Heads up Santa! Darth Vader and his minions will be lending you a hand as your special helpers this holiday season. Imperial Stormtroopers have been sent on a mission to invade Honolulu Hale to collect new and unused toys in support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

Members of the 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers, Pacific Outpost, will appear in full costume at Honolulu Hale on Dec. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization and 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 December 6 to 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For more information, contact the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts at 768-6622.