Posted at 2:11 p.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Imperial Stormtroopers at Honolulu Hale Thursday
Advertiser Staff
Imperial Stormtroopers and other Star Wars characters are planning to invade Honolulu Hale on a special mission to collect new and unused toys in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.Members of the 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers will appear in full costume at Honolulu Hale from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.
The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization and is designated Lucas Film's preferred Imperial costuming group.
People visiting Honolulu Hale to view the Honolulu City Lights displays or enjoy live entertainment will be able to see these costumed characters from the "Empire" for one night only. Photo opportunities will be available.
The Toys for Tots collection box will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Sunday.
For more information, contact the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts at 523-4674 or visit http://www.honolulu.gov/moca.
