A GLOBALLY renowned Stormtrooper costume team will storm into Spaceport next week to celebrate the first anniversary of the hugely popular sci-fi icons exhibition.

The 99th Garrison team will be joined by Darth Vader, Kylo Ren and Boba Fett along with a host of other celebrated characters from Star Wars at Spaceport during Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29.

Visitors will be able to meet and greet characters while the 99th Garrison team host four Stormtrooper workshops taking place after the main dome show.

Gary Evans of Mersey Ferries said: "The Sci-Fi Icons exhibition has really captured the public imagination over the past year.

“So we’re delighted to host so many characters from the show over the weekend of the exhibition's anniversary.

“We’re incredibly lucky to have such an extensive collection of Star Wars memorabilia from one of the UK's biggest collectors right here at Spaceport in Seacombe.

“Regardless of their age, people seem to drawn into the Star Wars universe like no other. Its timelessness makes it something that appeals to every generation of family members, so we’re expecting the 28 and 29 April to be very busy days."

The 99th Garrison’s team help raise thousands of pounds for Liverpool-based charity Walking With Giants Foundation who support people and families affected by microcephalic primordial dwarfism.

Paul Truesdale, a spokesperson for 99th Garrison, said: “The Sci-Fi Icons exhibition is a true celebration of Star Wars, so all our volunteers are looking forward to visiting Spaceport this spring.

"We’re excited to meet lots of fans across the weekend and are delighted that we’re working with a much-loved science attraction in the North West.”

Tickets can be purchased on the day or in advance at spaceport.org.uk

The exhibition is suitable for children aged 6+ years.

To book tickets call 0151 330 1003 or visit the Spaceport website at www.spaceport.org.uk/exhibitions/Pages/special-events.aspx