United Arab Emirates Garrison
of the 501st Legion, an international Star Wars Costuming Club
About the 501st Legion
Our Mission
The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating STAR WARS™ through the creation and use of quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the STAR WARS™ universe. The Legion promotes interest in STAR WARS and facilitates the use of these costumes for STAR WARS-related events as well as contributes to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.
Location
The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization with a presence as Garrisons and Outposts around the world.
The UAE Garrison, started off as an Outpost in 2002, is based in the United Arab Emirates with its community spread all over the seven Emirates.
What We Do
To Promote Interest in Star Wars
To Facilitate the Use of Costumes
To Facilitate the Use of Costumes
While a growing number of people are experiencing a reawakening of their Star Wars fandom, new generations are seeking ways to celebrate their passion for George Lucas's modern mythology. The 501st Legion brings these fans together, reinforcing the enduring longevity of the Star Wars saga.
To Facilitate the Use of Costumes
To Facilitate the Use of Costumes
To Facilitate the Use of Costumes
Some fans are content to collect action figures... other fans want to BE action figures. Nothing professes your passion quite like building your own detailed costume replica of a classic Star Wars villain, and there's nothing quite like the feeling that comes from bringing the characters of Star Wars into the real world and sharing the magic with others.
To Contribute
To Facilitate the Use of Costumes
To Contribute
While our organization was founded to simply provide a collective identity for costuming fans with similar interests, the 501st is proud to put its resources to good use through fundraising, charity work, and volunteering.
Costume Types
Full Armor
For those who want intricate yet visually appealing and memorable costumes such as the Stormtroopers, Mandalorians like Boba Fett, or Darth Vader himself. These Costumes require lots of care in putting together and navigating crowded areas, but are often the center of photos.
Mask-less
Star Wars characters are numerous, and the majority of them are recognizable by their attire and distinguishable appearance. Whether they be alien features, cybernetic implants or played a role in shaping the Galaxy. These Costumes have the advantage of being less restrictive and are approachable, able to interact with audiences.
Flexible
Certain Costumes have the perk of being able to be easily converted to other approval costumes by the 501st Legion. This can save the owner time and expense in having multiple costumes to switch between without the need to buy whole new sets and deal with storage.
Costume Making
Sourced Locally
Some costumes can be made locally at tailor shops with the right materials, and sufficient photos of the design to get it right for approval. These are more likely to be cheaper than buying armor kits and other costumes from abroad.
Unfinished Kits
For those who like to work on their own projects themselves by their own hands, unfinished kits are the way to go. Cheaper than buying finished kits and takes a lot of love and care (and time) to build from pieces to a fully wearable costume that fits like a glove.
Finished Kits/Costumes
Often the more expensive choice in getting the costume you want as the suppliers/crafters would be doing all the work and ship you the completed Costume. It saves the owner time and from making errors, and is more likely to get approved with little to no revision.
501st Community
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Local Community
The UAE Garrison community is an international family from different walks of life. Whether you’re here for a season or forever, the 501st is a family that brings people together for shared fun and experiences, and an opportunity to participate in various events locally.
International Community
The 501st community is everywhere and always looking forward to meeting members from different countries. Whether to exchange patches and stories, or to be part of their local events and community. You can become a part of a wider network than you could ever imagine.