MI/GRAND RAPIDS] Would like to host an armor party!
Replies: 13
Views: 17714

Re: [WEST MI/GRAND RAPIDS] Would like to host an armor party!

When were you thinking about doing this?
by Ripcode
Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:22 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Questions about body armor...
Replies: 6
Views: 11465

Re: Questions about body armor...

First question - what do people use to attach the belt face to the canvas belt? A couple people have suggested Chicago screws, one said jean buttons. Chicago screws seem easier, so that's what a moron like myself needs. What length is best? Second - when trying the belt on around my armor (which is...
by Ripcode
Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Have you found out something that you wish you never heard
Replies: 10
Views: 15484

Re: Have you found out something that you wish you never heard

I hope you can make it too!

Good luck and may the force be with you! :)
by Ripcode
Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: July Mando Armor Parties
Replies: 1
Views: 5614

Re: July Mando Armor Parties

Awesome! Thank you for invite! :D