Arcturus1020 wrote:A 9 year-old? Go for the Basic Lightsaber from Hasbro. Seriously, there's no reason to be dropping a boat load of money on a collectible.

I am with you !!!! I don't even let my kids play with my stuff, and they are in thier late teens and early 20's....

Diana (ShortTrooper )

TK118 wrote:LOVE IT! Cant wait to see the finished product.

As for the issue...

i'V SAID IT BEFORE, AND iLL SAY IT AGAIN..

this is a hobby for fun! Some people take this HOBBY way too seriously

I know the feeling.....

Diana (Short TRooper )

I'm gonna work on it! I will have to save up to get a saber, but the soft goods I should be able to make myself... I can help with the saber if you need it! I just finished building my fourth one! :) How did you make your saber, as I am saving up to make one...it's gonna cost me a small mint but I'...

Generic Jedi, New Republic Required Items: Outer Tunic/Jacket Utility Belt with D-ring Leather, suede, leather-like boots at least calf length. No rubber boots or visible laces) Lightsaber (no toys) Pants or skirt No visible t-shirts No loud colors like pink or neon green. Natural colors like brown...

Same thing with the KMarts in my area...they don't have them.

Diana (ShortTrooper )

Both you guys are right on the color front but ZB I've seen your jedi and know its old republic were black is a no no unless your doing one who was seen on screen wearing back like Anakin or Barriss Offee and there are quite a few more. anakin is all variations of brown - dark and light brown.. no ...

What kind of thimbles are you looking for?

Diana(ShortTrooper )

cool!

they did a good job on the Hat!!

Diana (ShortTrooper )

I asked the staff at the Dr.s office on friday the 1st of Oct. how many people had come to the event there and they said the tally was exactly 1,000 people and about 3/4ths of them were kids.:D They are hoping more of the MWGarrison will come next year and join in the fun and they said the kids had ...

ahhhh..... Becareful with those chainsaws...I have one but my family won't let me use it as they don't want me cutting my limbs off. :shock: I need to get one of those bears outfits myself..the Jedi and the Clone Trooper look cute! I have some Teddy bears I make myself here, I may just go get the Je...

Schph Gochi wrote:great job...

I would have really loved to do one of these events instead of chainsawing all morning...I was totally exhausted when I got home.

and....

must get a Jedi bear!

Chainsawing? what were you cutting up? Did you have a tree fall during the storms last week?

Diana (ShortTRooper)

Your welcome and I am glad every one had a great time! And it was nice meeting you guys!!!!!

Nice pictures

I like your avatar...I just noticed who's picture was on it!

Diana (ShortTrooper )

The day was clear at first but became cloudy twords the end of the Kids Health and Safety Day in Peru Illinois. I got there a little late but two Troopers were there before me and and I could see Storm trooper Moocizzle dancing to the music from the DJ that had set up out there! Kids were all over t...

I see Vader has a soft spot for a Blue Bear!

Diana (ShortTrooper)

I don't have any that are the ones that you are looking for...sorry.

shortTrooper (Diana)

wow...those are fantastic pictures there Jodo...

did you photo shop them yourself?

That costume came out great, and you must feel good about accomplishing that.

ShortTrooper (Diana)

I might have a few of them let me look over the weekend and I'll get back to you.

thank you!

Short Trooper (Diana)

Has any one on here seen any one make the armor from the Cartoon Network armor for Gen. Kenobi in the series? I was just curious as it would look to be a simpler armor to make...even tho it's not from the movies a lot of kids seem interested in the Clone armor now than the original 3 movies... Just ...

BTW, can you pm me your address? My camera isn't working right now and I am also going to be getting a new internet service in a few days...so I can't post pics right now...if you can use the necklace for the costume, great if not you have a one of a kind necklace...I don't wear this any more and it...