501st TK Project

EFX Signature Helmet Auction Complete!

2010-12-24T07:16:00.001-08:00

EFX Signature Helmet sells for $15,100.00! Total raised for the Make A Wish Foundation is $65,250.00!!!!

Auction Alert!

2010-12-13T21:34:00.000-08:00

The auction for the EFX Signature Helmet will begin 9am PST, 14 December 2010 and end 20 December. You can find the auction at www.ebay.com/stormtrooper

Last Helmet!!! EFX Signature Helmet

2010-12-11T12:47:00.000-08:00

EFX has donated the last helmet for the project. This helmet was not at the live auction because it was still in the process of being signed.
This helmet has been signed by the following...

George Lucas

Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher - Princess Leia

Harrison Ford - Han Solo

Billy Dee Williams - Lando Calrissian

David Prowse - Darth Vader

James Earl Jones - Voice of Darth Vader

Anthony Daniels - C-3PO

Kenny Baker - R2-D2

Peter Mayhew - Chewbacca

Jeremy Bulloch - Boba Fett

Frank Oz - Puppeteer/Voice of Yoda

Warwick Davis - Wicket (Ewok)

Gary Kurtz - Producer: Episode IV: A New Hope and Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

John Williams - Compose/Conductor

Lawrence Kasdan - Writer: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Irvin Kershner - Director: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

The auction will be held on Ebay starting on December 14, 2010.

Were not done yet...........

2010-08-16T18:56:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought we were done with the project, well were not! We have one more special helmet that we will be donating to Make A Wish. Due to a vacation, the helmet did not make it to C5. This last helmet will be auctioned off by Make A Wish as soon as I get it to them. I cant tell you what the helmet is, but i can tell you, it will be the a one of a kind bucket! Stay tuned for details!!!

To our awesome artist...

2010-08-16T18:54:00.001-07:00

To all the artist involved, there is not enough I can say to try and communicate the appreciation for you help in making this auction possible! A simple thank you can not express the gratitude that I have for all of you. All your time and hard work will not go unnoticed! From all of us in the 501st, THANK YOU!

Helmet bids!

2010-08-16T18:15:00.000-07:00

- LOST helmet by JJ Abrams: $2500
- Tori Belleci from Mythbusters' helmet: $800
- Dan Bergren's TK-Flipper helmet: $250
- Jan Duursema's Sith Empire helmet: $1500
- Spencer Brinkerhoff: $250
- Jeremy Bulloch: $950
- Matt Busch Black Lagoon helmet: $600
- Joe Carroll helmet: $250
- Katie Cook's Doodle Helmet: $1750
- Joe Corroney's 501st Airborne Bomber: $900
- Melita Curphy Demon helmet: $1500
- Arturo Delgado Red Tail helmet: $1750
- Cory Lorenzen TK Mickey: $1000
- Nicole Falk TK Slimer: $750
- Matt & Shawn Fillbach TK Freebird: $550
- Dave Filoni Plo Koon: $1400
- John Gilliland WWII helmet: $550
- Grant Gould Hand of Sauron: $250
- Kevin Graham TK Pod: $1300
- Albin Johnson & Jerry Greene R2-TK: $600
- Chase Gustafson Warrior through the ages: $1300
- Nathan Hamill helmet: $700
- Jessica Hickman Nose Pinup: $450
- Tom Hodges To Mustafar and Back: $350
- Star Wars in Concert helmet: $1100
- Scott Kirkham TK RoSco: $300
- Karen K Jawa helmet: $650
- Tim Knapp Egyptian: $500
- Daniel Logan's Maori helmet: $3500
- Randy Martinez Lakers: $650
- Peter Mayhew "Chewied Up:" $1250
- Fanboys Kyle Newman helmet: $800
- Lawrence Noble Steampunk helmet: $1400
- William O'Neil TK Pharoah: $450
- Ray Park TK Maul: $2300
- Amy Provanost TK Ewok: $900
- Seth Green TK Titan: $600
- Brian Rood Steampunk: $800
- Tsuneo Sanda Jaguar helmet: $700
- Steve Sansweet Celebration helmet: $1150
- Jamie Snell Cheshire: $400
- Cat Staggs Tuskan helmet: $1200
- LFL Singapore helmet: $450
- James Taqmpa R2-TK: $600
- Denise Vasquez TK Avatar: $750
- 501st Helmet by Cathy Beningen: $800
- Kathy van Beuningen 501st Logo: $1400
- Jane Wiedlin Cylon Helmet: $550
- Scott Will IG-88: $700
- West Coast Choppers helmet: $1400
- Marc Wolfe Iron Man helmet: $1250
- Last Helmet! Nina Yankovic: $300

Auction was a huge success!

2010-08-16T18:09:00.000-07:00

The auctions was a huge success! We raised over $50,000.00 for Make A Wish!

Big thanks go out to everyone involved in making this auction awesome! EFX Collectibles, Florida Auctioneer Academy, Make A Wish, Lucasflim and the 501st. I really hope the funds raised will make a difference in a child's life! Also a thank you to all of you that have been following and spreading the word about the project! This was a giant team effort!

Chris Romines
TK Project Manager

Completed Helmet Alert - Spencer Brinkeroff III Concept Trooper Helmet

2010-08-07T09:42:00.000-07:00

Spencer has completed his Concept Trooper Helmet!!!

Updated pic of the Chewie Helmet!!!

2010-08-07T09:25:00.000-07:00

TK Project gets some web time on Starwars.com!

2010-08-05T22:24:00.000-07:00

Lucasfilm's Bonnie Burton has posted some details on the project over at Starwars.com!

Starwars.com Interview

Completed Helmet Alert - Lucasfilm Team Celebration Helmet

2010-08-05T22:21:00.000-07:00

Lucasfilm has submitted its auction entry! He is the Team Celebration Helmet. Features images from all 5 Celebrations!

Completed Helmet Alert - Dave Filoni Plo Koon Helmet

2010-08-05T22:18:00.000-07:00

Lucasfilm Clone Wars Director, Dave Filoni has completed his awesome bucket! I present the TK Plo Koon Helmet!

Completed Helmet Alert - Tory Belleci/Mythbusters Viking Warrior Helmet

2010-08-04T23:21:00.000-07:00

Tory from the Mythbusters has created his Ancient Helmet! Tag a look at the helmet info on the Discovery Channel Website!

Completed Helmet Alert - JJ Abrams LOST Helmet

2010-08-03T22:34:00.000-07:00

J.J. Abrams and his LOST crew have submitted the LOST Helmet! Sign by J.J. JJ Abrams, Bryan Burk, Matthew Fox, Josh Holloway, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuseand a few others!!! Painted by Amy Vatanakul

Completed Helmet Alert - Ray Park TK Maul Helmet

2010-08-03T22:26:00.000-07:00

Ray Park, in association with Ken Caslis, Have answered an age old question! What would happen if Darth Maul put on a TK Helmet? Well now we know!

Completed Helmet Alert - William O'Neill TK Pharaoh Helmet

2010-08-03T22:23:00.000-07:00

William O'Neill has gone old school on us. Say hello to the TK Pharaoh Helmet!

Completed Helmet Alert - Grant Gould Uruk-Hai Trooper Helmet

2010-08-03T22:20:00.000-07:00

Completed Helmet Alert - Grant Gould has let his inner Lord of the Rings slip out!

(Grant) I mixed my two nerdy loves - Star Wars and Lord of the Rings - and went with the "Uruk-Hai Trooper" helmet. Essentially it's supposed to be a weathered, slightly battle-worn, metal helmet with the White Hand of Saruman slapped across the front!

Completed Helmet Alert - Nina Yankovic Birdland Helmet

2010-08-03T22:17:00.000-07:00

Our youngest artist, Nina Yankovic, has completed her Birdland Helmet. Makes me feel pretty inside! Thanks Mom and Dad!!!

Completed Halmet Alert - Spencer Brinkerhoff

2010-08-03T06:40:00.000-07:00

Spencer Brinkerhoff has completed his....... well I don't know! Spencer is doing a 5 day build blog to show what he did on this helmet. So go visit his site and watch him build his bucket!!

Spencer Brinkerhoff TK Build!

Completed Helmet Alert - Daniel Bergren TK Flipper Helmet

2010-08-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

501st Member and Lucasfilm Artist, Dan Bergren, has completed his TK Flipper Helmet.

Completed Helmet Alert - Fillbach Brothers Captain Freebird Helmet

2010-08-02T20:21:00.000-07:00

The Fillbach Brothers have gone all Patriotic on us!!! Say hello to the Captain Freebird Helmet Bucket!

Completed Helmet Alert - Katie Cook Doodle Helmet

2010-08-02T19:07:00.000-07:00

Katie Cook has completed her ..... Doodle Helmet :)

I think it turned out really cute! i painted it one of my favorite colors... then went CRAZY doodling all over it. i think it SCREAMS "katie" and it's full of very silly little SW jokes. :)

Completed Helmet Alert - Jan Duursema Sith Empire Helmet

2010-08-02T18:52:00.000-07:00

Jan Duursema has completed the Sith Empire Helmet!!! Ohhhhhh so Sithy!

Completed Helmet Alert - Arturo Delgado "Red Tail" Helmet

2010-08-02T18:24:00.000-07:00

501st member Arturo Delgado has paid homage to the Tuskegee Airman of World War 2. I now present the Red Tails Helmet!

Completed Helmet Alert - Cat Staggs Tusken Trooper Helmet

2010-08-02T18:21:00.000-07:00

Cat Staggs has shown the Tusken fans some love with her TK Tusken Trooper Helmet!!!!

Completed Helmet Alert - Peter Mayhew Taken By Chewbacca Helmet

2010-08-01T21:42:00.000-07:00

Peter and Angie Mayhew have submitted the Taken By Chewbacca Helmet!!! The sculpting was done by their daughter Katy!! Man this thing weirds me out!!!!!

Completed Helmet Alert - Chase Gustafson Warrion Helmet

2010-07-31T17:46:00.000-07:00

501st Member Chase Gustafson and created a Warrior thru the Ages Helmet. This helmet is a memorial to 6 different warrior cultures.

Completed Helmet Alert - Nicole Falk Slime Helmet

2010-07-31T17:42:00.000-07:00

Ok Ghostbuster fans, hide your food cause here comes the Slime Trooper! Nicole Falk has outdone herself on the gross Ghost!!!

Completed Helmet Alert - James Tampa R2-TK Helmet

2010-07-31T17:39:00.000-07:00

501st Member James Tampa has completed the R2-TK Helmet!

Completed Helmet Alert - Daniel Logan Maori Helmet

2010-07-31T17:34:00.000-07:00

Daniel Logan has completed his Maori Trooper Helmet. He had some help from good friends: Shawna M. Hogan-Moore (Red Elk), Darcienne Sparber & Michael Moore (HMS Creative Productions).

Completed Helmet Alert - Nathan Hamill Helmet

2010-07-31T17:31:00.000-07:00

Nathan Hamill has completed his contribution to the TK Project!!

Completed Helmet Alert - Jessica Hickman Bomber Nose Art Helmet

2010-07-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

Jessick Hickman has completed the Bomber Nose Art Helmet!

2010-07-26T21:42:00.000-07:00

Completed Helmet Alert - Lee Stringer (CG Supervisor for Lucasfilm Singapore and the Clone Wars TV Series) presents the Singapore Battalion Helmet. The paintjob is a combination of the Singapore flag along with the Clone War ‘worn and chipped’ look.

John Gilliland Nexu Squad Helmet

2010-07-25T20:01:00.000-07:00

Complete Helmet Alert - John Gilliland has completed his World War 2 P-51 Mustang Fighter Aircraft inspired paint job. Say hello to the Nexu Squad Helmet!

Completed Helmet Alert - Albin Johnson TK R2 Helmet

2010-07-21T06:47:00.000-07:00

Albin Johnson and Jerry Greene have completed the TK R2 Helmet!

As a fellow droid owner, me LIKEY!

Completed Helmet Alert - Melita Curphy TK Demon Helmet

2010-07-20T21:58:00.000-07:00

The devilish Melita Curphy has completed the TK Demon Helmet! Man this thing is scary........

The horns/teeth, etc are hand sculpted from epoxy clay. The helmet was painted with acrylic with several layers of wet/dry applications...no airbrushing. The forehead eye has been painted with flourescent orange and will glow in certain light. The mohawk is made from high quality National Fiber Technology hair that i hand dyed.

Completed Helmet Alert - Randy Martinez TK Laker's Helmet

2010-07-06T08:37:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Star Wars artist Randy Martinez is at it again! Not only has he created 13 pieces of promotional art for Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando Florida next month, he has done the unexpected. This popular artist has carried his true love for sports over into the science fiction genre. Demonstrating the love he has for his favorite basketball team, Randy Martinez has created a “Lakers Trooper” TK Helmet. When asked what inspired the idea, Randy said: “I am a huge Lakers fan, and the Lakers were right in the middle of playing for their 16th Championship against the Boston Celtics. I knew the Lakers were going to win the series, so I confidently started creating my salute to the Lakers defeat of the Celtics. I’m glad they won because I had already put 16 tally marks along the jaw representing each NBA Championship.”

Completed Helmet Alert - Noble Studios RED DOG-3

2010-07-06T08:26:00.000-07:00

The RED DOG-3 Helmet was built by Noble Studio. It was a collaboration between Lawrence Noble and his long time Apprentice, Shane Curran. It is a debut work for Shane and Noble Studio couldn’t be prouder of his efforts.

After discussions about basic concept and direction, as well as several trips to thrift stores, antique shops and the local hardware store, we had several meetings about what to use and how it should work. Shane produced concept sketches based on our talks. We reviewed the sketches, tightening up our ideas, and then proceeded to apply the pieces we found to the helmet. We wanted it to look like everything we added had a purpose, or reason for being. The dreadlocks at one time, were part of Shane’s hair. When he cut them off, he saved them, and I think we put them to good use!

As far as materials, we used a real variety. Leather, brass, plastic. copper and black walnut were predominate. Acrylic paint was applied to the basic form of the helmet, and found objects (boy, those were wonderful surprises!) made a huge difference. I think the addition of real human hair added another level and dimension.

The entire process took about 60 man hours, including false turns and deliberation. We allowed the freedom to change our minds in deference to a more rewarding solution done differently than first imagined… I think that set up a scenario that allowed “Art” to unfold. All along the way, Shane displayed an open mind and determination that was rewarding to see and, I believe, we came up with a helmet and a backstory about the character Red Dog-3 that we can all be proud of!

This effort, on behalf of the 501^st and the “Make a Wish Foundation”

afforded a sweet opportunity for Noble Studio to embark on a dream…

Completed Helmet Alert - Cheshire trooper Helmet!

2010-06-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

Ok Alice in Wonderland fans, say hello the the Jamie Snell Cheshire Cat Trooper Helmet!

Completed Helmet Alert - 501st Airborne Helmet!

2010-06-13T15:59:00.000-07:00

Joe Corroney has submitted his entry to the project. The aircraft inspired 501st Airborne Helmet has taken off!!!

Completed Helmet Alert - TK Avatar

2010-05-28T15:48:00.000-07:00

Honorary member Denise Vasquez has completed her Avatar themed helmet.

Completed Helmet Alert - Star Wars In Concert Brasstrooper

2010-05-16T22:01:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows what the Imperial March sounds like but no one seems to know where it comes from.Well, the answer can now be revealed. The Brasstrooper. That music you hear is actually Darth's elite marching band that just happens to be slightly offscreen in all of the films. These commando band geeks are trained from birth to follow our favorite Sith Lord everywhere he goes while belting out those famous notes. Able to perform in deep space or in the desert sun of Tatooine, the Brasstrooper is not to be trifled with.

In all seriousness, the Star Wars In Concert cast and crew is honored to partner with the 501st in this wonderful project. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a wonderful organization and we hope our contribution helps make a difference.

Completed Helmet Alert - TK-88

2010-05-09T21:14:00.000-07:00

501st member Scott Will (Florida Garrison) has complete his submission! Scott has created a TK/IG 88 (The Robot Bounty Hunter) combination!

Completed Helmet Alert - TK RoSco

2010-05-09T21:00:00.000-07:00

501st Member Scott Kirkham and Rob Coe have created the TK RoSco helmet...

TK RoSco is an exercise in leather and lights. What started out as a possible steampunk design morphed into something different as the project grew. Hand-stretched leather dome, hand-hammered brass face, rivets, leather scales, hand-formed screen vents and eyes and multiple LEDs kept it from fitting any sort of genre. With the Don't Shoot Me Lights on back (Acronym: DSML, pronounced DiSMaL) and lights from within and out, TK RoSco evokes barnstormers in their flying machines with their leather and brass helmets as well as warriors in high tech future times. I guess he might be called a Barnstormtrooper...

There are about 120-150 man hours, give or take, in the helmet. Leather, brass, batteries, rivets, fully wired and integrated LEDs of various shapes and sizes (with a switch inside the helmet), batteries, velcro, metal screen, brass aerators and brass mesh were all used.

New Artist Update - Well Kinda.....

2010-05-09T20:50:00.000-07:00

501st Member Dean Plantamura has given his helmet to 501st Honorary Member Derek Lyons for buildup. Dean has a ton of projects on his plate and wanted to make sure the project moved forward.

Derek appeared twice in the great final scene of Episode IV. As Rebel Honour Guard he saluted Luke Skywalker and Han Solo as they entered the hall of the Massassi Temple and "swished“ to the other end of the hall in a wink of the eye in order to hand over the medals to Princess Leia for her to present to the approaching pair.

So it is with great pleasure I welcome Derek (even if he was a Rebel) to the TK project.

Helmets on Tour this weekend!

2010-04-11T09:25:00.000-07:00

Some of the completed helmets will be out on the town this weekend! The following helmets will be at the Anaheim Convention Center.

West Coast Choppers Helmet
Sanda Lepoard Helmet
Robot Chicken Titan Helmet
Jeremy Bullock Fett Helmet
Matt Busch Creature Helmet
Amy's Ewok Helmet

If you are in the area, come by the 501st booth and take a look! http://www.wizardworld.com/home-anaheim.html

The 501st TK Logo Helmet will visit C2E2 in Chicago! Visit the 501st booth to take a look at it!! http://www.c2e2.com/

Completed Helmet Alert - 501st Logo Helmet!

2010-04-11T09:01:00.000-07:00

We have our 1st 501st member helmet complete! Kathy van Beuningen of the Midwest Garrison has submitted the 501st "Logos" Helmet! Kathy tells me she has over 1000 501st logos on the bucket!!!

Robot Chicken TK Project Promo video!!

2010-03-27T15:52:00.000-07:00

Seth Green, Matthew Senreich and the creator of the TK Titan Trooper Helmet Tom Keiser, give a shout out to the fans for their helmet!

From TKP Videos

Completed Helmet Alert! Kevin Graham TK-Pod Helmet

2010-03-25T23:08:00.000-07:00

Kevin Graham has completed his unique Pod Helmet.

Each rivet is hand drilled in and glued in on the inside of the helmet. The entire helmet is plated in real copper, then chemical patina added. Each ear vent has a surround sound speaker installed which is connected to an amplifier. You can plug an Ipod, Iphone, Computer or any other device that has a headphone type jack installed into the helmet. The back of the helmet has a 5 port usb hub installed which you can connect to any computer. You can charge your Iphone, Ipod, and use any other device in the hub.

Not only does it look cool, but it's useful!!!!

Completed Helmet Alert! Amy Provonost Ewok Helmet

2010-03-25T23:02:00.000-07:00

Lucas film Artist Amy Provonost has completed her Ewok Trooper Helmet! Nub nub!!!

Completed Helmet Alert! Brian Rood Steampunk Helmet

2010-03-15T21:13:00.000-07:00

I would like to show off our latest completed build. Troopers the Brain Rood Steampunk Helmet!

Boba Fett Completes his helmet!

2010-02-12T17:19:00.000-08:00

The Original Boba Fett, Jeremy Bulloch, has completed his helmet (And in record time!). I would like to show off the Boba Fett Trooper Helmet!

New Artist Alert - Kyle Newman

2010-02-09T06:33:00.000-08:00

Got our last artist all wrapped up yesterday! Ladies and germs, give a warm welcome to Kyle Newman! The director of Fanboys has agreed to do a bucket for us!

TKP Artist Teaser!!!

2010-01-28T18:44:00.000-08:00

Here is a little teaser from TKP Artist Jeremy van Gogh (AKA Jeremy Bulloch, AKA Boba Fett)! And no, you don't get to see the helmet till I get it!! Muhahahahahaha

New Artist - Brian Rood

2010-01-23T14:13:00.000-08:00

LFL artist Brian Rood has joined the project!

New Artist - Star Wars in Concert

2010-01-23T06:41:00.000-08:00

David Iskra and the crew from the Star Wars in Concert have signed up to do a helmet.

Matt Busch Helmet Completed!

2010-01-01T22:59:00.000-08:00

Matt has just sent me pics of his completed helmet! The Creature from the Black Lagoon!!

New Artist - Jeremy Bulloch

2009-12-24T06:46:00.000-08:00

We got Boba Fett! Jeremy has agreed to do a helmet :)

New Artist - Tory Belleci (Mythbusters)

2009-12-23T16:12:00.000-08:00

Tory has agreed to do a bucket for the project! Looking forward to see what he comes up with!

Titan Trooper Helmet is Complete!

2009-12-17T21:39:00.000-08:00

I would like to introduce the Titan Trooper Helmet! Created by Tommy Keiser (Titan Maximum). This helmet is a Stormtrooper/Titan Maximum hybrid.

Signed by Seth Green, Matt Senreich, Tom Root and Tommy.

Seth, Tom, Tommy and Matt with the helmet!

Helmet #3 is Finished!!

2009-12-15T21:53:00.001-08:00

More to follow soon :)

New Artist - Nina Yankovic

2009-12-12T15:54:00.000-08:00

We have our newest artist signed up! Weird Al and Suzanne Yankovic are allowing thier daughter Nina to do a helmet for the project. Not only is she the cutest artist we have, she is the youngest. Big thanks to Mom and Dad for letting Nina come play with us!

New Artist - Jane Wiedlin

2009-10-14T20:42:00.000-07:00

I would like to introduce our newest artist, Jane Wiedlin! The 80's rock star, 501st Honorary Member and all around awesome and giving lady has agreed to do a helmet for us!

New Artist - Denise Vasquez

2009-09-29T17:56:00.000-07:00

We would like to introduce our newest artist, Denise Vasquez! Welcome aboard Denise!!!

Helmets Shipping!

2009-09-17T22:16:00.001-07:00

Efx will be shipping the helmets to the artist tomorrow! 30-90 days till we have some helmet goodness!!!

Tsuneo Sanda Jaguar Helmet

2009-09-08T07:05:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentlemen, for your viewing pleasure... The Tsuneo Sanda Jaguar Helmet!

Tsuneo Sanda Done!

2009-08-28T11:14:00.001-07:00

Tsuneo Sanda has completed his helmet! Once I get the helmet I'll get some great pics up! But for now...ya gotta wait :P

Chris

Bonnie Burton in...Don Bies out :(

2009-08-28T11:09:00.001-07:00

We have add Bonnie Burton from Lucasfilm to the project! But with this great new comes some sad news. Don Bies has dropped out due to other commitments. Bonnie will be taking his place.

Chris

Cat Staggs has joined the Project!

2009-07-30T17:39:00.000-07:00

Lucasfilm artist Cat Staggs has joined the project!

Welcome aboard Cat!

Comic Con 2009

2009-07-26T20:42:00.000-07:00

I was invited to go to Comic Con 2009 in San Diego California. So I took some time and did a little promoting for the TK Project and visited a few of our artist. So while I was there, I showed off the Jesse James helmet at the 501st booth. Bryan Ono from Efx Collectiables also invited me to show the helmet off at their booth at the Lucasfilm Pavilion. After the EFX crew put the bucket on display, I heard nothing but great comments about the helmet and was asked where the rest were! This project is about to take off and you are all invited to the lauch party :)

The West Coast Chopper helmet along side a Regular trooper helmet at the EFX booth.

Stan Stice, author of The Art of Ralph McQuarrie book, trying on the bucket!

Bryan Ono and the bucket!

Another big thanks to Bryan and EFX for the awsome donation of the helmets!!!

2 Artist receive their helmets!

2009-07-17T06:34:00.000-07:00

2 of our artist have received their helmets. Tsunedo Sanda in Japan and Lucas Arts Singapore received their helmets last week. Hope to have some pictures for you soon!

Matt Busch auctions over!

2009-07-17T06:32:00.000-07:00

The Matt Busch auctions are over and raised another $250.00 for the project. Thanks you all for bidding and Matt for donating the prints!

Matt Busch-athon Auctions!

2009-07-05T17:56:00.000-07:00

Matt Busch donated 14 prints for the TK Helmet project. So head over to Ebay and take a look then BID HIGH!

Here is a sample of whats on Ebay.

501st TK Project Ebay Auctions

Chris

New Artist - Nathan Hamill has joined us!

2009-05-11T19:14:00.000-07:00

The TKP crew is happy to announce that Nathan Hamill has joined the project!

Kevin Graham Print Auction

2009-05-04T18:58:00.000-07:00

Hey all,
Kevin Graham has donated a print for the auction! Please take a look and bid at...

501st TK Project Ebay Auctions

Chris

New Art Auctions are up!

2009-04-26T20:02:00.001-07:00

A few of the artist involved with the TK Project have donated some special art to the project. These auctions will help us raise funds for shipping and promotion of the project.

I would like to thank the following artist for donating prints!

Amy Provonost
Randy Martinez
Tom Hodges
Tsuneo Sanda

501st TK Project Ebay Auctions

501st TK Project Art Auction

2009-04-20T18:25:00.001-07:00

501st TK Project artist John Giilliand and IGT have donated. some very special and rare art work to the project.

These items are just like pinball glass from pin ball machines except they are from the slot machines. The big sign panels are used in the signs that go over the group of slot machines. They have never been released to the public for sale. These machines will never be offered for sale either. When they are brought back to the factory they are dismantled and the parts are destroyed. The Casinos can't even buy them. They are placed by the manufacturer and the casinos pay a daily fee and receive a portion of the coin in. It's a bizarre arrangement and makes these very collectible. The only pieces that exist outside of the actual machines are the 10-15 artists proofs that are made in the beginning. After that about 1000 machines are made and unless those parts are stolen they are all destined for destruction. As far as the sign panels go, it's the same except there are far less of them. So this is a very rare opportunity. These are the only parts ever offered to the public specifically for this charity

1 Large sign panel from the Multi-level Progressive R2 D2 Bank. This is a huge digital print on plexiglass and measures 25” X 74”. It features Drew Struzan art combined in to a single Star Wars saga presentation.

2 sets of single face sign panels from the shorter version of the sign for the MLP. digital print on plexiglass Each side is 24” X 36”. They Feature Drew Struzan art combined into a single Star Wars saga presentation.

1 Star Wars A New Hope Glass. This is actual printed glass right out of the IGT slot machine . This was the first Star Wars slot machine that IGT released. Measures aproximately 9" X 20".

1 Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Glass. This is actual printed glass right out of the IGT slot machine . Measures aproximately 9" X 20".

1 Star Wars Dark Side Glass. The third release from IGT. This is actual printed glass right out of the IGT slot machine . Measures aproximately 9" X 20".

1 Rebel Assault sign panel artist proof. This is a large full size print of the sign panel for Rebel Assault.

1 Rebel Assault glass artist proof. Full size digital print . Less than 10 of these artist proofs exist.

Please visit the site John has put up for this auction...

http://www.johngillilandstudio.com/auction.html

Folks, get the word out! This is a very rare opportunity for Star Wars collectors!!!

Big thanks to John and IGT for donating these cool and very rare pieces for the cause!

Chris
501st TK Project Lead

West Coast Choppers Helmet is Complete!

2009-02-27T13:44:00.000-08:00

I got a call earlier this week from my So Cal Garrison brother RBJ (SL4300) and he told me the WC helmet was done, so I made arrangements to go pick up the bucket today.
No need to prolong the anticipation!

The West Coast Chopper Helmet
Authorized by Jesse James - West Coast Choppers
Painted by Andrew Babish and Pete (Hotdog) Finlan

Andrew and Jesse

The helmet has been signed by Jesse

Project milestone

2009-01-12T19:24:00.000-08:00

As of today, we have filled all of our artist spots! I would like to thanks all of those who contacted me about joining the project. Here is the current breakdown of our artist...

10 - 501st members
35 - Artist and Celebs

New 501st Artist - Randy Martinez

2009-01-12T19:19:00.001-08:00

I would like to welcome our last artist to the project. Randy is a Honorary Member of the 501st and we cant wait to see what he's gonna do!

New Artist - Lucasfilm (Singapore) - Lee Stringer

2008-12-29T21:26:00.000-08:00

I was contacted my Lee Stinger, CG Supervisor of the Star Wars TV series "The Clone Wars" and they have asked to join us! So welcome aboard to the Lucasfilm Animation Department of Lucasfilm!

New Artist - Joel Carrol

2008-12-10T09:01:00.000-08:00

Lucasfilm artist Joel Carrol has joined the project!

New Celeb Artist - Dave Filoni

2008-12-04T18:11:00.000-08:00

Director of the "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" Movie and the Cartoon Networks "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" weekly TV show is on the team!!

New Celeb Artist - Daniel Logan

2008-12-01T18:51:00.001-08:00

Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett) has joined the project!

New Celeb Artist - Ray Parks

2008-12-01T18:39:00.000-08:00

That's right!!!! Darth Maul, Toad and Snake Eyes will be doing a helmet!

New Celeb Artist - Robot Chicken Crew

2008-12-01T18:28:00.000-08:00

The crew from the Cartoon Networks Robot Chicken TV show have agreed to do a bucket for the project! Thanks Seth Green, Matt Senreich and the whole crew!

Ignore the big scary guy in the back...it's only me :)

New Artist - Dave Dorman

2008-12-01T18:26:00.001-08:00

Please welcome Dave Dorman to the project!

New Artist - Spencer Brinkerhoff III

2008-11-25T11:27:00.001-08:00

Please welcome Lucasfilm artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III to the project!

New Artist - Fillbach Brothers

2008-11-21T12:33:00.000-08:00

Here is our 1st tag team artist! Lucasfilm and Darkhorse Comics artist Matt and Shawn Fillbach.

New Artist - Marc Wolfe

2008-11-21T10:39:00.000-08:00

TKP welcomes Lucasfilm artist Marc Wolfe to the project!

New Artist - Kevin Graham

2008-11-21T07:41:00.000-08:00

The project welcomes Lucasfilm artist Kevin Graham to the project!

New Artist - Melita Curphy

2008-11-20T06:15:00.000-08:00

Please welcome Melita Curphy to the project!

New Artist - John Hinton

2008-11-19T21:55:00.000-08:00

Lucasfilm Artist John Hinton is onboard!!

Project update 11-19-08

2008-11-19T19:27:00.000-08:00

Well the project is taking off! I have been getting emails from all kinds of artist that want to participate! As stated in earlier post I mentioned that we have 50 helmets for the project. As of 7pm 11-19-2008 we have following helmets available..

Artist - 9
501st member - 1
Reserved - 10

If you want to be apart of this project, please email me!

The reserved helmets for the big guns. I am working on a few and I need to make sure I have something for them to work on :)

I would like to thank EVERYONE that has offered to help. Especially eFX Collectibles! Without them we would not be moving forward.
Speaking of helmets, the last word I received on the helmet delivery date was mid late Jan/Early Feb 09.

New Artist - Russell Walks

2008-11-19T19:00:00.000-08:00

Longtime Lucasfilm artist Russel Walks has joined the team!

New Artist - Grant Gould

2008-11-16T19:38:00.000-08:00

Lucasfilm artist, Grant Gould is going to do a bucket!

New Artist - Amy Pronovost

2008-11-16T19:08:00.000-08:00

I would like to welcome Lucasilm Artist Amy Pronovost to the project!

New Artist - Jessica Hickman

2008-11-15T06:56:00.000-08:00

Lucasfilm Artist, Jessica Hickman has joined the team!

New Artist - Jamie Snell

2008-11-13T18:32:00.000-08:00

Lucasfilm artist Jamie Snell has agreed to join the team!

1st Helmet dropped off!

2008-11-11T14:33:00.000-08:00

The 1st helmet of the project is now in the hands of the artist! I had the pleasure of dropping off a bucket to West Coast Choppers in Long Beach, Ca. We should have something really cool to look at in 30 to 60 days!