Wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I’m located around Detroit (live in Monroe, work in Plymouth for those who are familiar) and like I’m sure everyone here, a massive GB fan. Currently I’m awaiting my Hasbro Proton Pack and starting to put the rest of my suit together. I’ve ordered a jumpsuit from Magnoli. And between Amazon and the Shop section of the site here I have the ALICE frame, belt, gloves, knee pads, hose, and some of the leather keychains all on the way. Guessing from there I’ll need a few major accessories like a PKE meter, the belt gizmo, and the walkie talkie. Probably a trap too but I’d like to build that myself.
Question I’m curious about, for a lot of you and getting into these local clubs and groups that do the cons. Is there a requirement list? I’m a stickler about small details and accuracy, but I’m wondering if you guys are on the ■■■■■■■■ levels of like the 501st groups? Just wondering if I’ll end up having to do modifications to the Hasbro pack to meet a more screen accurate requirement, or frowned upon for doing something like getting modern, more comfortable style combat boots instead of the 1980’s style boots?
Thanks all! I look forward to meeting people and getting involved!
I am actually pretty curious about the same thing about the pack and uniform. I need decent boots since having had issues with my feet. I really don’t want to get custom boots made if I don’t have to.
Hi! Grand Rapids area here. (Couple hours from you.). Not in a group myself, but I’ve wondered some of the same things. The people on this board seem quite nice and don’t seem too uptight about things. If you want to go 100% accurate you totally can and there are great threads here to find out how. At the same time it doesn’t feel like anyone here is going to be upset if you don’t have the exact same things they used in 1984. Have fun!
Oh, man, Vernor’s is the best, a family favorite. Unless it’s in a Slurpee or from a fountain like at McDonald’s, it loses that sharp snap that makes it great.
