501stCast: Episode 21: August 7, 2008: This is Madness!

Dedication: This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to the memory of William Snell (1990-2008). Troop on.

The Legion’s official 501st podcast is back with reports from Toys R Us Midnight Madness, an interview with quintessential Sandtrooper Anthony Forrest, and the secret to joining the 501st Legion at your local Wal-Mart store! All this plus mission reports, upcoming events and a chance to win swag from Celebration Japan!

Show Notes: Episode XXI (August 7, 2008)

Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Varza (DZ-8772) and Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson (TK-6064)

Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Mike Anton (TK-2084), Burr Martin, (TD-9993), Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Lor Silva (TK-7883) and Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson (TK-6064)

Recent News

• The Clone Wars signed poster auction for Autism Speaks (how to enter)
• Wal-Mart exclusive 501st Legion figure
• Legion Member names son after George Lucas
• Kurt, TC-2391 wins Bronze medal in World Competition (Olympic promotion photo)
• 501st Legion Charity Quilt project
• New Honorary Legion Members: Terri Hodges, Lorne Peterson, Tsuyoshi Nagano and Takeshi Ogawa

Honorary Member Interview - Anthony Forrest (The Fixer and Sandtrooper from A New Hope)
Photo galleries from Steel City Con (gallery 1, gallery 2)

Mission Reports

• Toys R Us Midnight Madness
  • Northeast Remnant Garrison, Taiwan Formosa Outpost & Carolina Garrison - LIVE (NYC photos)
  • Mountain Garrison’s Dewback Ridge Squad
  • MidSouth Garrison
  • Hong Kong Shadow Outpost
  • French Garrison
  • German Garrison
  • Great Lakes Garrison - double take!
  • UK Garrison (video)
  • Southern California Garrison (SW Action news reports: Pt 1 & Pt 2)
• Great Lakes Garrison: Wal-Mart Toy Release
• Empire City Garrison: Karen Traviss signing
• Central Garrison - Where Science Meets Imagination article
• German Garrison: German-American Volksfest
• Midwest Garrison: Rattlers Game
• Southern California Garrison: San Diego Comic-Con

Upcoming Events

• Canadian Garrison: Darth Vader Balloon sightings
• Canadian Garrison: Fan Expo Toronto (Star Wars Spectacular)
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars special screenings and premieres

Other

• Trooper Websites: Jorge, TB-7606 (website)
• Contest/Giveaway: Win a Celebration Japan t-shirt and folding fan!
• Unit Anniversaries
  • Monaco Outpost - 6th Anniversary
  • Star Garrison’s Bast Alpha Squad - 2nd Anniversary
  • 501st Detachment Flagship Eclipse - 2nd Anniversary
  • Canadian Garrison’s Capital City Squad - 1st Anniversary
  • Terror Australis Garrison’s Redbacks Squad and Southern Star Squad - 1st Anniversaries
• Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
  • Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine) - August 11th
  • Roger Carel (French Voice of C-3PO) - August 14th
  • Matthew Wood (Voice of General Grievous) - August 15th

 

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