Star Wars: 10 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About The Mandalorian
2. Fan-Made Stormtrooper Outfits Were Needed After They Ran Out
A great many of those who confess to be Star Wars die-hards will have likely already stumbled upon the 501st Legion. But for those not yet in the know, this fan-based organisation - comprised entirely of volunteers - specialises in the design and construction of entirely accurate replicas of famous Star Wars costumes.
Vader's Fist has lovingly been given a few nods in Canon Star Wars lore over the years, most notably in The Clone Wars animated series with the appearances of the 501st Clone Battalion - a unit serving under Anakin Skywalker and led by Captain Rex.
So, when The Mandalorian soon realised they'd under-estimated just how many Stormtrooper outfits they required over the course of shooting Season 1, the 501st were dramatically called upon to save the day.
A number of members of the 501st Legion soon showed up to set, fully kitted out in their own iconic white armour, and provided the necessary back-up for the season's seventh and eighth episodes.