Where The Bad Guys Do Good: Meet The 501st Legion

LI Toy Show Photo CreditVicky Lares   

While at the Long Island Toy Show I was fortunate enough to meet Chris Feehan Who told me about the 501^st Legion and what they do. Oh, did I happen to mention that he was in full Storm Trooper gear, and looked like he just leaped off the screen and slapped you in the face with a whole bunch of awesome? No? Oh well that's kind of Important,. First let me introduce you to the501^st Legion. 

The501^st was formed in 1997 and spreads the magic of Star Wars worldwide. With the use of authentic looking costumes, the legion's volunteers donate their time to fun based charity events.They are a band of bad guys that are doing the world some good. This is an international organization and has more than 3,300 volunteers in 35 countries, 50 states and Puerto Rico. Although they are recognized by Lucas Media they do not sponsor, pay or procure costumes for the legion, this is 100 percent volunteer, and 100percent awesome.