I am K-9, The Doctor’s Faithful Friend. This version of me was originally built back in the 1980s as a stage prop by Pat Elrod. Paul Barrett adopted me and, with the help of Earth technology, made me very much like my television counterpart. He says I am a good dog. Except when I leave a pile of bolts on the carpet.
John Eads is a member of JediOKC and the Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion. He is active in community service and volunteer work throughout the state of Oklahoma. He’s passionate about bringing the magic and joy of characters to those in need within the community. An award-winning costume designer and fabricator, his focus remains simply on FUN. No matter the skill level . . . no matter the budget . . . so long as people enjoy and encourage the art of costuming and cosplay—they’re winning!
Conceived after the airing of a Star Trek episode, Pete grew up in Stillwater, OK as a University brat. Though still a Cowboy at heart, he did attend both OU and OK State, achieving several degrees. He works by day “sculpting fire” for hot-water pressure washers, but his true passion is printing prototype game pieces for game developers around the greater Portland, OR area, as well as designing his own miniatures. He also runs a charity version of Cards Against Humanity.
A software engineer by day, Paul started flogging custom props as a con vendor back in the ‘70s. He’s one of the Generic Radio Workshop folks who will be doing the radio show (check it out!). He’s still into prop-making, these days with 3D printing, automation, Arduinos, sounds, lights, and lasers. And he also hopes one day to convince his K-9 to attend.
Since 1997, the 501st Legion has become a leading force in fan-based charity events around the world. Members of the Legion have heightened awareness at promotional events, helped raise millions of dollars for charity, and spread the magic of Star Wars to fans of all ages. We are a non-profit volunteer costuming club based on the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. Each of our members has constructed and paid for their own costumes, which are required to meet strict requirements that match film, pictures, game, or text references.
Richard Morgan once worked on the Hubble Space Telescope, the Space Shuttle, and the Monkey Upchucker. He sometimes gets paid to build military simulators, trucks, tanks, planes, choppers, and subs. He spends his spare time 3D printing, CNC routing, laser engraving, and being a dog parent.
Capt. Sean MacTaggart has been running the Sky Marshals charity jail & bail since its creation in early 2012. He’s written and acted in several Steampunk web series. He has entered the over-40 cosplay scene as a Ghostbuster, a Jedi, and Dean Winchester.
He is a student of history and specializes in the Old West. He is a avid reader, and collector of dogs.