501st Legion Kid Bash

Last weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to take part in Star Wars Celebration VI. Attending the convention was just one part of my experience. The other part, was volunteering as the 501st Legion Kid Bash Coordinator. Running alongside the Imperial Bash, the Kid Bash was a party just for the kids of 501st Legion members. The event was a huge success and thanks to some very special sponsors, each child went home with a swag bag all their own.

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Where’s Dakster? at Star Wars Celebration VI

Star Wars Celebration VI, the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy, will be in Orlando, Florida this week and I’ve been planning and scheming for it since it was announced last year.The 501st Legion has been hard at work getting everything ready for this event and we can’t wait to show you all what we’ve done. To add to the fun, I have a special surprise for those attending…

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Star Wars Celebration VI: Fun for the Whole Family

Star Wars Celebration is the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy. Fun for the whole family, there are events tailored to the young and old. Since it’s a family friendly event, you can expect some activities that are great for the younglings. But how do you go about finding it all out? That’s what I’m here to help you with. I’m got the inside scoop on everything going on for the young ones in your group.

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Behind the Monkey — Timmy’s Story

In Orlando, it’s a mouse who runs all the shots. At ThinkGeek’s headquarters in Virginia, it’s a monkey named Timmy. Since August 13th, 1999, he’s been codemonkey and pretty much calls the shots around the office. Anyone who dares to disobey him better be prepared to take a shower…because poo will be flung. As the company mascot and overload, Timmy is a monkey of many sides, most of them geeky in nature.

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