Schph Gochi
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"traveling through hyperspace ain't like dustin' crops boy"
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Post by Schph Gochi on Sept 10, 2008 5:38:23 GMT -5
Hmmmmmm, now I remember why I don't want to be a stromtrooper.  You all look good and I'll look forward to the fan film.
Were you filming in the accelerator ring? I notice the curved path. They're supposed to be having a pajama party at Fermilab for the turning on of the LHC at CERN. But darnit, they're not going to get much more done than that; no good science until next spring. I don't know what they're supposed to be doing in all that time. Tweaking? No ...we were filming outside in their prairie restoration area... it is a very neat place... I would like to go back just to enjoy it...when not in armor... Yes...for short people I can't recommend armor.. even though I have cut the armor to try and scale it down.. well.. as you can see.. I need to take out more.. I just don't think I can... |
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Post by Koda Vonnor on Sept 14, 2008 9:54:38 GMT -5
Yesterday, I represented The Jedi Assembly at the Pottery Barn Kids in Northern Virginia's Fair Oaks Mall. The event ran from noon to 2pm. Our group consisted of a Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Princess Leia, and myself. They had a long queue line roped off in front of the store, and when I arrived to change clothes at 11:15, there were already a few dozen families in line. Leia was already in costume, and was making the rounds greeting all the kids in line. They had an area right in the entrance cleared for us, with large floor fans blowing on us from both sides (they musta got the memo about armored costumes  ). When noon rolled around, security only let five groups in at a time. It was very well organized. Vader and I agreed to "belt-hilts" for this event, thinking there wouldn't be enough space to swing sabers around, but after a half hour of "OMG LOOK!! IT'S DARTH VADER!!!!!!!", and our Princess (Lori Frye) having to coax the kids with "Don't you wanna say hi to a Jedi?", I switched out my hilt for a luxeon bladed lightsaber (the great equalizer  ). After that both the Stormy-Vader duo, and the Leia-ObiWan/QuiGon/JediDude pair had their own waiting lines. ;D All the kids wanted to hold the super-bright-green Katarn lightsaber, and all the parents wanted to get a photo of their kids holding it. Fun stuff! The kids all had autograph books too, and we were all signing our characters' names. I started out signing Koda Vonnor, but since I had the goatee and the hair pulled back in Rahm Kota style, I switched to signing his name. I'm hoping some of them will pick up the Force Unleashed game and make the connection ... hehehe. All in all it was a fun event, and the Pottery Barn folks treated us great! I did not take a camera, but the store staff is supposed to be getting some pix to us. I will post them when I can. |
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Schph Gochi
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Post by Schph Gochi on Sept 15, 2008 2:56:50 GMT -5
AWESOME Koda!
I was hoping that TJA members would be "checking in" with their Pottery Barn mission photos...
I have been having internet issues all weekend with the flooding we have had...
but I know Lionel represented TJA (I had another fundraiser that I had already been commited to) at the Chicago downtown Pottery Barn location...
I will try to get some photos of Lionel's effort from the event coordinator....
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Mon-Jas Charan
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Post by Mon-Jas Charan on Sept 15, 2008 13:03:19 GMT -5
Pottery Barn Event The padawans and I trooped the Pottery Barn event here in the 'Springs. The wife of the Stormtrooper took the pictures as we were greeting / posing with over 200 groups. We had a great time. My hand is sore from signing autographs. ;D
s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/cohheeba/Pottery%20Barn/ |
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Post by Whinter Fenlynn on Sept 15, 2008 20:14:18 GMT -5
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Post by Emerita on Sept 16, 2008 16:19:31 GMT -5
Did anyone by any stretch get a picture of me and Kyrin as Klingons? I remember getting alot of pics taken but I haven't found one of us yet....
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Post by Schph Gochi on Sept 16, 2008 17:25:25 GMT -5
Did anyone by any stretch get a picture of me and Kyrin as Klingons? I remember getting alot of pics taken but I haven't found one of us yet.... I don't have any of you two as Klingons....  Here is a photo of Lionel (LiObiWan) representing TJA at the Pottery Barn launch in downtown Chicago... this was one of the top ten high priority gigs... we sent our Rose Parade Special.....Lionel.. ;D  |
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Post by Emerita on Sept 16, 2008 18:32:01 GMT -5
that is cool. Are you taking the pic? ....cause I don't see you in it......
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Post by Whinter Fenlynn on Sept 16, 2008 19:15:33 GMT -5
that is cool. Are you taking the pic? ....cause I don't see you in it...... Nope. She was with me at another event (InterFan Jam in Homewood, IL) doing a Charity Jail & Bail.  ;D |
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Post by Emerita on Sept 16, 2008 19:18:31 GMT -5
That is so funny!!!! nice to see you on the board again...we missed you.....
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Post by Whinter Fenlynn on Sept 16, 2008 19:22:20 GMT -5
;D Glad to be here!! It was nice to be back the Jedi robes again last week at the Pottery Barn event. |
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Post by Emerita on Sept 16, 2008 19:23:24 GMT -5
Yeah, they always give a sense of pleasure........
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Post by Whinter Fenlynn on Sept 16, 2008 19:25:27 GMT -5
Yeah, they always give a sense of pleasure........ Yeah. Almost like comfort food! LOL!! Just kidding.  ;D It truly was nice to wear them again. |
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Sept 16, 2008 21:31:44 GMT -5
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Post by Jedimom/Cor-Al Gelkar on Oct 4, 2008 14:05:52 GMT -5
Vasculitis Walk today. No other costumers were able to make it this year. But at least I had a fan.  |
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You all look good and I'll look forward to the fan film.
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). After that both the Stormy-Vader duo, and the Leia-ObiWan/QuiGon/JediDude pair had their own waiting lines. ;D All the kids wanted to hold the super-bright-green Katarn lightsaber, and all the parents wanted to get a photo of their kids holding it. Fun stuff! 
