by tuskentrooper on Mon May 18, 2009 8:33 am
Although he's been a Honorary Member of the 501st since October 2005, Star Wars actor Jay Laga'aia (Captain Typho) always had full intentions of becoming an armor-wearing member of the 501st. On May 14th, Jay realized his dream and was approved as TK-6352 of the Terror Australis Garrison. To preserve the surprise, local members were bound to secrecy even as they helped Jay acquire and assemble his Stormtrooper armor, and the tongue-in-cheek alias of "Jasson Lagguinski" was used throughout the member application process. Jay is the 2009 Star Wars Weekends celebrity host from May 22 to June 14 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, and hopes to don the armor for his first official troop sometime during his visit. Jay will be joined each weekend by other Star Wars Weekends mainstays such as Jeremy Bulloch, Warwick Davis, Dave Filoni, Peter Mayhew, Temuera Morrison, Ray Park, David Prowse and Matthew Wood and--of course--the 501st Legion.
by tuskentrooper on Sun May 17, 2009 2:54 pm
Although the 501st already has both Australian and Chinese members within the Terror Australis Garrison, Taiwan Formosa Outpost and Hong Kong Shadow Outpost, there is always room for more growth. In the Land Down Under, the Knightfall Squad was recently approved within the Terror Australis Garrison to better represent Tasmania and Victoria. Shortly thereafter, the Chinese Outpost was approved to promote the Legion in mainland China. Congratulations to both of these new units!
by tuskentrooper on Sat May 16, 2009 12:26 pm
In this episode of the official 501st podcast, we overload on Free Comic Book Day, the Legion celebrates Star Wars Day, and the Golden Gate Garrison goes viral...and not in a swine flu kind of way. All this plus too many mission reports, upcoming events, another 501st Geo Quiz and the chance to win more swag. Click here to listen, subscribe or comment now on our show notes page.
by tuskentrooper on Fri May 01, 2009 11:00 pm
Chris Martin (TD-9993) joins the cast as we provide updates on 501st Honorary Members, kidney transplants and a Legionwide Charity Challenge. All this plus mission reports, the 501st Geo Quiz, another giveaway and a dose of the swine flu. Click here to listen, subscribe or comment now on our show notes page.
by tuskentrooper on Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:14 pm
It's official. Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be back in 2009 and the 501st is already hard at work planning to march in the always-popular motorcade each weekend from May 22 to June 14. Fans can look forward to meet-and-greets with the likes of Peter Mayhew, Matt Wood, Ray Park, Warwick Davis, Jeremy Bulloch, David Prowse, Tem Morrison, Dave Filoni and more. Click here for the latest updates straight from the Mouse, and check out the big 501st photo featured on their special event page!
by tuskentrooper on Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:41 pm
The 501st developed its Honorary Member program back in 2002 when we found that our recurring appearances with Star Wars celebrities resulted in many long-lasting friendships that went well beyond signings and conventions. Over the years we've developed wonderful bonds with actors, writers and artists and would like to welcome the following talented individuals to the growing extended 501st family: Dave Barclay (puppeteer), Dave Filoni (director), Tom Kane (voice actor), Anne Neumann (writer) and Steve Perry (writer). Click here to check out all of our Honorary Members and Friends of the Legion.
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