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Celebration Europe - Random Whimpering
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DarkLordSid
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Date Posted:
7/13/07 12:32pm
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RE: Celebration Europe - Random Whimpering
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On the other hand, it was probably a lot healthier going to the con in predominantly non smoking California...
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No wonder Vader has problems breathing.
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LadyCieone
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Date Posted:
7/16/07 2:47pm
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I was just perusing some of the pictures from Celebration Europe (they had way better sets than we did!) and Celebration IV. And I have to say that the hands-down scariest costume had to be that Burger King trooper. *shudder* 
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DarkLordSid
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Date Posted:
7/16/07 3:44pm
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RE: Celebration Europe - Random Whimpering
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Yeah, they got the dang Dagoba swamp (fog effects and all) AND the Falcon lounge...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/starwarsblog/822797739/in/set-72157600822963083/
All we got was Jabba, and he was stuffed into the worst spot, right by the door. Should'a put him in the sparsely occupied fan hall, but nooooooo.
Okay, and the X Wing, but they had that at FIDM, Comic Con, etc. etc. Besides, nothing goes with ORANGE anyway, it's so yesterday.
/snivel off
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TionneHawk
Title: Former CR
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Date Posted:
7/16/07 7:25pm
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Oh snap!!! That set is awesome!!!
Soooo many photo opportunities!!
*mutters and kicks desk* ow!
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Jedi-Loreen
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Date Posted:
7/16/07 8:40pm
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They also had a full sized Tantive IV hallway. With an opening door at the end!
Tantive Hallway
I don't know where these guys got their helmets, (those who are wearing helmets) but they look odd in the front. And some of them are way too high on their heads.
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Kai_Vandekar
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Date Posted:
7/17/07 4:57pm
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I must admit that after all the stuff from Celebration Europe, I am feeling we North Americans more or less got dissed by TPTB.
STILL had a great time, STILL would go to another one. But...yeah. Drat.
Oh oh! This is an opportunity to randomly spam you all with a piccie from CIV of me and my fellow Knights of the Old Republic Sith! W00t! Because I can, that's why... (Original photo by thecloneemperor.)
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TionneHawk
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Date Posted:
7/17/07 9:26pm
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NIIIICE pic Kai! You all look quite evil indeed. Brava!
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JedHead1
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Date Posted:
7/18/07 11:22am
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RE: Celebration Europe - Random Whimpering
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Thought I'd chime in here. Man, I wish I had gone! It seemed to be more fan-friendly, rather than vendor-friendly. Having been to all four Celebrations, I feel like my streak has been broken in a way. If I had gone, I would've gone for at least a week, just to go around England again. I love London, and I would've brought my Beatle boots for the train ride to Liverpool! Maybe even dress in costume and reenact the "Abbey Road" album cover.  Speaking of which, I love Randy Martinez's artwork for CE - being it's 40th anniversary, he made a Star Wars "Sgt. Pepper" cover tribute, and the program measures 12" x 12", just like an LP! 
It's funny how the London Symphony Orchestra performed at CE, while John Williams was in LA that same weekend.  As far as guests, I would've liked to have seen Mark, Garrick, and Denis for a "Red flight" reunion, a panel with Ian and Frank Oz, and Hayden, Natalie, Mark and Carrie, even for just a photo op!
At least Hayden and Sam will be at Comic-Con at the same panel.  I know some of the artists at CE will be at Comic-Con. I wonder if they'll be selling some unsold art. I really want that TIE Fighter pilot one by Cat Staggs!
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TionneHawk
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Date Posted:
7/18/07 12:29pm
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Have fun at CC, Matt. I'm thinking now I should have skipped CIV and gone to CE. That might have been more fun and definitely an adventure! That TIE pilot poster was amazing!! I want one!!
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DarkLordSid
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Date Posted:
7/18/07 3:37pm
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I'm thinking that unless CV is local, I'll save my money for Comic Con, you seem to get more real bang for the buck there.
Although...
This year they are selling out tickets like mad way before the event, no more four day, no more Saturday, all gone. It was running 80,000 when we went in 1984, this year is projected to be 125,000 to 140,000. It may be getting too big for the location to handle.
I'm figuring Vegas can handle it though...
Although thousands of fans in costume and free drinks at Sin City...
Make for great photo ops at the jail.
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TionneHawk
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Date Posted:
7/18/07 5:49pm
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LOL Sid!
reminds me of that saying:
A friend will bail you out of a Las Vegas jail....a best friend will be sitting next to you in the cell in a metal bikini and a stormtrooper helmet saying "that was so awesome!"
Or something like that...
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JedHead1
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Date Posted:
7/18/07 10:45pm
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DarkLordSid posted:
I'm thinking that unless CV is local, I'll save my money for Comic Con, you seem to get more real bang for the buck there.
If you're looking for more "bang for the buck", then Celebration Europe II should be in Amsterdam. 
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