Welcome to the MEPD!

We're a costuming group dedicated to the armor and equipment used by the Sandtroopers shown in Star Wars: A New Hope. We strive for accuracy and perfection, and to discuss everything Sandtrooper related. This web site serves as a repository for everything you’ll need for your journey to achieve the ultimate Imperial costume! Check out all our resources and sign up on the message boards where lots of new things occur daily.

501ST LEGION   STAR WARS

The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. ©2007 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.