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[61] 09.12.2023 -- Comic Con Stuttgart, Day 1 My first three-years-in-a-row troop, how exciting! This exact event had been my third troop back in 2021, I'd managed to troop it again in 2022, and now I was back for 2023. Compared to the previous two years the layout of the convention had changed -- we got our very own Star Wars area with a couple other clubs and had a truly wonderful booth with several photo points and exhibits. With the changed layout also came a plus of visitors: a plus of about 15,000 visitors for the whole weekend compared to the previous year! With the Surplus of visitors came a lack of space, so I apologize that most of my photos of Saturday were taken during the group picture of the 501st, since that was where we had the most space. Everywhere else was cramped, overcrowded, hot and stuffy, so I spent most of my day near our booth seeking out some peace and quiet that came with being away from the main hall space. Since we were so many troopers on Saturday, we got to take some awesome pictures and videos with the Witches and Thrawn after the group picture. You should definitely take a look at this video of us! All that time back there for the photos was probably my favorite time during the troop. Once the first people began leaving I even got to take a few pictures of my own, which was great. Additionally, this troop was a wonderful opportunity to meet many of my friends once more. Given that I live in the very north of Germany, it's not often that I get to see my friends in the south and I'm always glad when I get these opportunities. [62] 10.12.2023 -- Comic Con Stuttgart, Day 2 Day 2 was less busy with less visitors around, so we got to enjoy the con a bit without people constantly bumping into our armors. To that end, we started off by exploring the halls and taking pictures. This day I was joined by TK-71384 and TK-92227, turning this into an official Fireteam troop for the Chaos Division. This day it was a lot easier to run into our friends for a quick chat and a couple of pictures. Gotta love the Christmas-vibe of the picture above, right? After the 501st group picture, us TK's went to take over the gaming stage with Lord Vader. On our way there we had to be careful not to stop, because once we stood anywhere, visitors would flock towards us, asking for a picture. Fair enough, how often do you get a TK patrol with eight troopers and Lord Vader, after all? Definitely one of the highlights of the convention! Once I got out of armor in the afternoon, I got to join TK-55550 for something special. A trooper had brought along a TK-kit and we were going to build it live at the convention -- well, at least do some trimming that is, for a full build we'd have needed more helping hands, tools, and time. Definitely a fun and special way to end the convention before traveling at least part-way home, completing the last few hours of travel the next day. Thanks for letting me join you, Danny! TK-66744 signing off

So, you found us! Thinking about becoming a "real" Stormtrooper? Well you are in the right place, I promise. Welcome to the TRUE home of shiny (and sometimes not so shiny) white armor! While some may dive right in, others like to check things out and see what this crazy hobby is all about and learn about what it takes to join the 501st as a shiny white spaceman/woman. One thing I can promise you is that any questions you may have (no matter how strange you may think they are) will be answered in a friendly and supportive manner. We don't judge. Every single one of us has been in your position, and our goal is to assist you in any way we can. SO, it's time to stop lurking, introduce yourself and let us know how we can help you join the ranks and become a member of the 501st and FISD!

Congratulations and welcome to the Expert Infantry and also the EI Honor gallery

I didn't mention that I almost died as soon as I walked up to the 2023 sign because I got entangled in the support cables that held up the zero. It took three people to get me out of it. They kept telling me to "Move that foot, this way". I kept telling them " What foot? I can't see! Left or right!?!"

Thanks Glen, I remember seeing this and as usual not paying attention to details, I need to try this.

Will fix that. Thank you for the info! Didn't noticed hat The next photo shoot will probably be next year (i.e. in 3-6 weeks). Thanks for all your advice so far and happy holidays to you and your loved ones!

Troop #24 - 24 November 2023 - Futures Festival - Pinewood Studios This year we were incredibly fortunate to be re-invited back to Pinewood studios for this years Futures Festival. I was only able to do one of the days this year but still a great opportunity. A little different this year, no 007 stage for changing on but the facilities we had where great. This year it was really quite cold, which on it's own was not too bad but there was also a brutally cold wind, and with no thermal layers was really felt. Thankfully some one worked out how to turn on the heating mid afternoon. Not a huge number of photos yet, as we're not allowed to use a camera outside of the changing room (it's an active film studio) and the official photos are still going through approval. However I do have this one. Brian Muir was doing a talk and after came over to visit us in the changing area. I was able to get a photo with him and his wife. If I get any more photos I'll add them in future.

38. 2023-12-14, Musikhjälpen 2023 (The Music Help), Växjö (Hero) 39. 2023-12-15, Musikhjälpen 2023 (The Music Help), Växjö (Hero) 40. 2023-12-16, Musikhjälpen 2023 (The Music Help), Växjö (Hero) 41. 2023-12-17, Musikhjälpen 2023 (The Music Help), Växjö (Hero) One of the biggest Swedish events of the year, where 3 celebrities are locked in a studio for 1 week eating nothing but soup, all in the name of having a closer experience of feeling what many people feel around the world that doesn't have much. The studio is placed on a square in a different town every year, and it is live 24/7 between of the chosen week of the event every December, Monday through Sunday. It is where all of Sweden come together and donate money to different causes every year and this year it was for people that are dying of hunger around the world, and we managed to raise $6.000.000 during the week, together as a people! There are a lot of people that can engage and collect money for this cause by having their own digital "moneybox", and our contribution by walking around on the square, dancing with people and taking pictures was $5000, which isn't the most we've raised but it sure isn't bad for only 4 days! We were live many times on TV and the Swedish people love to have us there every year, seeing us on their screens!

5. 12/09/23 - Downtown Theater of Lights, Sacramento CA