A wretched hive of scum and villany for hire

Welcome to the 501st Bounty Hunters Guild Blog...your portal into the world of Star Wars Bounty Hunters (BH) costuming. The 501st is a world-wide organization whose mission is to share their passion for the Star Wars, promote the art of costumes and props, and to give back to their community through charitable work.If you love Star Wars Bounty Hunters then you've come to the right place. Check back often as we build and improve upon this site. Future improvements will include costume building tips, fan photo area, Tales from our Bounty Hunters (fan fiction), and the Contract Center used for playing "Target List", a new interactive social media experience.







Wednesday, December 22, 2010

5 Part Mini Series now on Starwars.com

Watch in sequence the Jedi Battle the Underworld:
1.  R2-D2 Come Home
2.  Lethal Track Down
3.  Assassin
4.  Evil Plans
(Hostage Crisis not on schedule goes here so grab your DVD/Blu-ray)
5.  Hunt For Ziro

Click Title to link...

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Our favorite Rodian gets a Mondo Print

Everyone's favorite lovable Rodian Greedo gets a Mondo print labeled "Han Shot First"  These are available on 2 Dec 2010 for a limited time so click on the title check it out and get ready to.  Personally, I love the bendy straw in his cup...really captures his innocence.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Nuna Makes Me Sleepy

The 501st Bounty Hunters Guild would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.  Nothing like a warm slice of nuna right before a lazy nap...hmmm

Friday, November 19, 2010

Stop Bullying Now!

Recently Katie, a young girl in the Chicago area, was bullied for using a Star Wars cup, because Star Wars is for boys.  Last I checked, Star Wars was for everyone and there are numerous strong female characters in the Star Wars Universe.  As a matter of fact, one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy is female.

Needless to say, the members of the 501st Bounty Hunters Guild stand firmly resolute against Bullying.  Even though we costume as "bad guys", we KNOW the difference between right and wrong and bullying is wrong. 

Parents stay involved with your children, know what is going on in their lives, and if you find that your child is bullying put a stop to it, be responsible becuase it's the right thing to do!

Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Stop Bullying Now!

Stop Bullying Now! Website

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Cad Bane on the Hunt on this weeks Clone Wars

From Episode Guide:

Synopsis: Cad Bane has broken Ziro the Hutt out of prison and the Hutt Council demands that Ziro tell them where he's hidden vital -- and incriminating -- information. Ziro makes another daring escape with the help of Sy Snootles, and Bane is back on the Hutt's trail -- but he's not the only one. The Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Quinlan Vos need to find him too. Now it's a race to get to Ziro before it's too late.

What I like most is I get to play with a new toy...buuahhahahahaaa
















Hunt for Ziro Episode Guide

Additional preview:
http://starwars.com/theclonewars/huntforziropreview/index.html

BHG Members Hunt Down 1st & 2d Place in Rebelscum.com Contest

Rebelscum.com announced their winners for the 2010 Halloween contest and 2 501st Bounty Hunters Guild members grabbed top honors in Adult costume.

The competion was tough but we all know when it comes to hunting down prizes bounty hunters can't be beat!





  




Friday, November 5, 2010

If Aurra were a carney she'd be at the...

New details have emerged on Sideshow Collectibles Aurra Sing Premium click the title to check it out!

The Aurra Sing Premium Format figure captures every detail of the ruthless alien bounty huntress. Each piece is individually painted and finished to exacting standards, each with its own unique quality and detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format Figure. The Aurra Sing Premium Format figure is an outstanding addition to any Star Wars collection, the perfect complement to any display.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

BHG member spotted in Halloween Contest Photo

Our very own Bossk from the Midsouth Garrison was apprearantly caught on film during a lunch break and submitted into the Rebelscum.com 2010 Halloween Contest...Good luck!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Bounty Hunters Guild to Hunt the Hunters

Image from starwars.com (cool new digital download section)
   Fans dressed as Star Wars bounty hunters may have to watch their backs...the Bounty Hunters Guild may be looking for you.
   If you are out and about this weekend costumed as a Star Wars Bounty Hunter don't be surprised if you get stopped by one of our Guild Members and get a little something for showing your support.

We may be guns for hire but we really do have hearts of gold...lots and lots of gold...Happy Hunting!

NEW! Digital Download Section Offerings at Starwars.com

Starwars.com offers cool Digital Download section, I personally love the trading card Desktop Wallpaper like the one shown here follow this link to see are the offerings:

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Hunt Down the Hunter, Belleville IL


This Friday Night, 29 Oct in Downtown Belleville IL Cad Bane will be Trick or Treating...If you find him and mention the 501st Bounty Hunters Guild, he will give you a signed Topps "Rise of the Bounty Hunters" card pack.  Cad will only have a few on hand so make sure you Hunt Down the Hunter quickly to score you bounty.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Cad Bane scores big for Abbie's Dream Team to support JDRF

On Saturday 16 Oct, members of the MWG and 70th joined forces to help raise funds for Abbie and her Dream Team. Members posed for photos and even a certain Sith Lord did impromptu face painting. The troopers also took part in the Children's costume contest as judges. In the end we helped Abbie exceed her fundraising goal by netting a whopping $3K. The money will be donated to the local chapter of the JDRF. Way to go troopers!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Everyday is Halloween

Halloween is approaching, why not make that party project into something you can wear all year round!

BIG PICTURE
501st Bounty Hunters Guild Blog Site: BH Gear: "About our costumes...Perhaps one of the most distinctive things about the 501st is our gear (costumes). We are often asked about off the sh..."

INDIVIDUAL BOUNTY HUNTERS FORUM @ thebhg.net
http://forum.thebhg.net/index.php?s=c549944e473cc6953c2e6a80cadc906c&showforum=31

May the Forest Be With You

I love a good play on words...appearantly this shirt is available for the Great Smokie Mountains too...

Friday, October 15, 2010

501st Appearance 16 Oct O'Fallon IL

Abbie's Dream Team Benefit (IHO Gabriella "Abbie"
Autry) supporting the Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation
TOMORROW 16 OCT NOON TO 5PM

Come support the cause of finding a cure to Juvenile Diabetes. There will be live music from 1pm to 3pm, a kids costume contest starting at 3pm and photo opportunities with members of Lucasfilm's preferred Star Wars costuming group the 501st Legion. The event will include BBQ by the O'Fallon Moose, 50/50 drawings, Quilt raffle, and silent auction with proceeds going to the JDRF. Come join Abbie and her friends support finding a cure!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Bloomingdale's Star Wars Shirt Line features guess who?

Well if you guessed anyone obscure like Sifo Dias or is it Diaz...anyways, it's none other than Boba Fett...looks great but I think it's about time Bossk gets a shirt.  So if you were a designer what bounty hunter apperal would you design???

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

NYCC Star Wars meets V for


Star Wars meets V
Originally uploaded by ÐIÐËO
So is V for vendetta or because this year was Celebration V or perhaps it's for the 30th anniversary of Episode V or the Empire Strikes Back for you old school folks...or perhaps it's V for Vader...it's like a Sesame Street episode

NYCC Sometimes words escape me


P1090131
Originally uploaded by Jorge Azevedo
Very interesting photo of Jango, his boy Boba and ...and...and...what in the world is he holding?????

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Monday, October 4, 2010

501st Cad Bane makes apperance at NF Walk

On 2 Oct members of the 70th Explorers and Midwest Garrison teamed up to support and raise awareness for Neurofibromatosis or NF.  Though the weather threatened the walk still went as scheduled and the 501st walked proudly with the other teams.  This was the first time the St Louis MO chapter of the CTF held a walk.  Here is an e-mail from the event host:

I can't tell you how much we enjoyed the 501st Legion joining us for the NF
Walk and Family Picnic.  Please express to the rest of the group how very
much we appreciated your coming out for the event!  (If you could provide
their names and addresses, I could send out a personal thank you, but I
don't want to impose, if that is not something they'd appreciate your
doing.)

Attached is the group shot Don took, but it looks as if there were other
folks taking pictures to his left, and a lot of the faces were turned in
that direction.  If I get a better group photo from one of the other
families who took a group photo, I'll be sure to pass it on.
Thanks again, Wally, and I will definitely keep in touch.  You all were
TERRIFIC~~
Best regards,
Patti

Way to go Troopers!!!

"Poor Greedo" Story from Starwars.com

In honor of Greedo's Debut in the Clone Wars, Starwars.com dug up a great story about Greedo from 2009:

 It's Not Easy Being Greedo: Greedo Collectibles

So after Friday night, my take is poor Greedo still not getting the break he's after...seems like our lovable bounty hunter will have to wait for another day...

Art by Katie Cook
(501st Honorary Member)

Friday, October 1, 2010



The 501st Legion's 70th Explorers and Midwest Garrison will be on hand to help raise awareness of NF.  Come meet the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane along with other fan favorites.  TOMORROW 2 Oct at 10AM in Tilles Park St Louis MO.  For details click the link!

St Louis MO NF Walk 2 Oct Event Info

Will Greedo Prove Himself?

The question on everyone's mind, ok so really on my mind, is will Greedo finally redeem himself...for 30+ years this account of Greedo's exploits has been hidden away and tonight on The Clone Wars Greedo will make his appearance...Will he prove himself to be an underrated Bounty Hunter or will he prove otherwise...Tune in to The Clone Wars tonight to find out!

Much better artist than Cad

So funny enough there must be a Kowakian Monkey Lizard vibe in the air, this is off Starwars.com wonderful Mondo print of Salacious B. Crumb, love that guy!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Renaissance Duros

Got inspired to draw one of Hondo's pets...cute things aren't they?
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Jabba hospitalized


Camera Roll-70
Originally uploaded by stormtrooperguy
Authorities are not sure why, and we are awaiting a press conference with Jabba's spokesperson Mr Fortuna. Sources say Jabba was recently accepted as a contestant on the Biggest Loser and he may have "over exherted himself"

Quick it's getting away! Limited Shirt


Only a few hours left to get this really cool shirt!!!  Here is the link:http://www.teefury.com/#

Monday, September 27, 2010

Happy BanedaY

My kids made me a cake for my birthday...Wonder why they chose this theme?
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Saturday, September 25, 2010

Cad Bane Ankle Rockets

Here is a pic of the vac formed ankle rockets I just made for my boots. Incredible that you can actually make palstic things at home using your kitchen oven and a shop vac
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Friday, September 24, 2010

Guess who's coming to dinner next Friday Night?

oh wow, our homeboy Greedo makes his Clone Wars debut next week...is he holding George Lucas hostage?
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'Ol Red Eyes


'Ol Red Eyes
Originally uploaded by Decepticreep
Was is it about that lizard breath that makes the ladies swoon...

Zuckuss Don't be a Boba Hater

Originally Posted on Star Wars Blog Jul 2007, by Raynkaufman

Diary of Zuckuss Part VI: Why I SO TOTALLY Hate Boba Fett

Hey everyone, Zuckuss here again...

Okay, so, I used to kind of hate Boba Fett... but now I TOTALLY hate him. He is the meanest, most jerk-faced bounty hunter, even worse than Bossk. He sucks Gundark eggs!

Why? Why do you hate him so much Zuckuss??? Okay, diary, try THIS on for size.

So, last Friday I was like wanting to see that holodvid about Reginald Barkbone... Pirates of the Fire Rings of Fornax III. I rented the flick, made some popcorn, and called up Boba.

Me: "Wassssssuupp!"
Boba: "Who is this?"
Me: "Wassup, dude!"
Boba: "Seriously, who is this?"
Me: "Zuckizizuzzz"
(This is how my favorite singer, Snoop Snootles always mizzixes up his wizzords. It's hilarious!)

Boba hung up. He sounded kinda cranky. So I called him back.

Me: "Yo, it's Zuckuss."
Boba: "What do you want?"
Me: "I got Barkbone 3, mando boy! Cmon over! Got Corellian ales and popcorn!"
Boba: "Who else is coming?"
Me: "Nobody, dikut! Just you and me, man!"
Boba: "I..... um. I can't."
Me: "Cmmmon, akk dawg."
Boba: "I've... I've got hive flu."
Me: "Eww. Sounds gross. What is it?"
Boba: "Mandalorian chickenpox."
Me: "Okay well... You're missing out. Anyway, hope you feel better."
Boba: "Yeah. Uh [cough cough], think I'll just go to bed."


So far, so good, right? Sounds like he's got a pretty bad cold.

Well, then MONDAY MORNING, Dengar sends this over the holonet:

From: Dengar
To: Bounty Hunterz
Subj: Friday Night

OMG, You GUYS! DUDE! We had such a blast at Vader's party on Friday. SO AWEZUZM>!! BUT LOOK! Here's BOba Doing the "Walk of Cool". Way to go, Fetty. YOO DAMAN!



Friday night??? When he supposed to be SICK IN BED?!!!

HATE YOU, BOBA FETT. HATE U 4EVER!

Boba is really sweet

501st Cad Bane (@501st_Cad_Bane) has shared a Tweet with you:

"dailyfett: Photo: Star Wars Hello Kitty Cake by mindygee http://tumblr.com/xgcjiavpm"
--http://www.twitter.com/dailyfett/status/25421938906
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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Jango and son

We all remember the 70s Sanford and Son sitcom...Well some of us do. This is no sitcom, great art and story arc. The only way Sanford and son could come close to touching this would be is Fred decided to shoot Esther instead of faining a heart attack while Lamont yells.."get her dad"
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Friday, September 17, 2010

In Honor of Season 3 Premier

Well it seems the Mayor of Star Wars town has a few more friends and in honor of Season 3 Debut his bounty has gone up 10x...now someone get this guy!!!
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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Boba Foot

Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide

Excellent to see bounty hunters branching out to make money. Very cool shoes.
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She may have...met an untimely end

StarWars.com | Drawing Bounty Hunter Rumi Paramita

This is from a few days ago but to keep the theme of new Bounty Hunters I thought it appropriate. Unfortunately this great sniper me an unfortunate end at the hands of pirates...Hondo needs to teach his boys some manners...
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Fan Creates New Bounty Hunter Sülphurr Cyander

from the Force.net

TCW UK Comic Teases A Future Episode

Posted By Mike on September 16, 2010


Our friend Ewan from SWBooks.co.uk sent over the following, mildly-spoilerish, teaser for episode 7 of Season 3 of The Clone Wars. The teaser comes courtesy of the UK TCW comic. Check out his e-mail below, which also includes news of the design a bounty hunter contest winner.


"I don't know if this information has been released before but the latest edition (Volume 6, issue 12 - on sale from Thursday 16th Sept.) of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comic from Titan Comics in the UK has revealed that Episode 7 of Season 3 is titled "Assassin" and gives the following teaser:

"Ahsoka tracks down Aurra Sing in episode 3.07 ASSASSIN. Wait, didn't Aurra die in a starship crash? What does Ahsoka's mission have to do with her prophetic dreams?"


-End orignal post-

You may also remember awhile back that Titan Comics had a competition to design a bounty hunter and it would appear in a TCW comic story. They have announced the winner:  Benjamin Dawe from Canterbury, Kent, UK  who created Sülphurr Cyander (left). While Sülphurr Cyander will be making a full appearance in an
upcoming comic (thus becoming canon and which should be republished in the US eventually in an upcoming edition of TCW Magazine), in this edition's story, The Professional, by Tom DeFalco (art by Andres Ponce), Sülphurr Cyander makes a cameo appearance in the story's second panel (circled right)."
Pretty neat to see how fans can make a huge impact in this sandbox we call Star Wars!
 

Bounty Hunter's in art

New Star Wars (Boba Fett & Clone), Marvel (Sabretooth) & DC Comics (Catwoman) Statues - TV.com
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Monday, September 13, 2010

Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Rise of Cad Bane

Check out this video awesome video by Ladyvader66

Banking Clan predicts double dog dare you recession

Times are tough for everyone and some like Dengar have turned to alternative sources of income...want to know the secret to dipping dots...carbon
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Saturday, September 11, 2010

501st Bounty Hunters Guild Blog Site: Hunter's Profile: meet current and future 501st BH...

501st Bounty Hunters Guild Blog Site: Hunter's Profile: meet current and future 501st BH...: "This week we spotlight: Garrison Carida Cadet and future Bounty Hunter Mike Bryant (in his own words) Tell us a little about yourself? '..."

Dead man walking...

Common theme at cons is the walking dead, Denal was such a nice chap I really hated having to...take his armor. As usual the 501st was out at DragonCon 2010 marching in the annual parade...way to go 501st!!!

Is it me or is Mara ecstatic?


Bobas and Zam Wessell
Originally uploaded by jhc36
Young, old, fan, costumer, male or female...Star Wars Bounty Hunters simply delight people...even when they are facing certain disentigration...

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Calling All Bounty Hunters

I personally dislike Ziro...just can't trust a purple Hutt, but the money looked good and I hold this one responsible for the defects in my last TODO unit...Happy Hunting and make sure the gentleman apologizes
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Don't Worry I've got you


DragonCon-Sun - 16
Originally uploaded by Counse
Our favorite Lizard Man snatches up a runaway princess...lucky for her she's not a wookie...

Open Season on Bounties

This is a warning to the wanted and encouragement to the hunter, the guild will hold a competition to last through the end of the year, 31 Dec 2010.  Bounty Hunters here is the challenge, who ever pads their bank account the most with captured bounties wins...go the the Guilds Most Wanted to see whose been captured and who's still at large...Happy Hunting.

Tonight we dine in "the Sarlacc???"



Thought I would share this interesting mashup found at DragonCon. There is definitely alot of similarities between our Mando friends and the Spartans, at least there was till Satine came along...at least the good Govenor is trying to keep the fire alive.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Younglings location found

--http://www.twitter.com/HerUniverse/status/22822183932'>501st Cad Bane (@501st_Cad_Bane) has shared a Tweet with you:

"HerUniverse: One more day until #DragonCon!! Who's coming out? We'll be at booth #302 in the Marquis Ballroom!"
--http://www.twitter.com/HerUniverse/status/22822183932
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Calling all bounty hunters

Hunters it seems like an old friend has gone and made a mess with the Hutts (certain he doesn't remember). You know thde drill, catch and release...maybe we can get his value to rise...
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Calling all bounty hunters

My favorite bounty is up for grab...informants say she spends a good amount of time at a small botique HerUniverse
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Calling all bounty hunters

Be on the look out for this pair...good reward if you catch them together.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Calling All Bounty Hunters

Second bounty issued on this man...known collector of the exotic and rare. Suspicions are he conspired with the Mayor of Star Wars town to steal an Imperial Tie Interceptor. Informants say he may be headed to Atlanta...
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