Legion members make appearances at casual, promotional, and charitable events, often at the request of Lucasfilm's Fan Events department. The Legion is active on 6 continents, with local units known as 'Garrisons' and 'Outposts' in over 60 countries.
įormed in South Carolina by residents Albin Johnson and Tom Crews in August 1997, the Legion now has over 14,000 active members worldwide, with over 26,000 approved costumes. The 501st Legion, called by its nickname Vader's Fist, is made up entirely of volunteers. The 501st Legion is an international fan-based organization dedicated to the construction and wearing of screen-accurate replicas of Imperial Stormtrooper armor, Sith Lords, Clone Troopers, bounty hunters, and other villains from the Star Wars universe.
Members of the 501st Legion with George Lucas at the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade
