Welcome to the Outpost 42: the new home of the New Zealand 501st Garrison.
This website has been constructed to be the hub of all Outpost 42 communication and information. If you are interested in joining the 501st, please view application criteria and details in the About Us section. If you are a current member, you may contact us to: suggest announcements for this News and Announcements page, change your personal information or photograph(s) in the Members section, submit images to be displayed in the events galleries on the Photos page, submit links to be considered for the Links page, or in your profile in the Members section.
Latest News and Upcoming Events
The full archive of news items can be accessed via the relevant forum (click here) over on the Outpost-42 message boards.
22 Nov 2008 :: Farmers Santa Parade, Auckland
Outpost-42 is going to have an official presence in the form of a float and marching troopers for this year's Farmers Santa parade. More details about the event can be found on the official Santa Parade website. ...MORE
22 Nov 2008 :: Auckland Armageddon photos
The Auckland Armageddon event has been and gone...and we're already making plans for the next one. But it was one of the biggest to date, from the point of view of Star Wars costuming - you can view all the Outpost-42 photos from the event in this gallery. There is also coverage, and more photos, over on the SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand website. ...MORE
28 Jul 2008 :: Hasbro Clone Wars Toy Launch Events
New Zealand will be the first country in the world to see the eagerly awaited cinemation feature film Star Wars: The Clone Wars. With the movie release comes a whole new range of collectable action figures, realistic vehicles and other toys.
To meet demand from fans, toy company Hasbro has organised three early bird events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. One Toy World store in each centre will open at 7:30am on Friday August 1st to allow fans to get the jump on collectors worldwide.
Full details are on the SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand website. ...MORE
28 Jul 2008 :: Hasbro Clone Wars Toy Launch Events
Hasbro is inviting Star Wars fans to celebrate the launch of Star Wars: The Clone Wars at three events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on Friday August 1st and be among the first in the country to see the new Hasbro Star Wars toy range.
On August 14th New Zealand will be the first country in the world to see the new movie, so to celebrate Hasbro is holding breakfast events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch for keen fans on August 1st. Entertainment includes characters from the much-loved space saga (ie, Outpost-42 members!), spot prizes and some hot, strong coffee and muffins to warm everyone up.
Full details are on the SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand website. Stay tuned for more info shortly. ...MORE
23 Jun 2008 :: Queenstown Winter Festival
On Saturday the 28th of June, the members of the 501st Legion will be participating in Queenstown's Winter Festival Parade. The parade starts at 12pm, and the route being taken is along Camp St, down Shotover St, left into Rees Street, along Marine Parade, up Church Street and along Camp St for a 2nd time exiting directly straight through the Shotover Street Roundabout.
Make sure you keep an eye out for us!
Troopers will be available for group and individual photos with the public at Reel Collectibles, First Floor, Stratton House, Beach St , Queenstown from 2pm to 4pm. Bring along your camera for this great opportunity to meet Stormtroopers and other Star Wars characters for free!
If you're in or near Queenstown this Saturday, come along and show your love for Star Wars! ...MORE
The following are image galleries from recent Outpost 42 engagements. For more pictures, visit the photo gallery page, the Outpost-42 image archive and the Events/Trooping section of the Outpost-42 forums.
25-27 October 2008
- Armageddon Convention, Auckland.
19-20 April 2008
- Armageddon Convention, Wellington.
12 April 2008
- Balloons Over Waikato.
- University of Waikato, Hamilton.
20-22 October 2007
- Armageddon Convention, Auckland.
- Aotea Centre, Auckland.
9 and 11 September 2007
- Kevin J Anderson book signings.
- Christchurch and Auckland.
