r/501st

9.9K archived posts · Feb 2009 – Sep 2026

The 501st Legion: Vader's Fist

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.

Created Feb 26, 2009

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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] (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B60dNHmWVxEmMUlqMjgtOHRfeHc/edit)

Have a look at the wiki for rules and such

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