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Gd Rapids, MI Timothy Zahn Outbound Flight booksigning 2/24 in Novi, MI

Discussion in 'MidWest Regional Discussion' started by BlastyTrooper, Jan 23, 2006.

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  1. BlastyTrooper

    BlastyTrooper Jedi Youngling star 3

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    EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

    What:
    Timothy Zahn, author of much anticipated Star Wars novel Outbound Flight will be signing his new book (available Tues, January 31, 2006). Mr. Zahn is the author who put the 501st in the Expanded Universe with his book Survivor's Quest. It will be like the Matthew Stover signing we did last April.


    When:
    Friday, February 24, 2006 at 7:00 pm.

    Where:
    Borders- Novi
    43075 Crescent Boulevard
    Novi, MI 48375


    Those with quality costumes, contact me to attend. For when this book takes place, it would be nice to have Clones and many Jedi for this.



    From starwars.com:


    First Look: Outbound Flight
    March 22, 2005

    Since 1991, fans of Star Wars literature have wondered about the mysterious Outbound Flight project. This Fall, Del Rey and author Timothy Zahn will reveal all.

    First briefly mentioned in the watershed novel, Heir to the Empire, Outbound Flight was an ambitious project that sent an expeditionary mission of six Jedi Masters, 12 Jedi Knights and 50,000 men, women and children beyond the borders of known space to make contact with intelligent life. It was the brainchild of Jorus C'baoth, but even so influential a Jedi Master had to navigate the cumbersome Republic bureaucracy to get this monumental proposal approved.

    With the foiling of a murderous plot, C'baoth gained the influence he needed to get Outbound Flight underway. In truth, this turn of fortune was carefully engineered by Darth Sidious, the shadowy Sith Lord who wants Outbound Flight to begin, and ultimately, to fail.

    The mission is doomed from the start, for lurking within Unknown Space is the Chiss Ascendancy, and the brilliant alien mastermind who will someday become Grand Admiral Thrawn. Not even the presence of Obi-Wan Kenobi and his young Padawan learner, Anakin Skywalker, aboard the gargantuan vessel can avert disaster.
     
  2. jabba974

    jabba974 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    I would like to go, But, it's a long drive from GR... If there's someone going from here I'd be intrested in car pooling!
     
  3. LeiaSkywalker4

    LeiaSkywalker4 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Apr 15, 2005
    Its on the agenda for Sunday.
     
  4. jabba974

    jabba974 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    OK, I got that day(afternoon) off, so If there's anyone who would like to go, but don't want to drive by themselves let me know, so we can make some plans.

    Since it starts around 7:00pm, I thought it would be good to leave GR around 3:00-3:30pm, since I've never been to Novi I would like to alow for extra time(not that I would ever get lost).
     
  5. BlastyTrooper

    BlastyTrooper Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Just an update to let you know what's going on. Most of us will be going to Red Robin across the street after. You're welcome to join us.

    Here's the latest details:

    When:
    Friday, February 24, 2006 at 7:00 pm.

    Where:
    Borders- Novi
    43075 Crescent Boulevard
    Novi, MI 48375


    Attending:
    lavagrrrl- Susie- Princess Leia
    Grand_Admiral_J-tal- Steve- Jedi
    Jaareth-Scott S - Jedi
    jabba974- Joel A- Jedi
    Sam- Jedi
    CTATigger- Christine A- Jedi
    Gold five-Todd A- X-Wing Pilot

    Darthhome-G- Godfrey- Darth Vader
    DarkTrooper013- Martin - Dark Jedi

    BlueMew-Sara J- Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet officer
    Frenchy- Carolyn B- Mara Jade!!!
    jayyy9- Jay S- ?????????

    Barry H- Stormtrooper
    JasterMereel- Chris B- Stormtrooper
    TX338- Donavon L- Spec Ops Trooper
    Blasty Trooper- Jon - AT-ST Driver
    provadan- Dan P- TIE Pilot

    Freak Anchovy- Rome- TI/ TK???
    pfont- Phil- Sandtrooper
    sportsanchor- Brent - Sandtrooper
    TD866- Roger- Sandtrooper

    Possible:
    Mirax- Carrie I -??
    Jason I- TK??
    TK1703- Jason - Stormtrooper
    JREDMAN29- Jon R - Darth Maul


    Duties:
    -Be in costume any time between 6-6:45. The earlier the better. During this time we are allowed to roam, (not Rome ), inside and outside the store to stir up interest.

    -Just before 7:00, we will then escort Mr. Zahn to the place where he will be signing books.

    -During his talking/ Q&A we will back against the wall "at attention".

    -When the signing starts, we are encouraged to interact with the fans.

    -Those looking to get a book signed will be able to. It would be nice if all the costumers went together for this to get a couple group pictures.
     
  6. jabba974

    jabba974 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    COOL!!! I missed him at C3, so it'll be great to get to see him there, and maybe some pics!!
     
  7. BlastyTrooper

    BlastyTrooper Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Event Details....

    We will be participating in this event in costume at the request of LucasFilmLtd, Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine Books and Borders Book Store.

    Remember to act professional and stay in character during the event. The ONLY time for buckets off in the store will be during photos at the end of the book signing.

    I'm guessing this is the biggest group he will have on his tour. Let's blow him away with how awesome Michigan is!!!


    -We can start showing up at 5:00 pm. With 31 costumers signed up, try to change quickly so the back room doesn't get too crowded. Try to stack tubs when done putting on costumes.

    -We will have use of their private bathroom for those needing it.

    -The store would like the costumers to get involved with stuff.
    We can have a stormie helping out at the registers. I'd like the Jedi to walk around telling customers "That's not the book you're looking for." The store would also like the troopers help with the signing line.

    -We will have a table to promote our groups. I'm looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table for the event. Carrie- can you bring the RL stuff you had at DSO? Carolyn- can you bring your photo boards? Who has the 501st banner? Does anyone else have something to add to the table? We need to get some 501st literature for it.

    PRIOR TO SIGNING:

    - Generating Star Wars "excitement" either in the store or outside prior to the event. (an hour or two before hand?)

    - Meeting & Greeting customers and telling them about the event as they enter the store.

    - Possibly distributing flyers about the signing either in the store, or at or near the doors (what ever is permitted or requested)


    WITH MR. ZAHN

    - Ceremonially "escourting" Mr. Zahn to his talk

    - Standing "guard duty" during his talk and/or while he is signing. We have too many people to stand behind him. I would like only the more unique iconic characters behind him Darths, Leia, Mara, Mirax, Chiss, Boba, Wedge and maybe a Jedi or two. All the troopers can standing guard along side of the audience. We'll figure out something for the rest.

    DURING THE SIGNING:

    -Troopers help with line.

    -All of us are to mingle with the crowd while they wait.

    -We will then get our chance to have books signed at the end and then take some group photos.

    AFTER THE SIGNING:


    -Most of us are going to be eating at Red Robin after. It's within walking distance of Borders.


    Thank you to everyone that has volunteered to work this event. I'm so looking forward to it!
     
  8. BlastyTrooper

    BlastyTrooper Jedi Youngling star 3

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    *UPDATE 2/17*

    Borders will be checking ALL costumer's bins/ bags when we leave. It's their store policy they do to their own employees. They did the same thing last year for the Stover signing.

    PLAN ON TRAFFIC!!! Give yourself plenty of time to get there as early as possible.

    -Brent, TD 1044, has offered to bring his video camera. He can take the tape and digitize it to DVD at his TV station and make copies for whoever wants them. We are looking for a non-costumer to film the event pending we get approval to do so.

    -Sara, BlueMew, needs help with putting on makeup and contacts for her Chiss costume. She plans on being there at 5:00. If you plan of being there that early and can give her a hand, it would be much appreciated.

    -We still need 1-2 volunteers to man the 501st/ RL/ FanForce table. If Grand Rapids FanForce has flyers or something to put on the table, please bring them.

    At the event- Jedi/ Rebels are going to report to Mirax (Carrie). Troopers will report to Freak Anchovy (Rome).
     
  9. LeiaSkywalker4

    LeiaSkywalker4 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Jabba are you still going? I pm'd you the day you pm'd me.
     
  10. jabba974

    jabba974 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    yeah check your pm. sorry it took so long to get back to you.
     
  11. lovelucas

    lovelucas Jedi Master star 4

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    rats - this sounds like so much fun - plus my jedi costume is finally done. but alas - the daily grind of 8-5 interferes.....
    daily, i might add.
     
  12. TX0338

    TX0338 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Jan 18, 2005
    I will be leaving GR sometime before or around 3pm... I have to wait for a friend to get to my house so as soon as he gets here I am off to Novi!...

    Talk to you all later,
    Donavon... TX-338
     
  13. jabba974

    jabba974 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Had a great time friday night!!!

    It was pretty cool all those kids coming up and asking for our autographs, great to meet Mr. Zahn, and have dinner with him.


    P.S. I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow.
     
  14. BlastyTrooper

    BlastyTrooper Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Thanks to everyone from Grand Rapids that showed up and helped! =D= What a great night! [face_dancing] The crowd turnout was just incredible. Soooo many kids. If you didn't hear, we had more costumers than any other city on his tour!!! :D

    Tim wanted me to tell you "THANK YOU" again. =D= He was such a gracious celebrity. It was so nice of him to stop and thank each of you at the restaurant before we left. His "Heir (Air) to the Empire" comment when we took our buckets off was great. [face_laugh]

    I'm going to work on a picture CD with everyone's photos. Can those that were there taking pics, send me a cd of your pics? [face_praying] In return I'll send you a cd of everyone's pics.
     
  15. LeiaSkywalker4

    LeiaSkywalker4 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Your welcome BlastyTrooper and thank you for inviting us to the Timothy Zahn signing.

    Would love to do it again if possible because these events are so much fun with or without costume.

    Just need an address to send you a cd.

     
  16. lovelucas

    lovelucas Jedi Master star 4

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    doggone darth real life!! wish i could have been there but always muy cool to have group participation from multiple FF. and great to hear of the large turnout and that tim was so gracious. thanks blasty - thanks leia. can hardly wait for those pics.
     
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