http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php 501st.com Legion News en-us Copyright 2006 501st.com News 43200 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php 501st.com Legion News Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:09:01 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=25314 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=25314 This October will see the release of DK Publishing 's LEGO Star Wars : The Visual Dictionary, and big plans are already in the works to launch this 96-page hardcover in style with the help of the Fighting 501st Legion. The Empire's baddest do-gooders... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:02:47 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=25227 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=25227 In this disappointingly late episode of the official 501st podcast, we visit Star Wars Weekends from inside the bucket, chat with skin art enthusiast Shane Turgeon , and get 8 tips from the Legion Founder to help avoid “501st Burnout.” All this... Thu, 28 May 2009 17:42:50 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24817 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24817 In this episode of the official 501st podcast, the March on the Mouse begins at Star Wars Weekends , the real Captain Typho enlists in the Legion, an Aaron Allston fundraiser kicks off and we interview the makers of Makazie One , a new fan film. All... Fri, 22 May 2009 21:13:08 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24707 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24707 The Legion is saddened to report the loss of Marta Piekarz ( ID-4669 ) of the 501st Polish Garrison . Prior to complications from a heart condition and coma, the youthful Marta studied chemistry at Wroclaw University and costumed as Imperial... Mon, 18 May 2009 12:33:42 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24605 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24605 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... Sun, 17 May 2009 18:54:01 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24588 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24588 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... Sat, 16 May 2009 16:26:27 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24574 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24574 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... Sat, 02 May 2009 03:00:51 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24324 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24324 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... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:14:01 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24285 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24285 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... Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:41:14 GMT http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24213 http://www.501stlegion.org/news.php?permalink=24213 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...