Recently the internet was abuzz with the release of the trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The marketing for this latest Star Wars film appears to be mirroring the marketing strategy for last year’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Two movies in, I think Lucasfilm and their marketing partners have created a winning […]
Author: Paul Depaola
No Fan Left Behind
As you read this, Star Wars Celebration Europe has ended. The biggest Star Wars event of the year has wrapped, secrets were revealed and we all collectively geeked out over the latest news coming from Lucasfilm and Star Wars. Now, I was not able to attend Celebration Europe. I’m sure the majority of the people […]
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A Trooper’s Point of View: Costume Malfunctions
You’ve researched for weeks, you’ve stayed up late every night finishing it before the upcoming convention, but you have finally done it. You have made your very first costume. It’s time to wear it out to the show and join the costuming and cosplay fun you’ve seen online. What do you do if a piece […]
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A Trooper’s Point of View – Building a TIE Fighter Pilot Part 3
It’s been a stressful few months but the finish line is in sight as I’m nearing completion of my TIE Fighter pilot costume. I have all of the construction finished and the costume is now fully wearable, I’m only missing the shoulder straps, a mostly cosmetic piece, before I can submit it for approval. In […]
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A Trooper’s Point of View – Building a TIE Fighter Pilot Part 2
Previously, we discussed the basics of trimming the armor kit. This time, we are getting into more of the fun stuff. Now I’m beginning to assemble pieces and it’s actually starting to take shape. I have to admit that my anxiety around this build has been pretty high. I think it’s two-fold. First, I gave […]
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A Trooper’s Point of View – Building a TIE Fighter Pilot
Last year at this time I had a crazy idea pop in my head that just a mere two months before Celebration Anaheim I wanted to make a new 501st costume. I really wanted to bring some kind of Legion costume to the convention and I didn’t want the hassle of flying with my armor. […]