The Mystique of the Lightsaber
August 3, 2008 by Bill
No Jedi Knight, a guardian of peace and justice, would be complete with his trusty lightsaber, a weapon designed of a civilized era that can kill or wound in uncivilized terms. It's alternative, a barbaric blaster, has little precision and even less subtlety; definitely not advantageous for maintaining their noble Order. Lightsabers symbolize a Jedi's unmatched skill; their confidence, agility, and unity with the Force.
What could be better?
A lightsaber is distinguished by a jewel studded handle that is approximately 3 feet in length. The studs act as controls which activate the energy contained within the lightsaber. The color of the blade is dependent on the jewel used to activate it, and while most lightsabers have only one jewel and are fixed in length, some have multiple jewels that can cause the length to vary with a simple turning of a knob. Once activated, a beam of pure energy forms that serves as a blade (much like a sword) however it's severity is much more forceful and efficient.
In a Jedi Knight's capable hands, the effectiveness of a lightsaber is virtually unmatched. It's power can slice through blast doors as well as any enemy it may encounter. With the Force as a guide, a Jedi can also sense incoming blaster bolts, and use their lightsaber to deflect them back to the foe that fired it.
After the unfortunate events of the Clone Wars and the ultimate demise of the Jedi knights, lightsabers became obsolete. Regretfully, the wisdom of their design also vanished with their Jedi masters (that is until Luke Skywalker, the last remaining Jedi knight, constructed his own lightsaber, thanks to the vast tutelage of his Jedi discipline.)
Although use of a lightsaber is strictly reserved to the knowledgeable and skilled Jedi, their sworn enemies, the Sith, also enlist the lightsaber as their main weapon.
And everyone knows the only thing that could even remotely stand a chance against a lightsaber, is another lightsaber.....
Star Wars Costumes at ComicCon
August 3, 2008 by Bill
If you have never been to a Comic-Con convention then you are missing out. Whether you are a hardcore fan or not this is a guaranteed good time to be had by all. The recent convention in San Diego was no different than any other, a smorgasbord of comic book heroes come to life.
It is impossible to attend one of these conventions and not run into a plethora of authentic costumes from just about any movie, series,comic book or video game ever created and some of these are simply amazing. Every year is the same but it seems like the costumes get better and better every year and this year had some of the best ever. We of course are most interested in the Star Wars characters despite the fact that Batman and the Joker seemed to dominate this years convention.
You will be pleased to hear that the 501st and Rebel Legion were out in force, no pun intended. They weren't alone though as fans dressed as Yoda, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Jedi and more accompanied them to the stage. No question the best looking dudes in the place though, had to be the Stormtroopers.
Here are some pics:
Clone troopers RULE! Love the authenticity of these costumes. Simply Amazing!
Anybody can be a Jedi Pilot. It takes a certain amount of style to be a Stormtrooper though.
Stormtroopers Get the Chicks...What can we say?
Ummm....the picture says it all.
Bad Guys Unite!
Stormtrooper, Boba Fett and a Clone Trooper looking to cause some trouble.
If you've never been to a Comic-Con, then you owe it to yourself to go. It's a good time to be had by all and the destination city is sure to offer a lot more than just ultra cool Comic Book heroes.
Hot Stormtrooper Collectibles
August 3, 2008 by Bill
If you are as big of a fan of the Stormtrooper as we are then you will love the items we have below. Amazon is one of the most trusted retailers in the world so you can buy from confidence and find some great deals on Star Wars Collectibles and Stormtrooper Memorabilia.
Stormtroopers Rule!
Stormtrooper Helmets
August 2, 2008 by Bill
Fearless and unswervingly loyal to the Emperor, Stormtroopers are the most recognized symbol of Imperial might. Encased in white armor over black body gloves, Stormtroopers make up the bulk of Palpatine's ground-based armies and the space-based Imperial starfleet. Their fearsome looking helmets allow the soldiers to breathe in the harshest of environments, including the vacuum of space, and are equipped with long range communications allowing these elite shock troops to be deployed with speed and efficiency to quell insurrections and maintain order across the many worlds of the Empire.
The distinctive design of the Stormtrooper was originally created by concept artist Ralph McQuarrie in 1975. McQuarrie designed several versions of the look of the Empire's general infantry.
During pre-production of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, several versions of the Stormtrooper helmet were prototyped for George Lucas to review. The various elements that George liked from each version were incorporated into the final, menacing form we know today. As the original helmet was hand sculpted, it was asymmetrical in geometry and had the infamous "sty" beneath the right eye.
Approximately 60 helmets were simply made from vacuum formed polyethylene and painted white for Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. A number of these helmets were modified for use in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, and additional helmets were later made for Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.
To ensure that your Master Replicas Stormtrooper helmet retained all of the subtle nuances of the hand-sculpted original, our engineers digitally scanned and cast a surviving original helmet to recreate this iconic piece for your Star Wars replica collection.
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The Clone Wars
August 2, 2008 by Bill
Star Wars fans everywhere rejoice any time a new movie comes out based on the classic Star Wars franchise. A new animated version of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, from creator George Lucas, premieres as an all-new feature film in August, 2008. What is even more exciting is that a television series is also scheduled to debut int he fall.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars takes audiences on incredible new Star Wars adventures, combining the legendary storytelling of Lucasfilm with an eye pleasing and powerful animation style. Star Wars: The Clone Wars will open in North American theaters Friday, August 15.
When asked why, George Lucas responded "I felt there were a lot more Star Wars stories left to tell, and "I was eager to start telling some of them through animation and, at the same time, push the art of animation forward."
The age old struggle between the forces of good and evil will be sure to enthrall fans young and old and you will be pleased to hear that our favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains -- led by Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grievous -- will be taking part in the intergalactic struggle weekly.
As usual, the fate of the Star Wars Universe will lie in the capable and competent hands of the Jedi Knights and we will follow the tale from week to week as action packed battles unfold on the screen before us. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations that fill Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
"Nothing like this has ever been produced for television," said Stuart Snyder, President/COO Turner Animation,Young Adults & Kids Media. "For 30 years, Star Wars has shown that it appeals to a huge breadth of fans. The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network will be appointment television for everyone in the family. We're thrilled to be working with Lucasfilm again and very excited to be playing a role in bringing this remarkable adventure to viewers."With a new story each week, Star Wars: The Clone Wars continues the tradition of thrilling stories, astonishing visuals and extraordinary music that have always been the hallmarks of the Star Wars Saga.
Lucasfilm Animation, which is based in Marin County, Calif., with a studio in Singapore, has produced more than 30 all-new episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and production continues on even more exciting episodes.
The first in a planned series of special web-only documentaries that chronicle the development of Star Wars: The Clone Wars debuts online today, and can be found here.
What an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan as an entire generation of kids today will instantly be transported into the movies and stories of our childhood.
