DAY 3: HAVING A
BLAST The
Celebration weekend blasted off early Saturday morning, literally. I
was informed by fellow Trooper TK118 that I’d was to be in position
around the front door, as several 501st members were escorting a
special guest. After spotting Darth Vader and a battalion of his
finest Troops, we marched outside as they circled off a perimeter
just outside the front door. Then just before the doors opened a
Boba Fett flew in on a rocket pack out of the sky! The James Bond
like pack was very loud, and not very movie accurate if I may add
but to say everyone was a little bit awestruck would be a serious
understatement.
After
the doors opened, we ignored the melee that would take place at the
Gentle Giant booth and headed for the Kotobukiya panel. After taking
care of everything I wanted to purchase the last two days, our
landing party set out to take in the sights and have a little fun.
It was to be found in the fan exhibit hall as we built Lego
Mindstorms at a booth that was called Anakin’s Workshop.
The
most impressive area was the massive diorama Frank Niubniub was
putting together next to the Ultimate Group project. The Endor
forest was just starting to take shape and Frank was kind enough to
take a minute and tell me how swamped he has been. I really have to
take my cap off to him, the sacrifice he’s made at the past
celebrations have been so amazing. After viewing the group project
put together primarily by
Yakface.com and
JediDefender.com, I could only think about how big it could have
been if other websites had joined them in their efforts. However, to
say they didn’t put on a great exhibit would be a flat out lie!
Afterwards, we headed off to the Sideshow Collectibles panel. We
have quite a bit of time here left and we look forward to the rest
of our time here. I have to say to all of you who opted out, you are
really missing something special and a time that will never be
forgotten. United We Find.
PHOTO GALLERIES To see the different
photo galleries click on the links below.
The
Celebration weekend blasted off early Saturday morning, literally. I
was informed by fellow Trooper TK118 that I’d was to be in position
around the front door, as several 501st members were escorting a
special guest. After spotting Darth Vader and a battalion of his
finest Troops, we marched outside as they circled off a perimeter
just outside the front door. Then just before the doors opened a
Boba Fett flew in on a rocket pack out of the sky! The James Bond
like pack was very loud, and not very movie accurate if I may add
but to say everyone was a little bit awestruck would be a serious
understatement.
After
the doors opened, we ignored the melee that would take place at the
Gentle Giant booth and headed for the Kotobukiya panel. After taking
care of everything I wanted to purchase the last two days, our
landing party set out to take in the sights and have a little fun.
It was to be found in the fan exhibit hall as we built Lego
Mindstorms at a booth that was called Anakin’s Workshop.
The
most impressive area was the massive diorama Frank Niubniub was
putting together next to the Ultimate Group project. The Endor
forest was just starting to take shape and Frank was kind enough to
take a minute and tell me how swamped he has been. I really have to
take my cap off to him, the sacrifice he’s made at the past
celebrations have been so amazing. After viewing the group project
put together primarily by 
