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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Dec 31, 2006 17:04:43 GMT 8
Another significant Milestone Event to add to the History of the 501st MALAYSIA-BRUNEI OUTPOST come 1st January 2007 (US Pacific Standard Time)
Our fellow MySciFiFan forum member, arek, or also know as Stormtrooper TK 8829 :
will be marching together with 200 members of the 501st Legion from over 22 countries in the 2007 Rose Parade Event.
Arek or TK 8829 was selected by LucasFim after submitting an audition Video of himself marching back on 28 July 2006. The selection was made from over 700 members of the 3,000 plus 501st Legion members who shot videos of themselves in this audition wearing these QUALIFYING costumes :
STORMTROOPER
SNOWTROOPER
BIKER SCOUT
CLONE TROOPER
and even SANDTROOPER
The 501st Legion's participation in the 2007 New Year's Day 118th Tournament of Roses Parade will be led by the GEORGE LUCAS himself, the Grand Marshal of this spectacular event.
In preparation for this 5.5 Mile march, our fellow MySciFiFan member, arek or TK 8829 was flown all the way to Pasadena, California, U.S.A. Travell accomodations all taken care of by Lucasfilm A rigorous 5 day training from 27 to 31 December 2006 was conducted by specially selected Drill Instructors to get these 200 troopers in shape for the Rose Parade March :
Practising on Day 1, 27 December 2006 :
Practising on Day 2, 28 December 2006 "HELMETS ON!" :
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Jan 1, 2007 2:05:31 GMT 8
A milestone indeed! Hopefully we'll have more representation in the Rose Parade come 2007!
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Jan 2, 2007 0:38:06 GMT 8
Pol, actually the next Rose Parade Tournament after this, the 119th will be held at the beginning of January 2008. Yes we can keep our fingers crossed that this 118th Rose Parade March will set the precedent for Lucasfilm's participant in the future.
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Post by jadenlee on Jan 2, 2007 16:57:12 GMT 8
Congratulations Arek/Stormtrooper TK 8829, Wow, It must be great to be selected and participate in the rose parade(California) with travel & accomodation expense paid by Lucasfilm.
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Jan 2, 2007 17:24:56 GMT 8
Before I post further updates of this SPECTACULAR Event that have already taken place and STARTED Year 2007 with a BANG, there are another 2 International Registered MySciFiFan forum members apart from arek "TK 8829" who made up the 200 Marching 501st Legion Troopers. They are :
1. mansugi who goes by the 501st ID "TK 6486" and is a member of the 501st MOUNTAIN GARRISON :
Azman participated in the 2007 Rose Parade in his IMPERIAL OFFICER Costume. He is from Colorado, U.S.A.
2. ts0842 who goes by the 501st ID "TS 0842" and is a member of the 501st NORDIC GARRISON :
Kai participated in the 2007 Rose Parade wearing his brand new clean STORMTROOPER armor instead of his signature Snowtrooper costume. He is from Turku, FINLAND.
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Jan 2, 2007 17:56:15 GMT 8
Back with some additional information of the 118th Rose Parade Tournament or better known as 2007 Rose Parade. If you guys don't know by now, GEORGE LUCAS is the appointed Grand Marshal of the 2007 Rose Parade Event.
Here is some factual details of the 97 Floats that took part on the 2007 Rose Parade Event provided in HGTV's website :
Star Wars Spectacular (Float Numbers #31-32-33)
As the Star Wars saga prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2007 (the first movie opened in the U.S. on May 25, 1977), the "Star Wars Spectacular" pays tribute to the most famous intergalactic adventure in movie history. A one-of-a-kind assembly of Star Wars stormtroopers, a marching band and two elaborate floats represent the scope of the Star Wars galaxy.
The first float depicts the Forest Moon of Endor. Riding the float are four Ewoks, the fierce-yet-cuddly residents of the Forest Moon who helped defeat the Empire in the 1983 blockbuster Star Wars: Episode III Return of the Jedi. With a banner that seeks to "Save Our Forest," the Ewoks call attention to this year's Rose Parade theme of "Our Good Nature."
The world-famed Grambling State University Marching Tigers, under the direction of Dr. Larry Pannell, follows the Ewok float. Led by a Jedi Knight drum leader, eight Twi'lek dancers and eight Twi'lek flag bearers, 176 band members in Imperial Officer uniforms play new arrangements of the classic music by John Williams.
The band is followed by the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers, who are among the epic adventure's most ardent enthusiasts. The 501st engages in charitable activities while displaying their love of Star Wars through handmade, exacting costume replicas. Led by Darth Vader himself, these 200 members of the 501st – the broadest gathering ever – showcase flags of the 36 states and 22 nations that make up this remarkable marching group.
The second float shows the peaceful garden planet of Naboo, an idyll of serenity. Its decorative architecture expresses the planet's philosophy of arts and a harmonious way of life. Its capital city, Theed, is depicted on this stunning float that concludes the "Star Wars Spectacular." Riding on the float are three Queens of Naboo wearing their ceremonial attire, along with two Jedi protectors. The float includes five waterfalls and a majestic castle with blue roof domes.
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Post by Chakotay on Jan 3, 2007 8:31:54 GMT 8
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Post by arek on Jan 7, 2007 18:49:17 GMT 8
Below are a couple of pix we took. The group photo includes 501st members from the Asia Pacific region. The Twileks are members of the Grambling Tigers Marching Band
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Jan 7, 2007 20:41:17 GMT 8
Below are a couple of pix we took. The group photo includes 501st members from the Asia Pacific region. Great group pic with GEORGE LUCAS. ;D I recognize Aw, Shawn and Bruce. Do you mind putting the TK/TB ID to the rest of the other 501st Troopers in this group pic? Thanks
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Jan 7, 2007 20:44:52 GMT 8
My friend you have EARNED yourself the DISTINCTION and HONOR to wear this signature banner in ANY forums that you post now.
Please do us the HONOR by adding this banner starting with your MySciFiFan forums Signature image. ;D
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