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Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: December 28th, 2022, 4:00 pm
by Dan Kirk
Hello all,

Wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm located around Detroit (live in Monroe, work in Plymouth for those who are familiar) and like I'm sure everyone here, a massive GB fan. Currently I'm awaiting my Hasbro Proton Pack and starting to put the rest of my suit together. I've ordered a jumpsuit from Magnoli. And between Amazon and the Shop section of the site here I have the ALICE frame, belt, gloves, knee pads, hose, and some of the leather keychains all on the way. Guessing from there I'll need a few major accessories like a PKE meter, the belt gizmo, and the walkie talkie. Probably a trap too but I'd like to build that myself.

Question I'm curious about, for a lot of you and getting into these local clubs and groups that do the cons. Is there a requirement list? I'm a stickler about small details and accuracy, but I'm wondering if you guys are on the hardcore levels of like the 501st groups? Just wondering if I'll end up having to do modifications to the Hasbro pack to meet a more screen accurate requirement, or frowned upon for doing something like getting modern, more comfortable style combat boots instead of the 1980's style boots?

Thanks all! I look forward to meeting people and getting involved!

Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: December 28th, 2022, 4:18 pm
by Fritz
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Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 8th, 2023, 6:13 am
by gpghosts
welcome fellow michigander. im from st clair shores

Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 29th, 2023, 4:13 pm
by Mcbaine37
Fellow Michigander here, Tri-Cities area!

I am actually pretty curious about the same thing about the pack and uniform. I need decent boots since having had issues with my feet. I really don't want to get custom boots made if I don't have to.

Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 29th, 2023, 6:28 pm
by Mac1701
Hi! Grand Rapids area here. (Couple hours from you.). Not in a group myself, but I’ve wondered some of the same things. The people on this board seem quite nice and don’t seem too uptight about things. If you want to go 100% accurate you totally can and there are great threads here to find out how. At the same time it doesn’t feel like anyone here is going to be upset if you don’t have the exact same things they used in 1984. Have fun!

Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 30th, 2023, 6:48 am
by Fritz
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Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 30th, 2023, 10:00 am
by Shred Dog20
Hey and welcome

Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 30th, 2023, 11:19 am
by hawkbatsquadron
Greetings from Buffalo, New York (Unaffiliated with the local "ONLY OFFICIAL" group) but I do have fun!
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Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 30th, 2023, 5:03 pm
by deadderek
Hello there fellow Michigander.

We'll break out the coneys, Faygo, and Superman ice cream!

You're luckily in a state with the (I think the 3rd?) biggest amount of teams.

Each group has their own rules about uniforms, but none of the teams I know of are super strict.

You may want to look into joining the 313 Ghostbusters or possibly the Metro Detroit Ghostbusters. Both solid teams and full of great people.

Welcome to the fandom!

Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 31st, 2023, 8:04 am
by Mcbaine37
Deadderek, I can't believe you forgot Vernor's Ginger Ale and Better Made Chips! That hurts whatever is left of my soul.

Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 31st, 2023, 10:38 am
by deadderek
Mcbaine37 wrote: January 31st, 2023, 8:04 am Deadderek, I can't believe you forgot Vernor's Ginger Ale and Better Made Chips! That hurts whatever is left of my soul.
Vernor's? I don't remember anyone saying they were feeling sick...

Re: Greetings from Metro Detroit area!

Posted: January 31st, 2023, 11:49 am
by Mcbaine37
Oh, man, Vernor's is the best, a family favorite. Unless it's in a Slurpee or from a fountain like at McDonald's, it loses that sharp snap that makes it great.