Thursday 8-May-2014, 12:44 PM
(This post was last modified: Thursday 8-May-2014, 12:44 PM by Bullant.)
Hi Adam, welcome 
It's true that a stormtrooper isn't the cheapest costumes (and neither is it close to the most expensive), you are honestly looking at at least $1K, probably a bit more for a completed costume.
There are cheaper options, such as the reserve tie pilot which can be done for around the $250-$300 mark.
You are definitely welcome to come along as a cadet and help "wrangle" which means looking after the guys in armour, making sure they don't walk on kids, fall off steps etc and helping people get in and out of their costumes as required.
It's true that a stormtrooper isn't the cheapest costumes (and neither is it close to the most expensive), you are honestly looking at at least $1K, probably a bit more for a completed costume.
There are cheaper options, such as the reserve tie pilot which can be done for around the $250-$300 mark.
You are definitely welcome to come along as a cadet and help "wrangle" which means looking after the guys in armour, making sure they don't walk on kids, fall off steps etc and helping people get in and out of their costumes as required.