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Target: Motor City Comic Con
by tuskentrooper on Wed May 14, 2008 11:43 pm
The 501st Great Lakes Garrison will be unleashing a barrage of Star Wars-style fun and excitement at Motor City Comic Con on May 16-18 in Novi, Michigan. Fans can look forward to a Droid Hunt, Blaster Range, parade, costuming panels and contests, live webcam, and a life-size Rancor display, as well as special appearances by 501st Honorary Member Billy Dee Williams and Legion Founder Albin Johnson (TK-210). Click here for a complete schedule of 501st events from the Great Lakes Garrison.

Happy Birthday, George!
by tuskentrooper on Wed May 14, 2008 11:41 am
We, the members of the Fighting 501st, would like to wish Star Wars creator (and Honorary 501st Member) George Lucas a happy 64th birthday. Many happy returns!

Stump the Trooper Returns!
by tuskentrooper on Wed May 07, 2008 11:27 pm
In this long-awaited episode of our 501st game show "Stump the Trooper," Legion Member Bob Tyrrell (TB-4692) of the 501st Mountain Garrison is quizzed on details regarding our Legion Honorary Member program. As always, 501st members answer trivia questions to win cool Legion swag on behalf of a random listener. Just add the 501stCast as a friend at myspace.com/501stcast for a chance to win! Click here to listen, subscribe or comment now on our show notes page!

501stCast Episode 14 and Stackpole Interview
by tuskentrooper on Thu May 01, 2008 10:45 pm
The latest episode of the 501stCast comes to you on 501st Day (May 1st) and to celebrate we are giving away a complete set of the new Series 7 501st Legion trading cards! Listen in and find out how to win! We also bring you more mission reports, behind the scenes details on our recent Deal or No Deal appearance, and some pro bono airtime for the Rebel Legion as they launch their official segment of the 501stCast. We also squeezed in an exclusive interview with Star Wars author (and 501st Honorary Member) Michael Stackpole as its own minicast. Click here to listen, subscribe or comment now on our show notes page!

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Legion Statistics

Costume
Count
Costume Designation and Description
2014 TK Stormtrooper
512 ID Imperial Officer
469 TB Biker Scout
463 SL Sith Lord
410 TD Sandtrooper
362 TI TIE Pilot
336 BH Bounty Hunter
273 TC Clone Trooper
253 DZ Denizens of the Empire
232 TR Royal Guard
189 TS Snowtrooper
124 IC Imperial Crewman
110 IG Imperial Gunner
93 TX Special Operations
44 IN Imperial Navy Trooper
42 TA AT-AT Driver
26 IS AT-ST Driver
Totalling 5952 costumes as of 05/17/2008.

Newest Recruits

Enlist Date Legion ID Member Name
2008-05 8375 Simon Purton
2008-05 6273 Nick Bishop
2008-05 8091 Parris Kazacos
2008-05 4583 Mackenzie Lee
2008-05 1539 Will Shilling
2008-05 9114 Dustin Sawvell
2008-05 2522 Jorge Hinojosa
2008-05 8605 Erlend Storset
2008-05 1757 Elizabeth Edwards
2008-05 2758 Walter Lamberth
2008-05 8485 Jonathan Stobbart
2008-05 5404 Rick Fleuren
4075 Active Members as of 05/17/2008.

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