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TK16180 (aka Squeaky) on active duty.

 

I am a member of the very active 501st Canadian Garrison.

 

I will be posting pictures and descriptions of the various 501st missions I have participated in including joint missions with the Capital City Garrison, Garrison Excelsior and other international garrisons.

 

I will post some highlights from last year until caught up with current missions. 

 

 

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Damn... It's posts like this that make me feel privileged to be a part of this organization..... Thank you so much for sharing, Steve! 

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Toronto Comicon

this spring con is the second largest in the city held over three days at the base of the CN tower.

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those pesky Jedi...

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Matthew Wood - LucasFilm

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LegoLand Discovery Centre

entertain the kids and... LEGO!

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Toronto Beaches Easter Parade

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if anyone asks what does Star Wars have to do with an easter parade? - THIS is why.

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Run for Southlake Hospital

cheer on the runners for a great cause.

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yes this trooper is SITTING in a fire truck.

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Make-A-Wish

this was a special private event at Toronto's Casa Loma (the only full sized castle in north america) to send a special girl on a her dream trip.

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those of you who know the X-Men movies will recognize that staircase from a certain school for gifted youngsters :)

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Free Comic Book Day at Stadium Comics

bringing in a new generation of stormtrooper lovers.

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with puppycat (youtube it)

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Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - The music of John Williams

with Garrison Excelsior for on-stage appearance and post show interaction

2 night sold out show. a thrill to have a full orchestra behind you playing Star Wars and an audience of 2,000 in front of you.

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Rochester Lilac Festival Parade 

in New York state with the Garrison Excelsior. Television coverage.

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FunExpo 

small con in Welland Ontario (near Niagara Falls)

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three shades of Stormtroopers!

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the crew with Anthony Forrest, the original "move along" sandtrooper from A New Hope

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proving that i am not too short to be a stormtrooper

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with Pam Rose, the original Leesub Sirln from the Cantina scene in A New Hope

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Niagara Falls Comic Con

this con is fun because, well its Niagara Falls

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this is what happens when you leave your post. (that's "clamps" yielding the stick)

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doing a local television interview but no talking.

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with Giancarlo Esposito (breaking bad, usual suspects, do the right thing)

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Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI)

Animators worldwide come together for this multi-day festival. the Canadian Garrison was there for the festival highlight party.

6 TKs including "Clamps"

 

a surprise entrance.

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Dan Povermire, one of the co-creators of Phineas and Ferb and the voice of Dr. Doofenshmirtz., tweets about his stormtrooper shock 

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a photo booth and props, then things get silly,

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yes that is the Nelvana logo, the Toronto animation studio who drew Boba Fett for the 1978 christmas special. 

 

a LOT of stormtrooper love going on here... no i don't know who she was. still looking

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Jeff "Swampy" Marsh is the other co-creator of Phineas and Ferb and the voice of Major Monogram

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5 weeks later the excellent Phineas and Ferb Star Wars special is released. coincidence?

 

 

VANS Star Wars

myself, Clamps and R2D2 on hand to promote the VANS Star Wars line of shoes and apparel.

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these stripes don't scan properly

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Rogers Cup (Canadian Open Tennis)

world ranked tennis stars come for week long tournament.

Canadian Garrison was there for family day.

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Toronto Stock Exchange - Opening Bell

in the financial district of Toronto to ring in the opening bell in promotion of the upcoming FanExpo convention.

good turnout of our TKs for this one. broadcasted worldwide.

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always putting me in front of the camera.

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FanExpo

this is it. the largest con for us. at 130,000 spectators FanExpo is now the 3rd largest con in the world.

all the sets and props are built by us. we work with the R2 Builders and Rebel Legion to put on a big show.

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with 501st founder Albin Johnson. we also had other special guest such as Mary Franklin of LucasFilm.

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back to school

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the white march

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on the lower right is Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter from A New Hope)

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Speechless!

Thank you for sharing.

These are amazing!! I'm definitely motivated to get working on my build!!!

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Action Figure Expo

toy show and vendors market. 

14.5 troopers including a mini TK

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it was green and kinda sounded like a Jedi Master

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Hamilton Comic Con

a medium sized con which is quickly growing in size.

the 501st Canadian Garrison setup a good sized booth with 20 troopers

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with Clamps 0.5

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hugs from "pickles"

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Star Wars Reads Day

Richview Public Library in Toronto

promoting literacy through Star Wars books and crafts

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That's quite the backlog of troops to get caught up on! :D

 

It really brought back some fun memories. Like Clamps said, Keep em coming! 

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GenreCon 

small con in Guelph Ontario

with Pickles and Royal Guard TR-25113

proves that events don't have to be big to be special, all it takes is one special fan to make it worthwhile.

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the Strong - National Museum of Play

in Rochester NY. their annual "in Another Galaxy" weekend with the Garrison Excelsior

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looking for Dexter Jettster

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trying to blend in

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my "doll house" look

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sale on pet food. (cleanup in aisle 4)

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on the famous street of your childhood

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who are the people in your neighborhood?

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this is confusing?

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the gang

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Kingston Symphony - John Williams at the movies

 

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yes its says "EMPIRE LIFE" behind us

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East End ToyCon - Ajax Ontario

 

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Ronald McDonald House Toronto

 

always a special troop. cheering up the kids, families and staff.

two boys came down with light sabers.

Troop #200 for one of our members.

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Walk for Memories 25th Anniversary - fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society Toronto

 

first troop for 3 new members.

1,500 walkers raised $600,000+

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Canada = hockey

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some lovin' from Clamps

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Ontario Collectors Con

kids see the vintage and new action figures then come out and see the full sized ones!

Krayt Clan out in full force.

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Disney XD Rink Rats Festival

me and Pony (tk9418) visiting the boys and girls hockey tournament hosted by Disney XD.

on ice for medals ceremony and photo booth duty.

some great team shots in the change rooms as well.

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LegoLand Discovery Centre - Attack of the Clone Miniland

special displays of Star Wars scenes from Episode II

7 of us on hand for a media day and opening weekend.

displays lit up, moved, were interactive and very cool

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Brampton Beast Hockey - Star Wars night

this men's team is part of the ECHL and wore Star Wars jerseys for the game that were auctioned off afterwards

10 of us on hand for puck drop, on-air segment in VIP area. scout's night brought lots of kids.

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Toronto ComiCon

second largest annual comic con in toronto - 3 days

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promo shots with BMW and FanExpo, these pics floated around the internet for a while.

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always photobombing the droids

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little vader

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another variation

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yes Naked News is all filmed in Toronto

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with Dickey Beer - original stuntman, Stormtrooper and Boba Fett, - was telling me how hard it was on set looking through those bubble lenses.

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