Members of the 70th Garrison of the 501st Legion will display hundreds of Star Wars collectible toys, posters and other items to create a fantastic Star Wars atmosphere in the Fink Exhibit Gallery. These warriors pride themselves on being authentic - and so are their collections. Fun, fanciful and ferocious.
The 501st Legion is an all-volunteer international organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together Star Wars costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.
70th Explorers:
The 70th Explorers Garrison is the local branch of the 501st Legion which comprises areas of Kansas and Missouri Our mission is to help our local communities through fundraising, charity and promotional events. We pride ourselves on relationships with notable beneficiaries such as Toys for Tots, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, Dream Factory and other notable organizations. Since we are an all volunteer organization and make appearances at charity based events, we do not charge a fee for our appearances. The 70th Explorers Garrison is committed to helping our local communities through fundraising, charity and promotional events.
Mandalorian Mercs:
The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club is the world's premier custom Mandalorian costume organization. The most famous of the Mandalorians are Jango and Boba Fett. However, there were countless of these warriors that have appeared in the expanded Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian Mercs allows its members to build "canon" characters, well as explore their creativity with customized armor. With 20 chapters in 7 countries around the world, members of Mercs take part in a wide range of activities, including local and international conventions, charity events, and fan gatherings. Founded in March 2007, the Mercs grew rapidly from a core of 5 members to now over 200 across the globe.
The 149th War Wolves
The 149th War Wolves in an unofficial blending of many members of the 501st and the Mandalorian Mercs who troop together with a focus on charity events. Our primary area of operation is Kansas and Missouri, tough we have members in Colorado and Oregon. Our members are encouraged to develop biographies about their characters that they represent. We are producing and shooting a fan film based on those stories. It will be release by January 2011 and will be entitled "Resurgence of Power."
Permanent Exhibits Santa Fe Artifacts and Photographs Union Pacific Artifacts and Photographs Display of Kansas trains dating back to 1932 History of Topeka from 1800 to present Display of Harvey Houses and Harvey Girls Photographs of Topeka Churches Photographs of Education Buildings Model G Gauge Train Layout Photographs Flood of 1951 and 1966 Tornado Simulator and Baggage Cart
Tues thru Sat:10am to 4pm and Sunday: 1:00pm to 4 pm / Last Admission 3:15 pmClosed Monday’s and Holidays
(Adults - $4)(Seniors 62+:$3 )(Military w/ID:$1 discount) (Ages 3-12: $2) (2 and under Free)
(Friends of the Station:Free)
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