Reconnaissance Officer
Report #72
8.23.2005 - FA Joe
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Greetings from the Recon Office!
Good news this week!! Shannon McRandle (aka Mara Jade) has agreed, and very eagerly so, to do an interview with us. VA Ky Terrak will be emailing the interview to her soon but he needs questions! If you wish to have your question asked to Mrs. McRandle, email Ky immediately at KyTerrak@aol.com! Myself and Ky will be reviewing the questions and picking around 15 questions to include in the interview.
Make sure your questions arent.. well stupid. Ask intelligent ones or they will not be included. :P
Missouri EH meeting!! Yeah, finally gonna happen. Dont know how many people will be there but here are the directions:
Here are the directions to the Celebration City area from ST Louis.
1. Starting in ST LOUIS, MO on S TUCKER BLVD go toward CLARK AVE - go 1.0 mi
2. Turn on LAFAYETTE AVE - go 0.3 mi
3. Turn onto I-44 WEST - go 207.2 mi
4. Take exit #82A onto US-65 SOUTH toward BRANSON - go 41.7 mi
5. Take ramp toward VETERAN'S BLVD/RED ROUTE - go 0.3 mi
6. Turn on RED ROUTE[US-65-BUS] - go 0.1 mi
7. Continue to follow US-65-BUS - go 1.0 mi
8. Turn on PACIFIC ST - go 0.1 mi
9. Arrive at the center of BRANSON, MO
10. Take Shepard of the Hills Expressway exit.
11. Follow the Red Route signs until you get to the other side of Branson or you'll sit alot in traffic.
12. You'll pass the IMAX theater and get to a stop light. Celebration City is straight accross from the light.
Now, we are going to be having a LOT of fun while we're there. So we need as many people to show up as we can. We only have a few so far (dangit!). We will make sure to take a lot of pictures... or not. Hey! maybe we can ask that Slave Leia woman that's been all over the internet to come and join us.. Wait, i'm dreaming... nevermind... ¬.¬
Anyways.. on to the news!!
STAR WARS NEWS:
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Galaxies Reaches One Million
Gamasutra.com reports that Sony and Lucasarts have confirmed the sale of one million copies of Star Wars Galaxies since 2003 worldwide. Active subscriptions though are another subject as rumors are afloat that only a quarter million are actively using the game. A number they're hoping to grow as they will be adding a new expansion soon titled "Trials of Obi-Wan" featuring 50 new quests mostly set on lava hot planet of Mustafar!
(Great, as if summer wasnt hot enough, now you get to play in lava! Yay!..... )
Cops Called on Stormtrooper
A 501st Legion trooper from the Midwest Garrison had the pleasure of meeting Janesville's finest during the JVL-CON this weekend in Janesville, WI. Someone decided that the guy dressed in white plastic was trying to rob the Ramada Inn and called the local police. According to the 501st, 2 squad cars and 4 officers greeted the trooper. The misunderstanding was soon cleared up and the trooper released.
(incidently, all HF members are reminded to take OFF their Stormtrooper uniforms before commiting any acts of violence and or pilaging. While the EH doesn't officially condone such acts, we all know how fun they can be... Carry on...)
Rear more at http://gazetteextra.com/jvlcon082005.asp
See it here: http://www.strangepolice.com/content/item/109750.html
(HAhahaha! Now THAT's a picture!)
Star Wars Spectacular Concert
CLEVELAND, August 18, 2005 – The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and its conductor, Erich Kunzel, will perform the final concerts of the 2005 Blossom Festival during Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 3, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. Entitled Cincinnati Pops Star Wars Spectacular, the program, which is the same for both concerts, features music by John Williams from all six Star Wars films: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, The Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
Joining the Cincinnati Pops will be narrator Anthony Daniels, who played C-3PO in the Star Wars films (and is the only actor to be featured in all six episodes), and aerialist Alexander Streltsov. Both will be making their Blossom Festival debuts with these concerts.
A fireworks display visible from the Blossom lawn will follow each concert, weather permitting.
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra first appeared at Blossom Music Center in a pair of Labor Day Weekend concerts conducted by Erich Kunzel in September 1990. The Cincinnati Pops and Erich Kunzel subsequently appeared at Blossom for Labor Day Weekend concerts each summer through 2002, and returned in 2004. The upcoming concerts will be their 27th and 28th appearances together at the Blossom Festival. Mr. Kunzel made his Cleveland Orchestra debut leading a pair of pops concerts at Blossom in August 1973 and subsequently conducted the Orchestra each summer through 1983. In May 1979 and May 1980, he conducted the Orchestra in “Pops at the Palace” concerts at the Palace Theatre in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. Mr. Kunzel’s most recent appearances with the Orchestra were in June 1988.
On September 3 and 4, the Blossom Festival will offer patrons expanded Specialty Concessions throughout the Blossom grounds. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday for picnicking. As usual, patrons may bring their own food and beverages for picnics. The Blossom Grille will be open for pre-concert dining also. Reservations may be made Monday-Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by calling (330) 916-6063.
Master Replicas ROTS Darth Vader Helmets
Posted By Dustin on August 20, 2005
Working in partnership with the talented folks at Lucasfilm Ltd., Master Replicas was provided with the actual helmet molds created for Episode III.
Even the interior of the helmet is an exact copy of the one worn by Hayden Christensen, right down to the suede covered foam padding that keeps it nice and snug on your head. If your head’s the same size as Hayden’s that is… (Yes, it’s wearable).
Constructed from sturdy fiberglass, the helmet features a high gloss black paint finish, smoke colored lenses, machine metal details, a leather lined interior with suede-covered foam padding, and a fully integrated strapping system to keep you on the path of the Dark Side.
The Darth Vader Helmet comes in three separate pieces: Dome, Face Plate, and Rear Neck Collar. Each piece carefully fits together to bring your favorite Sith to life. It also comes with an attractive display stand should you not wish to wear it on a daily basis.
If you have ever wanted to own a replica Darth Vader Helmet, this is the one to have. It just doesn’t come any better than this.
So, slip it on, take a few deep, booming breaths, a few faltering footsteps, and scare the bejeezus out of Darth Sidious. Go on, we dare you.
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Collectors Society On Sale: August 25, 2005 (9:00am Pacific Time)
General Public On Sale: August 30, 2005 (9:00am Pacific Time)
Expected to begin Shipping December/January
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Darth Vader Studio Scale Helmet Dual Signature Edition
$1499
Collectors Society On Sale: August 25, 2005 (9:00am Pacific Time)
General Public On Sale: August 30, 2005(9:00am Pacific Time)
www.masterreplicas.com exclusive
Expected to begin shipping December/January
Limited to only 500 pieces, this is sure to be a highly sought after collectible. The Dual Signature Edition celebrates the two men - Hayden Christensen and James Earl Jones - who brought Darth Vader to life in Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. This Deluxe Signature Edition is guaranteed to sell out quickly, so place your order soon!
Only available at www.masterreplicas.com.
(Now all you people who play dress up can play it right. Go out there and get your geek on!) >:P
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VA Ky Terrak has been put in charge of the Non-EH SOTW. It shall be sent to Ast by Friday so he can update the Domain accordingly. Until then, VA Ky will be fonged daily until it is sent. >:P
That's it for me folks! Thanks for your time and your beer!
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