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Yes you do have a good point Carlos about new members not knowing where to go to get the items, that’s why E-bay can be a really bad place because that is all alot of these people see for vendors of armor...I am glad that we have this community to help steer new people in the right direction, whether or not the FISD is ready to ax the modded Hasbro from the so called elite requirements or not. I am also sorry about taking such great offense to your previous post, I narrow mindedly jumped to conclusions without thinking, I should have took a moment to think about what you were really trying to say instead of me assuming it was some kind of verbal attack, so once again I am sorry, and my previous posts will be erased

Will do Ed Back on topic now... This authentic blaster contact is reputable, and the blaster stands up to troops, I have had mine since may, and love it, It is not 100% resin, it is a combination of resin and PVC which makes it alot more durable than a straight up Resin prop replica

Sorry about my un-called for outburst

Here is my contact for the authentic ANH ESB, and ROTJ blasters...he makes them all at an afordable price...I don't know who else has bought one from him, but I know that he made mine and Ed's for our elite armor projects http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...E:B:BCA:US:1123

the thighs are about 14 & 3/4" long, and the shins are about 14 & 1/4" long

I don't think you would have any better luck with any of the other armors out there, and your not that tall, so I don't think it will be that much of an issue

Wow! I wish we could do that for California Great job guys!

Watch out for the cheaper body suits they can deteriorate faster than the name brand ones

Yes! we should do this now why wait any longer?

sorry I know them by OSCS or "Kevin"

Pleas step away from the FX helmet idea O.S.C.S. has a one piece ANHv2 helmet that looks really good, the MR would be way to expensive when you could buy the more real helmet made out of the same material as the originals for less money

Now, that was un-called for John your not a douchbag

Awesome Pat , congratulations

Oh yeah, I see what you mean about having to replace the neck trim

And I do agree, I just meant that having a blaster for elite status but never trooping with it, IMO, is not a good use of time, money, whatever. some people say this about trying for elite status, take my garrison for example, there has to be about an 80% - 90% ratio of FX armor and helmets in the ranks <_< If I buy a screen accurate blaster, I am going to troop with it!!! Others may not, and that is OK. I troop with my authentic blaster all the time

wow, that sounds like a tight fit but you make a good point

What kind of build is your helmet?

I was trying to address Scott's comment about trooping with an accurate weapon such as a de-milled Sterling, I was just trying to point out that you don't have to troop with the accurate weapon, this is about the "elite" status, mainly the ANH and if you don't want to go the extra mile and get a more accurate weapon, then don't that’s all I really wanted to point out...just because the elite standards are high doesn't mean that they are not able to be achieved

I think we should get rid of it for elite status all the way, but what about those who have already attained thier elite status with an FX bucket? what will become of them?

Thanks guys, I know it can get annoying me posting every day, but it is really coming close, i'm just waiting for the rest of the door trim to finish my lower back plate

Well Scot, it has everything to do with my argument...that would mean that the elite status would then be placed at a higher bar than the 501st standards...these standards are there for those of us who want to achieve them, not for those who want to troop in screen accurate armor remember this pleas......remember that this is about attaining the elite status, not trooping, and not being apart of the 501st...being apart of the 501st is an option for members here such is the elite status, just because you are an elite trooper doesn't mean that you are in or want to be in the 501st <_<

I was saying that it doesn't fix the blaster just helps to mask one of its many flaws

Most people here buy under armor type garments, or the body suit scuba thing...but the under armor by popular opinion is the most easy to get and nicest to wear because it is easy to replace and the two piece option is felt to be the better one and it is easy to replace if torn

wow, I got to sit back and see where this one goe's This can be a very touchy subject, as it was the last few times we had it...I am all for getting rid of the FX Bucket, unless you have a size 8 head