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I don't like to talk too much about it, as we did all sign NDAs and some of us continue to do contract work for D/LFL so we try to be discreet. Most of this has already been stated publicly, but this was a situation where a post went up on like Friday night and we filmed that Monday-Wednesday. It was the first time 501st members have been invited for production in numbers, so we did not expect it at all and figured it was a commercial or something until we arrived at the studio. Production work involves LONG hours (12+) in armor, hence some of those troopers' unfortunate posture. This was not a troop or official event - we were cast as background actors. Taking photos at troops is one thing, but actually being a stormtrooper in Star Wars and running around all day in full armor is something else entirely. It was hard work but they were opportunities I'll cherish all my days.

With many Thanks to the recent donations, several of which requested to remain anonymous, we are now only about $100 ($107) away from our Goal. Thank you to everyone that has donated thus far.

A few of us that were there are active in these forums. As noted above, LFL invited members from all 4 of the California garrisons to be background cast members in the season 1 finale of The Mandalorian. We were also invited for the Obi-Wan Kenobi show and wore our own (mostly) ANH-S style armor. This club has given its members some incredible, once-(or twice)-in-a-lifetime opportunities to be a part of the Star Wars universe.

The armour is also done now! This took me a year as of a few days ago so very happy to have pretty much wrapped it up. Just have to make the mould files. I will give it a final look over before confirming moulds just in case theres something off.

Greetings troopers, It's that time of year where we need to pay our bills. Last year we covered 14 months to get us a little way into the term so there was no sudden rush just after the elections. Well that 14 months is almost up so we now need your help to cover the detachments costs. The breakdown of costs are as follows: Hosting in backups - $34.56 monthly after taxes Email - Send Grid - $19.95 monthly after taxes Invision v5 Licence - $199 Members owed from previous term - $75 This brings our fundraising goal to $928.12 for 12 months. We'd like to ask for a $5 donation from members, but any value no matter how small will be appreciated. Please send your donation via PayPal friends and family to [email protected]. Please make sure you mention your forum name so we can update your profile. All members who donate will also have the 2026 supporter banner added to their profile, as with the earlier email costs fundraiser.

Unfortunately, all details we shouldn't/don't like to talk about beyond what I've already said. Sorry!

So what did this look like? You get short notice for a paid gig but don't know the gig? You had to apply? What was the criteria for getting picked or not picked? It's interesting.

California labor laws still apply - we would do it for free but couldn't if we wanted to. Hence it not being a troop - same as any time we do work for the Mouse. We were cast as background actors/character performers and not everyone who applied was selected.

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Just a generic appearance from LFL but for 3 days. I thought it was going to be another Nissan Rogue commercial shoot and passed. Still kicking myself.

Please add User ID In the navigation bar post this link https://www.501st.com/member/85421/ and replace 85421 with your TKID then click enter

Thank you for your Contribution. We are still about $250 ($246.36) short of our goal.

Kenobi also

So, how much did you know in advance going into this troop or were you all surprised? How many hours did you all put into it? Really would be something awesome to experience!

501st members were on set to make up numbers and generally that's when you see the OT TK's appear. Jon Favreau put out the call and the Southern Cali garrison stepped forward.