Albin Johnson, founder of the 501st Legion, is re-running the commemorative Vader’s Fist stained glass coin issued to celebrate 25 years of Star Wars costuming club, with a black and red logo set in stained glass. Over to Al for all the details you need…
For twenty-seven years the 501st Legion has been tasked by Lord Vader to keep the peace in this sector of the galaxy. Brave women and men have marched in every corner of this planet, spreading hope and joy and the magic of Star Wars in a way no other fan could dream possible.
And it’s all because of you.
To celebrate, I am re-running the commemorative Vader’s Fist stained glass coin marking 25 years, the black and red logo set in stained glass. This is my personal banner, the Legion Founder’s insignia, with 25 stars streaking to the heavens to mark every year we’ve rocked conventions, hospitals, charities, books, comics, streaming series, and the movies to hoist Vader’s colors high. But this time there are two new finishes:
• Black Series: stained glass bound in black nickel finish
• Gold Series: stained glass bound in gold-colored metal finish
• Original Series: (In addition, we are doing a small run of the original stained glass coin in plain nickel finish for those who may have missed out on the two runs from last year.)
Many people have asked for these long after we sold out. So hopefully this will give folks a beautiful memento to signify their years of service. And if we can help Make-A-Wish, then all the better!
ORDER INFORMATION
* Coins are 1 3/4″ in diameter (or 44.45 mm) with stained glass interior
* Black Series coins will be bound in black nickel, Gold Series in gold metal, and Original Series in plain nickel
* Each coin is $8 (or $6 apiece for orders of five or more, $5 apiece for orders of 20 or more)
* Shipping is $3 for every five coins inside the U.S. ($6 for 6-10, $9 for 11-15, etc)
* Shipping outside the U.S. is a one-time $17 flat-fee (any number of coins, still just $17 shipping)
* Reserve yours now by sending payment via PayPal to trooper.tk210@gmail.com
* Coins ship in May
* Orders begin today; taking orders until April 30th
* Feel free to email me at trooper.tk210@gmail.com with questions or if you want us to reserve and pay later. Happy to help! Anyone organizing a group order of 10 or more gets a free coin of their choice.* Vader’s Fist design by legendary artist and 501st Legion member Dave Liew
* All proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
* https://www.r2kt.com/vaders-fist/
The stained glass coin is a proud memento of your time in the Empire and the legacy we’ve built, as well as a gorgeous decorative work of art. It represents everything I hoped for when I founded the club in 1997. But what you’ve done has exceeded my wildest imagination. I am so proud of you all.
Never forget what we’ve accomplished. Thank you and Long Live the Legion!
P.S. I’ve handed out dozens of these coins to Star Wars actors (as well as some from Star Trek, who looked a little jealous LOL). When Giancarlo Esposito (Moff Gideon) saw his, he said, “For the Empire” and that made it all worthwhile. Thanks for making Star Wars so cool!
AL (TK210)
Happy hunting and wishing the 501st Legion a very happy 25th anniversary!
