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Shoretrooper at ECCC

Volunteering Suprise

501st, Comic Cons, cultureBy Melody KollmorgenMarch 9, 2018Leave a comment

Then In late summer of 1991, I wound up in a bed at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I had been sick for weeks. Picked up apparent food sickness at Summer Camp. Each day that passed I was declining in health instead of improving. My system rejected any food that I tried to eat. Doctors scratched their…

Armor Build: Score and Snap

501st, advice, cosplay, Star Wars, TutorialsBy Melody KollmorgenFebruary 25, 2018Leave a comment

Alright ladies, we all know the tried and true Bend and Snap technique. Now, let’s zero in on the Score and Snap. This is the ideal method for trimming your armor parts – especially on those long and straight sections. I did an overview of the methods in another post but, in short, here’s what…

Armor Build: Trimming Overview

501st, cosplay, Star Wars, TutorialsBy Melody KollmorgenFebruary 23, 20183 Comments

Trimming your armor is the first, and possibly the most intimidating, step in the getting your armor done. Looking at all of the parts and work you have to do can be overwhelming. Not knowing exactly how or what to trim off can be confusing. The fear of trimming off too much can be debilitating.…

FREE: Imperial Troops Logbook

501st, Star WarsBy Melody KollmorgenJanuary 1, 2018Leave a comment

Imperial Troops Logbook I keep a simple logbook of flights with my drones, so I thought it would be fun to do something similar for my Troops with the 501st Legion. It is a handy way to keep track of the different events, troop damage, various crew/garrisons, and running total of hours. Yes, I know…

ANOVOS Stormtrooper kit update

501st, cosplay, Star WarsBy Melody KollmorgenDecember 17, 2017Leave a comment

Stormtrooper Update Remember way back in 2016 I told you I ordered a Original Trilogy Stormtrooper kit from ANOVOS? (Link to the blog post if you want to read it.) Remember when I said it would ship in the first quarter of 2017? Well, I just got it. Thirteen months later. Typical ANOVOS. Now, don’t get…

Santa Scarif Shoretrooper

DIY: Santa Hat for Your Helmet

501st, TutorialsBy Melody KollmorgenSeptember 12, 2017Leave a comment

Winter is coming. That means Christmas is coming. That means it is time to plunk a Santa Hat onto your favorite Star Wars helmet! Yasss! Oh nos! It doesn’t fit! That means it is time to bust out that sewing machine! Step 1: Get them Santa Hats You need two adult-sized hats. I planned ahead…

“Have you heard of the 501st Legion?”

501st, Star Wars, weddingBy Melody KollmorgenAugust 1, 20171 Comment

“Have you heard of the 501st Legion?” I shook my head when Paul asked me. We were engaged at the time and tossing around ideas for our nerdy wedding reception. “They dress up in Star Wars costumes and do events” My eyes glazed over at this point. Daydreams of walking into our reception with an…

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