Blizzard Force

Hi Guys

I'm 'Red Empress' a member of the 501st, Redback Garrison, Australia. My other costume is a Royal Guard. I am originally from England but love the sunshine so now live in Tropical North Queensland. A bit hot for a snowie maybe but I've always wanted to be a snowtrooper so here I am! I am looking for advice on where to buy my duster and trousers. I have also heard that the Mukluk boots run two sizes big. Is this true? I'm a UK size 6, US 9 so I would want a US 7?? Looking forward to chatting to you all and getting my snowtrooper outfit.

Thanks in advance for all your help

Hi there and welcome to the Blizzard Force detachment!

It's always a good idea to build a snowtrooper, there cannot be enough of the undefeated men and women of the empire out there

For a duster you could have a look at the trading section: http://blizzardforce.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=42

Karate pants would be okay, some troopers use lightweight chinos instead.

Yes, we recommend to buy Mukluks 2 to 3 sizes smaller. Especially in Australia you won't use the thick inner liner

Good luck with your build and stay frosty!

Hey Louise
I'm in the Redbacks too, in Brisbane so I don't think we've met yet.
Welcome to the coolest detachment in the galaxy! Great choice for a snowie, and you'll be used to the heat with the Red Guard gear, so the snowie will be a bit cooler.

Trousers - just find plain white or off white karate pants or cricket pants.

Yes the mukluks are quite big, your calculation is right, go down 2 sizes. If they are still too big, I have put a thong/flip flop base in my boots with the plug removed, and it stops my feet sliding around in the big boots.

For a duster, I actually have a spare one at home, its weathered and all. Depends on what size and height you are, I would be happy to sell it to you, I've not worn it yet! Otherwise I can get you a few links to makers in the States.

Have you decided on the brand of hard armour to get?

Anything you need we're here to help!
Cheers
Rach

Welcome coolest detachment Louise!

Have fun your build!

Thanks guys. Excited to be finally doing this, been thinking about it for a while. Episode 5 is my favourite movie!!!

Red Empress wrote: Episode 5 is my favourite movie!!!

Same here

Good to have another Aussie

WA TAG Garrison Here

Welcome