Photo TR: Adam geeks out at Star Wars Celebration VI

This past weekend I was given the opportunity to represent Theme Park Review at Star Wars Celebration VI, the follow up to Star Wars Celebration V that took place two years ago ( you can see my coverage of that event here ). With my arm obviously twisted into going on this tedious, four day festival of all things Star Wars, I (Jedimaster1227) set off on a quest to explore the realm of the Star Wars fan.

Now please be warned. I get super nerdy from here-on-out... It may get funny at my own expense. In fact, I'm sure it will turn out that way. Just enjoy yourself and we'll get through it together!

Who am I kidding? I begged Robb to let me go back this year! And guess what, I've got credentials! Thanks Robb!

My first stop was the "as you wish." Project booth, sponsored by eFX, the Dented Helmet and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

This Star Wars/Alien mashup helmet was one of several dozen auctioned off for charity at the end of the event.

Rocketeer!

It's official folks. Star Wars CAN be Elissa-friendly!

Coming soon to Men in Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida!

"If I'm not me, then who am I?"

You wouldn't think that this was once a clone trooper helmet.

They had an Admiral Ackbar plush that screams "It's a trap!" when you push his button.

I'm not gonna lie. I bought one.

I was able to see Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok, Willow) rolling around the show floor on his Segway several times during the event.

Over at the Disney booth, they had some advertisements up for Star Tours: The Adventure Continues. This one gave away a little easter egg hidden by the Imagineers as seen in the Coruscant section of the ride. Notice the "New Tomorrowland" logo on the building next to the Starspeeder 1000. The Aurebesh (alien language) even says Tomorrowland! Trust me, I checked!

If there's one thing that Star Wars Celebration has gained notoriety for, it is the cosplay.

As clever as this one was, I didn't buy it.

Hear my Tauntaun roar!

If you ever have the chance, as Seth Green will tell you, George Lucas can totally justify including Midichlorians in Star Wars if you give him the chance.

Oh, these are just mints.

...Moving on!

Over in the Disney/Star Wars Merchandise Panel, some new items were shown to the audience.

Hey Renee!

Now you too can be like Bryan!

I have a strange feeling that these will sell well around the holidays.

Same.

Elissa-friendly merchandise in the making!

A future set of Disney/Star Wars toys coming out next year.

And some new characters coming to the Star Wars/Muppets series next year...

This is perfect.

This too is perfect.

It is like they are reaching into my wallet from the future!

Okay, this isn't fair. I can't even put up a fight, it is so awesome!

Now for something a little different!

Lucasfilm and Pixar have agreed to allow a new line of Star Wars/Cars mashup merchandising coming out next year.

There's some clever detailing in the artwork.

Cone you believe it?

I love that the Krayt Dragon is a crane!

It makes total sense!

Barf!

Yep...

One of my favorite booths was hosted by the Orlando Science Center, which will be hosting a "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" panel later this year. Here they froze marshmallows with liquid nitrogen and let you eat them!

Not only are liquid nitrogen-frozen marshmallows even more delicious, but it lets you blow smoke out of your mouth and nose while you chew!

I'm buying them ALL!

For the robe-wearing types...

In this world, I can truly be king!

See?!?!

My reign didn't last long. This guy's got better game than I do.

...Whoa.

Time for a semi-normal photo of me at an abnormally dry bar.

So many words to say... I'll just say none of them.

Watch out for that Rancor!

The huge AT-AT was back this year and parked in the center of the Orange County Convention Center.

While on my way out from Day 1 (notice my bag of merchandise) I ran into Dave Filoni, the Supervising Director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the television series now heading into its fifth season on Cartoon Network.

We're just getting started folks!

This needs to be your Facebook cover image. Forever.

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(Continued)

Most attendees participating in the cosplay are more than happy to stop and pose for photos.

Kit Fisto showed up! For those of you that are Hyperspace Hoopla fans, you know he never shows up!

On Day 2 (and on each subsequent day of the convention) I revisited the Orlando Science Center's booth to see what else they had cooking with liquid nitrogen!

This time it was liquid nitrogen-boiled whipped cream. And it was amazing!

Holy mother of the Mandalore!

Yep...

Best. Cornhole. EVER!

The family that slays together, stays together!

Many of the costumes were more creative than the normal representation of well known characters from the Star Wars universe.

I was videotaped taking a photograph of the host of a TV show (I think for G4)... If that makes any sense.

This guy had the evil red contacts and everything!

Obviously Sith from the era of the Old Republic... Obviously!

Putting the cute back in Ewok!

This might have been the most creative costume of the entire event!

No, really. This guy didn't miss a detail.

And I'd totally eat at a Bantha Wild Wings!

Why so serious?

Just hangin' with the guys...

Another awesomely unique outfit!

Sophisticated!

One of several Muppet stormtroopers I saw over the course of the weekend.

It was great to see this guy back again this year!

One of the major panels I was looking forward to was the Super Secret Star Wars Panel, something teased as early as two years ago at the Star Wars Robot Chicken panel at Star Wars Celebration V.

James Arnold Taylor, the voice of Jedi Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Koon on Star Wars: The Clone Wars was the MC for the Main Stage, opening for all acts in the Celebration (Chapin) Theater.

So why was I so excited? Seth Green had previously announced that he was working with the team from Robot Chicken on a new Star Wars-based comedy series approved by George Lucas for TV... And now was the time to release details on the show, dubbed Star Wars Detours!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yRNXFhboBI

The show is technically in canon according to Seth Green, taking place in between Episodes 3 and 4. It doesn't break the story of any of the characters from the films, but it elaborates on their "daily lives" in a comical sense during this set time period.

The show has three distinct locales for which its story is based. The first is the Death Star, currently under construction but marketed as the universe's largest mall, the Galaxia. The second is Jabba's Palace, and on a larger scale, Tatooine.

The third is Dex's Diner from Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

Donald Faison (a huge Star Wars fan) is in the show along with the voices of Seth Green, Brecken Meyer, Weird Al Yankovic, Billy Dee Williams (the original actor who portrayed Lando Calrissian), Dee Bradley Baker and Ahmed Best (the original voice and body actor for Jar Jar Binks).

You really have no idea how huge the 501st Legion has become.

There were definitely some Blue Harvest fans in the house.

Fans of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and The Force Unleashed II games would love seeing this Starkiller costume in person.

Who you gonna call?

Some of the costumes were simply impressive.

Even queens get cravings for Chinese food some times.

Quite possibly the most unique stormtrooper on the show floor.

Is this a trap?

Another ghostbuster!

This guy had an insanely cool wampa suit!

How clever!

Love it!

Wampa meet tauntaun.

Tauntaun meet stomach.

It's not just a hobby for guys...

This is a thing of nightmares.

Also a thing of nightmares.

The LEGO booth had some really impressive models of Star Wars characters set up on the show floor...

While I kind of enjoyed this report, I now feel like I need a shower, so thanks for that I guess?

Just kidding, looks like a cool event if your really REALLY into Star Wars.

Well that's 5 minutes of my life I'll never get back, or understand!

When will we see the brony convention photos, Adam?

Where's Captain Kirk?

Oops! Wrong derivative science-fiction franchise there. My bad. Please continue.

Sadly, we missed this years event, although it was pared down from CV, imho. The lack of the Studios night event was a big negative. And I'm sure we would have not made it to the panel where the Maker and Turkleton showed up, and I would have been very mad.

The Star Tots giveaways were quite cool, though.

As for the babes, teh Ewok chick is awesome, but I this the Wampette from CV has her beat. I did see a few voluptuous Slave Leias that were awesome, as usual. And the new LEGO cosplay is quite cool. The best costumes I've seen were the Muppet stormtroopers, Akbar Ghostbuster, with trap, and the winner, R2-Bender.

-R

I like Star Wars. I wanna continue to remember the Star Wars from my childhood. Conventions make me hate it though.

Seriously, I'll never understand the fascination with the never-ending franchise combinations. It's just stupid. Sorry, Adam.

Thanks for the report, I found it very entertaining. Got a kick from the Cars/Star Wars mashup concept art. Im not so dedicated though. But looks fun to attend!

The best costumes I've seen were the Muppet stormtroopers, Akbar Ghostbuster, with trap, and the winner, R2-Bender.

-R

Thanks for the compliment Got so much great feedback from the Ghostbuster Ackbar I started a fan page.

http://www.facebook.com/GhostbusterAckbar

I'll have to friend him.

I have what I think is a great idea for a mashup character that I hope to bring to a Celebration some day.

-R

Four words that are redundant: Adam. Star Wars. Geek.

Well that's 5 minutes of my life I'll never get back, or understand!

The part I don't understand is why you would go back a second day!

Okay, so that Alien/Vader mash-up helmet skull thing almost made me lose it. That wins my awesome award for this week, no question. Now to go back and finish reading this report.

EDIT: I'm in no way a real Star Wars geek (really, I'm not), but I did love this report.

So, was that Booba Fett? (Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week)

That "Scoundrels" thing... Yeah, Han WAS a scoundrel... WHEN HE SHOT FIRST!!1!!!1!11! LUCAS RAPED MY CHILDHOOD!!! /rant

I was happy to see the Rocketeer helmet--a very underappreciated movie.

This is so awesome! I want to go to the next convention

Chuck, I read the other day they may revive The Rocketeer. I think that in the right hands, the could do a lot of interesting stuff with that property.

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^I'd like to see that happen.

Now off to hang myself for having missed this one. Great pictures. Really loved some of the creativity on display there.

DON'T YOU EVER COME NEAR MY CHILDREN!

(cough) Nice Trip Report. (cough)

Guy "It did have puppets, so I approve." Koepp

^I'd like to see that happen.

Same.

Chuck, I read the other day they may revive The Rocketeer. I think that in the right hands, the could do a lot of interesting stuff with that property.

 

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It'd definitely be the first Disney film in a while that I'd actually be excited to see. Really hope that idea gets somewhere.

Also, great TR Adam! I've never been much of a huge Star Wars fan, but I've always found its enormous fanbase fascinating.

Awesome pictures I was there on thursday and had an amazing time. I got to see Ian Mcdiarmid's presentation.

I feel like this was Adam's version of a porn convention.