Star Wars Celebration V: Fans in Costume

Soeren Kamper event, May the schwartz be with you

(MTV’s Liz Lee smooches a lucky Gamorrean Guard guard)
words: Bonnie Burton
photos: Bonnie Burton & Jenny Elwick

It wouldn’t be Star Wars Celebration without seeing a Gamorrean Guard guard wandering through the crowds or a tiny Jawa waiting in line for nachos.

The beginning of Star Wars Celebration already seems like giant photo op with all our favorite characters. Here’s a roundup of some of the coolest costumes we’ve already seen in Orlando.


The cutest Jedi you’ll see all day. 
 

In a parallel galaxy, Darth Vader fears these two.


Bossk would like a word with you!


Han Solo, Chewbacca and Slave Leia = 3 x the cool! 


A clone trooper rainbow!


Utini!


Thirst first. Empire second.


Look out behind you, Yoda!


A Whole Lotta Hans!


Darth Maul takes romance very seriously!


Indiana Jones strikes a pose by the ATMs.

Author

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    Soeren Kamper is the founder of StarWars: Gamers and a longtime Star Wars writer, community builder, and gaming journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering Star Wars games and fandom. He began writing about Star Wars: The Old Republic in 2008, later co-founding the SWTOR wiki and founding the SWTOR subreddit, and became an early, active figure in the game’s community. His hands-on involvement led to invitations from BioWare Austin and participation in SWTOR events during the game’s launch era. His work is grounded in long-term franchise knowledge, firsthand gaming experience, and deep roots in the Star Wars community.

Soeren Kamper

Soeren Kamper is the founder of StarWars: Gamers and a longtime Star Wars writer, community builder, and gaming journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering Star Wars games and fandom. He began writing about Star Wars: The Old Republic in 2008, later co-founding the SWTOR wiki and founding the SWTOR subreddit, and became an early, active figure in the game’s community. His hands-on involvement led to invitations from BioWare Austin and participation in SWTOR events during the game’s launch era. His work is grounded in long-term franchise knowledge, firsthand gaming experience, and deep roots in the Star Wars community.