I was originally going to join in 05 after I put together my TK armor but once it was completed I found out that my neck seems a bit too short for a stormtrooper, (although some of the guys in my local garrison say that it is just the helmet and if I had a smaller one it would fit fine.) and of course hurricane Katrina did not help things..
As some may know that when you join the 501st you have to have a somewhat accurate costume and you have to supply full body pix, headshot and some reference photos.
I submitted my application for a Sith Lord and these are the pix I sent in


Man my head looks silly from behind.

And my head shot which I just cropped from the top pix.
My wife made the outer and inner tunics, Tabbards and obie. The pants, glove, leather belt, boots, food capsules and belt pouches were all bought.
Now it is just a waiting game until they finalize my application..
Not a sheeple.
Think for yourself, don't let the magic TV box and social media do the thinking for you.
Question EVERYTHING!!
Just because you have a youtube review channel doesn't make you special.
I look forward to attending a Botcon soon only to settle matters with several idiots in person (yes this is a threat).