501st Legion

The 501st Legion is a fan created organization dedicated to the creation and wearing of screen accurate replicas of Imperial Stormtrooper armour and Imperial officer uniforms from the Star Wars universe. Formed by Albin Johnson, the group boasts over 2500 members in 21 countries who make appearances at science fiction conventions and charitable events. Dubbed "Vader's Fist" the group is officially lead by David Prowse, the actor wore the iconic black suit of Darth Vader in the original trilogy. Formed initially for the pristine white Death Star armoured troops, the group now includes all trooper variations as well as Sith Lords, Bounty hunters and other villains from the series.

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Fan - Imperial Stormtrooper - Imperial officer - Star Wars - Science fiction convention - David Prowse - Darth Vader - Original trilogy - Death Star - Sith Lords - Bounty hunter

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The trooper armour worn by the members is all fan constructed and distributed, and is made out of PVC, vinyl or fiberglass. As the costumes worn by the 501st are often not official Lucasfilm licences, George Lucas can (and has) sought legal action on those who sell armour. However he has unofficially sanctioned the wearing and presentation of the costumes providing that the participants are not reimbursed financially for their appearances, and that they represent the franchise in a positive and respectful manner.

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PVC - Vinyl - Fiberglass - Lucasfilm - George Lucas

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As a tribute to the loyal group, the legion of blue clone troopers in that Darth Vader leads into Jedi Temple during the Great Jedi Purge, is designated as the 501st. Although not mentioned in the film itself, much of the support material and merchandising for the film make this reference, including '.

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Clone troopers - Jedi Temple - Great Jedi Purge

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