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Title: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Jabbasdead on July 14, 2010, 11:07:45 AM

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2010/07/improv-everywhere-star-wars/

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Daverian on July 14, 2010, 01:41:03 PM

Vader sounded good

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Quick2 on July 14, 2010, 04:01:52 PM

the stormtrooper armor looked awful. the helmets were bad. That is the 1000. Rubies deluxe that is not 501st approved. Funny concept for video.  But the TK armor suits and helmets ..I give 2 thumbs down. :? :tongue: :twisted:

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Jabbasdead on July 14, 2010, 04:11:34 PM

Quote from: Daverian on July 14, 2010, 01:41:03 PM

Vader sounded good

I was wondering about Vader, if he had a voice box or something.  I wonder if these guys just rented the costumes from a local costume shop for the shoot.  The armor didn't seem to fit and the troopers didn't walk like those that have done much trooping.

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Hoot on July 14, 2010, 04:51:11 PM

I found this on Make Magazine's (Sp?) website (http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/star_wars_subway_car.htm) (<-Link).  I thought it was funny (and peoples reaction to the "actors"), but thats it.

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Trumby on July 15, 2010, 12:20:53 AM

The armor isn't great of course, but I love this kind of stuff.

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Daverian on July 15, 2010, 05:28:48 AM

yeah me too. I love how the troopers entered the train like they mean business. Neckseals anyone? Seeing someone's neck always ruins the illusion.

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Ancient Fan on July 15, 2010, 08:33:27 AM

Quote from: Daverian on July 15, 2010, 05:28:48 AM

yeah me too. I love how the troopers entered the train like they mean business. Neckseals anyone? Seeing someone's neck always ruins the illusion.

Agreed - Note too the lack of blasters - I think that was a good idea when riding on the NYC subway!! You never know who's carrying and it doesn't take much to spark a confrontation (remember Bernhard Goetz - the subway vigilante?).
Leia was a good actress, looks like they're a theatre group.

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Jabbasdead on July 15, 2010, 08:54:18 AM

they are an improv group, which is why I think they just rented the costumes.  In new york you can rent star wars costumes but they are "licensed" variety.

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Mosi on July 15, 2010, 08:54:31 AM

We should do this on the MAX and blow them away with accuracy  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: SpitFireScout on July 20, 2010, 10:13:21 PM

the left shoulder on the TK to first enter is duct taped :(

well done though for concept and acting :)

Title: Re: Stormtoopers on the subway
Post by: Darth Mobius on July 20, 2010, 11:17:29 PM

I agree we should do something like this on MAX. Have Leia enter at the Beaverton TC, Troopers enter at Sunset TC, Vader enter at the Washington park (zoo) stop. and all disband at goose hollow...

It would be hilarious.