THE OBSERVATORY - ENTRY # 154: BFG!

by MRAM

August 1 , 2011

My T-21 Replica SANDTROOPER BLASTER that I use on trooping events with the 501st Legion:

THE OBSERVATORY - ENTRY # 153: HAPPY 100 YEARS, BURBANK!

Burbank celebrated its 100th anniversary July 8, 2011

"On the anniversary of its incorporation in 1911, the City of Burbank celebrated its 100th year with the Party of the Century in Downtown Burbank, Friday, July 8 from 5:00 to 10:00 P.M.

Featuring awesome food from Downtown Burbank restaurants, an air parade, multiple stages, top local bands and DJs, a mascot parade, children's entertainers, stilt walkers, Centennial memorabilia and community booths, the Party of the Century was the ultimate night on the town for kids and families alike.

Encompassing six city blocks including San Fernando Boulevard, Palm Avenue, AMC Walkway, Orange Grove and Olive Avenue, it expressed the civic pride and community spirit that have characterized Burbank’s first 100 years.

Things really heated up when the sun went down. That's when the grand finale with a stunningly choreographed firework show capped off festivities in a profusion of light and sound."

(Photos by Lisa Bloomquist)

"This was an AWESOME troop, but it was HOT!!!" =) -- SCRIBBLER

Participating 501st Legion Members / Southern California Garrison

Scribbler - Michael Ramirez- Sandtrooper - TD-6985
Boo Boo- Terry Emelio- ROTJ Boba Fett - BH-4667
Robeewankenobe- Rob Estrada- Jango Fett - BH-6161
"Phantom"- Mario Cardenas- X-Wing Pilot - TI-8214
Shetan- Vicki Silva- TK Stormtrooper - TI-7118
DKF Vader- Darrin Forsythe - Darth Vader - SL-5588

THE OBSERVATORY - ENTRY # 152: HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

by: MRAM

July 4, 2011

HAVE A GREAT, MEMORABLE AND SAFE HOLIDAY, EVERYONE! =)

STORMTROOPER ARMOR (ATA) SPARE PARTS FOR SALE

ALOHA!

These are some major armor pieces that I was going to use for my TD (SANDTROOPER) armor as upgraded replacement parts but I really need to complete another project so I will have to sell these off to fund it.

The armor is brand new ATA (Terell) and is made of troop durable HIPS (Untrimmed and unpainted).

The following is taken from the FISD website: ARMOR

Type: ATA (Affordable Trooper Armor)
Country: USA
Contact: Supertrooper on FISD / ATAworks@yahoo.com
Kit: HIPS & ABS, untrimmed, ANH derived
Availability: No known problems though there may be a waiting list.
Assembly: armor needs to be trimmed, parts butt joined with finishing strips, then painted.
Comments: Being a later generation from ANH, details are not as sharp as TE2. However quality of HIPS material is such that it the most durable of all HIPS armor makes.

The parts are:

1 - Ab Plate section (w/ clean front plate if you want to go TD / Sandtrooper)

1 - Ammo Belt (Waist)

1 - Kidney Plate

1 - Butt Plate

1 - Ab Section Details (if you want to go with a TK / Stormtrooper setup)

1 Set (3) of Belt Screw Covers for Ammo Belt

(These are just the HIPS parts. No straps or other accessories included.)

The price including USPS PRIORITY MAIL shipping in the Continental United States is:

$90.00 US total including PRIORITY MAIL USPS

Thanks so much for looking and Happy Trooping 2011!

~Mike

"SCRIBBLER" -- TD 6985 ( MEPD )

501st LEGION / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GARRISON / ROUTE 66 PATROL

THE OBSERVATORY - ENTRY # 151: HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

"Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special

to be a dad." ;)