Okay, so maybe you were expecting some actual videos or something for Tunage Tuesday, but believe me, these comics by LiberLibelula are much, much better
And if that didn't have you dying of laughter, perhaps this one will
So Celebration
Europe II kicked off properly today. Masses of people gathered at the
Messe Essen center to share their love of Star Wars. There were plenty
of people in costume and it wasn't long before I saw my first variant - a
Viking Trooper, complete with Axe (ok, it was the body deodorant, but
you get the idea).
Axe... snicker...
Five minutes after that I stumbled across my first
"Sexy" costume - Booba Fett.
That takes some super confidence! You go Booba Fett!
The main hall was jam packed with
stalls, mainly selling memorabilia, along with a few awesome dioramas.
Near the entrance was a mock up of part of the Millennium Falcon interior
complete with holochess table and an R2D2 to keep travelers company.
Nearby was the bunker from Endor complete with Speeder bike which people
were allowed to sit on, and further down was a huge AT-AT.
Walking
round you could see a lot of people dressed up, as you'd expect from a
convention. From costuming groups like the 501st to fans emulating their
heroes, young and old everyone was having fun
Across the road in
a building called the Gruggehalle (why does everything sound aggressive
in German?) a stage was set up for a series of shows hosted by Warwick
Davies. Essentially a Q&A with various guests young Warwick made a
great host, chatting to Anthony Daniels and Ian McDiarmid and acting out
some of the scenes. I don't think anything will top the image of
Chancellor Palpatine pelting Warwick with toy baby Ewoks As well
as the obligatory stand, there was opportunities to meet various stars
from the SW universe. This year we were graced with the presence of both
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher Queues formed up as people waited to get
autographs or to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. I was lucky
enough to get autographs from Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett), Peter
Mayhew (Chewbacca), Ashley Eckstein (ahsoka Tano) and Jeremy Bulloch
(Boba Fett) who told me he still remembers Braeby, which was awesome!
Jango Fett AND Blue Jays Pride! I love it!
I totally want her dress!
The one and only!
Of
course it wasn't all just merchandise and celebs. there were all sorts
of seminars being held, including a discussion about Star Wars comics,
hosted by Pablo Hidalgo, who revealed a sneak peek at the forthcoming
The Star Wars comics based on George Lucas' original screenplay. also
showing were various films including the Darth Maul arc from the Clone
Wars TV series, and an outdoor viewing of Return Of The Jedi
The
latter I missed, sadly, as I was waiting to meet Dave Filoni, the
supervising director of the Clone Wars. His flight had unfortunately
been delayed but he spent ages chatting to all the VIP pass holders as
well as signing copies of an exclusive print featuring everyone's
favourite Togrutan padawan. Not only signing but also drawing whoever
people wanted as well. I'm surprised his arm didn't fall off!
Well
day one's over with, day two promises Q&A's with Carrie fisher,
Mark Hamill and Kathleen Kennedy, as well as the usual stuff
What an awesome day! And what an amazing line-up of people to meet!I can't wait to hear and see more!
Also, I don't know if Jeremy Bulloch was just being nice or not, but if he actually remembered me, that's sooooo coool!!! Here's my picture with the one and only Boba Fett at Toronto ComicCon a few years back. I totally fan-girled on him. Lol!
I know I haven't been posting much lately. I've just started a new job, so the trend might continue on for a little while. I promise I will post as often as I can.
Since I'm in training for aforementioned new job, I though I would share a training video with you. And not just any training video, but one on how to properly handle a lightsaber.
I feel like I've learned a lot, how about you? I will admit that I love this scene in the movie and the choreography is stunning, but having it broken down like that, I'm not sure I will ever look at it the same way again.
Thanks to So Geek Chic for making sure we get proper training in all our fields
That seems to happen a lot in the Spring. It's cold and wet, but it's cleaning the streets of all of Winter's crap, nourishing our gardens and helping to make things grow. I love the rain. I prefer the warmer Summer rains that I can go out and dance in, but all rain is good in my books. I know, I'm weird like that. While I'm loving the rain, most people don't feel the same. As soon as those first few drops start to fall, they run for shelter as if Godzilla himself were on the loose.
The other thing that I love about the rain is umbrellas. Umbrellas use to be boring, unless you were a kid, but these days you can find all sorts of awesome, colourful umbrellas that fit your personality. My umbrella is giant, pink and has red poka-dots on it. Yes, it's that awesome. It is beginning to fall apart after years of use though, so maybe it's time for me to get a new umbrella, something that really makes a statement about who I am....
Beyond the Outer Rim, spins a stormy planet. Long, long ago, climate
change led to all the continents being submerged - forcing the
inhabitants to build cities on stilts. The planet is, of course, known
(by the few who know) as Kamino. Apart from always being rainy, it's a
place famous for two exports: clones and Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrellas. While we can't sell you any clones (against Republic Law), we sure can sell you the 'brellas!
These Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrellas are just freaking awesome.
The hilts have been scaled down a bit, so they are very comfortable to
hold. And while the shafts don't light up, they are anodized (and a
little sparkly) in the proper blade color. The canopy part even has the
saber owner's affiliation insignia (Jedi or Imperial) silk-screened on
it. These Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrellas are ready to turn heads while keeping yours dry! If you don't use one of these Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrellas, you will get wet when it rains. And then Vader will sadly bellow, "Nooooooooo!"
Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrellas
Each umbrella has a different Lightsaber hilt (slightly scaled down for easier use).
While it doesn't light up, each shaft is anodized in the proper color for the saber's blade.
Each umbrella part has silk-screened insignia (either Jedi or Imperial) of the corresponding faction of the saber's owner.
Choose yer saber:
Anakin - blue shaft - Jedi insignia
Darth Vader - red shaft - Imperial insignia
Obi-Wan - blue shaft - Jedi insignia.
Carrying sheath (with shoulder strap) included.
Fully licensed Lucasfilm collectible.
Dimensions:
Canopy Diameter: 47"
Total Length: 39"
Oh, Think Geek! I love you so!How did you know that this is exactly what I needed? How do you always know? Now, which one do I want? I've always loved Obi-Wan's lightsaber, but it looks to be the most uncomforable to hold out of all of them. I love the handle and colour of Anakin's, but do I really want Anakin's when I could have Darth Vader's or Obi-Wan's? Darth Vader's is pretty awesome, but I've always been more about the light side of the force than the dark... Oh what to choose...
Which one do you think I should get? And of course, which one is your favorite? Drop me a line and let me know. I do love comments, you know...
Thanks to So Geek Chic who also likes to stay dry and geeky at the same time.
I'm not usually one for the whole minimalist movement. Often I find it just looks lazy. Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the movement, it's just not to my usual taste.
These posters by Rafal Rola, however, have me rethinking that.
Check these bad boys out in all their minimalist glory!
Unlike some minimalist art, you can pick out who each represents right away.
I got home after visiting my parents for the weekend and found these lovely pictures awaiting me on facebook!
Thank you so much to my new friend Danielle Monsieur for the great Vader message and my great friend Chris Simons for a very nice message from a sexy Kenobi!
Check out the epicness of the Star Wars cover of Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind"
I know everyone has probably already seen this, but I think it's awesome enough to show again :) Especially the Stormtrooper and Reble Pilots dancing and the amazing Princess Leia bun headphones!
Chewbacca and the Ewoks are a little creepy, but I think they more than make up for it with the Boba Fett cameo.
I also got a good laugh at the Gold Bikini. All the costumes seem pretty well done, but I know for a fact that that bikini is the Halloween costume version. (I happen to have the same one hanging up in my closet)
Here are the great Lyrics:
[DARTH VADER/JAY-Z]
Yeah
No longer Anakin
Formerly a Skywalker
Son's next rebel hero
But I'll be Sith forever
I'm the newest Dark lord And since my training years
I can choke from anywhere
Yeah my force is everywhere Used to run with Obi Wan We were both best buds foreva
But after three movies Now I've got a blood vendetta Grew up on Tatooine
No vegetation Catch me rolling through the cosmos in a moon-like station to Leia's home nation Death Star wrecks it Now princess knows, Vader ain't one to mess with
Flying through the trenches
Blasting rebel noobies
What happened to the fat one
Think he died of heart disease All that's left is this guy
Chasing him in my TIE I won't deny That his force is pretty damn high
Damn i just got wiped out
Falcon shot the back of me
Spinning into outerspace
But I'll be back definitely
[PRINCESS LEIA/ALICIA KEYS]
In Star Wars Empire is out to find Leia Death star plans in R2 Shoot the exhaust port Kenobi may now be see-through But the force is within Luke
Let's hear it for new hope, new hope, new hope
[Vader: You're welcome Obi Wan... I made you a ghost!]
[DARTH VADER/JAY-Z]
Catch me rockin boots and a cape like superman
Hell, I made wearing black more famous than that Jay-Z can
You should know I'd find you, hiding out at Echo
Now I got a Blizzard Force eliminate you quick yo
Welcome to the planet Hoth AT-ATs hit the spot Walking tanks are too legit
But they fall down a lot Check the front, check the back, cant find the Falcon yet
We need them all alive, so no disintegrations Boba Fett 8 million asteroids, where'd your little ship go?
Get me to Cloud City, I got Lando on my payroll
Me I gotta double check if carbonite's ok If freezin's safe for Han
Doing Luke the same way
New deal Lando
Ain't no pardon
Kid blew up my boys
Rest in peace Moff Tarkin
Turns out we are family
Embrace your dark fate
Dad and son together, yo No way the emperor's safe, cause...
[PRINCESS LEIA/ALICIA KEYS] In Star Wars
Now Han Solo's a coffee table
There's nothing Luke can do [Vader: Should've joined me, bro!]
He's on Dagobah
With some dyslexic Jedi dude
Right hand still got sliced through Looks like they struck back, struck back, struck back
[DARTH VADER/JAY-Z]
Lightsabers grinding
Palpatine's smiling
Cause he knew it would come to this The light side is blind with casualties
Who do evil casually, then gradually become worse
Don't fight your destiny
Wasn't a great dad, true
Absent all the while
No happy times behind us, and plus, now I'm killin' you
Keep fencing mister, 'cause now I sense a sister
You don't go bad, maybe I'll enlist her
Now Emperor wants you, only wants me rubbed out You controlled your anger, stayed light side devout Watch out kid, he's got lightning bolts to immolate Uh-uh, hell no, daddy powers activate
End this prune with a badass murder suicide
Bald headed, mask off, heart melted kid you were right Burn all my gear so those Ewoks can't wear it again
Do it, I'll be watching you, a ghost, name of Anakin
