We spent the entire evening after work trying to finish everything up on Chase’s clone… but we did manage to get out of the house before 11, so I was proud of that! LOL. We pulled up to TRU right after 11 and there were already a few people hanging around outside.
The manager let us 501st folks in (we overheard a little boy who was there with his dad asking why we got to go in first. His dad said we were working there, and the little boy said, “are they going to buy everything before us??” LOL)… and unfortunately, after their remodel, they apparently no longer have an employee’s room where we could all store our stuff and change (either that, or they didn’t offer it to us this time). Where that room used to be is now restrooms and a “Mother’s Room.” Half our guys took the men’s restroom, and the other half took the Mother’s Room.
Anyway – I was already dressed, so I was just there to help get Chase changed. Chase’s shins were still a little too long so he wasn’t terribly mobile (tonight was a test run before Dragoncon for him) – and they opened the doors.
I got the Snowbunny action figure- and just ask Chase how I wouldn’t shut up for the next 10 minutes talking about the “photo” of the snowbunny costume on the front. Also got the Amidala set with the 3 figures in it.
It only last about 45 minutes or so, by then the crowd had died down so I helped Chase change. We split and Chase insisted on going to Walmart to look and see what they had over there. (I did NOT go in! LOL not going into walmart wearing that outfit!)
Anyway – pics –
Me & Chase
That’s it!
I’ve decided not to bring snowbunny to dragoncon – or to the clone wars release. It takes too long to get in! LOL. I’ll wear Leia to the movie if we dress up for it – more comfortable.
Tonight – I’m going to finish the lake dress and, if Chase will paint up the necklace for me, hopefully get it on ebay by the end of the week.
Just plain adorable!
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Yay! Looks like a fun night! Our TRU release is on Thursday. I was going to try and get my Snowbunny done for it, but one of the other girls already put her hand up for it as Snowbunny. I could have pulled rank (as I’m a full member with approved costumes and she’s just a recruit) but I don’t think I would have been too popular for doing that. Plus it’s my birthday that day, and I can think of much better things to do with my evening than hang around with particular people…. Plus I have to start work at 9:30 š
Chase’s clone looks great, especially for a rushed job! Is he sticking with the plain white clone?
I noticed that they had an actual photo of Padme on the Snowbunny packaging! I’m guessing it was a manip, but it’s really cool!
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LOL don’t you hate that, I almost had the same thing happen with Leia at an event a while back! LOL and we have some kind of Juvenile Diabetes walking happening on my birthday in a couple of months, Chase forgot that day was my birthday and wanted to go… I was like, umm, no I don’t particularly feel like doing that on my birthday sorry!! LOL so I’m right there with you on that. The TRU thing was so short… you’re really not missing much anyway.
He’s staying white for now, but I think eventually he’s going to switch to 41st elite.
Yeah, they just took this picture and added the cape. They didn’t even take her armband/seams on the battle top off, LOL. They also left the cape tie with the balls of fur at the end off. I was so intrigued by it, LOL.
Hahah well I guess I’ve been pretty lucky in that I’m usually the only Leia around. Well except for Slave Leia’s, everyone wants to be Slave Leia. Fortunately, she’s only really acceptable for Cons. For other events, I’m usually it. But my Classic Leia needs some major work (new belt as I’ve lost weight, white boots, and I’ve lost my hairpieces somewhere in the move), so I’m currently costumeless. The other thing is that this girl is a skinny little thing, so she’s going to look 100 times better in a skintight white bodysuit than I! š
Well I’m actually working on my birthday (10am -7pm) so I’m not going to get home til about 8:30 or so as it is. And knowing me, I’ll have last minute bits and pieces to do… Not how I want to spend the rest of my day!
Cool! I’m actually kinda digging the white clone look, but I dunno if that’s just me trying to convince myself since I’m going to be white for a while š
Hahaha yeah that’s what I thought! Silly people! I’m surprised they didn’t just put the animated pictures up there!
I have no idea what TRU is but the costume looks so beautiful on you. I totally understand switching to good ol’ fashioned Princess Leia though for sitting in a theater.
tru = Toys R Us
thank you! Yeah about halfway through the night I was wishing I was in Leia, LOL…
lookin good!
Didja put the clone under a happy pink “fashion accessories” sign on purpose, or just random lulz??
thanks! I was LOLing at all the signs, the fashion accessories one is my favourite – the Stormtrooper and TIE are standing in front of a “High School Musical Stationary” sign… lol
Ooh, so that’s what the display was supposed to look like. We were supposed to put it together, but they ripped the Batman stuff down too late, so we didn’t have time to finish it.
I got the Snowbunny figure, too! I love that they didn’t even try to hide that the photo on the front was a Photoshop of the Geonosis Battle Outfit…
That sucks! They were sticking the last pieces up right before they opened the doors, here.
I know, they could have at least taken the armband off of her! LOL
AH! So jealous. Out Local 501st couldn’t get an answer from TRU corporate in time, Ah well. It was fun anyhow.
We interviewed people in line for Voice of the Republic, and we’ve posted about that night here on our LJ.
Your Ilum Padme came out great, BTW!!!
super cute! I’ve wanted to make this costume too, OMG, sooooo cute! marabou feathers oh my!!!
< giggle! >
Oh, and is that costume approved by the 501st? (I’m knew to the star wars costuming, so don’t laugh if i have it wrong um, rebel alliance… i guess)
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you’ll want the Rebel Legion for that costume – http://rebellegion.com – the requirements for the costume are in the forums! I submitted mine but they might not accept it since my hood isn’t attached to my bodysuit.
seriously, not attached to the jumpsuit? how the hell do they expect you to get dressed with a hood attached to the jumpsuit? It is an outer cape/jacket isn’t it?
anyway, it is stellar, gorgeous. Here in MN you could actually have weather to wear that in!