Entries from September 2008 ↓

As with many larger conventions, the 501st Legion hosted a “Meet the 501st” panel at Dragon*Con on Saturday, August 30th, 2008, to review the 10-year history of the organization and share anecdotes with fans.

Show Notes: Meet the 501st Dragon*Con ‘08 (September 25, 2008)

Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

Contributors: Cheralyn Lambeth (TB-976), Corey “Atin” Miller (TX-6203), Dean Plantamura (TK-899),  Tom Schaefer (TK-118), “Jumpin’ Joe” Stevenson (TK-6064), Scott Will (TK-408)

Special Guests: Kevin J. Anderson, Jeremy Bulloch, Rebecca Moesta, Michael Stackpole

 

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In this episode of the official 501st podcast, guest host Abby (BH-9525) takes her turn at the mic as we discover what all of those Star Wars fans are doing lined up outside of Pottery Barn Kids, GameStop and Best Buy stores. We also make time for international mission reports, upcoming events, a Trooper of the Month interview and even a shout-out to the custom Mandos.

Show Notes: Episode XXIV (September 18th, 2008)

Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Abby (BH-9525)

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)

Recent News

• New 501st Unit: Mexican Garrison’s Mayan Squad
• Amira Sa’id in WIRED magazine’s blog
• Phoenix Squadron now Bounty Hunters Guild (website)

Trooper of the Month Interview
with Mark Chu-Lin, TB-053

Mission Reports

• The Force Unleashed recap
  • Belgian Garrison attends The Force Unleashed documentary screening (photos)
  • LucasArts official release party in San Francisco, CA (SW Blog photos, TB-053’s photos, video)
  • Mountain Garrison’s Dewback Ridge Squad in Albuquerque (photos)
• Mexican Garrison’s Mayan Squad’s first troop - Star Wars Kids Robotic Workshop
• Garrison Carida braves the rain for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
• Empire City Garrison visits Montefiore Children’s Hospital
• Japanese Garrison’s Make-A-Wish presentation (photos)
• United Kingdom Garrison teams up with Ash (photos, video)
• Pottery Barn Kids recap
  • Dune Sea Garrison in Scottsdale, AZ
  • Carolina Garrison in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC
  • Star Garrison’s Bast Alpha Squad in Metairie, LA
  • Florida Garrison in Palm Beach Gardens and Tampa, FL
  • Georgia Garrison in Atlanta, GA
  • MidSouth Garrison in Nashville, TN (R2 video)
  • New England Garrison in Chestnut Hill, MA and Burlington, MA
  • Garrison Tyranus in Fairfax, VA

Upcoming Events

• Signings with Kevin J. Anderson (full schedule)
• Southern California Garrison celebrates with Us Too Gymnastics
• Georgia Garrison Walks Like MADD
• Garrison Carida will contribute to the Roar in the Mountains

Other

• Trooper Websites: Star Garrison’s Bast Alpha Squad’s photo gallery (website)
• Contest/Giveaway - Win the very first 501stCast swag and Force Unleashed patches!
• Unit Anniversaries
  • Badlands Garrison’s 3rd Anniversary
  • Nordic Garrison’s 7th Anniversary
• Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
  • Dean (TK-899, podcast host) - September 21st!
  • Matt Busch (Star Wars Artist) - September 22nd
  • Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) - September 25th
  • Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter) - September 27th

 

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Sorry we ran a bit late with this episode, but we’re sure you’ll enjoy Dragon*Con 2008 coverage including interviews with everyone from Star Wars author Kevin J. Anderson to Lego Boba Fett. We’re also throwing in recent news, mission reports and upcoming events for good measure!

Show Notes: Episode XXIII (September 9th, 2008)

Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) 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), Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) plus Rebel Legion’s Matt & Chris and many more.

Recent News

• New Honorary Members
  • Sugarland (pictures from induction event)
  • Adam Hughes
  • Aaron Yonda (Chad Vader)
• Yak’s Pub’s 501st strip
• Patch quilt project update from Terri Hodges
• Connecticut Garrison member a LFL artist (Bryan, SL-4885)

Mission Reports

• Dragon*Con 2008 coverage
  • Honorary Member Interview with Kevin J. Anderson (tour dates)
  • Meet the 501st panel
  • Doug with R2-KT at R2 Builders table
  • Museum Replicas interview
  • Lego Boba Fett costumer (photo gallery)
  • D*C parade with Steve Sansweet
  • Rebel Legion’s Matt & Chris at D*C parade
  • Kilted Trooper Brigade induction of Ray Park
  • 501st Mixer announcements
  • Patch Trading coverage
• Canadian Garrison at Fan Expo in Toronto
• German Garrison troop Bayernpark
• Central California Garrison visits Shriners Hospital
• Djibouti Outpost delivers books to children in need (photos)
• Florida Garrison’s Squad 7 visit the Jacksonville library
• Great Lakes Garrison entertains hundreds at library visit (photos)
• Canadian Garrison’s Capital City Squad troop and work with the Darth Vader Balloon
• Spanish Garrison’s Clone Wars premiere events (News Video)
• Star Garrison’s Clone Wars screening for Foundation
• Great Lakes Garrison conquers new territory with Great Lakes Loons baseball (Photos & Videos)

Upcoming Events

• Pottery Barn Kids events
• The Force Unleashed events

Other

• Trooper Websites: Rome, TK-1800 (website)
• Contest/Giveaway - Win Droid Hunt badges from Dragon*Con 2004 and 2008!
• Unit Anniversaries
  • Star Garrison’s Arkansas Crimson Nova Squad - 2nd Anniversary
  • German Garrison’s Custodes Euroi Squad - 2nd Anniversary
  • Canadian Garrison - 9th Anniversary
  • 501st Detachment Blizzard Force - 3rd Anniversary
• Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
  • Jay Laga’aia (Captain Typho) - September 10th
  • Bruce Spence (Tion Medon) - September 17th

 

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