• more about #stormtroopers
    bonniegrrl: Speaking of hot chicks with Elvis Trooper: [www.flickr.com] more »
    bonniegrrl: For those of you who bother to check out the site, there's also a rather yummy photo of Jane Wiedlin from the Go-Go's that I proudly submitted: [www.h... more »
    bonniegrrl: Wow, put a photo up of a girl and watch the bitchy comments begin. On that note, here's my new book about acting like a mean girl if you people need s... more »
    Liz Weinbloom: Why exactly are we talking about the lady and not about the STORMTROOPER ELVIS?!?! Amazing. more »
    MissingPieces: Nothing new. [chicksdigarmor.com] more »
    Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: I could swear I'd seen this site before -- way earlier than yesterday. Don't care for her eyebrows, but she's got a self-confidence that overcomes any... more »
    92BuickLeSabre: Yikes, who knew the io9 crowd could be so shallow? Not in whether or not one thinks someone is hot or not (no accounting for tastes either way), but i... more »
    debo matar la zombi goldberry83: Oh for crying out loud; just because some of you don't find zaftig women attractive does not mean that they are objectively not attractive. Seriously... more »
    Stueymon: is it wrong i fancy the chick in that pic?.... i just likes me some curves :D more »
    KenseiKitsune: I did not know Elvis was a Stormtrooper. more »
    Garrison Dean: R.O.A.C.H.: Does this mean that Stormtroopers = Douchebags? That can't be. more »
    Heresiarch: That is definitely not a hot chick. more »
    oldandintheway: It must take great deal of money and time to support this "lifestyle", of volunteeering. Are most of these people independently wealthy?? If they have... more »
    Catherine Schaff-Stump: Hi! Long term cosplayer and costumer here. Managed to get my master costume status in the Costumers Guild two years back. What's happening is that c... more »
    blorp: and yet you all made fun of the real-life-superheroes, who patrolled their streets and donated blood and stuff in costume. The 501st is very cool thou... more »
    Matt Osborne: Hey io9. Can i be a reporter too? I could totally handle doing a report on my local warhammer club. hell they arent even as elitist or obnoxious as th... more »
    Grey_Area: I suspect the members of the 501st are better shots than "real" Stormtroopers. Love the charity aspect of their calling, I guess Imperialisim can be a... more »
    Duneknight: why donnt they dress up as jedi or something good like han solo? why only bad guys? more »
    DangerousDac: I'd Love to Join the 501st, unfortunately I - A) Only own a Trooper Helmet B) Could not fit into a suit. C) Do not own said suit. D) Could not afford ... more »
    Annalee Newitz: I've always loved anime cosplay, and I think the cosplayer above looks almost exactly like the character she is playing. Some of the cosplay outfits I... more »
  • #starwarsfetishism

    Proof That The Internet Caters To All Tastes

    Sometimes, there is no need for an explanation beyond the link: Hot Chicks With Stormtroopers, a blog launched yesterday to showcase... well, I think the name says it all. No, I don't know why, either.
  • #costumevscosplay

    What a Stormtrooper Is Made Of

    Over 4,000 people around the world are part of the 501st Legion, a group of costumed stormtroopers who attend conventions and charity events en masse. What inspires them to do it? More »
  • #scifiart

    The Greatest Art Featuring 6 Iconic Scifi Villains

    Darth Vader rocks out with the rest of the original Star Wars cast in this awesome painting by Hugh Fleming. Vader has starred in more than his fair share of offbeat and arresting artworks, but he's not alone — other classic science fiction villains have also inspired some provocative and clever art, from graffiti to gallery shows. We've gathered the wildest and most exciting art featuring Darth Vader, the Borg, the Daleks, Skeletor, Megatron and Godzilla. More »