So it was a pretty fun night.  Several people were waiting in line before we even suited up.  Both the workers and the fans were really glad to have us around.
I learned a couple things while there.

1. How to use a bathroom while suited up.
2. Make sure your gel inserts are in your boots before you leave for an event
3. Fresh batteries in the helmet a must
4. Fans still go crazy over new Star Wars stuff.

Whoa.. I mean that’s all I can say about that… is whoa.  Go see it, like right now.

From time to time I’ve been asked how organizations like the 501st or Rebel Legion survive with out Uncle George and his merry band of lawyers from coming down and squishing us like bugs.  Well the big reasons are:

1. We don’t make any money at this, costume parts and props that are made and sold are usually done at cost.
2. We do spend a lot of time working with charity groups and who wants to say sorry we won’t let them help sick kids
3. When they want to promote some big product launch, they have big pool of free labor.

So with that said its time for some Lucasarts promotional stops.
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