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All good ideas, thanks for the advice guys

Hi guys, So, I had an amazing time at my first Celebration, it was so great seeing so many members from around the world, unfortunately after 4 days of trooping, my shoulder bridges have taken even more of a battering, I've repainted them so many times already, I haven't kept up my troop log and I've done 21 troops already with Celebration and it keeps cracking so I think I'm going to replace them with the more traditional ABS. Does anybody have any shoulder bridges, ready to go preferably, if not, I'll see if Ross can send me some over, thanks

I use magic eraser sponges to get rid of scuffs, they work really well if you add a spot of water

Absolutely tremendous work! Thanks so much

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What a shame it's only available in the US, hopefully it'll come to the UK sometime

Thanks for the advice, it is latex so I'll get some white acrylic paint, you're right, it is already painted so should be fine with a fresh coat of paint hopefully

Thanks, I'll glue some ABS to the back. I do have some elastic holding it down. What would you paint it with?

Hi, I've now done my 4th troop and already, my suit is in need of repair, as you can see, I've now got a nice crack coming up on my shoulder strap, the other side has a couple of bits of paint missing too although I don't think it's cracked, what would you use to repair it and paint? Many thanks for your help

Troop number 3 on 7th August, local family fun day in aid of The Smiling Family Charity, set up to entertain children and families that are too poorly to go on holiday, really enjoyed it, again not many of us there so there were lots of smiling faces, they also had a DJ, a puppeteer, a couple of other costumed characters and bouncy castles and carnival games, all in all a great day. The photos are taken from the charity's Facebook post, I'm the TK holding the alpaca!

Troop number 2, the 1st official one without induction! This was a very small event, a charity kid's football match (soccer for the Americans!). There were only 3 costumes including me and 1 crew member so I had a lot more attention on me than expected but coped okay with it, even doing the odd bit of talking although I'm still waiting for my Tramp so it's not very loud, that's probably a good thing though! Need to practice that American accent! Also got the 1st bit of rain on my suit

16/07/22 At 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park in Thatcham, Reading in aid of The Royal British Legion Some photos of the day My induction event! It was very hot but great fun, spent the morning crewing and learning the trade and did 40 minutes in the suit. Had lots of pictures with kids, definitely caught the bug!

I'm in love with those purge troopers, always loved black and red colour scheme. Haven't even done my first troop yet and already considering another costume!

About an hour and a half for me! better than a flight across the pond! Hotel booked, my daughter's coming too and excited Hoping to be in my 1st FISD photo, be great to meet others from around the world

You're right there, I might have used a lazy Sunday as an excuse for an impromptu photo shoot today!