Happy International Asexuality Day from your friendly neighborhood bounty hunter.

Transparent Mythosaurs for Pride from the Star Wars Book Club discord server. Feel free to use and share as you like! Flags from left to right: trans, asexual, aromantic, bisexual, lesbian, genderqueer, nonbinary, rainbow, pansexual. Need a colour or flag you don't see? Let us know & we'll make you one!

Happy International Asexual Day :)

From my Star Wars-ified Persona and the Ace icon himself!

OMG LOOK AT HIM

im gonna need the sw clone stans or jango/boba stans to officially create and roll with the fanon headcanon that whenever someone with jango fett's face has to use a fake identity its always the identity of dr. hone ropata

do this for tem, please

Behold: My aromantic star wars agenda.

[ID: a Venn diagram with three circles, containing a photo of Jango Fett, Din Djarin and L3-37 respectively. The overlap between Jango and Din reads: Single dad Mandos. The overlap between Din and L3 reads: Bestie got fucked over by Han Solo. The overlap between L3 and Jango reads: "My BFF wants to fuck me so bad it makes them look stupid". And in the space in the middle is the aromantic flag.]

shitposting cryptid fictive alter

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To A Very Talented & Remarkable Polynesian Actor, Hailing all the way from New Zealand 🇳🇿  & Is Born Of The Maori Society. He is known for starring in various roles throughout his career mostly Pacific islander films.

He is also known for his widely recognized iconic role of The Star Wars Prequel,  Episode 2 : Attack Of The Clones.

Playing The Legendary Infamous Galactic Ruthless, But Merciless Bounty Hunter Of The Galaxy 🌌

Jango Fett

& Now Currently Is Playing The Role Of His Infamous Galactic Bounty Hunter Of A Son

In Disney Plus ➕ Original TV Series 📺

STAR 🌟 WARS

THE BOOK 📖 OF BOBA FETT

Please Give it Up For

The 1

& The Only

MR. TEMUERA MORRISON 🏝🇵🇫🇳🇿

#TemueraMorrison #JangoFett #BobaFett

✩ WEEKLY FIC ROUND-UP ✩

All the fics I’ve read and really enjoyed in the past week-ish. Reminder: This list features any and all ratings and themes.

DC

little suns by ScarlettSwordMoon

While Bruce was presumed dead, Dick adopted Damian. Now that Bruce has returned, the three of them struggle to adjust to the new status quo. AKA Five times Dick struggled with being a father and a son, and one time he got the balance right.

Stranger Things

Not So Bad by outofmygourd

Vecna is dead. It's the summer after the party's freshman year. Steve Harrington spends it in the Family Video Store, and Eddie Munson is spending post-graduate life bothering him. And maybe Steve isn't as bothered as he used to be

birds of a feather flock together by Bundibird

"You know," Robin tells Mike, her voice low and calm and soothing. "You can like both girls and boys."

Steve jerks in his seat like someone slapped him.

"What!?" he splutters, and it comes out as something halfway between a yelp and a squawk.

SVSSS

If Marriage Was an Olympic Sport by anatheme

Shen Qingqiu accidentally triggered a marriage hunt wife plot on his ass and now twelve people must compete for his hand in marriage by catching him before sunset. Enter Luo Binghe who left the abyss's oven earlier than canon for reasons.

save your tears (for another day) by anathem

In which the SYSTEM provided Shen Qingqiu a way to distract Luo Binghe during their reunion in the Jinlan City Arc:

And then he felt it, a hot and stinging sensation in his eyes. Something warm and wet trailed down his cheek. His vision blurred and he hurriedly tried blinking it away.

Shen Qingqiu quickly wiped his face before anyone could see. He stared at the wet trail in his hand in horror and betrayal. What the fuck, SYSTEM?!

Too late, Luo Binghe already saw it, judging by the sharp intake of breath and everyone going silent around him.

Star Wars

Thaw by spqr

That’s what hope does to you, Luke remembers now. It lingers at the back of your mind, whispering maybe, maybe, so that knowing a plan is stupid isn’t enough to keep you from trying it.

how to deal with the unfortunate matter of your parents being sex icons by Artootie (baxty_154)

Part 1 of Luke and Leia Skywalker-Naberrie's Adventures in being totally normal college students

“You know it’s strange,” his new roommate threw back over his shoulder. “You actually look pretty similar to Anakin Skywalker.” He straightened The Poster lovingly and patted the shiny pecs again.

Luke squeaked and cleared his throat, desperate for a distraction so he could flee to scream with Leia. “Uh yeah, about that…”

And as if the Force itself had heard him, the door swung open.

Enter stage left, Anakin Skywalker carrying a mini fridge.

Clone Wars

Those Who Can by K_R_Closson

After a chaotic, and traumatic, start to her apprenticeship, Obi-Wan Kenobi decides the life of a Jedi knight is not one for her. She joins the EduCorps and becomes a teacher instead. Her former grandmaster offers her a position on the planet Kamino, but when she arrives, she realizes he left out a few very important details. Her students number in the hundreds of thousands and soon will number in the millions.

But she is committed to this assignment, and the boys here need her. She learns how very much that is true as each new month spent on the planet revels new horrors and abuses.

Free Jedi to Good Home by soft_but_gremlin

Jango Fett expected several things from this hunt on Galidraan. Three hypothermic Jedi children stumbling into his camp was not one of those things.

let go and i'll hold you up by jynx

In the midst of a war, Obi-Wan finds a deck of diviner cards and, on a lark, introduces his Commander to the concept and then offers a reading. He honestly didn't expect the cards, or the Force, to egg them into a relationship, but maybe he should have.

Y'all should thank @mayxthexforcebecause they have been doing the lord's work in taking my incoherent comic rants the last two days as I deep-dive back into my favorite EU storylines....have most of them been Boba/Jango Fett related? Yes. Have I screamed about the tragedy of my tired Fetts boys? Yep. Was i supposed to grabbing screencaps for iconning of my boys, and get distracted by how sad they are? Absolutely.

Will you guys probably get a more condensed, less incoherent set of posts for some of my favorite/most important moments this weekend? Yeah, sorry, the answer is yes.

Anyway, if you don't want my screaming this weekend y'all should probably block my "Liz Liveblogs: EU Comics" , "Liz Liveblogs: New Canon Comics" , and "Liz Liveblogs: EU" because I have a feeling I'll just be screaming this weekend with pent up Emotion lmao.

Ace Kings VS

They’re ace bc I said so & there’s nothing to change my mind

You do realize that Jango Fett was a sentimental bastard. He flew his adoptive father's (Jaster Mereel) ship until he was physically forced to get the Slave I. So Boba being sentimental and flying his dad's ship all his life is so completely in line with the character. That was what Lucas intended when he introduced Boba as Jango's son. That's where Boba got his iconic ship and armor — from his father.

What in the actual fuck XD XD XD

You do realize that the last post on my blog tagged “Jango Fett” is from August, and is mostly about Zam Wesell being a wonderful disaster, right? And my last post tagged for dear Bob’ika is from October, and is a post about “bachelorchow” from Futurama, and the tag is from me rambling about how I wish I could eat the grey nutrient paste that his ship’s computer synthesizes for him, yeah?

If you’re going to send people anonymous screeds like this, please include some kind of context so that we know what post or idea it is you’re angry about. Because like...yeah, I have seen Attack of the Clones, I was there at midnight when it opened the first time in the worst Zam Wesell costume the world has ever seen let's not talk about that, I do in fact know where Fett’s armor and ship come from?? I’m not sure what this anon is in reference to???

Thoughts if they do more Book of Boba Fett or just continue Fett's storyline in general: if they want a threat in the Criminal Underworld, I think I have the perfect proposition... Prince Xizor.  I'm into this idea for a few reasons:

Black Sun is the only major crime syndicate we haven't seen in live-action (unless you count Crymorah since it's listed in the "big five" mentioned in Solo).

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are clearly having way too much fun pulling in old EU things, so why the heck not? If you want a new criminal villain that's still somewhat iconic, I feel like Xizor would fit well. 

Not sure how they'd fit into the story, like would it just be like the Pykes and trying to claim a power vacuum? Or maybe... the Hutt Twins return and decide they want Jabba's territory after all, and form an alliance with Black Sun to do so (granted IDK if this would make sense in the end, but look I don't see Boba flying off Tatooine unless he's got good reasons to... WTF I sound like I'm talking about Kenobi lol).

I guess I just think Xizor and the Falleen would be cool villains to show the wider audience? As long as the weird sex pheromones thing doesn't get too ludicrous and seems more like someone's horny fantasy, lol.

We've had many Legends characters reintegrated in significant ways, so Xizor I think would be a cool next step. Plus, since he's only been mentioned in canon so far, you have total freedom, like he's not even dead like in Legends.

I confess I don't know Shadows of the Empire very well so I have no idea how Xizor translates, but I'm sure if you could find a charismatic actor and get them to wear scaly green makeup, you could create a memorable villain.

Also this is a tangent from Black Sun maybe show some of Fett's old bounty hunter pals working for them, or Fett has to try and win them over and convince them of his new vision for the underworld that focuses more on cooperation. (Mostly just think it would be cool to see Bossk pop up since he's almost like a mentor or even father figure to Boba after Jango died, but you could also pay off that weird Cad Bane tease lol.)

anyway jon favreau dave filoni if you want a boba fett season that doesn't have the show be hijacked by another and leave the original main plot underdeveloped call me

honestly i just want the show to have another chance, one where it can explore more than just boba's post sarlacc backstory (which i DID like to see) and not be bogged down by the larger mandoverse

i guess another thought is maybe you could show how the balance of power changed and how different criminal organisations are more prominent in the sequel trilogy like the guavian death gang

Jango Fett is an aroace icon btw

You've seen them in the movies, and you've read about them in the books and comics. You might even play one yourself! Scoundrels are a key part of Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes--and they're pretty good at what they do too. In this article, we'll be exploring some of the best scoundrel characters that you can get your hands on. You'll learn how to use them effectively in battle as well as how best to equip them with gear so that their abilities are maximized at all times! 10) Aurra Sing Aurra Sing was once a female Jedi aspirant but later left the Jedi Order to become a bounty hunter. She was a Force-sensitive Palliduvan who became known for her viciousness and specialization in Jedi and political assassinations. In Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes, Aurra Sing is a deadly bounty hunter that has increased damage while under stealth, and her basic ability, Weakening Shot, deals physical damage to the target enemy with a 70% chance to inflict stun for 1 turn. If the target is debuffed, Aurra Sing gains 20% turn meter. 9) Cad Bane Cad Bane was a ruthless bounty hunter from the planet Duro and was the most prominent blaster-for-hire in the galaxy during the Clone Wars and after the conflict ended. He was known for his impressive arsenal of weapons and allies, and his relentless pursuit of his targets, sometimes going to the ends of the galaxy to track them down He found a mentor in Jango Fett, he was also a mentor to a young Boba Fett, whom he met near the end of the Clone Wars 8) Young Lando Calrissian Young Lando Calrissian is a scoundrel attacker who is quite agile and has decent health. He is a versatile character who can deal significant damage with his basic attacks, "Double Down" and "Sabacc Shot." His unique ability, "One Last Shot," can deal massive damage to a single enemy and can be used even after he has been defeated. His special ability, "Lando's Charm," can stun enemies and grant allies turn meter. However, his main weakness is his low defense, which makes him vulnerable to attacks from strong enemies. He also lacks a reliable way to recover health 7) Vandor Chewbacca Vandor Chewbacca is a powerful and iconic character in the Star Wars Galaxy Heroes game. He is the nephew of the legendary Wookiee, Chewbacca, and has inherited his uncle's strength, loyalty, and fighting skills. Vandor is a tank character who excels at absorbing damage and protecting his allies. In this profile, we will delve deeper into his backstory, abilities, and unique features Vandor Chewbacca is a tank character who can absorb massive amounts of damage. His basic attack, "Wookiee Rampage," deals significant damage to a single enemy and has a chance to stun them. His special ability, "Wookiee Fortitude," allows him to taunt enemies and gain protection up, making him an ideal target for enemy attacks. His unique ability, "Wookiee Resolve," grants him health and protection recovery whenever he resists a debuff. 6) Jango Fett Jango Fett was born on the planet Concord Dawn and became a bounty hunter at a young age. He was infamous for his ruthlessness and skill and was eventually recruited by Count Dooku to be the template for the clone army. Jango was motivated by his desire for wealth and power, as well as his loyalty to his son, Boba Fett. He was known for his cold and calculating personality, and his willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Fett's main strength is his versatility. He can deal significant damage to enemies while also disrupting their abilities with his ability to block and daze debuffs. He also gains additional speed and protection for each defeated enemy, making him more powerful as the battle goes on. However, Jango's main weakness is his low health pool. He can be taken down quickly if he is not protected by his team. He is also vulnerable to stun and daze debuffs, which can prevent him from using his abilities. 5) Qi'ra

Qi'ra grew up on the planet Corellia and was orphaned at a young age. She was taken in by the criminal organization known as the White Worms, where she learned to survive on the streets. She eventually met Han Solo and the two fell in love, but were separated when Qi'ra was forced to leave Corellia. She later became a lieutenant in the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate, where she rose through the ranks and became a trusted ally of leader Dryden Vos. an attacker who can deal significant damage to enemies. Her basic attack, "Quick Strike," can hit twice and has a chance to inflict a critical hit. Her special ability, "Deceptive Strike," can deal massive damage to a single enemy and grant her turn meter. Her unique ability, "Crimson Dawn," can grant her and her allies critical hit chance and protection up, making them more powerful in battle 4) Young Han Solo Young Han Solo is one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars Galaxy Heroes game. He is a scrappy smuggler and pilot who became a key player in the fight against the Empire. In the game, he is known for his agility, precision, and quick thinking. In this profile, we will take a closer look at his backstory, personality traits, abilities, and relationships with other characters. Players should use Young Han Solo to deal significant damage to enemies while also supporting their team with his unique abilities. They should pair him with characters who can protect him and heal him, such as Chewbacca and Princess Leia. Players should also use his "Shoot First" ability to gain an advantage in battle and take down key targets quickly. 3) Embo Embo was born on the planet Phindar and grew up in a clan of warriors known as the Kyuzo. He was trained in the art of combat and became a skilled bounty hunter, known for his use of a deadly bowcaster and his trademark hat, which doubles as a shield. Embo has worked for various criminal organizations, including the Hutt Cartel, and has gained a reputation as a ruthless killer. Embo is a unique and versatile character in the Star Wars Galaxy Heroes game. His ability to dispel buffs and deal high damage makes him a valuable asset in battles, and his durable kit allows him to withstand enemy attacks. Embo's unique personality and appearance make him a fan favorite, and he is a must-have addition to any dark-side team. 2) Dengar Dengar is a versatile character with high damage output and the ability to inflict debuffs on enemies. His basic attack, Blaster Takedown, deals physical damage to target enemy and inflicts Defense Down for 2 turns. His special ability, Thermal Detonator, deals physical damage to all enemies and inflicts Thermal Detonator for 3 turns. Dengar also has a unique ability, Payback, which grants him Taunt and Retribution for 2 turns whenever he is attacked while buffed. Dengar is a valuable addition to any Scoundrel or Bounty Hunter team. He can be used effectively in various game modes, including PvP, PvE, and raids. Dengar's ability to inflict debuffs on enemies and gain Taunt and Retribution makes him a good tank character. Additionally, his Thermal Detonator ability can deal massive damage to enemies, especially when used in combination with other debuff-inflicting characters like Boba Fett or Cad Bane 1) Han Solo Han Solo is a legendary Rebel Scoundrel character in the Star Wars Galaxy Heroes game. He is known for his iconic role in the Star Wars movies as a smuggler, scoundrel, and general badass. In the game, Han is a versatile attacker who can deal high damage and control the battlefield with his unique abilities and leadership skills To use Han effectively in the game, players should focus on his damage output and control abilities. Han's Shoot First ability can be used to stun high-priority targets, while his Quick Draw ability can deal massive damage to enemies. Players should also prioritize upgrading Han's leadership ability to maximize the benefits to Scoundrel allies

Star Wars Celebration Japan presents the best of the Star Wars saga at the Makuhari-Messe Convention Center in Chiba, Japan. For three days, July 19-21, meet your fellow fans from Japan, Asia, and around the world to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars saga in Japan. Enjoy live entertainment, memorable exhibits, great Star Wars shopping, and days of events you'll find no where else but here... That's how the official Celebration Japan site teased the weekend, but how did it really shape up? Was it a storming success like Celebration Europe? Did it pour down with rain? Was there a huge surprise appearance by George Lucas like Celebration 3, or would the magic of Star Wars reign supreme as it did at the first Celebration back in 1999? Fan Chris Gereke, Lucasfilm Events Manager Mary Franklin and artist Richard Chasemore were in attendance, and here's what they had to say about the show.... Celebration Japan Art Show: Come see and purchase the works created by official Lucasfilm artists especially for this weekend. These beautiful Star Wars pieces will be available only at Celebration Japan. This is your opportunity to meet the artists and ask questions, too. Lawrence Noble Sculpting Live: Star Wars artist Lawrence Noble, who has created sculpts and artwork for the Star Wars galaxy including personal sculpts for George Lucas, will be sculpting Luke Skywalker (actor Mark Hamill) live during Celebration Japan. Enter to win, and you might be drawn to receive this one-of-a-kind sculpture! One lucky fan will win it! Must be present to win. Star Wars Photo Sets: Star Wars fans have created fantastic photos sets, including vehicles and creatures, that will make you feel like you are inside the Star Wars galaxy. Find them across the show, and stop to have your picture taken! Celebration Store: The Celebration Japan Store features exclusive, collectible Star Wars items that you can only purchase here, plus more Star Wars treasures for sale. Do not miss shopping at Star Wars Celebration Japan. The Vader Project: Pop culture and underground artists, including exciting artists from Japan, have created their own edgy variations on the iconic Darth Vader helmet. This exhibit is a must-see on your Celebration Japan schedule. Celebration Japan Autographs: Official Pix, the licensed provider of official Star Wars photos and autographs, is hosting the Autograph Hall at Celebration Japan. Meet stars from the movies of the Saga, and get their autographs. Here's who you can meet: - Amy Allen (Aayla Secura, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith); - Jeremy Bulloch: (Boba Fett, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi; Lt. Sheckil, The Empire Strikes Back; Captain Colton, Revenge of the Sith.); - Anthony Daniels (C-3PO, all six Star Wars movies); - Anthony Forrest (Fixer and Stormtrooper, A New Hope); - Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker, original Star Wars trilogy); - Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker, The Phantom Menace); - Daniel Logan (young Boba Fett, Attack of the Clones); - Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca, original Star Wars trilogy, and Revenge of the Sith); - Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett, Attack of the Clones; Commander Cody and clone troopers, Revenge of the Sith); - Ray Park (Darth Maul, The Phantom Menace); - David Prowse (Darth Vader); - Tim Rose (Return of the Jedi); - Orli Shoshan (Shaak Ti, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith); - Matthew Wood (General Grievous, Revenge of the Sith; Bib Fortuna, The Phantom Menace). Also meeting fans and providing complimentary autographs in the Official Pix area: - Dave Filoni Saturday, 2:30pm - 5:00pm; - John Knoll Sunday, 3:00pm - 4:30pm. Star Wars Family Area: Families will enjoy Star Wars crafts and activities, and a place to sit down and enjoy the Celebration together. Come take part in the interactive fun of being a Star Wars fan of any age! Star Wars Jedi Training Stage: Young Padawans who want to learn the ways of the Jedi are invited to train at the Jedi Stage every day of Celebration Japan.

Learn from the Jedi Master, and prepare to take on surprising challenges! Every day at 11am, 12pm, 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm. Celebration Japan Exhibit Hall: Makers of great Star Wars toys and collectibles will be showing and selling their wares in the exhibit hall. Find Star Wars treasures to buy in the dealer booths, too. In the Fine Molds booth: Lorne Peterson, autographing each day of the show: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Star Wars Fan Tables: Learn what these great Star Wars fan clubs do, and maybe join the fun yourself! Celebration Japan Fan Events: Saturday, July 19th 1:00pm - 1:30pm: Rebel Legion & Jedi Order on Jedi Stage 2:00pm - 2:40pm: Preparation of 501st Parade - 501st Fan Table 2:40pm - 3:00pm: 501st Parade Sunday, July 20th 8:20am - 9:00am Preparation for 501st Legion Group Photo 9:00am - 9:30am 501st Legion Group Photo 10:00am - 5:01pm 501st Legion Droid hunt 1:00pm - 1:30pm: Rebel Legion & Jedi Order on Jedi Stage 2:00pm - 2:20pm: Preparation of Combined 501st Legion and Costume Contest Parade 2:20pm - 2:45pm: Costume Parade Monday, July 21st 10:00am - 12:00 noon: Announcement of Droid hunt Prize - 501st Table 1:00 pm - 1:30pm: Rebel Legion & Jedi Order on Jedi Stage 2:00pm - 2:40pm: Preparation of 501st Parade - 501st Fan Table 2:40pm - 3:00pm: 501st Parade Chris Gereke "Star Wars Celebration Japan in Makuhari-Messe in Chiba. Celebration Japan standouts were The Clone Wars panels with Dave Filoni, Matt Wood and Takeuchi." [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="144925,144924"] "The 501st had a cool Silver Trooper guarding George Lucas in carbonite. Someone's head will roll. Alongside the Rebel Legion modeling groups were set up with some amazing character and ship models as well as collector groups." [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="144927,144926"] "The Clone Wars footage was amazing. Three different clips were shown. Obi-Wan, Cody, Anakin, Rex and the clones battling countless Battle and Super Battle droids as well as spider droids on the world of Christophsis. Anakin and Rex make a very dramatic and unconventional flanking move to turn the tide of the battle against the droids. Several clones lost heads or limbs and became cannon fodder. The next clip was a fun clip with Anakin and the new character Ahsoka. Anakin's padawan (who rivals Padme and Leia with her wit and character) attacking a Separatist outpost atop of a mountain. "Race you to the top!" The massive AT-TE actually ascending the mountain, the battle droids are zany almost a stooge quality or a Gomer Pyle shtick. I loved how the battlefield is turned on its side as 'sky guy' and 'snips' race to the top. I think fans will love Ahsoka, she is a very cool character. The third clip was Kenobi and Asajj Ventress in a fierce lightsaber duel with Kenobi's famous quips that ended with Kenobi at the business end of Asajj's lightsabers. The Clone Wars looks amazing...on all levels." "The Fetts, Vader, Chewie, Skywalker, John Knoll and Dave Filoni panels were great. Steve Sansweet mc'd most of them. The English to Japanese translation took a little patience and the Celebration Japan fans went wild for Mark Hamill." Mary Franklin "Producing a Celebration in Japan was a unique challenge, because it was the first of the Celebrations in which most of the staff and crew did not speak English, and I do not speak Japanese. Even though we did not share a common language, we shared a common goal: putting on a great experience for Star Wars fans. We carried on together for the best possible outcome." Chris Gereke "The front middle of the Celebration Japan floor was the family recreation area where families could do crafts or Lego and buy toys from the coin vending machine. Beside that was the Jedi training stage where padawans could test their Jedi skills against Darth Vader and two of his Stormtroopers. The stage was lined by the Family Mart vendors where you could purchase food. Especially cool were the Pepsi Bear Kubricks that came with Pepsi."

[gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="144931,144932"] "From left to right as you looked onto the Celebration Japan convention floor was laid out with the Artist Alley. On the left was artist Matt Busch, Spencer Brinkerhoff III, Randy Martinez, JAKe, Ralph McQuarrie, Tsuneo Sanda, Nagano, Lawrence Noble, Malcolm Tween and Robert Hendrickson." Richard Chasemore "Me drawing with a speeder helmet on!" Chris Gereke "There was a VIP party with the celebs with food, exclusives such as a Tsuneo Sanda print or Ewok hair. The con was adorned with Clone Wars posters and the Sanda Celebration Japan promo posters." [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="144935,144941,144942"] "Official Pix did an extraordinary job with the autographs and VIP actors and guests. Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Amy Allen, Jake Lloyd, Orli Shoshan, Tim Rose, Ray Park, Dave Prowse, Daniel Logan, Temeura Morrison, Mike Edmonds and Matt Wood." "The Celebration Japan store had some cool Star Wars exclusives that should be available on starwarsshop.com soon. Bounty Hunter shirts, bottle caps, Kubrick shadow guard, Marc Ecko Stormtrooper and Boba Fett hoodies. Clone Wars tickets, CJ towels, dolls, McQuarrie print, bear ewok and Kubricks." [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="144937,144938,144939"] "The Dewback Project was an amazing fan favorite. Goro the designer created an amazing likeness to the Dewback from A New Hope, maybe even better. You could ride or have a photo oportunity with the Dewback and or Yumi. And don't forget the cute Celebration Japan Slave Leia." Mary Franklin "There was no doubt in my mind that Star Wars was a cultural phenomenon in Japan, but my biggest concern in planning the programming was getting the mix of entertainment and exhibits just right for the audience. Based on what I have seen from Japan over the years – the different Star Wars collectibles, different Star Wars animation and costumes – the Japanese fans consistently add their own refreshing and unique spin on the saga. As we anticipated the majority of the audience would be Japanese, I really wanted the show to appeal to them. It was important it be a real Star Wars Celebration, but I believed it also specifically needed to be a Japanese celebration of Star Wars." Chris Gereke "In a separate Clone Wars panel with Dave Filoni, Takuechi and Matt Wood they premiered the General Grievous episode from the TV series. The Clone Wars TV opening had a retro World War II newsreel opening and radio era voice instead of an opening crawl. This episode contained Kit Fisto and his clones, which look amazingly cool. They descend on a planet to apprehend Rune Haako. The episode had a cool dark suspenseful feel and a new Mon Cal Jedi Knight Nahdar Vebb who was Kit Fisto's padawan. They descend into a lair only to discover Grievous' pet Roggwart, named Gor. Very cool." [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="144944,144943"] "The exhibitor area had Disney Star Tours, the post office where you could purchase customized stamps, model areas, Wii, Lego, Hasbro, Sanyko and photo oportunities with Vader, Artoo and Threepio. Larger than life pachinko and arcade type games were giving Vader postcards with signatures. Watches, JAL Vader and Stormtrooper samurai armor. Kotobuyika, Clone Wars figures, book sellers where Steve Sansweet signed his Vault and Star Wars Poster books which are a must for a Star Wars fan. And make room on the shelf for the Star Wars Encyclopedia." Richard Chasemore "Lawrence Noble giving a prize of a bust he did of Luke! Amazing work and the Japanese girl that won it went mad when she found out!" [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="144945,144946,144947"] Chris Gereke "Star Warriors was a documentary about the 501st and the Rose Bowl Parade starring Lucasfilms Steve Sansweet and Mary Franklin, George Lucas and the different personalities of the 501st."

Mary Franklin "The local fans from the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and Star Wars collecting and building clubs were a tremendous resource. Not only were they readily willing to share their talents and time and ideas before the show, they took an active part in the show with fan tables, presentations, costumes, and entertainment. They were instrumental in a successful show that was “by the fans; for the fans.” Japanese guests, like The Clone Wars episodic director Atsushi Takeuchi, showcased national talent at the show as well." Chris Gereke "Behind and beside the Artists Alley were the Belgian Props with the Millennium Falcon, Snowspeeder, speeder bike and Jabba. Behind that was the Digital Stage with Rex, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka guarding the entrance. Beside the digital stage was the Vader Helmet project which was amazing." Mary Franklin "For the three days of the show I watched the fans have a great time, and take in every aspect of the programming and entertainment. I hope they felt it was a show created just for them, even while it celebrated the worldwide fandom of the Star Wars saga." Originally posted on Lightsabre.co.uk in 2008.  Listen to Collecting Tracks Episode 6: Revisiting Celebration Japan 2008 as Richard and Chris look back to the collectibles of the event ahead of our return to Japan in 2025.  [amazon box="B0BP5NV3M6"]