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Grand Moff Tarkin and Huggies April 19, 2012
On the Grand Moff wookieepedia page, there is an ad for Huggies diapers. I love seeing Huggies diapers next to the Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin of the Death Star.
What’s your favorite fictional characters? January 26, 2012
TV: — Uncle Iroh (Avatar Animated Series) — Spongebob Squarepants — Ron Stoppable (from Kim Possible) — Jazz (Transformers) — Balki Bartokomous (Perfect Strangers) — Rolf the Dog (Muppet Show) — Gonzo (Muppet Show) — Kramer (Seinfeld) — Tom Haverford…
I suddenly have mind power July 7, 2011
Five strange things happened to me this morning. 1) Farmers Market Sign I lived across from the same old “Farmers Market” building for 8 years. It’s not really a Farmers Market, as it’s more a shack. A couple months ago…
Counting in Jawaese January 27, 2011
Jawaese is the language that Jawas speak in Star Wars. They are desert scavengers. Selling what they find. Thus numbers are very important to them. Here’s how to count to ten in Jawaese: 1 Po 2 Ko 3 Kyo 4…
What would an ewok trade to get the Death Star’s laser pointer? August 9, 2010
The commanding officer of the first Death Star has a laser pointer. He’s willing to trade it to you. What would you offer to the Death Star Commander? Now, let’s add another layer to this. Let’s say you are an…
Give birthday greetings in ewokese August 6, 2010
Ever draw a blank for what to write on someone’s facebook wall for a birthday wish? Draw a blank no more! Why not wish your friend a happy birthday in ewokese!? It’s a real language with a dictionary on the…
Darth Vader vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi May 25, 2010
I just thought this photo from the Star Wars Wikia looked cool. The Force Push, man. Look out.
What classic movie do you want to see on the 47th ward schedule? May 19, 2010
Planning continues for the 1st Annual 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival. As they finalize the schedule, they would love to hear from you! What classic movie do you want to see on the schedule? Here’s my list: — The Blues…
New word: Kamino June 4, 2008
New word: Kamino definition: to disappear Ok. Not so much a new word, as a new definition for an existing word. Kamino is the planet in Star Wars that was erased from the official library records. The planet virtually disappeared!…
Eight-Foot Lego Yoda Makes Chicago Debut August 4, 2006
LEGO Master Model Building Event Friday, August 18, 10:30am – 6:30pm Saturday, August 19, 10:30am – 6:30pm Sunday, August 20, 11am to 6pm The LEGO Store at Westfield North Bridge 515 N State St, Chicago, IL Ever wondered how those…
Nine observations about walking around public in Storm Tropper suit March 18, 2006
Based on the video at dannychoo.com. 1) It would be fun to walk around in a Star Wars Storm Trooper suit and see people’s reactions. 2) It would be interesting to surf the web to see how many photos of…
Which Star Wars Droid is the coolest? R3-T6, R3-T2, R2-C4, R4-A22, or R2-Q2 February 24, 2006
There’s a new action figure set of Star Wars Astromech Droids. Which droid is the coolest? (leave your vote in the comments, please)
Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Jedi Starfighter January 27, 2006
Dude. This Jedi Starfighter vehicle is so cool. Just look at it! firing blaster cannons, spring-open wings, opening canopy and retractable landing gear.
Darth Vader Transformer into Tie Fighter Ship January 22, 2006
There’s this new transformer by Hasbro that changes Darth Vader into his Tie Fighter ship. It’s so cool! It’s part of the Star Wars Transformers Wave 1.
Yoda’s real name is “Da Yo” June 5, 2005
Based on the item I posted yesterday, “Discover your Jedi Name,” If the standard name is six letters long for each word, how did Yoda get his Jedi name to be just four letters? Maybe his real name is “Da…
New Darth Vader Costume in Episode III April 21, 2004
Fans can get a first look at the new Darth Vader costume from the 2005 “Star Wars: Episode III” prequel on the upcoming DVD collection of the original trilogy, Lucasfilm announced Monday. The first three “Star Wars” films will debut…
Top Ten Favorite Movies August 25, 2003
* Encino Man * Transformers the Movie * Saving Silverman * Star Wars (seems like a basic thing to have on this list, I wish i could list a most fav of the series, but they all weigh pretty equal……
darth vader November 19, 2002
did darth vader ever shoot a raygun in the star wars triology?
star wars June 21, 2002
I saw Star Wars: Clone Wars today in a DIGITAL theatre. I was hoping for a longer Yoda fight scene. I would write more about the movie, but I don’t want to spoil it for those who haven’t seen it…
yoda lightsaber master April 30, 2002
The main reason Yoda will be only computer animation this time around (and not a puppet) is that, to quote Lucas, “Yoda will finally show why he is called the Master.” He will be using a lightsaber.
Yoda Supastar April 24, 2002
In the next Star Wars film (Attack of the Clones) Yoda will yield a light saber with “maneuvers as quick as his speech is circuitous.” Time Magazine states. “A Gandhi turned Rambo, Yoda is the real action hero of the…
Stormtroopers March 19, 2002
Were the stormtroopers in Star Wars human or robots? I think they are humans.