Hey everyone,

I just wanted to get my first post out of the way. I met some of you at Dragon Con in Atlanta this past summer and you were all very, very cool so I'm hoping I run into some of the very same people I'm talking about on here (and hopefully again at Dragon Con this coming year).

My name is Adam and I'm from Bethlehem, Pa. I'm actually a doctor of internal medicine and half of my time is spent running around hospital wards like a maniac. The other half of my time is spent studying (a little) and fulfilling my movie-related fantasies.

I'll be honest, I'm a HUGE Ghostbusters fan, and that has been my focus the past 15 years exclusively. I've got plenty of GB props and I'm even restoring a 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor into a truly accurate replica of Ecto-1. That project has been so insanely expensive, exhausting, and time consuming, and that is why I never got around to pursuing my second fantasy: completing a colonial marine getup. Well, now it's time to embark on that journey.

I've been obsessed with Aliens since I was 10 years old...and my second favorite movie prop of all time (behind the proton pack) is the smart gun (obviously). I just bought an all-metal airsoft MG-42 and am on a quest to build as accurate of a replica as possible. I am also trying to hunt down the accurate steadicam harness. I will get a build thread together once I get some additional stuff in the mail. I know it's been done before so it's probably not that interesting to those of you who have been on this forum for a while, but it's a big deal to me because I've been dreaming about getting involved with this community for so long - now that the process is starting I'm super excited that I have a reason to be here. I thought it was awesome that the USCM Dragon Con table was literally right next to our Ghostbusters table...I spent most of my time when I was at our table drooling over the USCM stuff.

Ok, sorry for boring you all with that. Take care!

- Adam

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Hi man, and welcome to the forum!
I'll merge your post into the existing "Introduce yourself" thread, if you don't mind... Keep things neat

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Welcome aboard all new Marines

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
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Welcome aboard to all the new Marines.

Jericho nice to see a new guy in the North West! Perhaps you can join us for the Wales Comic Con in Wrexham at the end of next month.

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Cheers

Winch

"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow I shall fear no evil for thou art with me. And together we'll kick ANY bugs ASS!"
You know who you are!

Stay awhile and listen...

Hello all! Longtime lurker, finally decided to register...why? Finished up some Spat armor, and have begun my costuming adventures as a Colonial Marine. Still modifying it a bit, since I've dropped about 15lbs since the start, but the biggest change was 6" in change from the waist and 4" from the chest. Oy! [first world problems, I know...weight loss!]



That's me! Didn't get to finish my Pulse Rifle before Comicon, but I'm also a costumer with the various Star Wars groups (501st Legion, Rebel Legion, etc.) and used one of our resin MG-42 props for the day. Seemed like a great choice for the con, and had a lot of recognition from people in attendance. Even had one Xenomorph to chase around.

These forums are great, and the atmosphere of inspiration is pleasant to see among the fans.

I'll be seeing the group at DragonCon, and some of you at C2E2 in Chicago as well. Look forward to the fight!

Get on the ready line!

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Welcome and look forward to you joining us at DCon

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
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Hh

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Pt Lisa Stanhope
Medic
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UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads
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"not bad for a human"

Welcome aboard to all the new Marines.

@Adam: Good luck with your M56 build. If you need help please let me know.
@Battlerager: Welcome. Inded, a MG42 is a very good choice.

Frank

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AL Colonial Admin. - Sergeant at Arms (SgtA) -- 2020-2022
GERCM - Executive Officer (XO)
UKCM Foreign Legion: The Deviant Dragoons

Hello my name is Ryan I'm 17 and live in England and I have been obsessed with the film aliens ever since I watched it and I'm currently working on a dropship pilots uniform, also if anyone has by any chance a SPH4 flight helmet size large or XL and a M69 flak vest size medium they are looking to sell please get back to me.
P.S thank you very much for letting me join

Wlcome to the forum guys! Glad to see so many new members.

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Welcome aboard to all the new guys and Girls

Cheers

Coop

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UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads

"Civies We are Leaving"

Done a bit of posting already in other threads but haven't formally introduced myself. Hey all, name is Craig (in case the screen name didn't give it away) and I think it is probably pretty apparent as to why I'm here. Looking forward to becoming part of what seems like an awesome community.

Cheers!

Hi
I'm Eric and im an Aliens/Predator addict. I'm rather old at 43 but recently wore an Nostrmo crewmen from Alien and saw how much people recognize the Armor, and had no clue what i was.So im thinking of Joining up. I'v done the SW Clone Armor and custom Mandolor and its fun but want something different. So here I am looking around to see if this is for me.
I'm a retired Dad with a 2 year old as a full time job. Car's are one of my other Hobby currently have a 300C and a Pink Challenger. I live in the Chicago sub of LakeVilla.

Hey Eric, welcome to the club. I sure hope 43 ain't old cuz I'm 35 and a fan since I was ten if not younger. I dig the car scene as we'll with my 1971 Camaro SS. My twin, three year old girls keep me busy so I fit my costumes n cars where I can.

Nah, I reckon 43 is average for this place (I'm 50 in a few months). Welcome!

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Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

Welcome!

Nice to see young fans getting into the film.

Have you seen these vests?

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/m69-flak-v ... duct,14098

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

I have, thank you for letting me know but luckly I have got an orignal M69 flak vest now so all I need is a SPH4 helmet and I'm a rockin and a rolling

Say 43 is "old" again, I dare ya. And I'll whack ya with my cane.

Welcome aboard, youngsters and "more seasoned" troops alike.

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I intend to live forever, or die trying.
Groucho Marx

I'll join in on this 'whipper-snaper" caning event! This 43 year old has a carbon fiber cane!

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Lead. Follow. Or get the h*ll out of the way. I just want to see that it is done!

I'm a young 43 it's the New 21!

Hello my Name is Neil, I Have been an Aliens Fan for, well a think forever.
It is Really Great to be here.

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Hi Neil. Glad you made it on here. Welcome.

Hi all my Name is Neil I'm 44 years yung .so i think I'm
Now in the right Place, I have been a Sciencefiction Fan for
A Long Time now,obviosly Aliens is and allways will be my all Time
Favorit ,just One amazing Film. It's just Great to be here
Speak to ja all soon.

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MARINE RAIDER

Thank you,i made it

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MARINE RAIDER

Welcome Neil! At 44 you must have been at the right age to have seen Aliens in the theater! I'm 37 so I missed Aliens but saw Alien3. Not a fair trade!

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