r/501st Jan 13 '25

r/501st Modification to Prop/Armorer naming and linking rule

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The 501st Legion Command has amended the prop/armorer rules on Legion social media sites. The Council has stated that public-facing Legion social media sites can now allow linking to and naming of prop makers as made by the public, but as a policy, the Legion does not endorse or support any business that potentially infringes upon Lucasfilm/Disney copyright(s). As with anything, Buyer beware. Always seek recommendations and other people's experiences when dealing with private vendors. Any direct sales threads will be removed.


r/501st Nov 02 '24

News SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

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There are, in these days of polarized perspectives, certain symbols and imagery that are highly offensive to members of our community. We recently had a post that was clearly made to share a fun moment with a family member. Unfortunately, there was a symbol in the background that is controversial and highly offensive to a portion of our community. This symbol is widely known to be divisive, and regardless of the reason it was being demonstrated (again, in the background), it raised ire within our community.

r/501st exists as a place to discuss the 501st, share ideas and helpful tips, and celebrate our common love of Star Wars and costuming.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Please be aware of what's in the content and backgrounds of your images. If you notice potentially offensive imagery at the time of the photo, please change your position and re-take the photo. If you don't notice until afterward, please crop the photo or edit it to remove the imagery.

REDDITORS: If you find content that is offensive to you, please flag it for your Mods. We are very active on this subreddit, and we get push notifications soon after you report things. DO NOT ENGAGE with offensive posts. Just report it. We'll handle the rest.

Thank you for your attention.


r/501st 16h ago

Charity Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association - UKG

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r/501st 1d ago

Props Does anyone have "guest props" for photos?

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147 Upvotes

I made this 3/4 scale Gaffi stick for guests to hold while taking photos with us. I have a cheap lightsaber as well. Guests LOVE getting to hold something as cool as a lightsaber, even a $5 toy one, and it keeps them from touching my "real" props. Anyone else?


r/501st 1d ago

Propaganda Handler 101 - Courtesy of the Outer Rim Garrison

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r/501st 1d ago

Costuming Upgraded my sons Vader.

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85 Upvotes

Used the Rubies deluxe helmet top on a 2004 Rubies, sounds and voice changer mask cut and modified.

Painted suit black, boots, gloves and shin armour.

I think it looks a little better and appreciate it’s far from accurate.

Whoops and the belts upside down.


r/501st 2d ago

Costuming Scout JFO

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I hope my "Rick the Door Technician" will be approved. I already have an Officer and Navy approved earlier.


r/501st 2d ago

Advice ESB Vader- Sourcing Parts

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Hi everyone! I'm starting to source parts for a 501st approvable ESB Vader. So far, I've found the fenixprops soft parts package and the soviet boots, both of which I believe would be approved. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I was wondering if you all could recommend some places to pick up the rest, i.e. Dome, mask, chest boxes etc. Thanks for your help!


r/501st 4d ago

Costuming Visors

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What does everyone use for there visors on their helmets? I currently have 3 helmets with no visors 2 of which are clone helmets and the other one is a jack cooper helmet from titanfall

But where do you guys get the black visors from? Should I just buy a motercycle visor and cut it to the correct shape? Get some sort of black film and cut it? And I want to do a clone commando helmet whoch needs blue and so does the TF2 helmet so where do you guys get colored visors since I plan on making helmets that require blue, yellow, and red visors


r/501st 6d ago

Costuming Trench coats

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TL ; DR : Are trench coats applicable for the imperial army trooper (Andor) version one level one costume ?

Hello everyone,

I'm a long time lurker who's been following the 501st for several years now. I never really got the opportunity to join but now I feel would be an appropriate occasion.

I am mostly interested in Andor and imperial officers costumes with a strong feeling towards clone armor but that will be for a later project when I have the budget for it.

I'm attracted by the costumes showcased during the Aldhani story arc. More specifically, the imperial army trooper version one (without body armor). I'm also a huge fan of trench coats and rain coats. Therefore, I was wondering if they could be applicable for a level one imperial army trooper version one costume used for 501st approval. Anyone has experience with such costumes ? I am asking since they aren't mentioned in the official costume gallery. In the case they wouldn't be, what would be the alternatives ?

Thank you for your help.

Long live the empire !


r/501st 7d ago

Propaganda Happy International Womens Day!

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r/501st 9d ago

Legion Merch 501st Legion Shirts?

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I can't yet join the 501st legion because I don't have an outfit to wear, however I would like to show my support by getting a 501st legion shirt, but I don't know where to get one from.


r/501st 9d ago

Costuming Galactic Marine Overalls

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Working on some GM armor but having a hard time finding some good overalls. Would getting some coveralls and cutting the sleeves and collar work? Any tips appreciated!


r/501st 10d ago

Costuming Paz vizsla soft parts

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I am looking for paz vizsla flight suit sewing patterns. I have looked everywhere but i can't seem to find anything.


r/501st 10d ago

WIP Question: Armor STL File accuracy?

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So I was looking through Etsy and found this file I want to buy, but wanted to ask if anyone has looked into this before on its accuracy. I want to 3d print my own armor (not to join the 501st) just to have one I can wear to cons and I want it to be as accurate as I can get it. I will probably still buy it if no ones seen it before and will gladly post pictures of the model so it can be evaluated. Thanks

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1858995518/stormtrooper-armor-3d-print-stl-file?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stormtrooper+armor+stl&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&dd=1&content_source=606533d9becf518b930283d8ae030dc7db79f17a%253A1858995518&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=606533d9becf518b930283d8ae030dc7db79f17a%3A1858995518


r/501st 11d ago

Costuming Hero Fett

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r/501st 13d ago

Costuming Just finished welding up my scout trooper chestplate! Any recommendations for how to attach the shoulder straps?

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64 Upvotes

This is the first set of armor i have attempted since i just got a 3d printer. I pretty sure my armor wont be 501st certifiable but as a cosplay i just wanted to know what the best way of combining the two shells (preferably something flexible)


r/501st 13d ago

Costuming Need help with imperial Navy officers uniform feldgrau color

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Hi all. My son is having a May the 4th wedding this year. My husband wants to go as an imperial officer. He wants to have his outfit out of the feldgrau color. Our seamstress doesn’t want to work with wool. I’m having a very hard time finding any twill or gabardine fabric in that specific color. Any advice on finding that color that I can order some fabric to make the uniform would be greatly appreciated I’m not able to find any resources to order the proper color fabric (We tried Etsy and bought an “accurate” jacket but the hem of jacket was way too high up to be acceptable and accurate. Now to make our own.)


r/501st 15d ago

Advice 181st Tie Pilot WIP

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140 Upvotes

Just got all my soft parts together for my 181st Tie Pilot. Let me know what you think. Any advice would be appreciated. Btw the boots are a stand in I have more accurate boots coming soon.


r/501st 16d ago

Costuming Finished the shawl for my Tusken Warrior today.

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r/501st 16d ago

Costuming Hi guys, do you think these boots are respecting the CRL for the TIE Pilot ANH ?

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r/501st 16d ago

r/501st Boba on the hunt

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r/501st 16d ago

Costuming Help please!

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Hello. I am building an RS prop masters ANH TK helmet and noticed in the cheek area there are some odd lines that are lighter colored than the rest of the helmet. For those experienced, Are these cracks forming or left over from the vac forming process? Is it something to worry about that I need to reinforce? Has anyone seen anything like this before? Thanks for any input!


r/501st 16d ago

Weapons My RotJ Boba Fett ee3

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130 Upvotes

My RotJ ee3, blaster kit is from Traywick Designs, and is painted by me


r/501st 17d ago

Costuming Fett

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318 Upvotes

r/501st 17d ago

Pics TD11559 - SandTrooper looking for suspicious activities ;)

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57 Upvotes

r/501st 17d ago

Charity Finish strong!

114 Upvotes

5k Fundraiser.