Recruit Log: 07.04.10 - The Bucket is in Transit

Here's some blog worthy news. I finally ordered and paid for my TK bucket and it is now in transit through the USPS. It's an ATA (Affordable Trooper Armor) helmet kit and the kit is very affordable (hence the name) and, IMO, the better choice for new troopers on a budget. It's made from HIPS and it comes with everything I'll need to build it. The only things I'll need after it are the decals and the paints which I'll both be getting in a few months. I'm going to wait 'til I get my armor kit before I go about buying paints so I can match the white of the armor with the white of the bucket.

The helmet kit will arrive in around 6-10 days and I'll probably get notice of it a few days to a week after it arrives (thank you Philippine Post system). And I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to argue with the corrupt douche bags at the post office about whether or not they should charge me COMMERCIAL IMPORT TAX for a personal package. (thank you again Philippine Post system)

But the wait, the hassle, and expense is all worth it to finally take my first big step into joining the ranks of the 501st.

Will update again when it arrives.