501st Legion : Garrison Excelsior

Garrison Excelsior is part of the 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers, a professional costuming group that takes great joy out of constructing movie accurate costumes from the Star Wars Universe. Our unit of the legion covers Upstate NY (the shaded area of the map below.)

Our purpose is to bring fun and joy to the multitudes of Star Wars fans throughout the world, while also introducing the world of Star Wars to a whole new generation, with the release of the new Star Wars movies.

For pictures and more information on our costumes, please go to the Gallery Page.

If you know of, or are part of a children's based charity, and would like us to attend, please contact us. We'd love to hear from you.

The members of Garrison Excelsior are the regional representatives of the global Star Wars costuming group known as the 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers. Through group discussions and organized appearances, we strive to memorialize the Star Wars films and create an exciting atmosphere to fans and the general public. Members of the garrison promote unity, encourage the creativity of the art of costume making, assist charities by promoting and participating in their events, wear the detailed costumes at public appearances, and to strive EVER UPWARD

Congratulations to TK-8399 - new Legion Webmaster
by Doc_Bev on Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:20 pm
Garrison Excelsior's Darren Blum, TK-8399 has just been assigned the role of Legion Webmaster for The 501st Legion. Congratulations and Good Luck!

Congratulations to New Garrison Command
by Doc_Bev on Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:37 pm
Here is our new Command Staff for 2008:

Duane Monacelli - Commanding Officer
Ryan Glitch - Executive Officer
Garrison Member Liaison and Garrison Webmaster - Darren Blum
Garrison Web Liaison - Scott Bubel
Public Relations Officer - Nicky Blum
Garrison Merchandising and Branding Officer - Matt Dundon
Regional Event Coordinators - Nicky Blum and Chris Solecki
Garrison Support - Dan Malcomb

We're all looking forward to another great year of trooping!

TK-8399 Legion Trooper of the Month
by Doc_Bev on Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:32 am
Please join us in congratulating The 501st Legion's Trooper of the Month for November - Darren Blum, TK-8399.

Darren was awarded Trooper of the Month due to his outstanding job handling the numerous tasks assosiated with his position on the 501st Legion Web Team.

Darren is always impressive. Sometimes he's simply amazing. This was one of those times. Thanks Darren!