/r/501st
The official subreddit for members and interested recruits of the 501st Legion.
The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it follows generally accepted ground rules for Star Wars fan groups.
Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
The Official 501st Legion SubReddit
Bringing order to the galaxy since 1997
This subreddit is dedicated to the interests of the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans.
The 501st Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.
While not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., the 501st Legion is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm/Disney. © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
Want to get involved? Check out www.501st.com to find out more or visit the official Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram,Podcast, or Tumblr.
Click here to find your local Garrison
Want to build a costume? Find the costume detachments here
Click here for specific requirements for each costume
501st Legion's Guide for Aspiring Members
Have a look at the wiki for rules and such
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Question about printing helmets
How much filament does it take to print a helmet and how long does it take? I'm looking into getting a printer and working out costs.
16:50 UTC
Traveling with armor
I’m planning on bringing my armor to more conventions but don’t know how to pack it, I always took the train with the cosplay on me already. Are there any good suitcases or containers that I can use to pack my armor safely?
14:46 UTC
Nice to have a little father/son outing!
19:24 UTC
My first costume just got accepted
11:21 UTC
Those porgs are an invasive species.
21:47 UTC
Trooping at PalmCon today
04:29 UTC
Made a new friend today.
03:49 UTC
Storm trooper height
Hello all I was just wondering if being 5,8ft was too short for a storm trooper
22:23 UTC
Help with Imperial Officer Uniform
Hello, I was a 501 TK back in the mid-2000’s and gave it up due to family responsibilities. I’ve wanted to get back into trooping again as an Imperial Officer and finally made a uniform purchase from DENUO NOVO.
Unfortunately, that has not gone smoothly. My order took months and when it finally arrived it was missing the tunic, the hat was the wrong size and all they got correct were the pants. It has taken me weeks to get a response and now they have informed me they are sold out of the correct size hat and shirt.
I’m left with a pair of pants and nothing else. I want to start over. Is there another uniform source you would recommend I look at?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.
21:48 UTC
From helloween
16:04 UTC
Cleaning Armor after troops
Just looking for some advice/suggestions. How to you all clean the inner side of your ABS TK armor after a trooper? I've just been useing Clorox disinfectant wipes but I'm not sure if that's the safest option for the plastic.
12:41 UTC
Which Purge Trooper CRL is your favorite?
19:01 UTC
Resin Printing Greeblies?
Making a couple 3d printed helmets for a buddy and I (which I plan to use mine for a full 501st outfit eventually).... do you guys resin print greeblies and small parts or do you print them in filament? Would save a lot of time in sanding but I know resin prints can be iffy longterm. TIA!
04:23 UTC
Animated clone belt question
I’m just curious how you season 4-7 clones attach your belt to your cod piece any tips?
17:08 UTC
Sound system advice
So I recently got an Aker 1506 to use as the sound system for my TK but I'm having a problem where the mic is picking up my helmet fans and it's constantly making this low humming sound. Has anyone dealt with this before? If you had what advice would you have to fix this problem or should I just accept it and leave it.
00:04 UTC
How do you make armour?
So for context, never attempted to do stuff with the 501st before and have been sorta stuck with how to actually make the armour. I'm looking at doing a TIE Pilot and I'm struggling to find much other than 'just buy a kit'. I'm happy to do that if that's the option but was just wondering if there's a way I could make it or at least attempt to lol.
20:29 UTC
The first steps have been taken...
Been an MMCC member for almost a decade and decided to pull the trigger on a few parts to start on a Snow Scout this winter. Seems fitting.
Managed to track down a pair of the correct boots and planning on ordering the ABS armor this weekend.
19:33 UTC
Lieutenant Galle
02:13 UTC
Pathfinders lead the way!
We attended the annual Veteran's Day Parade. It was the largest turn out yet!
21:30 UTC
Recommendations for electronics for a Westar 34
I'm planning on assembling two Westar 34 blasters from 3D printer files.
My last blaster pistol was a kit of a scout trooper blaster with electronics (light and sound) taken from a toy EE-2.
Can anybody recommend electronics that will fit into a Westar 34? It seems it could be tricky because of the holes in the grip.
13:21 UTC
Looking for part name
Hi there, I am after the bits circled for my own build (not pictured), I’m assuming there some type of plumbing part can any one provide a google term that might set me on the correct path.
13:16 UTC
Seeking 501st Unit Holiday Shout-Out Videos for the Telethon!
It is 501st Legion Telethon Starlight Holiday of Hope
Benefitting Starlight Childrens Foundation
Date is December 7/8 2024
If willing to participate, Cut off date for holiday / shout out content is Dec. 2nd
Recording in landscape / horizontal format. Emailed in to PRO@501st.com
Looking for holiday wishes. Maybe something in native language. Could share a tradition. Well wishes or heartfelt messages. Chorus of a Xmas carol. Get hellos from them out at all these upcoming troops.
1 min reels. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. Whichever.
Relatively short and sweet content requests.
Not full panels.
Thank you!!!!
23:10 UTC