We may have been small in numbers for the Roper Mountain Science Center, Barnes & Noble Spartanburg, & Barnes & Noble Greenville locations but we were represented at each location. Here is the proof of being represented at each location. Members in attendance for all 3 locations Cher Lambeth – Stormtrooper & Leia Susan Mahaffey […]
Hey gang, A little late getting the report in. What I assumed would be a sad, half-informed attempt by the local comic shop owner to stage an ill-fated show actually turned out to be a nice little baby-con. About 1500 people turned up by Chris Foss’ account and all vendors, performers, and attendees seemed very […]
Two Clone Commanders and a Sandtrooper were dispatched to Winston-Salem, NC on October 4, 2014. This event was to benefit the Ronald McDonald House for W-S. Troopers in Attendance: Austin T. Commander Cody Matt M. Sandtrooper Brian D. Commander Blackout […]
Read More… from Oct 04 Ronald Mc Donald House Charity Breakfast (Winston-Salem, NC)
This was our 2nd appearance at the festivities that take place after the run / fun walk. The race started @ 8am and was over by 9am. Afterwards, there was an area after the finish line that had numerous charitable organizations, a Disney / Frozen jump castle, free sno-cones, free hot dogs, free water & […]
Read More… from Sept 27 11th Annual Carolina Children’s Charity Walk (Charleston, SC)
Hickory Con Fall 2014 September 27th Hickory Con is a one day con featuring artist, comic and sci-fi vendors, and hosts large card game tournaments. The CG has been participating in this event since September of 2006 twice a year (Spring and Fall). This was one of the largest Cons they have had with over […]
This was the 3rd year of the Asheville Comic Expo, which was held at the US Cellular Center in downtown Asheville, NC. ACE offers a nice selection of comic, toy and art vendors from the local area, as well as a lot of top notch costuming by the fans. The Carolina Garrison had a table […]
Lord Vader wanted to know why this Rebel Base was still standing after 20 years…. I reported back to the Dark Lord that it has toooo many cool geek swag to destroy it!!! Lord Vader stated after that “impressive most Impressive” I will give you a list of my geek swag needs…. The Carolina Garrison […]
Read More… from Sept 20 Rebel Base 20th Anniversary Charlotte, NC
The 2nd Annual Florence Comic Con has come and gone. This year it grew in size from a small art gallery and took place at the Florence-Darlington Technical College in the brand new (and large) SiMT Building. This was a great venue with lots of space and amenities. The Comic Con started at 10:00am and […]
Troopers from the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion attended the eighth year of the Cumberland County Librari-Con in Fayetteville, NC. The troopers also presented a costuming panel where they shared the secrets of professional Star Wars costuming. Pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set … 072&type=1 Chad P. – X-wing Pilot / Obi Wan Ep III Jane W. – […]
Troopers from the Carolina Garrison met at the 2014 Cosplay America convention in Raleigh NC. We were invited to do two panels about the 501st, two photo-shoots and we were treated like rock stars! 501st approved costumes members: Jon McClay // Boba Fett Ernie Ruffin // Boba Fett Brandon Hurley // Imperial Officer Austin Tyner […]
