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HMs Gone Wild
501st.com - Wed, 08/13/2008 - 06:14
The 501st Honorary Member program has been running since 2002, but celebrities like Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matt Senreich have taken it to a whole new level by proudly showing off their 501st Legion challenge coins at every opportunity,...
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501stCast Episode 21 Now Playing
501st.com - Mon, 08/11/2008 - 20:27
The Legion's official 501st podcast is back with reports from Toys R Us Midnight Madness, an interview with quintessential Sandtrooper Anthony Forrest , and the secret to joining the 501st Legion at your local Wal-Mart store! All this plus mission...
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Thinking of Katie
501st.com - Sun, 08/10/2008 - 03:05
Katie Johnson was a bright, beautiful and wonderful little girl. She came to this world on May 13th, 1998 and left it to go home on August 9th, 2005. In that time, she touched more lives than most people do in a full lifetime. Click here to learn more...
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Founder's Celebration Japan Mission Report
501st.com - Tue, 08/05/2008 - 12:27
In this special 501stCast minicast, Legion Founder Albin ( TK-210 ) Johnson plays host and gives his firsthand account of Star Wars Celebration Japan , talks with honorary members Tsuneo Sanda and Lorne Peterson, and provides a sneak peak at the...
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Autographed Clone Wars Poster Charity Auction
501st.com - Tue, 08/05/2008 - 03:44
The 501st Ohio Garrison , Rebel Legion Midwest Base and the Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club have teamed up to host a charity auction for a rare Clone Wars movie poster autographed by director Dave Filoni. All proceeds from this raffle-style fundraiser...
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Charity Quilt Aids Make-A-Wish
501st.com - Wed, 07/30/2008 - 21:14
The auction for Terri Hodges' unique quilt comprised of 91 Legion-related patches ended with $685.00 US raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation . The embroidered patches were donated by 501st members and the quilt was on display at San Diego Comic-Con ,...
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Toys R Us Midnight Madness
501st.com - Sat, 07/26/2008 - 08:25
Don't forget to run out at midnight EST to see the 501st Legion at your local Toys R Us store as fans around the world celebrate the midnight toy release of Hasbro's new Clone Wars toy line! Extra special events are being held in locations like New...
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501stCast Episode 20 Now Playing
501st.com - Sat, 07/26/2008 - 08:16
In this hefty episode of the official 501st podcast, we bring you interviews with Robot Chicken 's creative team and Star Wars artist Katie Cook as well as a Trooper of the Month interview, resolution on the dramatic "Storm Trooper Smash"...
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There Is Much To Be Learned
501st.com - Thu, 07/24/2008 - 06:01
Spike TV has launched a series of viral videos promoting their ongoing showings of all six Star Wars films and members from the 501st Southern California Garrison had the opportunity to portray characters including Boba Fett and Tusken Raiders. One...
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San Diego Comic-Con is On!
501st.com - Wed, 07/23/2008 - 21:42
Star Wars fans have a lot to look forward to from July 24-27 at the San Diego Convention Center, as San Diego Comic-Con 2008 hits the Golden State. The 501st will be out in force promoting Star Wars for Lucasfilm and its licensees, but be sure to stop...
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The Dewback Project at CJ
501st.com - Tue, 07/22/2008 - 06:02
If you've been following the events and highlights of Star Wars Celebration Japan then you've no doubt seen the amazing "hands-on" 1:1 scale Dewback sculpture built under the direction of the Legion's own Goro Inoue ( TC-5699 ). Goro had a...
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501st Charity Quilt Auction Begins
501st.com - Mon, 07/21/2008 - 09:00
Terri Hodges, wife of 501st Honorary Member and Star Wars artist Tom Hodges , has painstakingly collected and assembled one of the most unique fan-centric collectibles the galaxy has ever seen...and all for a good cause! The first-ever 501st Charity...
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R2-KT Coin Grants Wishes
501st.com - Thu, 07/17/2008 - 09:11
Fans who pre-ordered the R2-KT limited edition charity coin should be pleased to know that 1040 coins were purchased, raising somewhere between $3500-4200 US for the Make-A-Wish Foundation (final numbers to be determined after shipping). We are...
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Celebration Japan, the 501st Way
501st.com - Wed, 07/16/2008 - 10:24
The first-ever large-scale Star Wars convention is coming to Japan from July 19-21 and the 501st Legion will be there in force! Like any other Celebration event, fans will be immersed in that galaxy far, far away with exhibits, exclusive art, photo...
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R2-KT Coin Deadline July 15th!
501st.com - Tue, 07/15/2008 - 08:23
Tuesday, July 15th, is the last chance for fans to pre-order the R2-KT limited edition charity coin which is being produced by the 501st Legion to support one of our favorite children's charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation . Remember that there is no...
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501st Gathering in Germany
501st.com - Mon, 07/14/2008 - 10:22
On July 19th, more than 200 European 501st members will transform the Moviepark in Bottrop, Germany into a galaxy far, far away. Troopers from units in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK and Germany will be patrolling the...
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Robot Chicken Crew Recognized by Legion
501st.com - Mon, 07/14/2008 - 08:51
On Friday, July 11, an assortment of Imperial troops and astromech droids descended on the studios of Robot Chicken to induct Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Tom Root and Doug Goldstein as official Friends of the Legion in appreciation of their Star...
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Rose Parade Doc Premiere at CJ
501st.com - Sat, 07/12/2008 - 04:24
As if you need another reason to attend Celebration Japan , Lucasfilm's own Steve Sansweet will present the world premiere of Star Warriors , the much-anticipated documentary film about the 501st Legion and their involvement in the 2007 Tournament of...
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Sanda and Celebration Japan
501st.com - Sat, 07/12/2008 - 02:03
Star Wars artist and 501st Honorary Member Tsuneo Sanda is not only responsible for Celebration Japan 's official poster and premium ticketholder souvenir artwork , but also for the exclusive 501st Droid Hunt badge artwork that will be used at the...
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501stCast Episode 19 Now Playing
501st.com - Fri, 07/11/2008 - 08:21
In this episode of the Legion's official podcast, we tell you what to expect from the 501st at Celebration Japan and San Diego Comic-Con , we speak with Friend of the Legion Weird Al Yankovic , and we ponder a shocking case of Biker Scout abuse! Click...
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