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Darth Vader • 501st Legion
📍 SGF (417)
✨ Charity • Community Outreach
🖤 Vader • Mando • Chewie
📨 Request a troop, join the Empire, or DM to collab

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One of the things I never expected when joining the 501st was opportunities like this.

Wednesday night I got to suit up as Vader for the Weird Al concert, and I couldn’t help but reflect on how grateful I am to be part of this amazing community with @501garrison66 . Between the charity work, hospital visits, community events, and experiences like this, it’s been an incredible journey so far.

I’m honored to wear the armor, honored to represent the 501st, and honestly wish I had joined years sooner. The friendships I’ve made along the way have been just as rewarding as the events themselves.

Always a good time trooping with my 501st family.

📸 @sara_karnes

#501stLegion #DarthVader #WeirdAl #BadGuysDoingGood #StarWars taken in Great Southern Bank Arena by @springfield_vader

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One final adjustment, and then… unlimited power.⚡️

#CosplayBuild #CosplayProgress #CostumeBuild #CosplayJourney #AlmostReady #FinalTouches #l#CostumeGoals #DarthVader #VaderCostume #VaderCosplay #StarWarsCosplay #StarWarsLife #DarkSide #SithLord taken in Downtown Springfield by @springfield_vader

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✨ Bring the Galaxy to Your Next Event! ✨

If you’ve ever seen a squad of Imperial troopers walking into a fundraiser, hospital, or community event — that’s the 501st Legion, also known as Vader’s Fist. We’re a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization dedicated to using our passion for the galaxy far, far away to do good right here at home.

Our mission is simple:
💫 Create unforgettable moments.
💫 Spread joy through screen-accurate Star Wars characters.
💫 Support local charities, nonprofit events, and community causes.

From charity walks to school events, from conventions to volunteer activities — we suit up to bring smiles, spark imaginations, and elevate community events of all kinds.

If your organization is hosting something special and you’d love a little galactic magic, we’d be honored to join you. 🚀

👉 Request an appearance:
www.501st.com/appearances.php
(or scan the QR code in the flyer!)

⭐️ The Empire in action: making a difference locally. ⭐️

#501stLegion #VadersFist #StarWarsCosplay #StarWarsCommunity
#CosplayForACause #CommunityHeroes #GivingBack #VolunteerInAction
#MakeYourEventEpic #EventIdeas #CommunityEvents #EventPlanners
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#CosplayCommunity #StarWarsFans #BringTheGalaxy taken in Springfield Missouri by @springfield_vader

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Such a cool night!

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#Missouri #WeirdAl #SpringfieldMO taken in Great Southern Bank Arena by @springfield_vader

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Finished #starwars #dorkcomicbook #bobafett @brett2dbean by @springfield_vader

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Shout out to my new friend Chris for getting Din Djarin ready in time for "The Mandalorian and Grogu!" This is the way!

📸 photos by @sara_karnes at @bransonimax

@501garrison66 #StarWars #Mandalorian #Mando #MandalorianAndGrogu #DinDjarin #Cosplay #StarWarsCosplay by @springfield_vader

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Photo dump of a fun weekend at Neosho Artcon from back in Feb 2026. Thank you @neoshoarts for having us.

#starwars #starwarscosplay #501st #vader taken in Neosho Junior High by @springfield_vader

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In a galaxy far, far away... A Mandalorian found a Child.

It's been an incredible weekend of trooping with fellow Star Wars fans as "The Mandalorian and Grogu" premiered in theaters worldwide!

📸 photos by @sara_karnes at @bransonimax

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#StarWars #Mandalorian #MandalorianAndGrogu #Cosplay #Mando #StarWarsFan #Movie #StarWarsCosplay taken in Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex by @springfield_vader

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This is the way.

Video by @sara_karnes at @bransonimax #MandalorianAndGrogu #Mandalorian #StarWars #Movie #Cosplay taken in Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex by @springfield_vader

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Troop No. 1 of 2.

📸 photos by @sara_karnes

#mandalorianandgrogu at @alamospringmo #StarWars #Mandalorian #Cosplay #Mando taken in Alamo Drafthouse Springfield by @springfield_vader

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Soooooo close!!! #starwars #bobafett #starwarscosplay by @springfield_vader

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This is the way... to a baseball game! ⚾️

I recently attended Star Wars Night with the @springfield_cardinals, and it was an absolute blast! Thanks to all the cosplayers who ventured in from near and far to make everyone smile so bright!

📸 photos by @sara_karnes at Route 66 Stadium

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#StarWars #Mandalorian #Cosplay #StarWarsCosplay taken in Ozarks Springbirds by @springfield_vader

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