STAR WARS FAN DAYS II in Dallas Texas

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Originally Posted by schwartz

Chris was SE and I was ROTJ if that helps...

I guess we'll have to check the pics Alex took to see who was taller.

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Ah-Ha! Thanks for the info man!

G-Fett

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Originally Posted by tk9950

Good to see you too! And I am going to be pm'ing you sometime to get a print! You do some awesome work!!

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Thanks alot Levi, I should have talked to you guys a bit more about prints, I was so involved with BatNinja's awesome work, I just walked off and forgot my portfolio...hehe. (Luckily someone was helping me out :) )

Just PM me and I can get you fixed up!


G-Fett

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Originally Posted by Studio Fett

Thanks alot Levi, I should have talked to you guys a bit more about prints, I was so involved with BatNinja's awesome work, I just walked off and forgot my portfolio...hehe. (Luckily someone was helping me out :) )

Just PM me and I can get you fixed up!


G-Fett

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Man, I live ten miles from you and can't get a look at the print book...:D

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Originally Posted by Madmartigan

Thanks!! Umm...did I meet you either before or after suiting up?? I don't remember. Did you come in costume?

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I don't remember, either. I was running around in jeans and a bright pink corset with Leia all over it, and roamed the halls with Wayne's R2 on Saturday afternoon.

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Originally Posted by schwartz

Chris was SE and I was ROTJ if that helps...

I guess we'll have to check the pics Alex took to see who was taller.

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I can help there! I'm on the right. Schwartz is down front. I think this was after his costume malfunction....


http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3598/minifettrf1.jpg


Hehe....just kidding. This is actually both of us (I'm on the left), with DarthMiller's mannequin in the back and the TDH banner behind. Eric's not that much shorter than me...but as Alex pointed out, the lunge doesn't help. His suit was awesome and his ROTJ bucket was sweet. Good job, Eric!!


http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2...chwartzfl7.jpg


Here are some more pics. Me with Kenny:


http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6...nyandmeik6.jpg


With a cute little baby Yoda...


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6291/babyyodael1.jpg


With the Vader who took second place -- "Aren't you a little short to be a Dark Lord of the Sith??":


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1622/vaderon4.jpg


With Mark Boudreaux of Hasbro -- who helped designed the original and was lead on the new Millennium Falcon. An old acquaintance from my Toy Fair days:


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1...kbandmeuq7.jpg


With Amidala -- she tied for first in the female category (but I didn't get her name...):


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/8...laandmepg0.jpg


And my favorite -- with Spideyfett's daughter. She rocked!!!


http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2...sabellant2.jpg

After looking at most of the pictures, I wish I had moved my ammo belt up a little! That's the perfectionist in me....

But all in all a good time! I reconnected with Steve Sansweet, who I hadn't seen in years and got to renew my open invitation to Rancho Obi-Wan! And I'm, hopefully, going to be featured in a coffee table book on fan-made costumers call -- aptly -- "Fan". They were shooting for it at the show and I was one of the last guys they took in after I won the costume contest. That will be sweet!! :thumbsup

Great meeting all the TDH-ers, too! Look forward to the next time. I'm sure I'll see some of you at NY Comi-con!

-Chris

Not from Fan Days, but one more picture I wanted to share -- with the nephews on Thursday night before:

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6443/nephewsof3.jpg

Darn near pulled the jet pack off my back! Just a word of warning when it comes to dressing up around your 4-8 year old nephews: They lack the general sense of awe and respect when they know it's Uncle Chris under the mask. Be on your guard!! >:

-C

I was at my table all day drawing, but I don't remember seeing ANY Fetts come into the Exhibit hall. :( VERY disappointed. sigh...

Excellent pics, Chris!
But. . . where are the pics of Jewel Staite?!? :suprise :lol Was she there? Did anyone get to meet her??

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Originally Posted by Boomer Fett

Man, I live ten miles from you and can't get a look at the print book...:D

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I will probably be in the city sometime this weekend, can you pm me your cell again, this time I will be sure and add it in my contacts...duh! Maybe we can hook up buddy!

G-Fett

I wanted to relate a moment that I had on Saturday of the Con. I was wearing my Vader when a lady asked me if her son could touch my armor. Obviously, I'm a little hesitant to let anyone touch it as I don't want to have to invest any more money in repairs than necessary. However, I said it was alright as long as he was gentle. She turned around to get her son and when she turned back around, I realized that he was blind.

He couldn't have been more than 8 years old. She lifted him up and placed his hands on the top of my helmet and said, "This is Darth Vader." I could see a determined look on his face as he formed a mental image in his head of what I may have looked like as interpreted by his touch. As he worked his hands across the faceplate of the mask, I got so choked up, I had to fight hard to choke back tears. I told his Mother that he could take as long as he wanted. She asked me to tell him what he was feeling, so as he felt each detail of the costume, I explained to him what it was that he was "seeing."

It's moments like these, rare as they may be, that continually encourages me to attend these events. Bringing smiles, and new visions, to children is worth every drop of sweat.

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Originally Posted by tinstar5541

I wanted to relate a moment that I had on Saturday of the Con. I was wearing my Vader when a lady asked me if her son could touch my armor. Obviously, I'm a little hesitant to let anyone touch it as I don't want to have to invest any more money in repairs than necessary. However, I said it was alright as long as he was gentle. She turned around to get her son and when she turned back around, I realized that he was blind.

He couldn't have been more than 8 years old. She lifted him up and placed his hands on the top of my helmet and said, "This is Darth Vader." I could see a determined look on his face as he formed a mental image in his head of what I may have looked like as interpreted by his touch. As he worked his hands across the faceplate of the mask, I got so choked up, I had to fight hard to choke back tears. I told his Mother that he could take as long as he wanted. She asked me to tell him what he was feeling, so as he felt each detail of the costume, I explained to him what it was that he was "seeing."

It's moments like these, rare as they may be, that continually encourages me to attend these events. Bringing smiles, and new visions, to children is worth every drop of sweat.

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WOW, great story...that's what its all about....awesome. :thumbsup

Chris, you and Eric both looked incredible! The fett's were my favorite part of the con, of course!

G-Fett

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Originally Posted by tinstar5541

I wanted to relate a moment that I had on Saturday of the Con. I was wearing my Vader when a lady asked me if her son could touch my armor. Obviously, I'm a little hesitant to let anyone touch it as I don't want to have to invest any more money in repairs than necessary. However, I said it was alright as long as he was gentle. She turned around to get her son and when she turned back around, I realized that he was blind.

He couldn't have been more than 8 years old. She lifted him up and placed his hands on the top of my helmet and said, "This is Darth Vader." I could see a determined look on his face as he formed a mental image in his head of what I may have looked like as interpreted by his touch. As he worked his hands across the faceplate of the mask, I got so choked up, I had to fight hard to choke back tears. I told his Mother that he could take as long as he wanted. She asked me to tell him what he was feeling, so as he felt each detail of the costume, I explained to him what it was that he was "seeing."

It's moments like these, rare as they may be, that continually encourages me to attend these events. Bringing smiles, and new visions, to children is worth every drop of sweat.

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Thanks Tin!! Now I can't see through these "alergies" as you know cops don't cry!! Friggin alergies!!!

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Originally Posted by tinstar5541

I wanted to relate a moment that I had on Saturday of the Con. I was wearing my Vader when a lady asked me if her son could touch my armor. Obviously, I'm a little hesitant to let anyone touch it as I don't want to have to invest any more money in repairs than necessary. However, I said it was alright as long as he was gentle. She turned around to get her son and when she turned back around, I realized that he was blind.

He couldn't have been more than 8 years old. She lifted him up and placed his hands on the top of my helmet and said, "This is Darth Vader." I could see a determined look on his face as he formed a mental image in his head of what I may have looked like as interpreted by his touch. As he worked his hands across the faceplate of the mask, I got so choked up, I had to fight hard to choke back tears. I told his Mother that he could take as long as he wanted. She asked me to tell him what he was feeling, so as he felt each detail of the costume, I explained to him what it was that he was "seeing."

It's moments like these, rare as they may be, that continually encourages me to attend these events. Bringing smiles, and new visions, to children is worth every drop of sweat.

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Beautiful story Tinstar, just beautiful!

G-Fett

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Originally Posted by tinstar5541

It's moments like these, rare as they may be, that continually encourages me to attend these events. Bringing smiles, and new visions, to children is worth every drop of sweat.

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You are absolutely right. If you haven't already Bro post that story on the Stargarrison website. I think this is exactly why we do what we do.

:cheers :thumbsup

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Originally Posted by Madmartigan

With the Vader who took second place -- "Aren't you a little short to be a Dark Lord of the Sith??":


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1622/vaderon4.jpg

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I refuse to wear "franken boots." I'm only 6'1". Also, I wasn't in the contest. I BELIEVE that was the Rubies Vader. I also refuse to enter costume contests as I bought this nearly complete and don't think it's fair to the others who spent alot of time creating their own.

I had a great time. It was great matching some of the names with faces. It was the first time in quite awhile that I wore my Vader. My ESB Fett should be 100% complete soon (waiting on Slave1Pilot's JP paint job) and I'll definitely be trooping in that as much as possible.

Paul

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Originally Posted by tinstar5541

I wanted to relate a moment that I had on Saturday of the Con. I was wearing my Vader when a lady asked me if her son could touch my armor. Obviously, I'm a little hesitant to let anyone touch it as I don't want to have to invest any more money in repairs than necessary. However, I said it was alright as long as he was gentle. She turned around to get her son and when she turned back around, I realized that he was blind.

He couldn't have been more than 8 years old. She lifted him up and placed his hands on the top of my helmet and said, "This is Darth Vader." I could see a determined look on his face as he formed a mental image in his head of what I may have looked like as interpreted by his touch. As he worked his hands across the faceplate of the mask, I got so choked up, I had to fight hard to choke back tears. I told his Mother that he could take as long as he wanted. She asked me to tell him what he was feeling, so as he felt each detail of the costume, I explained to him what it was that he was "seeing."

It's moments like these, rare as they may be, that continually encourages me to attend these events. Bringing smiles, and new visions, to children is worth every drop of sweat.

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I had the same mother and child approach me and it really was something special. Those are some fingerprints I am loath to wipe off my visor, and you could see the concentration on his face as he built the mental image. He touched the helmet, my chest armor, and I took his hand for a moment, too. That makes the backaches and the sore right arm from toting around an EE-3 all worthwhile.... :)

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Originally Posted by tinstar5541

I refuse to wear "franken boots." I'm only 6'1". Also, I wasn't in the contest. I BELIEVE that was the Rubies Vader. I also refuse to enter costume contests as I bought this nearly complete and don't think it's fair to the others who spent alot of time creating their own.

I had a great time. It was great matching some of the names with faces. It was the first time in quite awhile that I wore my Vader. My ESB Fett should be 100% complete soon (waiting on Slave1Pilot's JP paint job) and I'll definitely be trooping in that as much as possible.

Paul

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Actually, this guy handmade a lot of the parts -- I think the shoulders and chest, the control box he said was wood, and a few others. Not sure about the soft goods or the helmet (which I am pretty sure he bought), but he seemed like a nice guy.

C

Good Grief I missed all the good stuff on Sat!!! I WILL BE THERE ON SATURDAY FOR SURE NEXT TIME!!!

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Originally Posted by Studio Fett

Chris, you and Eric both looked incredible! The fett's were my favorite part of the con, of course!

G-Fett

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Here here!

Both the fetts were awesome!

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Originally Posted by tinstar5541

I wanted to relate a moment that I had on Saturday of the Con. I was wearing my Vader when a lady asked me if her son could touch my armor. Obviously, I'm a little hesitant to let anyone touch it as I don't want to have to invest any more money in repairs than necessary. However, I said it was alright as long as he was gentle. She turned around to get her son and when she turned back around, I realized that he was blind.

He couldn't have been more than 8 years old. She lifted him up and placed his hands on the top of my helmet and said, "This is Darth Vader." I could see a determined look on his face as he formed a mental image in his head of what I may have looked like as interpreted by his touch. As he worked his hands across the faceplate of the mask, I got so choked up, I had to fight hard to choke back tears. I told his Mother that he could take as long as he wanted. She asked me to tell him what he was feeling, so as he felt each detail of the costume, I explained to him what it was that he was "seeing."

It's moments like these, rare as they may be, that continually encourages me to attend these events. Bringing smiles, and new visions, to children is worth every drop of sweat.

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that story is greatness. It makes it worth all the kids who want to punch you in the cod, doesn't it?!!?!?!?!

Just have to say awesome show it was great meeting everyone and i really enjoyed helping out best con so far this year in texas hands down =)

Here's some of my pics from fan days. Sorry so late on these guys.

Me with my main influence (the highlight of the show for me) Dave Dorman.
http://studiofett.com/The_Dented_Hel.../Fandays-0.jpg
Join the Dark Side!!!
http://studiofett.com/The_Dented_Hel.../Fandays-1.jpg
Die Rebel Scum!!!
http://studiofett.com/The_Dented_Hel.../Fandays-2.jpg
We've got Busch!!!
http://studiofett.com/The_Dented_Hel.../Fandays-3.jpg
Ahsoka Tano is ready to strike!!!
http://studiofett.com/The_Dented_Hel.../Fandays-4.jpg
Hail to the King, Baby!!!
http://studiofett.com/The_Dented_Hel.../Fandays-5.jpg


G-Fett

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Originally Posted by Studio Fett

Here's some of my pics from fan days. Sorry so late on these guys.
Ahsoka Tano is ready to strike!!!
http://studiofett.com/The_Dented_Hel.../Fandays-4.jpg


G-Fett

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My Favorite pic.. :D....(proud daddy) ;)

FYI:

Comeplete Wrap-up of the event on TheForce.Net : here

mentions TDH...:thumbsup

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Originally Posted by Spideyfett

My Favorite pic.. :D....(proud daddy) ;)

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I don't blame you Alex, you did an incredible job on fixing her up and she was so photogenic!

G-Fett

I know this is almost a month late, but I wanted to add these before it was way too late. :) I had a blast meeting folks too! Before this, I had only met Art and Kristen. :cheering

Me w/ Mr. Sansweet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00837.jpg

Madmartigan w/ a Pred

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00847.jpg

Me w/ Madmartigan

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00848.jpg

Batninja's exclusive ESB sheet vest :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00850.jpg

Speaking of Batninja

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00851.jpg

The guys holding down the fort

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00853.jpg

Me and Alex

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00855.jpg

w/ Kenny

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00856.jpg

I almost fell over when I saw this one! :lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00854.jpg

And isn't this little Chewbacca just the cutest? Kind of reminded me of a Wookiee poodle. :lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00857.jpg

Nice pics man. It was a blast!!

G-Fett