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Costume Group Profile - 99th Garrison  15/09/2017
Welcome to another profile in our Star Wars Costuming Groups series.
Thanks to Jim for chatting to us about the 99th Garrison.

99th Star Wars Garrison Profile from Jedi-Robe.com

Who are you and what do you do?
We are 99th Garrison - Star Wars Costuming Group.  We are a group of Star Wars fans who have taken our love for Star Wars just that little bit further than perhaps was originally intended..Lol   We enjoy meeting up, wearing sometimes uncomfortable costumes in warm places, meeting other people, putting smiles on peoples faces (and the occasional look of fear) to raise money for charity

Where are you located?
We are primarily based in the Northern part of England (East Midlands-ish up to Newcastle upon Tyne.  We have concentrations of members in and around Greater Manchester/ Lancashire and North East

How long has the group been going?
The group was created on 01 June 2010

How did you start?

Like many groups that start up - the founding members were originally in another group

How many members do you have and are you looking for more?

We have in the region of 200 members and about 100 with costumes but not all the members are "active".

How many events do you roughly attend a year?
In 2016 we attended 133 events...that is quite a lot for a hobby group!

Is there a particular charity that your group supports?
Our two default charities are Dreamflight and Walking  with Giants Foundation. We will however collect for any charity at the event we attend.  We like to know how much we help people raise so that we can add it to our yearly total.  In 2015 we raised just over £31,000 and in 2016 we helped to raise approx £35,000

dreamflight charity logo Walking with giants charity



What characters are in your group?
We are mainly an Imperial Forces group but we do also allow Rebel Troops and  Bounty Hunter characters to join...even droids are welcome!

Do you have Star Wars canon/non-canon (Legends) characters?
Yes, we do have canon and non canon costumes as well as Expanded Universe costumes

99th Garrison Star Wars Costume Group

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What entry requirements do you have?
We do have an age limit.....it is currently 18 and this is because we also have Public Liability Insurance and this sets the age limit.  Children in costume can attend events as long as they are with their parents who must be members of the group and who must look after them.  You don’t need a costume to join 99th Garrison but if you decide to make or buy one to attend events you will need to have photos taken for clearance because we need to be sure the costume is good, right for you, accurate, etc.  We don’t have probationary troops but we do encourage new members to crew before they get a costume to get a feel for attending events

What do you love about Star Wars and cosplay?
Star Wars really does catch the imagination and that is why so many of us who remember the very first film decided to take up costuming.  The fact that when you are in costume you can become someone else..also you can be a little more cheeky and get away with it!

What’s the best thing about cosplaying for charity?
Bad guys doing good!  That is basically it.  We get to show off our costumes and have people wanting to take photos with us and at the same time help raise a huge amount for charity.  its not just about 99th Garrison....it's all the groups who do
 
What advice can you give for people looking to join a costuming group?
Just do it!  Seek out a group.....contact them to find out how to join and join up.  Some people are members of more than one group...that isn’t a problem.   We have new members who have seen us at events and want to be part of what we do.  Its a great way to meet different people from all walks of life.  I have always said that many of the people I am friends with in 99th Garrison I would probably never have met without the common thread of Star Wars........a Stormtrooper is a Stormtrooper no matter what your day job!

Star Wars Garrison Costume Group 99th


Where can people contact you to join or request an appearance?
99th Garrison has a Facebook page where you can contact us and see our list of calendar events. Also we have a website (soon to be updated) and a contact email info@99thgarriosn.co.uk

Website: www.99thgarrison.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/99thGarrison
Twitter: @99thgarrison

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