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Well I managed to get my hands on some pants for my build, but I'm in a bit of a financial bind for the time being so I can't afford to get the majority of my build. I'll be able to get the gloves and possibly the boots this year but I'll have to wait for the majority of the pieces until next year by the looks of things. I definitely still want to go through with everything, but I've gotta focus on my family first. C'est la vie.

My issue with the BS helmet is that I have 0 skill with anything crafts related. I've seen a couple of ready to go helmets for between $350-500 but I need to research them a little further. As for the saber, is it approveable right out of the box or would I need to do anything to it first?

I had a feeling it wouldn't be an ordinary troop since it sounds like a big event. Maybe I would do better with the NE Space Expo event in April as my first troop? I could just go to the parade as a spectator with the family to see you guys in action at least.

Yeah I've been there for a while now, the problem is that nobody has been replying on my threads. I figured I would post the same topic here as well since y'all seem to be more responsive.

Hello everybody, I've been researching my build for a few weeks and have the beginnings of my list put together. Most pieces still need to be researched but here's what I have so far: Helmet- (needs more research) Cape, cowl, hood- DarkSide Costumes Surcoat- Wicked Armor Under tunic- Le Chatelier Sleeved shirt- Le Chatelier Neck seal- (needs more research) Pants- (needs more research) Gloves- Endor Finders Boots- Crow Props Belt- (needs more research) Lightsaber- Disney Parks Kylo Ren Legacy hilt (and blades, at least eventually) Midcoat- Undecided Voice- (needs more research) As far as the midcoat is concerned I honestly might just skip it. I'm a big guy who's prone to overheating as is, it??seems like a bad idea to add an unneccessary layer (of wool, no less) to an already hot and layered??costume. As for the rest of it, I'm open to suggestions. There are so many different pieces and vendors that my head has been spinning trying to figure it out. I have no crafting skills so I need to buy the pieces outright so the proper ratio of quality and price is my biggest concern. I'm looking to get the helmet, boots and lightsaber throughout this year and go for the rest of the soft pieces early next year. I know anovos is the best helmet but I'm wondering if there's anything a little cheaper that I can buy ready to go.

I'd love??to join you guys as a handler for this so I can get some experience, see what trooping is all about.

Hello everybody, thanks for the warm welcome. I've known about the 501st for a few years now and was always intrigued. I finally decided to take the plunge and see about joining the ranks. I got set up in the SDL just under a month ago and have started making some fair progress on the??research for my build. Originally I had planned on ESB Vader but decided to go for TFA Kylo instead as it will be easier to store and less expensive to get. Hey Chewy, I'll be visiting the costume building section here soon to put together a WIP for what I've come up with so far. Greetings! I was worried I was going to be alone all the way up in this corner of the state, we should meet up sometime so I can pick your brain about the legion! Thanks again guys, I'm excited to get started!