Wedding Rehersal Dinner – 7/28/2007Originally uploaded by edlitmusWe trooped a wedding rehearsal dinner last night. By far the silliest troop I have done yet. I think this pic of me and Vicki made it worth it though.More pics here.

I think Sunday was the longest amount of time I have spent wearing my armor continuously. I was suited up for 9 hours straight. Luckily I didn’t have to have my bucket of that whole time. I was helping out with the filming of Star Wars: Forgotten Realm, a feature length fan film, being shot [...]

Chicago Art of Play, August 26th 2007Originally uploaded by edlitmusWhile trooping the Chicago Art of Play Sci-Fi weekend we spotted this rogue droid. He was bolted down, so we couldn’t take him in for questioning.

Final Weathered TDOriginally uploaded by edlitmusAll I need now is a pack and I’m set.

She’s TI7118.

Crystal Lake Gala Parade, July 1st, 2007Originally uploaded by edlitmusIt’s not everyday you see a life size TIE Interceptor…

The Crystal Lake Gala Parade was on Sunday July 1st. It was very hot. The TIE Fighter was really nice.

It was at least 90° and 50% humidity. Much Gatorade was consumed.

SandtroopingOriginally uploaded by edlitmusMy first trooping event as a Sandtrooper at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, on June 14 2007.

Sandtrooper Originally uploaded by edlitmus I re-did the paint on my armor, but now it’s not dirty enough… I guess it’ll do for now. I have two events coming up and don’t want to mess with it too much. I finished the belt pouches, and I managed to snag some real leather ones on eBay [...]