501stCast Episode 87: February 23rd, 2015: Power of the Costume

Dedicated to: Debora Rojas (DZ-13480) of Garrison Argentina

Show Notes: Episode LXXXVII (February 23rd, 2015)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Scott Allen (SL-9854)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Scott Allen (SL-9854)

Recent News

• 501st Legion Annual Elections [Aimee, TB-101 is re-elected as LCO]


• Stormin’ Australia Walk (donation page)


• Imperial Officer Corps Newsletter (link)


• New Units
  
  
  
  • Imperial Sands Garrison
  
  
  • Diamond Garrison
  
  
  
  


• Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of the Costume (costume PDF)


• Madam Tussauds’ Star Wars Experience


• DZ-5068 on SyFy’s Face Off


• Canadian Star Wars Musical (audition info)


• Star Wars comics back at Marvel (variant covers)


• Star Wars fan film White Armour (kickstarter page)


• Send your suggestions for topics to [email protected], call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

Mission Reports

• The Empire Strikes the Cradle (Facebook photo album)
  
  


• Comic Con Portugal (video, photos1, photos2, photos3)
  
  


• Malaysia Outpost’s Make-A-Wish event
  
  


• Nordic Garrison participates in the week long Musikhjälpen


• Costa Rica Outpost at Turrialba’s Lights and Fantasy Festival and Parade (photo)
  
  


• Legion Propaganda at Juneau, AK airport (photo)
  
  


• Empire City Garrison troops Toys of Hope Holiday Party (501st & Bob McGrath)


• United Arab Emirates Outpost in Dubai Marathon (video)


• Hong Kong Garrison in Oxfam Walkathon (photos)


• Star Wars Inaugural Disney Marathon (next year’s info, blog w/photos)

Upcoming Events

• LEGO Star Wars Days at LEGOland California – March 7th & 8th (visitor info)


• Imperial Sands Garrison to troop El Centro Air Show – March 15th


• Star Wars Celebration Anaheim update – 501st Imperial Bash Tickets


• Weird Al’s Mandatory Tour (video)


• Walt Disney World’s Star Wars Weekends at Hollywood Studios


• See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot


• Star Wars Rebels & Celebration chatter

Shout Out

• Valter Santos, BH-3738 of Portuguese Outpost! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for December 2014.


• Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to [email protected]

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