501stCast Episode 44 Now PlayingIn the latest episode of the official 501st podcast, get the inside scoop on 501st happenings at San Diego Comic Con , rumors of the 501st in the Star Wars live action TV series, a new Vader anthem from the Nordic Garrison , and Mr. Sulu at the...
LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary
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...
501stCast Episode 43 Now Playing
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...
501stCast Episode 42 Now Playing
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...
In Memory of Marta Piekarz (ID-4669)
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...
Meet TK Typho
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...
Empire Expands in Australia and China
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...
501stCast Episode 41 Now Playing
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...
501stCast Episode 40 Now Playing
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...
Star Wars Weekends Return This Summer
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...