2023 Fresh Meat

[andylah]

Been a slow start to the new year, but with the new year we have an exciting new social media template that we will be using for new approvals...

on with the show...


Forum name: AUSfrostbite
Real Name: Michael Gregson
TKID: 10447
Approved character: Deathwatch: The Mandalorian
Why you chose:  I have always loved Mandalorian characters and their culture. 
Something about me: I am an IT professional who grew up watching Return of the Jedi on VHS
Favourite droid from: K-2SO

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Forum name: Fmsanchez
Real Name: Fernando Sanchez
TKID: 80214
Approved character: Narkina 5 - Inmate
Why you chose: ONE WAY OUT!  
Something about me: I make Andy spend too much money.
Favourite droid: K-2SO because who doesn’t love a sassy droid.


Forum name: Zoomi
Real Name: Deborah
TKID: 21872
Approved character: Narkina 5 - Inmate
Why you chose: The right balance of costuming accuracy and absolute shenanigans.
Something about me: I was fortunate enough to be a part of Andy Serkis’ Honorary Member induction into the 501st Legion and the Underworld Detachment.
Favourite droid:: Partial to B2EMO lately.



Forum name: andylah
Real Name: Andy
TKID: DZ42542
Approved character: Narkina 5 - Inmate
Why you chose: ONE WAY OUT!
Something about me: my favourite movie of all time is not a Star Wars movie....
Favourite droid: GONK!

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Forum name: Lv4266
Real Name: Paul Bailey 
TKID: 36901
Approved character: Sandtrooper 
Why you chose: When this movie came out I was 7 or 8 and these troopers have just stuck with me and now I’m one of them.
Something about me: l’m a residential home builder and always working so that’s where this is going to be great to use as a get away / get off world.
Favourite droid I’m always looking for 2 of them - ones a gold colour and ones white haha. C3PO and R2D2 are my favourite droids.

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Forum name: ARC
Real Name: ANDREW
TKID: 10118
Approved character: Emperor Palpatine ROTJ
Why you chose: Love the character
Something about me:last year I decided to do something about my fitness and start going to the gym. If I’m hobbling around it’s probably less of me portraying an old emperor than leg day yesterday. ?
Favourite droid from: MSE's

[andylah]

and a brand new member has been approver, please

Forum name: PaoGabi9
Real Name: Paola
TKID: 96544
Approved character: Imperial Line Officer (Olive Uniform)
Why you chose: First, I made an impulse purchase for a cosplay idea. That was my first star wars cosplay. Then I decided to apply with the costume to the 501st.
Something about me: I migrated to Australia from Peru a long time ago. I like vegan food, burritos and gong cha. Like many people in the 501st I love dressing up in costumes. I also like wearing eye shadow and earings every time I can.
Favourite droid: B2EMO (Bee from Andor) because it reminds me of wall-e

[andylah]

Number four for our table on Narkina 5
On Program

Forum name: Rainbow Rin
Real name: Rin Green
TKID: 70493
Approved character: Narkina 5
Why you chose it: Jumping on the bandwagon with buddies
Something about you: I believe many things are solved by walking.
Favourite droid: K-2SO - I find that answer vague and unconvincing.

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and number five!

Forum name: Rev
Real name: Linc Green
TKID: 6412
Approved character: Narkina 5
Why you chose it: it’s a fun costume to have in big numbers, ‘running’ around a con chanting
Something about you: I have far too many board games than a person should have.
Favourite droid: BD-1. Always there to help when needed

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Forum name: Aussie Fett
Real name: Tyrone Finlay
TKID: BH-80084
Approved character: Din Djarin B0BF
Why you chose it: Wanted to build another costume to push my limits and The Mandalorian is cool
Something about you: Just a man trying to make his way in the universe
Favourite droid: R2-d2

[andylah]

Number Six on our table

Forum name:  nGage7962            
Real Name:Mark Henry John Fitzpatrick
TKID:70962
Approved character:Narkina 5 Inmate
Why you chose: Help remove imposter syndrome while I continue on my other character
Something about me: I am uber-nerdy. Built my 1st computer from parts with a soldering iron.
Favourite droid from: Rebels is C1-10P

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And our number 7 for our first table...

Forum name:Dae'mon Sa-cam
Real Name:Damian Edwards
TKID: 14080
Approved character: Narkina 5 Inmate
Why you chose: Simple costume that is easy to cart. Really liked the look of the inmate costume in Andor.
Something about me: I collect way too many things - Lego, SW figures, Marvel figures, Stargate merch, hats, coins. So, always broke lol.
Favourite droid from: Chopper from Rebels