Hi Tom,

I know of at least one guy who still makes pikes with runs every so often, but I think yours are better :) .

I am one of the ones who has a pike from your first run. They are a fantastic replica, but after a few years of trooping with them, boy do they get heavy. I can barely last an hour ...

Hey byun21,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, and thanks Paolo for the detailed review. I agree with him - with what you've got there, an AOTC build seems the right way to go.

In addition to Paolo's comments, I personally think the robes in the first picture look much better for colour ...

No worries, glad to assist. All the best with the dyeing process.

Yes, many of us (myself included) have been approved with Keep Trooping (formerly Imperial Boots) guard robes. Their version is specifically for the ROTJ Royal Guards (so only one slit for the right arm for example), but they're high ...

Hi JJ,

Thanks for coming to us to clarify an issue you're having with getting approval based on an interpretation of the CRL Outer Robe requirement stating: "The front of the robe overlaps the back at the arm slit obscuring the opening."

I took a quick look online and also couldn't see any clear ...

One suggestion if you do end up going down the AOTC route and need the burgundy/wine coloured suede gloves is to get the ones from Keep Trooping (https://keeptrooping.com/product/guardian-glove/). They are pricey but are the right colour and design. By all means try the dye option first, but if that ...

I remember seeing this thread at the start of 2020 when I was wanting to start trooping. Glad you guys finally got in!
Just a question though as another Aussie Guard, where did you get the fabric from? I've been having a tough time finding crimson and burgundy velvet both online and in my area ...

Shikkakku wrote: Fri Mar 11, 2022 9:27 am Excuse me? Imperial Royal Guards aren't allowed to slouch or lean. Parade attention all day every day or the Boss gets mad.
(I'm kidding, I'm kidding )

Haha, touché. Let's just say then your robe will touch the ground if it is the slightest bit uneven .

Hey great job getting approved! My outfits been on hiatus for over a year and am finally hemming it up. Good to see this clarified about the liner as I had no clue. My only issue now is getting the robes “no higher than 1 inch” off the ground. Watching the couple scenes in ROTJ with the guards it ...

IcyTrooper wrote: Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:07 pm Congrats on the approval!

Shikkakku wrote: Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:53 am Excellent build, and you've also sparked a positive movement to update one of our foundational costumes. Great job and congrats on the approval once again!

Thanks Ryan and Paolo, much appreciated. Yes, time to get that TR ROTJ CRL fixed.

bdgr wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:48 am
RedWraith, congrats on getting your costumes approved.

Thanks heaps Badger! It's great to finally be over the line and able to contribute as a member.