Wednesday 6-Apr-2011, 10:47 AM
Hi everybody, my name is Doug. I've seen you guys at work a number of times and have always been deeply impressed with the attention to detail of your costumes and the positive attitude you have always put over to those around you, especially the kids (including my own).
I'm 35, live in Norman Park - Brisbane, and have been a star wars fan for a long time now, I still remember playing with all my star wars toys when I was a kid (to think what they would have been worth now!). Over the last couple of years I've been looking to commit some time to charitable or volunteer work, to see that I could mix that need with an interest in something like the 501st Garrison is fantastic. I must say that the idea of playing a character fully masked, free of any inhibitions, is also an added bonus and makes the whole much easier to undertake.
I understand the road is a long one towards being fully accepted as a member, I am willing to commit time as an assistant at events to help out short of a costume.
I should add that I'm also 6ft 5"; does this present any problems with costuming? Are stormtroppers traditionally of a similar size etc? Are there particular costumes and characters more suited to someone of my height?
As for the characters, I've had a perchance towards the dark side. Who wants to be part of the goody-two-shoes rebel alliance when you can have the power! The storm troopers, the imperial guards, the imperial gunners and most defiantly the TIE fighters are my favourite characters. Although being so tall I think I could pull off a rather cutting figure as an imperial officer.
I am willing to put in the time, and the funds necessary towards a costume, and to commit to making efforts towards the Garrisons goal of raising funds for good causes. I've seen the fun and awe you guys invoke on the kids faces (let alone all the middle aged star wars fans that faces light up when they see you guys).
Any advice or help towards contributing would be appreciated; any particular needs for particular costumes would be listened to, but mostly "what can I do to help?"
Hope to hear from some of you..... Great work guys, truly!
I'm 35, live in Norman Park - Brisbane, and have been a star wars fan for a long time now, I still remember playing with all my star wars toys when I was a kid (to think what they would have been worth now!). Over the last couple of years I've been looking to commit some time to charitable or volunteer work, to see that I could mix that need with an interest in something like the 501st Garrison is fantastic. I must say that the idea of playing a character fully masked, free of any inhibitions, is also an added bonus and makes the whole much easier to undertake.
I understand the road is a long one towards being fully accepted as a member, I am willing to commit time as an assistant at events to help out short of a costume.
I should add that I'm also 6ft 5"; does this present any problems with costuming? Are stormtroppers traditionally of a similar size etc? Are there particular costumes and characters more suited to someone of my height?
As for the characters, I've had a perchance towards the dark side. Who wants to be part of the goody-two-shoes rebel alliance when you can have the power! The storm troopers, the imperial guards, the imperial gunners and most defiantly the TIE fighters are my favourite characters. Although being so tall I think I could pull off a rather cutting figure as an imperial officer.
I am willing to put in the time, and the funds necessary towards a costume, and to commit to making efforts towards the Garrisons goal of raising funds for good causes. I've seen the fun and awe you guys invoke on the kids faces (let alone all the middle aged star wars fans that faces light up when they see you guys).
Any advice or help towards contributing would be appreciated; any particular needs for particular costumes would be listened to, but mostly "what can I do to help?"
Hope to hear from some of you..... Great work guys, truly!