More Than Just Balloons. It's Our Itinerary.

Want to meet and have fun with the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost at the 3rd Putrajaya International Balloon Fiesta? Here’s a sneak peek into our itinerary:

Saturday 19 March 2011:

07:00 – 09:00am: Early bird Photo-shoot with the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost troopers and Vader balloon.

11:30am – 12:30pm: Appearances and walkabouts by the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost troopers.

11:30am – 01:00pm: Registration for “Imperial Cadet Training” and “Blast Them!” at the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost Field HQ in Zone C.

03:00 – 04:00pm: “Blast Them!” commence

03:30pm: “Imperial Cadet Training” ends

04:30pm: Prize giving ceremony

05:30 – 06:00pm: Another photo-shoot session with the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost troopers and Vader balloon.

Sunday 20 March 2011:

11:30am – 12:30pm: Appearances and walkabouts by the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost troopers.

11:30am – 01:00pm: Registration for “Imperial Cadet Training” and “Blast Them!” at the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost Field HQ in Zone C.

03:00 – 04:00pm: “Blast Them!” commence

03:30pm: “Imperial Cadet Training” ends

04:30pm: Prize giving ceremony

05:30 – 06:00pm: Another photo-shoot session with the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost troopers and Vader balloon.

All activities are subject to weather conditions.

Vader Wants You To Play Hard And Win Big!

Sign Up for ‘Imperial Cadet Training’ and ‘Blast Them!’ at The 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost Field HQ at Zone C.

Rules and Regulations

Limited to First 30 Contestants Per Event,

Children 12-years and below only.

Registration Starts at 11:30 to 13:00 On Saturday 19th March and Sunday 20th March. For Full Details, Please Visit Our Field HQ.

Attractive Star Wars Prizes To Be Won:

Grand Prize – Star Wars Hamper worth RM 530 + Certificate + Poster

1st Prize – Star Wars Hamper Worth RM 490

2nd Prize – Star Wars Hamper Worth RM 380

3rd Prize – Star Wars Merchandise Worth RM 310

4th – 6th Prize – Star Wars Merchandise Worth RM 110

7th – 15th -- Consolation Prizes Worth RM 70

Imperial Cadet Training

1. The activity is open to Cadets aged 12 years and below.
2. To participate, register at the 501 st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost Field HQ located in Zone C. Registration time is between 11:30 to 13:00 and LIMITED to 30 (thirty) Cadets.
3. Each Cadet will be given a Training Manual.
4. Training Manual must be completed and submitted to the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost Field HQ. All Training Manual MUST be submitted by 15:30. Late submissions will NOT be entertained.
5. Field equipment (colour pencils) to complete the tasks will be provided, and Cadets are free to complete the Training Manual where it is convenient for them.
6. Training Manual will be evaluated based on completeness, correctness and creativity. In the event of a tie, the entry that was submitted first will be judged the winner.

Blast Them!

1. The activity is open to Cadets aged 12 years and below.
2. To participate, register at the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost Field HQ located in Zone C. Registration time is between 11:30 to 13:00 and LIMITED to 30 (thirty) Cadets.
3. ‘Blast Them!’ will evaluate the Cadets based on their marksmanship and speed.
4. Cadets will be required to hit a target for points in the fastest time possible.
5. Cadets will be armed with a DC-15 blaster and will have 7 shots. Points will be awarded based on the targets that were hit. Cadets will be allowed some practice shots while waiting for their turn at the firing range.
6. Only shots that are ‘fatal’ i.e. sticks to the target will be counted. Glancing shots are not counted.
7. Cadets will be ranked based on points and the fastest time. In the event of a tie, a special round will be held.

Disclaimer

1. Results will be announced and prizes will be awarded at 16:30. Cadets, or their parent/guardian whose contact details were provided during registration, may collect on behalf. The prize giving site will be announced later.
2. All prizes MUST be collected by 18:00 or it will be pooled for the Lucky Draw after 18:00.
3. All decisions are final and no correspondence will be entertained. Lord Vader is not in a forgiving mood today…
4. Contestants take part in the above activities at their own risk. The 501st Legion Malaysia- Brunei Outpost, 501st Legion, Hasbro, and the Putrajaya International Balloon Fiesta organizer shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages or losses arising while participating in the above events.

These events are brought to you by the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost, the 501st Legion, and the Vader Balloon Malaysia 2011.

A very special thank you to Hasbro for generously sponsoring the prizes for these games. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

That's No Moon! That's The Darth Vader Hot Air Balloon!

The 3rd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2011 happening on the 17 to 20 March 2011 will see the return of the Darth Vader hot air balloon to the skies of Malaysia, and with it the appearance of the 501st Legion Malaysia-Brunei Outpost. The event will be held at Monumen Alaf Baru, Precinct 2, Putrajaya, from 7am to 9pm. This year the theme is: “1 World, 1Malaysia, 1 Fiesta”.

There will also be photo ops, games (like ‘Cadet Training’ and ‘Blast Them!’), prizes, and surprises galore! But first, you must give in to the Dark Side.

Keep a link to this blog for more information and photos of the event.

See you there!