FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of activities does your group do?
The Terror Australis Garrison makes appearances at events ranging from media conventions to performing service in our local communities. Aside from entertainment, our group also participates in service work such as The Starlight Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, and makes visits to children’s hospitals. To get a list of activities that our group plans to do along with checking out what we have done in the past, please check out our calendar, and gallery sections of oursite for our tours of duty.
Does your group charge or ask for anything in return for appearances?
Our group exists as a non-profit organization so we do not charge for our appearances. We simply ask for access to an event and a place to change and store our costumes.
If I would like the 501st to participate in an event, whom do I contact?
If you would like our group to participate at an event, please select the contacts link on the left and choose the appropiate person for your request.
I really like your costumes. Where do I buy one?
The costumes displayed are the result of careful research, fabrication and a lot of hard work. The majority of our costume components are hand built and assembled in our spare time. Certain talented artisans across the country provide limited kits and other scratch built pieces for those components that are relatively difficult to fabricate. Given that the likenesses portrayed by these costumes are copyrighted images, however, it must be stressed that there are no businesses that sell complete Star Wars costumes. Also, it must be further noted that the 501st Legion does not provide or manufacture costumes for purchase. The most common available item is the stormtrooper “kit”, which contains all the hard plastic armor components necessary to assemble a stormtrooper costume. This item was once sold through various providers. However, due to the potential liability associated with selling such an item, it is no longer in production. Kits do turn up privately on eBay and other costuming boards. A little persistence online is usually what it takes to get started on a great costume. Potential members seeking armor, props or other associated costumes feel free to visit our forum and ask us. We’ll be happy to direct you to whatever sources that are currently available.
Is your group in anyway affiliated with Lucasfilm Limited?
The 501st Legion is a fan-costuming group inspired by the Star Wars saga. It is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Lucasfilm, Ltd. or any if its affiliates or licensees. The Star Wars name, logo, trademarks and characters are all property of Lucasfilm, Ltd.
