FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted November 6, 2017 Report Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) #1 9/30/17 - Star Wars Night at the Miami Marlins game. This was the moment we were working towards when we started our builds and we made it! We got our official approval 3 days before the event, and off we went! To say we had a blast was an understatement! While my son couldn't troop due to this being an official LFL event, he still attended and did an amazing job as a handler (looking forward to his first official troop alongside of us next month). With the adrenaline pumping, I don't think my brother and I could volunteer to go out over the course of the evening fast enough. We'd come back in, hydrate and then head right back out over the 4 hours. Here we are with our first actual troop moment as we welcome fans at one of the gates. It was outside in the heat, but we survived the 30-40 minute post with flying colors! After we came back, we got all of the TK's together and posed with our boss. My brother is to Vader's right and I'm peeking over Vader's right shoulder from the second row. Here I am, second from the left, with my comrades guarding the first base line before the ceremonial first pitch... On our way to a fan meet and greet, we all immediately noticed the industrial backdrop provided by the freight elevator and had to strike a pose. I'm on the far right and my brother is second from left. Here we are guarding home plate. I'm all the way at the top of the circle and my brother is third from left (amazed how I can tell us apart, huh? LOL) Finally, some of the group shots. We had an awesome turnout of around 30+ legion members and can't wait for next year! Edited October 1, 2019 by FencingCorvetteTrooper 2 Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) #2 11/5/17 - New World Symphony Concert for Kids - A Star Wars Spectacular This was another great troop as not only did my son get to participate in his TK for the first time, but I pulled double duty as both a TK and later as my bounty hunter alter ego Greedo! It was a definite learning experience with Greedo as the ventilation system that worked during the trial runs, didn't seem to cut the mustard during the actual troop. I hung in there like a champ though, and managed to put plenty of smiles on people's faces along with my fellow Legion comrades. And the concert itself was amazing as the orchestra played music from all the Star Wars movies. My lovely wife pulling handler duties for the first time. She and my daughter did an amazing job handling for 9 of us and it all went off without a hitch! She got quite the stares walking to the performing arts center with those DLT's in tow! The three of us suited up and ready to go! The entire squad in the photo room ready to meet and mingle with the crowds. After the morning show started, we took a stroll along historic Lincoln Road on South Beach and had a blast just watching everyone stare and take pictures as we hung out. Many weren't sure if they could come up to us, and often times asked if they could take a picture with us, to which we gladly obliged. Here's my daughter with her brother and my brother. I'm in the background telling my fellow TK RagTooth to hurry up and get those pizzas delivered in 30 minutes or less otherwise Vader would have our butts! My son guarding the art store while Vader went shopping inside... Is this the droid we're looking for?? A little mid-troop bucket display as we were treated to lunch. Then it was on to the afternoon show. This time, I shed the TK and donned the Greedo. Please don't judge me LOL.... Our boss Vader doing his thing and claiming all of Miami Beach for himself! Edited March 13, 2018 by FencingCorvetteTrooper 2 Quote
Dracotrooper Posted November 6, 2017 Report Posted November 6, 2017 Amazing! Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote
Timberwoof Posted November 6, 2017 Report Posted November 6, 2017 Kudos to the photographer for the elevator background and the corridor with the cable trays overhead! 1 Quote
Justin96039 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Posted December 2, 2017 On 11/5/2017 at 7:55 PM, FencingCorvetteTrooper said: 11/5/17 - New World Symphony Concert for Kids - A Star Wars Spectacular This was another great troop as not only did my son get to participate in his TK for the first time, but I pulled double duty as both a TK and later as my bounty hunter alter ego Greedo! It was a definite learning experience with Greedo as the ventilation system that worked during the trial runs, didn't seem to cut the mustard during the actual troop. I hung in there like a champ though, and managed to put plenty of smiles on people's faces along with my fellow Legion comrades. And the concert itself was amazing as the orchestra played music from all the Star Wars movies. My lovely wife pulling handler duties for the first time. She and my daughter did an amazing job handling for 9 of us and it all went off without a hitch! She got quite the stares walking to the performing arts center with those DLT's in tow! The three of us suited up and ready to go! The entire squad in the photo room ready to meet and mingle with the crowds. After the morning show started, we took a stroll along historic Lincoln Road on South Beach and had a blast just watching everyone stare and take pictures as we hung out. Many weren't sure if they could come up to us, and often times asked if they could take a picture with us, to which we gladly obliged. Here's my daughter with her brother and my brother. I'm in the background telling my fellow TK RagTooth to hurry up and get those pizzas delivered in 30 minutes or less otherwise Vader would have our butts! My son guarding the art store while Vader went shopping inside... Is this the droid we're looking for?? A little mid-troop bucket display as we were treated to lunch. Then it was on to the afternoon show. This time, I shed the TK and donned the Greedo. Please don't judge me LOL.... Our boss Vader doing his thing and claiming all of Miami Beach for himself! Where did you get the handler shirts? Quote
jethroskull[501st] Posted December 2, 2017 Report Posted December 2, 2017 Everything about these pics is awesome! The blaster selfie-stick is the coolest, though. Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Posted December 4, 2017 On 12/2/2017 at 12:05 PM, Justin96039 said: Where did you get the handler shirts? Picked those up at TrooperBay! I had to ask if they had pink as it wasn't an offered color, and they did a special order for me. Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) On 12/2/2017 at 1:39 PM, jethroskull said: Everything about these pics is awesome! The blaster selfie-stick is the coolest, though. Thanks! I need to do more of the GoPro DLT-19 shots though. Just hard to remember with all the excitement and activity going on! LOL Got the idea from our squad leader, who has been doing it for a little while. Can't believe I hadn't posted this one though. Probably the best pic of them all from the troop! Edited December 4, 2017 by FencingCorvetteTrooper 2 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted December 7, 2017 Report Posted December 7, 2017 Some serious wicked times and stellar photos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) #3 12/14/17 - The Last Jedi Premiere The Florida Garrison's Everglades Squad was all over South Florida from Thursday to Sunday night for The Last Jedi screenings and it was a blast! For this troop, my son, my brother and I were joined by one of our fellow TK's in his first official troop! My lovely wife assisted as a handler and made sure order reigned in the universe. While it was a smaller theater, there was still some fun to be had followed by catching the late showing of the movie once all the trooping activity was over. We are actually signed up to do another movie night on 12/21, but this time in downtown Ft. Lauderdale at the huge IMAX theater connected to the Museum of Science. While my brother and son will be donning the white armor again, I'll be in my Greedo costume accompanying a fellow bounty hunter in her new Boushh costume. Looking forward to catching it again on the REALLY BIG screen! Nothing cooler than gearing up inside the projection room! Trying to get my ticket, but they were sold out! Guarding the entrance and ready to check tickets. One of the employees actually purchased a commissioned RS Props ESB TK and showed up to work, ready to go! He's looking to get into the 501st, so we filled him in on all he needed to know and hope to see him officially join the ranks soon! Edited March 13, 2018 by FencingCorvetteTrooper Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) #4 11/15/17 - Company Holiday Party While not an "official" troop, it was a troop nonetheless and the second of three we would do across 4 days! A work colleague was in charge of planning the department's holiday party and he decided to incorporate a Star Wars theme into the event. Knowing I was in the 501st, he asked if I could make an appearance as part of escorting a surprise guest (our CIO's wife) into the party. Since TK's look better in groups, I got my son to join me and it went off without a hitch. The funniest part was staying in character all night and refusing to turn around or acknowledge anyone when they called my name (by the end of the night, looks like all 150 of my co-workers now know about my love for Star Wars!). In the conference room getting ready... With our Master of Ceremonies... Edited March 13, 2018 by FencingCorvetteTrooper 1 Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) #5 11/17/17 - Love Jen Holiday Party in support of children and families battling with cancer. Every year, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center hosts a huge holiday party for those families that have been receiving treatment as a way to take their minds off of the struggle for a little while and celebrate their victories in the war against cancer. It was an awesome time as we were able to see everyone's faces just light up, and the excitement in their eyes. My brother and my son joined me again in our TK gear. As a father, there were moments where I just stopped and gave thanks for my family and prayed for all of those kids there and that they'd succeed in overcoming this disease. There were definitely tears flowing under my helmet today, but grateful that I, along with my fellow squad members, could bring smiles to so many. Found a lone Rebel fighter as we traversed the party space... TK's and Shoretroopers can dance - in fact, they can lead a pretty mean conga line! Fire Team Alpha asks - have you been naughty or nice this year? There was no escape for our poor little Rebel fighter... Happy Holidays from the Everglades Squad! Edited March 13, 2018 by FencingCorvetteTrooper 3 Quote
Dracotrooper Posted December 18, 2017 Report Posted December 18, 2017 Great event and epic photos - a night to remember! thanks for sharing 1 Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) #6 1/13/18 - Paradise City Comic Con (Miami) While not as big as the July Supercon or MegaCon in Orlando, this was a nice introduction to trooping a con. We had a complete blast! In the morning shift, we donned our TK's and made a strong presence at the booth. For the late afternoon, my son took on my Greedo persona (and did the character proud!) while I debuted my Tusken Raider (that was a whole 'nother level of fun, especially with the sound glove). The amazing thing though was that suddenly we were the celebrities - as many of the TV/Movie starts in attendance wanted to take their pictures with us! Here are a few shots from the day. Ready for a full day of trooping and costume changes! Prepping our booths Ready to serve the empire with my son and brother! My son and I posing with Wyatt Oleff from Stephen King's IT and Guardians of the Galaxy With Michael Nathanson from Netflix's The Punisher. He came by the booth on the second day and hung out with us (really big Star Wars fan and great guy!) My son as Greedo with comedienne Lisa Corrao Jeremy Ray Taylor from Stephen King's IT posing with me in my Tusken. He ran up to me with such excitement and eagerness to take a picture! Shenanigans by the entrance towards the end of the day.... Finally, a few pictures of my brother and a couple of squad mates that I took on Sunday when I was working the booth. These came out too nice not to share. Edited March 13, 2018 by FencingCorvetteTrooper 2 Quote
CableGuy[TK] Posted January 21, 2018 Report Posted January 21, 2018 Awesome. What a great troop log! :-)It’s so nice that you have 3 troopers wherever you go. Seeing one is ‘nice’, but seeing multiple is something else! Great job, guys. :-)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Posted January 21, 2018 Thanks and agreed! At the con, my brother was swarmed by a group of 6-7 girls and their parents that were excited to get their picture taken with a stormtrooper. They didn't see my son and I come around the corner until we were standing behind them. One of them turned around and suddenly screamed - "Oh my gosh, there's three of them now!!!". The wow factor suddenly increased three-fold for those fans! All I could do was smile and laugh uncontrollably under my bucket. 1 Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Lucky #7 3/10/18 - St. Patrick's Day Parade (Ft. Lauderdale) This is a popular parade event for our squad and we had a great turnout of TK's. It was my first parade, so I was psyched! While the temptation to wear my Greedo was there given he's green, I had to do my first parade as a TK. But of course, we were in slightly more appropriate attire... I must admit, I could get used to wearing my TK this way A quick DLT selfie of a few of us before heading down to the staging area (and yes, we had Empire playing on the TV in one of the changing areas)... Trying to herd all of the TK's together for a group picture in the staging area is tough when spectators and other parade participants are constantly coming up for photo ops (Kylo was doing his best to round us up). One of these TK's is not like the others... In the meantime, Boba managed to snag a couple of Rebels... Darth leading the way... We had so much fun breaking ranks to go high five and fist bump kids and adults and then race back into formation. Hearing the cheers of the crowds was really awesome. I even had one woman grab me after she motioned me over, and instead of a selfie, she planted a huge kiss on the side of my helmet!! Definitely an unexpected moment. Missing about a third of the group, but we managed to sneak in as many as we could for a group shot after we finished the parade route. Edited March 13, 2018 by FencingCorvetteTrooper 4 Quote
Vader2015[TK] Posted March 13, 2018 Report Posted March 13, 2018 Yea was a good troop Deffinately going again next year 1 Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Posted March 14, 2018 15 hours ago, Vader2015 said: Yea was a good troop Deffinately going again next year You gotta have frozen Han ready so we can push him down the parade route. I'll definitely break out Greedo to be part of that! Quote
Vader2015[TK] Posted March 14, 2018 Report Posted March 14, 2018 You gotta have frozen Han ready so we can push him down the parade route. I'll definitely break out Greedo to be part of that!Getting thereSent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted April 3, 2018 Report Posted April 3, 2018 Long live the KTB - epic Troops mate!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted April 30, 2018 Author Report Posted April 30, 2018 #8 4/28/18 - Salah Foundation Children's Hospital (Ft. Lauderdale) While my second hospital troop, this was my first doing it as a TK. As always, it was a rewarding experience bringing smiles to those who needed them! Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we were handler-less for this troop, so everyone pitched in to help each other out. Besides, when Vader calls for help with his cape, obedient TK's rush in to assist! My son trooped with us as well, but in his Scan Crew costume in order to help with handling, pictures, etc. Somehow, he looks to have had another growth spurt, so me thinks it's time to check his TK armor and make sure we don't need some adjustments! The staff are always excited to see us as well! One of the many patients we helped to have a brighter day! And of course, it wouldn't be a troop without some shenanigans. Here, much like my Rodian alter ego Greedo a couple of months ago (see last picture), TK-72313 didn't heed the warnings about the wet floor signs around the hospital. Even with Vader pointing out the sign and a fellow TK yelling at him, it just wasn't enough to avoid the inevitable. Now to see if this picture makes it all the way to the Legion social media pages like Greedo did . TK-72313 signing out until the next troop! 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted May 9, 2018 Report Posted May 9, 2018 Awesome Troop, stellar photos, mint write up, and right in the feels - beautiful work Trooper and thank you very kindly for sharing this report!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted July 15, 2018 Author Report Posted July 15, 2018 #9 7/14/18 - Florida Supercon (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) This was a big troop as I worked 3 of the 4 days and cycled through 7 costumes, which included a new one approved by our GML onsite (Bith)! While I proudly sported my FISD Racing Shirt as I handled and worked the booth, it wasn't until the end of my last day that I suited up in the white plastic. But this wouldn't be any ordinary troop. - I, along with my son, my brother and a fellow squad mate, got to participate in the pro wrestling show at the Con! The promotion (which showcases pro wresting but with every wrestler in a cosplay character), wanted something to liven up the match between Kylo Ren and Rey, so they asked us to help them out. It was a great experience, especially being backstage and mingling with many of the wrestlers we had been seeing for years on the local indie circuits. At times, they were more starstruck with us than we were with them! LOL We walked through the match and what they needed us to do, and it all went off without a hitch. I even got to carry Kylo's light saber (the "foreign object") to the ring and hand it to him during the match. Definitely a memorable experience and hope to be able to participate again next year! After coming out behind Kylo and protecting the ring entrance, Kylo proceeds to antagonize the audience. Doing our best to be as menacing as possible (from L to R - my brother, me, my son and one of our squad mates) Rey was starting to get the upper hand, so we started to slowly move forward, until Kylo called us off and told us to leave as he would have the situation under control. Walking the light saber up and handing it to Kylo... Finally, a couple of great backstage shots after the match... Quote
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