[19] CableGuy’s Troop Log (TK42911)

[CableGuy[Admin]]

Hi all,
 
I’m so pleased to share a few pics of my first official troop. On Saturday 17th March 2018, I was inducted into the 501st UK Garrison.
 

 
The event was MCM Comic Con Birmingham, UK. After spending the morning learning the ropes of spotting for other costumers, I kitted-up around 12:30 for my branding and induction photos. Then, my first march....
 
We were lead to an empty hall in the exhibition centre to form up our 250 odd costumers, then paraded through the whole of the adjacent Photography Show UK, then back through Comic Con. What a way to take your first official steps as a TK!!!

The highlight for me HAD to be me and 4 other TKs marching with Lord Vader through the Con, back to the Photography Show for a photo shoot. I’m on the far left.


 


I don’t think I’ve ever met such a lovely bunch of people. They truly are a family and one that I’m immensely proud to have been welcomed into. :-)
 
Anyway, I’m sure this will be the first of many and I can’t wait for the next one.
 
 

 

 
And here’s a video taken by a member of the public on the day (I’m the 5th TK to pass the camera). What a stunning range of costumes!!
 

 
 
Until the next update, thanks for now. :-)
 
Dan
 

Edited December 28, 2019 by CableGuy

[Frank75139[501st]]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing.


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[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

I really need to troop MEM, went as a punter once but never worked it.

[Gwithian]

Hay Dan..... looks like you had a fantastic time mate, so chuffed for you:), I'm still gutted I missed it..... hopefully we will catch up in November and hopefully I will be inducted by then..... fingers crossed.

 

really pleased for you mate

[CableGuy[Admin]]

3 hours ago, Gwithian said:

Hay Dan..... looks like you had a fantastic time mate, so chuffed for you:), I'm still gutted I missed it..... hopefully we will catch up in November and hopefully I will be inducted by then..... fingers crossed.

 

really pleased for you mate

Thank you, Stephen. Yeah, such a shame that you couldn't make it, however it'll be worth the wait when the day comes for you. Hopefully soon. 

 

 

[Gwithian]

Hopefully we are getting things in place for help with my mum, if that's sorted, then I have booked on the VW day induction on 13th May in Buckinghamshire, its further than I would normally travel, just under 4 hours, but it's really easy to get to, M6, M5 and then M4

[Harbinger[IPM]]

Congrats 

[Dracotrooper]

Awesome to read up on your first troop! Congratulations Dan! 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Seeing that many Troopers marching through never gets old for me - stellar job mate and congratulations on your first troop!!!


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[CableGuy[Admin]]

Troop #2: 28th April 2018

Hi all,

I had the pleasure of attending 'Our Generation Young Peoples Day' event yesterday in Bognor Regis, UK. The event was full of activities for young people, including a live music stage with dancing or musical acts running throughout the whole day.

Our line-up included Lord Vader, 2x TKs, 2x Biker Scouts, 1 Snowie and a couple of spotters on rotation throughout the day.

Here’s some pictures from the day. :-)























Until next time...





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[TheSwede[TK]]

Looking good Dan 

[Dracotrooper]

Marvelous! You're living the dream Dan!

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[CableGuy[Admin]]

Marvelous! You're living the dream Dan!

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True story. It’s better than I can have expected. Counting down to the next one already. :-)


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[wook1138[TK]]

Dan, that's awesome!  Looks like a great time.  You are totally rocking that armor, my friend.  Congrats!

[CableGuy[Admin]]

Troop #3:

 

May 5th - Portsmouth Comic Con

 

This hobby just gets better and better. This was Portsmouth’s first Comic Con event and (according to the organisers) was much busier than expected.

 

From our end, we had around 10 characters. We did a couple of trips around the main hall, however that was a little tight and hard for people to get pictures with us. As such, we primarily patrolled the main square outside the venue, interacting with Con visitors and passers by.

 

The day flew by, helped by the great crowds and an even better group of fellow UKG members to troop with.

 

Here’s some pics from the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credit to M4RT1N on instagram for this on one:

 

 

 

Credit to Darren B for this one (not me in this one):

 

 

 

 

 

And, we made the evening news...

 

(Possibly not available in some areas)

 

http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2018-05-05/thousands-of-comic-fans-descend-on-portsmouth/

 

Thanks for reading. :-)

 

 

 

 

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[CableGuy[Admin]]

Hi all,

Troop #4

Dubs at the Park - Easthamstead Park

The UK Garrison were invited to the annual VW event in Wokingham, UK. We patrolled the event with plenty of guest interaction and photo opportunities.

Here’s some pictures, some courtesy of UKG member Wayne Allen, some from social media.


The calm before the storm.....troopers....
















A super shot by Wayne Allen of my keeping an eye on the bounty hunter.




We also had some of our Reel Icons with us.



We had a wonderful day and seemed appreciated by the crowds.

Next troop - London MCM Comic Con, May 26th.

Until then... :-)



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[wook1138[TK]]

Great shots!  Looked like a good time.

[CableGuy[Admin]]

Great shots!  Looked like a good time.

Cheers, Greg. Yeah - nice family vibe to it, plus the lovely weather, two live stages etc. Great fun. :-)


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[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

This is another on my to troop one day list. Looks like you had a great day.

[TheSwede[TK]]

Wow talk about "Super-Trooper" Awesome troop 

 

 

11 hours ago, CableGuy said:

London MCM Comic Con, May 26th.

And...if all goes to plan: see you there next year 

 

[CableGuy[Admin]]

Wow talk about "Super-Trooper" Awesome troop:salute: 
 
 
And...if all goes to plan: see you there next year 
 

Ooo, now THAT would be a treat. :-)


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[CableGuy[Admin]]

Troop # 5

 

MCM Comic Con

London Excel

May 26th 2018

 

This was the biggest event I’ve attended so far and it was SUPERB!!

 

Approx 150+ member of the UKG, Rebel Command, Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs, Preds, Reel Icons, R2 builders club and apologies if I missed someone.

 

I only Trooper the Saturday and trooped from opening until around 11am, UKG stand from 11am-1pm, then trooped the rest of the afternoon until 6:30.

 

Our spotters were superb all day and kept us safe and visible to the crowds throughout event, inside and out.

 

Edit - we now now know that we helped to raise just over £2181 for Mitchell’s Miracles cancer charity. :-)

 

Here are some pics from the day with credit to various sources.

 

 

 

Credit to Caz Allen for the next 4

 

 

 

Arresting an off-duty UKG member

 

Making dreams come true...

 

Q5 was being pesky at times

 

 

Me, getting arrested by my friends and fellow troopers, Wayne and Dave (also rocking RWA kits)

 

A busy UKG area throughout the day

 

 

Just one of the two main halls hosting Comic Con, around 6:45pm as the crowds were dropping.

 

All in all, a wonderful day. Can’t wait for the next big Con.

 

Best wishes

 

Dan

 

 

Edited May 30, 2018 by CableGuy
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[wook1138[TK]]

Dan, looks like it was a great time!  Thanks for sharing.

[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

Told you these weer fun   Gutted already I can't go next may

[TheSwede[TK]]

Congratz on another great troop and for looking great 

 

 

11 hours ago, CableGuy said:

Can’t wait for the next big Con.

Then you should come to Stockholm