Bad guys doing good is something we hold close to our hearts

The 501st is always looking for opportunities to brighten the lives of the less fortunate and to bring awareness to positive causes on both a local and global scale.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Our Three Pillars

The 501st Legion is Lucasfilm’s preferred Imperial costuming organization.

The Philippine Garrison is a unit of the 501st Legion, an international organization of Star Wars fans who wear the costumes of the bad guys, all for a good cause.

The 501st Legion is an international organization of Star Wars fans dedicated to wearing the costumes of villains from around the galaxy. We have over 13,000 members all over the world. But we’re not all bad! The 501st is devoted to raising funds for children’s charities all over the world.

Costuming
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Charity
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Community
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We celebrate Star Wars whenever and wherever we can!

No Star Wars event is too small for us. We’ve been to birthdays, weddings, concerts, conventions, product launches, etc.. pretty much anything you can think of!

Worldwide Events

Our members have joined regional events in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Some of our members have joined international events like the 2007 Rose Parade and the Rise of Skywalker blue carpet event.

Conventions

The 501st Legion regularly partners with the best comic cons and pop culture events in the Philippines like ToyCon and AsiaPop Comic Con.

DEATH STAR REPORT
2019 Highlights
  • ACTIVE MEMBERS
    There are currently over 13,000+ active 501st Legion members worldwide, 65 of which are with the Philippine Garrison.
  • COSTUME TRIVIA
    The most popular costume in the 501st Legion is the stormtrooper with over 5,500 approvals followed by the TIE pilot with over 4,400 approvals.
  • JOINING THE 501ST
    Do you have what it takes? Here’s a quick guide for aspiring legion members.

In the past year, the Garrison has achieved:

1.5M
Charity Donations (PHP)
90
Trooping Events
18
New Approved Costumes
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ABOUT US
Our testimonials
  • As a steadfast fundraising partner since 2016, the 501st Legion Philippine Garrison is truly a beacon of hope in the galaxy. From the hearts of our staff, volunteers and wish children, we THANK YOU for helping us make life-changing & transformational wish experiences happen! Cheers to more adventures and may the Force be with you all!
    Aleah Balbin Ortiz - Executive Director, Make A Wish Philippines
  • It was nice to see you at the Celebration of Life last Friday. I have been a Star Wars fan (mostly a clone trooper fan) and I've heard of all the great things that the 501st Legion has done for people all around the world. I have nothing but respect for you guys and maybe someday, I'll be a part of your group as well.
    Paolo Rivera Nolasco
  • Thank you 501 legions for the help you give at make a wish project.. not only the love for the movie star wars. ang pinapakita nyo., but also love for others especially for those less fortunate. more power po! salute!
    Eironn David
  • I've always wanted to come see the 501st Legion in action after I first heard about them and it's amazing to know there is a garrison in the Philippines. I just want to commend you. The charity work and all the appearances you do is admirable and brings joy to every fan around. I hope to see you all in the next convention soon! It's my dream to cosplay as a trooper so I also hope to join you in the future!
    Ivanna Sofia Pedroza
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