In George Lucas’s Star Wars universe, the evil Galactic Empire’s iconic Stormtrooper army isn't exactly known for doing good deeds. But, in a galaxy not so
universe, the evil Galactic Empire’s iconic Stormtrooper army isn’t exactly known for doing good deeds. But, in a galaxy not so far, far away – New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, to be exact – the white-armored Troopers are a much more welcome sight.
Becoming a new member is not a simple or inexpensive task. The cost of the stormtroopers’ costumes ranges from $1,000 to $2,500, and putting them together can take up to a month. Although not all members are able to start building such realistic costumes by themselves, troopers help them assemble their kit, strap it on and get storming.Photo by Jon Sosa
“This has been a dream come true. Since I was a young boy, I have always been a Star Wars fan,” he said. “It was a 10-year journey for me. Finally, I managed to get my costume together and join the 501st Legion.” As his fellow troopers had been there before and knew the routine, he did not want to bother anybody’s way. He fell back until one of the children’s mom called him, asking him to visit his son.
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