In Memory of Nick Ring TK/TC-5986
by knightshade on Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:26 pm
It is with great regret that we note the loss of Legion member Nick Ring (TK/TC-5986) of the 501st Canadian Garrison. The Legion expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to Nick's twin brother Graeme and family.

Fan Film Challenge---Vote Now!
by tuskentrooper on Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:10 pm
The official 2008 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge finalists have been selected by Atom and voting has begun! The 501st and fan films have a long-standing relationship, and you'll see plenty of trooper references among the entries this year as well. Click here to vote for your favorite fan film before July 10th! Award-winners will be announced at the first day of San Diego Comic-Con on July 24th.

Star Wars Weekends are a Wrap!
by tuskentrooper on Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:46 pm
June 2008 brought record-breaking 501st participation in Disney's Star Wars Weekends, with the Legion marching in the Hollywood-style motorcade all four weekends. Members of Vader's Fist are featured in the exclusive starwars.com video for Weekend #3. Click here to watch it now on the redesigned official Star Wars website (skip to 2:30 if you just can't wait)!

501st at Wizard World Chicago
by tuskentrooper on Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:14 am
Do you love comics, sci-fi, and gaming? If you're in The Windy City from June 26-29th, you won't want to miss Wizard World Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The 501st Midwest Garrison will be on site conducting a Droid Hunt (featuring new badge designs from artists Dave Dorman and Cynthia Cummens) and other activities for fans. Click here for a complete list of guests, including Lucasfilm's Steve Sansweet, and more details!

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