Listen in as we discuss news, mission reports and upcoming events for the Fighting 501st. Feedback welcomed, please post your comments below!
Show Notes: Episode X (March 5, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Varza (DZ-8772) and Lor (TK-7883)
Post-Production: Rich Sigfrit (IC-9577)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
Contributors: TD-0013, Burr Martin (TD-9993)
- Ralph McQuarrie now Honorary Member (video)
- Celebration Japan
- 501st Wedding
- New Unit: Gateway Squad
- Rubies Supreme Stormtrooper & Museum Replicas/Windlass Studios Stormtrooper armor
- FanBoys
- 501st Legion in Star Wars Insider #100
- Top 10 Signs You’re Too Involved in the 501st Legion
- PSA Announcement from TD-9993
- Singapore Garrison: Chingay Parade (video 1, video 2)
- Golden Gate Garrison: WonderCon
- Hong Kong Shadow Outpost: Li and Fung Dinner
- Carolina Garrison: Academy Awards event
- Midwest Garrison: Out of this World exhibit
- New England Garrison & Mountain Garrison’s Dewback Ridge Squad: hockey games
- French Garrison: Migennes Collector Convention
- Garrison Carida: hospital visit
- Southern California Garrison: Make-A-Wish Party
- Costa Rica Outpost: Odd Day Celebration
- Mountain Garrison: School Fundraiser
- A Different Point of View - Episode 10
- Florida Garrison’s Squad 7: Randstad Red Wagon Parade (September 2008)
- German Garrison: Jedi Con
- Mountain Garrison: Vader Balloon & Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
- Quick Calendar:
- Star Garrison’s North Texas Squad: All-Con (March 7th-9th)
- UK Garrison: Cystic Fibrosis Oscar Ball (March 8th)
- UK Garrison: Addict Clothing Launch (March 8th)
- Terror Australis Garrison: One Man Star Wars Show (March 8th)
- Terror Australis Garrison: Kids Flix (March 8th)
- 70th Explorers Garrison: ToyMan Toy Show (March 9th)
- Great Lakes Garrison: Promo for Muskegon Fury SW Night (March 9th)
- Connecticut Garrison: New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 9th)
- Southern California Garrison: WizardWorld Los Angeles (March 14th-16th)
- Alabama Garrison: Omegacon (March 14th-16th)
- Carolina Garrison: StellarCon 23 (March 14th-16th)
- Southern California Garrison: Saber Academy (March 14th)
- Mexican Garrison: Videogames Live (March 15th-16th)
- Great Lakes Garrison: Muskegon Fury SW Night (March 15th)
- Florida Garrison: Satasota Diabetes Walk (March 15th)
- Star Garrison’s Bast Alpha Squad: Cub Scout’s Blue and Gold Banquet (March 15th)
- Central Garrison: Omaha’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 15th)
- Alpine Garrison: Henderson’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 15th)
- 70th Explorers Garrison: Springfield’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 15th)
- Dune Sea Garrison: Phoenix’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 15th)
- Mountain Garrison: Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 15th)
- Midwest Garrison: Racine’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 15th)
- Canadian Garrison: 80s Toy Expo (March 16th)
- Garrison Excelsior: Village Gate Toy Show (March 16th)
- Southern California Garrison: Girl Scout’s 96th Birthday Party (March 16th)
- New England Garrison: Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 16th)
- Singapore Garrison: Singapore’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 16th)
- Dune Sea Garrison: Tucson’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 16th)
- Great Lakes Garrison: Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 16th)
- Midwest Garrison: Cub Scout Meeting (March 18th)
- A Thank You from Kevin J. Anderson
- Contest and Giveaway: Win rare Japanese 501st Legion action figure!
- Anniversary Wishes
- Happy 2nd Anniversary FanWars Garrison and Outpost 42 Garrison
- Happy 6th Anniversary Armored Calvary and Sovereign Protectors Detachments
- Happy 10th Anniversary Garrison Titan
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The answer for this episode trivia is:
Akira Kurosawa’s “The Hidden Fortress”
the answer to the latest question? what japanese film was an influence for George Lucas is Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai!
The nerdy answer is (just in case from Wikipedia)
: George Lucas acknowledges that the plot and characters in the 1958 Japanese film The Hidden Fortress were a major inspiration. Lucas has said in an interview, which is included on the DVD edition of that film that it influenced him to tell the story of Star Wars from the viewpoint of the humble droids, rather than from the viewpoint of a major player. It also played a role in the conception of Darth Vader, whose trademark black helmet intentionally resembles the black kabuto of the arch-villain in Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai.
I was just sitting here and thought I might point out that Dean was right. kids get beat up for talking about star wars. I am a clone fan and have a giant field of info about clones thanks to karen traviss and clonetroopers.net. But I only talk about it with good friends. I DONT talk about it because i’ll look like the nerd I am.
Great show guys, as always.
About the Fanboys poll on the official site, you actually need to register to vote. Yes, you can vote multiple times, but I’m pretty sure only one vote counts per account. So the poll results were pretty accurate.
Pfft. I’m a dork, and I wear it like a badge of honor. My jacket has the 501st patches, my keychains are lego troopers, and even my hard hat has the Imperial insignia on it, along with my car having the decals.
I wear it proudly, and when someone tries to give me crap about being a “nerd”, I ask them how much money they’ve raised for charity, how many sick children they’ve made smile, and how much they’ve changed the lives of people they don’t know for the better.
That usually shuts them up.
And when that doesn’t, an E-11 butt to the mouth does the trick as well.
But then, that’s me… You’re lovable, cuddly Sandtrooper.
Congratulations to Grand Admiral Ed! He is our winner of this episode’s contest!
sweet!!!!!!!!
Being a STAR WARS GEEK finally pay off
Thank you guys….
Aw man, I knew Kurosawa butI couldn’t remember the film. That’s ok, I’m only late by about 4 days anyway.
In this Episode you had the Top 10 Signs You’re Too Involved in the 501st Legion list and one of the signs, having an Imperial Cog tattoo I can identify with because I have one. In fact, I went one step further. I got my favorite character, Lord Vader himself, tattooed on my arm. It also has some wind and flames swirling around him. Total time to complete the tattoo was 10 hours done in 5 sittings. If you are interested here is a link to a couple of photos of it.
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/TK-2970/Room/Tattoos/?action=view¤t=9d4e9aad.jpg
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/TK-2970/Room/Tattoos/?action=view¤t=9ffc3daf.jpg
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