- Who
- 501st Legion
- What
- 14,141 people
- Where
- Not Applicable ()
- When
The largest Star Wars costuming group is the 501st Legion (USA), with an active worldwide membership of 14,141 as of 18 November 2020.
The 501st began as a “stormtrooper fan club” founded in 1997 by Albin Johnson (USA) although it now welcomes all allies of the Galactic Empire plus bounty hunters and "denizens of the Empire". According to the handbook, members "celebrate the Star Wars movies through the wearing of costumes, to promote the quality and improvement of costumes and props, and most importantly to contribute to the local community through charity and volunteer work..." Imperial allies include Stormtroopers, clone pilots, biker scouts, Sith lords, royal guards and Jedi from the Dark Side; denizens include Jawas, Tusken Raiders and Wampas; and Bounty Hunters include Boba Fett, Zuckuss and Bossk.
