Tag Archives: Star Wars

Not a spoiler re: The Mandalorian, just a fact

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Steve

Friday’s finale for season two was the only good thing to come of Disney trying to own everything and get their $4 billion back from Lucas. Well that and Abrams’ general body of work is crap and overrated.

Posted in TV | Tagged | Leave a comment

My first stocking in forever

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Steve

Jennifer is obviously more into this holiday than I ever could be, other than sending out funny cards and giving gifts. She insisted on me having a stocking for the little odds/ends gifts so I chose a Star Wars theme because … Continue reading →

Posted in Pictures | Tagged , | Leave a comment

RIP David Prowse

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Steve

The man behind the mask for the good Star Wars trilogy is gone. It’s sad that David and Lucas were never able patch up their falling out, whatever it may have been and given Lucas’ ego, I’m going to side with David. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Just in time for season two

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Steve

Well, this was something I didn’t notice in the two teaser trailers for The Mandalorian. I would’ve bought it if the little green “yodas” were petrified marshmallows. Not to humble-brag but even as a kid, I never liked those so-called marshmallows … Continue reading →

Posted in Pictures | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Ultimate Star Wars trivia test for DragonCon

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Steve

Last week DragonCon was held last week and like anything that could be salvaged this year, it was virtual (blech!). Besides the mixed news like the latest Dune trailer (good) or the cancellation of The Venture Brothers (crappy), there was a Star Wars trivia … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversions | Tagged | Leave a comment

How BB-88 was really done

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Steve

For Caturday, the special effects team for the last trilogy revealed how they made the new droid BB-88 move around.

Posted in Cats | Tagged | Leave a comment

RIP Grant Imahara

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Steve

A belated farewell to Grant! A person who helped push the boundaries of Science and Science Fiction! Most of us will always remember him for his contributions to Mythbusters until the network decided to cut the budget. Seems that White Trash Under … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Physics, Science & Technology, TV | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Stop-motion building of the ultimate Falcon

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Steve

Here’s something to brighten your Sunday. This guy did a stop-motion movie of him building the UCS Millennium Falcon, aka, the one LEGO® set in which the famous starship is to scale! The biggest set ever offered and the one I … Continue reading →

Posted in Legos, Toys | Tagged | Leave a comment

An important message from LEGO® Star Wars

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Steve

 Luke Skywalker and Artoo came in from a Galaxy Far, Far Away to remind you that during this time of crisis, social distancing is vital to defeating the virus.

Posted in Legos, Toys | Tagged , | Leave a comment

1980: The Empire Strikes Back hits theaters

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Steve

The best of the nine core Star Wars movies made its debut in American theaters. It was the most anticipated film in my life that’s for sure. Empire opened on a Wednesday night too which was a big deal in 1980; new … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Movies | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Star Wars shoes were a bust

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Steve

I still remain hopeful that Converse and Disney will come together on official Star Wars Chucks since Frozen II appeared to be a success. For the interim, I tried out these knockoffs I found on the Internet. They turned out to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Chucks Gallery, Pictures | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Just in time for May the Fourth be with You!

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Steve

Went with a super deep cut from Star Wars history, the show George Lucas always regrets and tried to destroy every copy he could find…The Wookiee Lifeday Holiday Special which I actually watched the only night it appeared. Hey, anything Star Wars … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Ones, Obscure Show, Shirts, TV | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

LEGO® Droids play Star Wars Anthem

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Steve

 With this being May the Fourth be with You weekend, it’s only fitting to show off this guy’s LEGO Droid project I saw via a LEGO rumor site.

Posted in Legos, Movies, Music, Toys | Tagged | Leave a comment

Last Easter joke until next year…Utini!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Steve

Thanks to Jawas appearing in early episodes of The Mandalorian, they confirmed what Threepio said about them…they’re disgusting creatures. Those creme eggs are gross!

Posted in Humor, Pictures | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Rise of Skywalker: Must see!

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Steve

We’re finally out of Spoilers territory so I can blather my two cents. I also caught Rise at Alamo Drafthouse three times to make sure how I felt about it. First time during the special Thursday night screenings (due to my … Continue reading →

Posted in In Theaters, Movies | Tagged | Leave a comment