Star Wars

[wataru]

Those witches are the ones from The Courtship of Princess Leia novel right? The ones that ride Rancors and one marries the Hapan prince and fathers Tenel Ka?

[Legionmaster]

^Yes, the Witches of Dathomir.

[wataru]

^Yes, the Witches of Dathomir.

Hmm interesting. The early post-ROTJ novels were very interesting. Odd Lucas used an idea he didnt make up in a canon SW series.

I wish they'd do SOMETHING with the Hapans. Even the Empire didnt mess with the Hapans.

[o.supreme]

Just to clarify when you say "They" do you mean have the Hapan Consortium appear in the Clone Wars animated series, or have some of the EU Novel authors make the Hapans a focal point of a future novel? Oh and Lucas has let the show runners use a few ideas form the EU novels that he didn't create himself.

[Gorosaurus Rex]

Ratings have been pretty decent for a show on a cable network, especially an animated cartoon that airs on Friday nights.

Anyways, I do encourage people to give the show a shot. Despite and iffy first season, I easily think it's one of the better Star Wars properties in recent years.

When The Phantom Menace got re released in 3d Adult did a marathon of a story arc it had to do with witches or something like that seemed pretty interesting. Introduced Maul's brother too. I think those are the first full episodes I have seen though.

That's one of the better Clone Wars arcs. You can actually find most of the episodes on youtube. I'm a big fan of the Umbara storyline.

[wataru]

Just to clarify when you say "They" do you mean have the Hapan Consortium appear in the Clone Wars animated series, or have some of the EU Novel authors make the Hapans a focal point of a future novel? Oh and Lucas has let the show runners use a few ideas form the EU novels that he didn't create himself.

I dont think the Hapans would work in The Clone Wars. Perhaps some EU novels, or maybe in Episodes 7-9. Id like to see a New Republic/Old Empire/Hapan military like film. Yknow...get back to wars...in the stars.

[miguelnuva]

The only problem I would have with ep 7=9 their are too many good arcs to do in just three movies, Jedi Academy trilogy, thrawn trilogy, Cadeus era and the more recent Fate of the Jedi and of course the Vong War.

[wataru]

The only problem I would have with ep 7=9 their are too many good arcs to do in just three movies, Jedi Academy trilogy, thrawn trilogy, Cadeus era and the more recent Fate of the Jedi and of course the Vong War.

They'd need to relate to Episodes 4-6. Id say go with Thrawn. Can introduce Jacen and Jaina and then maybe a another CGI show with them Young Jedi Knights.

I dont forsee anything Vong or Darth Cadeus doing that well. Too far off and too off the track from the original 9 movie era.

[o.supreme]

This is probably old news for anyone who cllects Star Wars Toys. I just admire them from afar since there are just way too many.. However This is proably the closest I've been to purchasing a Star wars toy in almost 15 years!

http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/en_US/sh ... src=endeca

I know there have been a handfull of EU toys over the years, but this gets me really excited. I cant wait to see whats to come in the future!

[wataru]

This is probably old news for anyone who cllects Star Wars Toys. I just admire them from afar since there are just way too many.. However This is proably the closest I've been to purchasing a Star wars toy in almost 15 years!

http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/en_US/sh ... src=endeca

I know there have been a handfull of EU toys over the years, but this gets me really excited. I cant wait to see whats to come in the future!

They made Jacen and Jana Solo 2 years ago. Those were the last figures I bought. I adore all EU figures from pre-TPM. I have the original Mara Jade, Jedi Leia, Dark Luke, Young Palpatine, Kyle, Dash...

[o.supreme]

At one time I had the entire "Shadows of The Empire" assortment, along with Micro Machine sets for Heir to the Empire,Truce at Bakura, & Jedi Academy. Sadly I sold them on eBay long ago.

Wataru-do you happen to know of a comprehensive website for viewing SW action figures? I've heard of a few of the ones you mentioned, but not all of them.

[wataru]

At one time I had the entire "Shadows of The Empire" assortment, along with Micro Machine sets for Heir to the Empire,Truce at Bakura, & Jedi Academy. Sadly I sold them on eBay long ago.

LOL I still got mine. I have two boxes full of SW Micro Machines. I love those things. Id set them up and play with them as a kid.

Wataru-do you happen to know of a comprehensive website for viewing SW action figures? I've heard of a few of the ones you mentioned, but not all of them.

Sadly no most websites just stop updating.

[Ethan]

Anybody saw the 2 part fan edit called The War of the Stars? I can't describe how well made it is.

Part 1 is an edited version of A New Hope that effectively turns the film into a grindhouse era scholckfest, complete with ridiculous plot twists, gore and missing reels. They even used a beaten 16mm print to give it that look, as opposed to those annoying digital scratches that Tarantino and Rodriguez used for their Grindhouse.

Part 2 combines the last films and ditches the grindhouse feel in favor of more twists. In case you wanted to know what turn the franchise might have taken if Vader wasn't Luke's father, this is an interesting alternative. The music changes also make for a more gothic atmosphere.

Highly recommended.

[RedZillaKing]

Wataru-do you happen to know of a comprehensive website for viewing SW action figures? I've heard of a few of the ones you mentioned, but not all of them.

Sadly no most websites just stop updating.

Rebelscum.com is the most comprehensive Star Wars action figure site on the web.

[Legionmaster]

Rebelscum.com

I wasn't sure if that was real at first.

[Rossk]

http://forum.rebelscum.com/forum.php

ita very active, but beware, there are some real idiots over there.

[Kaiju-King42]

Anyone here ever seen (or heard of) The Backstroke of the West? I think I just about died laughing when I came across it on YouTube a few weeks ago.

[Space Hunter M]

Yeah, I watched the dubbed version a few months back. Had me in stitches. That's actually the only time I've seen the third episode since it's forgettable theatrical run in 2005. "Mr. Speaker!"

[Gojira-Fan]

Anybody saw the 2 part fan edit called The War of the Stars? I can't describe how well made it is.

Part 1 is an edited version of A New Hope that effectively turns the film into a grindhouse era scholckfest, complete with ridiculous plot twists, gore and missing reels. They even used a beaten 16mm print to give it that look, as opposed to those annoying digital scratches that Tarantino and Rodriguez used for their Grindhouse.

Part 2 combines the last films and ditches the grindhouse feel in favor of more twists. In case you wanted to know what turn the franchise might have taken if Vader wasn't Luke's father, this is an interesting alternative. The music changes also make for a more gothic atmosphere.

Highly recommended.

And where could I find this? Sounds intriguing.

[Bret]

Just about done with the Thrawn trilogy. It's nice to see Thrawn isn't so lulz evil with his subordinates as Vader was.