501st Legion Event: Tasmanian Special Children's Christmas Party
In some countries, cosplaying is for all ages .. in some, meant for only the younger generation. But what happens if you do not give it up? When u do not let up passion die out? You just keep on doing it! But with a mission in life .. to share experiences and dreams with the younger generation!
The Otaku Trooper was called by 501st Legion comrades to help spread the love and joys of Christmas for an event for special children in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. The event lasted pretty much from 1000hrs to 1600hrs. The Otaku Trooper spreading the joys and love of Christmas? WHY NOT?! Its not like its an evil thing!
501st Legion costumers .. never giving up the dream of being a costumer (some of them are also very dedicated cosplayers).
The 501st Legion changing room. They look like bags, but they all contain various kinds of armor!
Star Wars Celebration V Crew Shirt. I didnt go but i was proud to wear this shirt when taking pictures!
There was music, but that didnt stop the Troopers was partying!
Young talents from dancing, singing and etc. We also had the Powerpuff Girls, Ronald McDonald and other mascots show up on stage to entertain the kids!
This cute Princess Leia is the daughter of this Stormtrooper. Parents that approve cosplaying/costuming no matter the age? A cosplayers dream parent =D
Imperial Officers always serious to make sure the troopers dont have a bit TOO MUCH FUN lol
Also had other Star Wars costumes. Hoth Tusken Raider, a remote controlled R2-D2 and etc
The troopers and Han Solo appreciating and dancing along with the groovy music!
Han Solo goes *pew pew* for the pose!
The crew i hung out with were very photogenic people. Gotta love these kind of people =D
A trooper and his family waiting in line to get their presents from Santa.
Star Wars costumers helping out as 'walkers' to accompany the crowd to get their presents for their kids in an organized manner.
Found a nice spotlight and just waited for the moment to .. CLICK
Presents were handed out to kids. In this picture, you see Princess Leia and a Naboo Fighter Pilot.
Troopers know how to party too! As long as Darth Vader aint looking.
There was a Bounty Hunter as well. I wonder how much imperial credits did it cost to make him volunteer?
When it comes to armor cosplay, doesnt matter what sex you are. In this Scout armor, its a girl XD
Bounty Hunters .. to be feared if you are the mark. If u aint the mark, they are pretty fun to hang with!
Jedi with custom Clone Trooper armor. He looked real impressive when he was in full armor and he decided to mix and match!
There will always be pranks. Can you spot the prank?
See it yet? LOL .. the kids were laughing at this.
Chicks dig armor .. 'Nuff said
Jedis were also welcomed during this event =3
We had plenty of Star Wars costumers volunteering to be 'walkers' to assist the kids and the crew.
I love the shirts of these two kids.
When Han Solo is not too busy smuggling presents during Xmas .. he does some community service as well
A cute baby with Santa!
This kid didnt know whether to laugh or cry.
Protecting Santa. This Imperial Officer has been a good officer following orders for a whole year. He asked Santa for his own Death Star.
Ahh the fun with Santa =3
Costumers moving out .. after a long day's of trooping.
Something caught my attention at the last minute, the kids were dancing the Macarena! Love that song!
This DJ clown was responsible for the music and teaching the crowd the dance moves
The remote control R2-D2 unit that was wandering around the area. The kids just love R2-D2.
Packing up to finally leave.
The 501st Legion weapon stash.
Close up shots
501st Legion temporary tatoos. Gotta grab me a couple of these when i go to cons.
A trooper all packed up and ready to go after a long day of trooping
On Vacation x)
now with upgrade armor 8D
This is awesome !! i wish i could become a stormtrooper someday ^ ^
Feel free to visit this site for details then =3 http://www.501st.com/index.php
I need one of this too!
Wish han solo would smuggle me a few loli's lol
if u have the credits, very possible. just wish Wookie doesnt turn into a Pedobear.
I like the idea that the 501st Legion helps people out , mostly kids
I remember watching a documentary on them aired on Foxtel
its great work these guys do that puts smiles on kids faces :)
I hope you guys all had a good time :D
When i stood beside Santa (guarding Santa) some babies didnt know whether to smile coz of Santa or cry because of me. lol
I always like Bounty Hunter's helmet, still, I prefer the clone trooper then the storm trooper.
yeah, i do too. i just happen to like classics. Clone armors has more bits to fall off. lol cannot risk that
republic comando FTW !
woohoo !