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Thank you for the info! I am now thinking I should go with Mike's armor. I'd much rather support a local! I am going to email him. I would have ordered the Anovos but I just missed the deal. I am actually considering buying the Anovos Shadowtrooper armor. The pre-order is for $375.

Thank you for the welcome Scott! Quick question, how "welcoming" are the build parties? I am new to SD and I am completely alone in this hobby.

Like all the posters in this sub-forum I wanted to say HI and introduce myself. My name is Mario, I am 33 years old, married and I live in San Diego. I am putting the finishing touches on my Han Solo costume for the Rebel Legion. I will soon be starting on the long journey to join the 501st. I been compiling research for a few days now and I am not sure what armor size will best for me. I have read the "Armor and where to get it" thread several times. I am 5'10" (maybe 5'11") and I weigh 180lbs. So based on those numbers alone and my waist size of 33 I would definitely be a medium. However, I am relatively muscular across my shoulders and arms. I'll post a picture of myself on here. I want a "bright" TK kit that has a good shine or that I can put a good shine on it. Towards that end, I am leaning towards going with TM armor. His suits are always described as higher shine. However finding more information on TM and his armor is rather elusive. I guess I'll find him on here if I keep looking? His facebook is down. Anyway, just wanted to say hi! Mario Some pics: