Sick of Star Wars

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  1. toothaction

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    Okay, I actually managed to complete a nethunt for the above fellow's provenance before my eyes glazed over or tears of annoyance formed in the corner of my eyes. Looks like a way fun doll kit, Rei! Not the toy for me, that's for sure, but I'm delighted to be imagining your delight.


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    Somewhere in my internal debate over whether to post this snap in the FU thread or in the No Reason Whatsoever thread, I completely forgot to post it at all. FUSW will do, ha!

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    Spied yesterday in a local hepster hub cum flea market called the Rust Belt.
     
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    Wow. Way to harsh on all joy. At what point do they not understand that that is their entire purpose?

    On a side note, I need to be introduced to this bizarre but fun-looking slice of Michigania that involves kitteh-in-the-middle poker? (Who am I kidding, I would really likely just eat my snacks out of that, but I want it just the same! :razz:).
     
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    more goofin' off at the desk where I should be working...
     
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    It hits on all levels but will never replace thisvv
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    Everything about this ^^ screams childhood and awesomeness
     
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    Agreed! Still have mine :^)
     
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    I do very much agree. I would love a GG version (as substandard as it might be), in embiggened form to prop beside me on the desk, to get me through those rough days (or is that all of them? no matter).
     
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    What's up with the lack of trailers and general promotion for Episode 8 with about two months left before the release? Seems a bit odd considering previous installments.. even Rogue One had more promo at this stage
     
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    Nice! Snoke's guard + Eels?
     
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    Check out HLJ, the new pre-orders for Star Wars Metacolle and Tomica are appearing, they look excellent.
     
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    Yes! plus that 1st order trooper body.
     
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    Excuse me while I whip this out.

    Not sure at what point I realized this one was a tad phallic. On the other hand, I posted it elsewhere recently and no one responded. So, hey... maybe I'm seeing things that aren't there.

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    Looks like Matthew McConaughey lol.
     
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    Loving the vintage acquisitions, Rei. FX-7 was one of my first, and still one of my favourites, from the Kenner line,despite his highly evident lack of playability. Making me feel that wee twinge of jealousy and nostalgia, you are.
     
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    They're part of my set of toys I've kept since childhood! Even then I was very finicky about keeping them in good shape; I even have all the original weapons. :)
     
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    Very nice, Rei!! You were definitely more disciplined than I, that is for sure. My figures came on me with many an adventure, including international skirmishes (though I was still a stickler about being careful). If you still have his original wand, I am definitely impressed.
     
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    Yes, that is an interesting catch Bryce. It is/was actually a genuine issue flightsuit (RAF), was design which was recycled/modified for several Star Wars characters through the first trilogy. A lot of these really interesting tidbits (see the origin of some other SW props as well, and the model kits used to bash together the miniatures) I find such a fascinating piece of history, wherein filmmakers really search out what was at hand to fit the need they had, and used their creativity and imagination to turn 'normal' realworld objects into futuristic ancient sci-fi fantasy. And in much the same way, legends like Ben Burtt became so established for doing this same thing in the realm of sounds. I honestly don't think this same sort of thing would ever happen - certainly not in any kind of mainstream way - in the film industry today.
     
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    Had about 24 hours for things to settle in and I can confidently say without a shadow of a doubt that Rian Johnson has made the worst Star Wars movie ever made.. no wonder Kylo Ren got so angry towards the end of the film. I know how you feel buddy!
     
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