Founded in 2000, by Tony Troxel, the Rebel Legion is a professional costuming group that specializes in the “good guy” characters of the Star Wars universe. Throughout the world, there are over 40 bases and 11 outposts. Their mission is simple… The mission of The Rebel Legion is threefold. First, we offer the costume enthusiast […]
Continue ReadingShot in November of 2009 by Terry Sorge with special appearances by members of the Florida Garrison’s Squad 7 and Makaze, the following video is a wonderful example of the reactions we receive while serving for the 501st Legion. It took almost all day to shoot over an hour of footage on Jacksonville Beach. In […]
Continue ReadingSo, you want to join the 501st Legion? Well here is the ultimate step-by-step guide to how you too can become one of the members of the fighting 501st. The path of the Empire is a challenging one; it takes time and commitment to completion of a canon costume. You will have moments where you […]
Continue ReadingSo, you want to join the 501st Legion? Well here is the ultimate step-by-step guide to how you too can become one of the members of the fighting 501st. The path of the Empire is a challenging one; it takes …
Continue ReadingWow! Megacon was amazing this year. We arrived on Friday and like most conventions it was relatively slow for a while. We were able to comfortably walk the vendors and artist tables. There was an endless supply of vendors selling everything from costumes to used toys. With over 50 troopers in attendance the 501st legion […]
Continue ReadingIt’s the most wonderful time of the year…MEGACON TIME! To me, it’s one of the highlights of my trooping season. Geeks from around the country come to Orlando for 3 days of happy geeking out. You can see anything and everything at Megacon and I look forward to it every year. Last year the 501st […]
Continue ReadingSome people dreamed of growing up to be a Stormtrooper and some of us actually made it there. Since February 2011, I have been a proud and active member in the 501st Legion also known as Vader’s Fist. The 501st …
Continue ReadingThe 501st legion had a strong presence at Vulcan Events: Away Mission Orlando. The legion table was located outside of Patrick Stewart’s photo op room and across from Richard Hatch. I felt bad for Richard Hatch because he really wasn’t …
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The 501st legion had a strong presence at Vulcan Events: Away Mission Orlando.
Continue ReadingThe 501st legion will be making appearances this weekend at Halloween events across the country. Here is a list of events where you might see a Storm Trooper walking around this Halloween. Warning! By order of the Emperor, all bags are subject to candy searches.
Continue ReadingAway Mission: Orlando, hosted by Vulcan Events, has a reputation of one of the best science fiction conventions in Orlando, Florida. Centered on a sci-fi theme, the event hosts guests from various worlds including Star Trek, Dr. Who, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica and other favorites. This year celebrity guests include Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: Next Generation, Shakespearean actor), David Warner (Star Trek films and Star Trek: Next Generation television series), David Nykl (Stargate Atlantis), Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica) as well as many others. Most of the guests have special autograph and photo sessions scheduled throughout the weekend.
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