Trick-or-Treat Chautauqua Mall, Lakewood NY

[Toyhunter80's]

My wife and I took our 15 month old daughter to the Mall for Trick-or-Treat. I FINALLY finished my GM and wore it. This was my first troop in the finished costume. I got a lot of attention. One little Vader actually saluted me. And other Vader asked to pose for a picture with me, and also a guy in a straight jacket. I saw 2 clones, 5 Vaders, and one Anakin. All of them recognized me ask one of their own. One even said, "Cool a Mygeeto trooper!"


The family. My Daughter is Dorothy.


Me and one of the Vaders

[RamZnation]

Great pictures! Looks like you had a blast! You GM looks tough! I really like your family picture.

[Toyhunter80's]

I submitted these picks to my GML for approval. He said looks pretty good. He is checking into a few things but thinks I he will be able to approve me for acceptance into the 501st Excelsior Garrison. The only problems he sees are the gaps on the sides and that chest does not come down far enough. My huge gut strikes again!

[il-matic (Lloyd M.)]

Pull your belt up, bro. (here's why):

[Toyhunter80's]

Nov 2, 2010 22:18:59 GMT -5 il-matic (Lloyd M.) said:

Pull your belt up, bro. (here's why):

I wish I could. My belly is ridiculous! If I made the belt big enough to go around my gut, I don't know what would hold it up. I am going to lengthen the shoulder straps to lower the chest plate and see how that looks. I know the way it supposed to be but my body is not the right size and shape.

[il-matic (Lloyd M.)]

Yeah, I have the same problem, bro. My father-in-law gave me a belly fat diet book & he said that it worked on him. Since I'm just a few months away from completing my GM, I am definitely going to start on this program. Being fit is just as important as anything else, when it comes to 501st/RL costume accuracy. Well, may the Force be with you in all your endeavors!