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LMO is the Legion Membership Officer. Basically the guy who is in charge of approving all band new costumes to the Legion. He'll want to see the references you used to create the costume. Then you need to find some pics of the back of a Mando without it. It'll be considered mandatory unless you can show that not all of them have it. We just help you build it. Your local garrison's GML (Garrison Membership Liaison) will submit the pictures of your costume and supporting references to the LMO for the approval process. Hope that helps, -iz

Can you get bigger pictures of these?

Yeah, it says the suit is by "Lucas Arts" but... They make video games, not costumes. I have a feeling he doesn't know where it's from and a $500 starting bid is ridiculous. -iz

If it's a choice between the old FX with extras and the new AM in a kit, then the quality will be the same, you're mainly just paying for an updated mold with the AM. My FX armor is great and I have no complaints. I'm still buying the AM because black ABS runs are rare, and I like the new look. The helmet in both kits are pretty much the same though. So that doesn't matter. However, if I was on a budget, I'd probably choose the one that came with extras. I can't give you a real answer though with out seeing a link to the potential armor. -iz

I kinda like the inverted "T" look. But I honestly think it was just the way the artist drew it and it was actually supposed to be a rectangular panel. -iz

Awesome! Thanks for the link! I may need to get some of those on hand, just in case! -iz

I think that's the easiest time to get it done. Didn't realize you were packing a second costume for the Legion photo. Oh well, we'll get some un-official pics during the con.

I'll watch for it in the GML forums and make sure all the right references get posted to help expedite it -iz EDIT: BTW, approved or not, I expect your Weir to be in the Spec Ops photo. Be there!

Just have your GML post the pics you have now with a note that you will be taking new ones after CV for your profile. -iz

That's pretty brilliant! -iz

Love seeing the work in progress. -iz

well, if they don't want it we definitely do! -iz

There you go, Carnor Jax and go bucketless, right? It's a face character! -iz

Glad to see this over here. This costume is one of the grey areas. It could fall under us or the Bounty hunters... Up to the LMO. If we build it over here, we have a good chance of keeping it. Try to get really good shots of the NPC armors. Get some high res front, back and side shots of the NPCs and we can help you brainstorm a bit better. -iz

If he doesn't want to wear armor, then stick him in an officer or crew uniform! -iz

The screen I use is a really soft coated nylon I think. Already comes in black, so I just cut the piece, heat up the glue gun and push it in. -iz

Yeah, from what I hear red ABS is pretty hard to find. GT probably was just lucky when they ran across it for the first run. -iz

You and me both... -iz

You already are, bro... Just let it out. -iz

I know they need something against a plain background, but that just might be for the profile shots. You could send those in and see what your GML says. Just plan to take some plain background shots ASAP. -iz

Nice! Submit that suit! The only things I could see the LMO say, is to drop the bandoleer strapping a bit more and paint the belt to match the comic reference. Crazas and I will make sure the figure references are also posted (and noticed) when it gets to the GML forum. Can't wait to see it in line for approval! (And to see the first General Weir!) -iz

I think holsters have been "defined" as an accessory and aren't needed for approval, but like blasters they are recommended. Not positive on that though. Just submit them and see what the LMO says. Great looking suit... So where was your build thread? -iz

Sweet! I can't wait to see it in the forums awaiting LMO approval! Once it's done be sure to get your GML on it right away! I'd love to have it official and in the 501st Legion Photo at CV! -iz

It's some sort of pet screen or something I bought from the hardware store. You buy it in large rolls, so if you'd like some, PM me your address and I can toss a piece in an envelope for you. -iz

With the creation of the new Visual Costume Reference Library for each costume, there will inevitably be costume options added or removed as the references are examined and the explanations of the costume requirements are streamlined. Canon: For 501st standards, something is considered canon if it has enough resources to be generally accepted as a valid representation of the Armor. Three resources is generally what is desired, but there may be as little has one excellent visual resource. In some cases when a full costume may not be seen, other costumes may be used as a canon reference, if a strong case can be presented on how the two costume correlate. Custom: In the 501st, something is considered custom or non-cannon, when a portion of the armor's physical appearance has created or altered without a visual reference to support it or has been modified to the owner's taste. This could be in shape, details or color and may include any portion of the armor and weaponry. This also includes any armor with references that have not yet passed the Legion approval process. (i.e. The Novatrooper was considered a "custom" armor until it successfully went through the approval process.) Now that we have our definitions out of the way we need to look at Legion requirements: Basically we need a costume that looks like we stepped off the screen and right onto the event floor. This is important because this does not mean we have to adhere to every single measurement, though it does mean that we need to have a costume that presents a “canon appearance.” I am 6'3” and would never pass for a 5'8”=5'10” TK in the movies, but I could still be approved as one if my armor met the CRL specifications. Most details in armor will pass as long as they are roughly the right proportions and when assembled give the appearance of the character without the shadow of a doubt. It is important that these details in shape and coloring are adhered to, and small modifications to the armor are acceptable as long as they do not conflict with the description in the CRL or the overall appearance. As long as the basic CRL requirements are met, you are considered to have a “canon” costume. A custom costume is one that has immediately identifiable differences from the references and sources used to make the CRL for the costume. This could be a pauldron, a color combination for ab buttons, and even weapons that may be in the star wars universe, but are not shown to be carried by that character. If you cannot produce a resource for a detail with your character, then you should consider it a custom addition to the armor. The use of custom costumes, armor and props when applying for Legion membership have a high chance of preventing membership until they are brought in line and new pictures are taken. It could be as simple as taking off a pauldron, getting the correct blaster for the character, or as complicated as changing entire pieces of the costume. Though custom parts to the armor should never be used for approval pictures, Crazas as the current DL and myself as the current XO are not forbidding the use of custom armor, costumes or props while trooping. However, we do request that you respect the wishes of your commanding officers if you are asked to remove any custom parts during an event. -iz p.s. Troopers rejoice as since I wrote this article resources came to light that approved black pauldrons for Blackhole Troopers and Magmatroopers!