IMG_1431.JPG Originally uploaded by edlitmus Once more, my wife and I trooped the MSI, Chicago. They didn’t allow us to have blasters, which was incredibly lame. Kids kept asking where my blaster was and I kept telling them I didn’t need one as I had my squad covering the area from the rafters with sniper [...]

We trooped last night at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. It was members night and there were lots of kids and their parents. TI7118 and I had a good time with other 501st and Rebel Legion members as well as a bevy of droids brought in by the Droid Builders.Here’s a picture of [...]

This time there was running involved and I have the bruises to prove it. We did more filming at Fermilab, down in the MINOS tunnel. One scene we did involved us (2 Biker Scouts, an Officer and yours truly) advancing down some stairs in pursuit of bad guys (who I guess are actually good guys, [...]

We showed up in white armor, naturally.

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.

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.