by tuskentrooper on Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:59 pm
Collectors and fans bidding on 53 customized Stormtrooper helmets at Star Wars Celebration V helped raise $50,150 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the 501st TK Project. With contributions from the likes of Dave Filoni, Seth Green, Jesse James and Jane Wiedlin, the charity effort coordinated by Southern California Garrison members Chris Romines (TB-111) and Lesley Farquhar (TR-3774), was a 22-month-long project that was made possible with blank helmets graciously donated by eFx Collectibles. The helmet that fetched the highest bid was Daniel Logan's $3500 "Maori Helmet," but there is one more very special helmet that will be auctioned online in the near future. Click here to stay up-to-date with the TK Project.
by tuskentrooper on Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:56 pm
Just on the verge of Star Wars Celebration V, the 501st Legion surpassed the 5000-member milestone on August 10, 2010, with the approval of Midsouth Garrison member Joey Lester (TK-6875). Long live the Empire!
by tuskentrooper on Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:18 pm
With just a few days to go before Star Wars Celebration V kicks off in Orlando, the official 501st podcast presents a special episode to prepare you for everything that "Vader's Fist" is bringing to the convention. Get exclusive insider details on the TK Project, Troop-Athlon, costuming panels, Droid Hunt, flash mobs, contests, free swag and more. Click here to listen, download or comment now on our show notes page. iTunes subscribers can subscribe to our feed. Also, click here to follow the 501st on Twitter for real-time updates from the Legion!
by tuskentrooper on Sun Aug 08, 2010 12:25 pm
The 501st Legion is proud to claim many of the Star Wars Celebration V artists as Honorary Members (and in the cases of Matt Busch and Kevin Graham, full-fledged armor-wearing members!). While every piece of exclusive art is a worthy keepsake of 2010's biggest Star Wars event, the Legion would like to send special thanks to artists like Steve Anderson and Marc Wolfe who have branded their artwork with the official 501st logo, as well as artists like Joe Corroney and Dave Dorman who immortalized Legion members as visual reference for their work. The 501st also appreciates the talents of Noah Albrecht, Daniel Bergren, Grant Gould, Kevin Graham and Denise Vasquez in support of the Droid Hunt. Click here to check out the full list of Celebration V artists!
