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Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:59:42 -0000

"Spam"

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Tue, 05 May 2015 11:46:26 -0000

I got it from the artist Joe Corroney's Facebook page.

Re: Convention tips from Club Jade

Distracted By Star Wars — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:15:59 -0000

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Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:41:31 -0000

I know, right?!? Thanks for sharing it on LS man!

Re: The Frogman - Comedy, photoshop, kittens, & corgis

Distracted By Star Wars — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:17:36 -0000

Well done sir! Happy holidays and may the Force be with you!

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:03:39 -0000

You need to get back to me if you want to claim your prize. If I don't hear from you by the time I wake up on Saturday morning I'm going to pick another winner. Please respond to the Facebook message I sent you before then.

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:37:20 -0000

Congratulations Jasons, you're the big winner!

I just sent you a message on Facebook, just respond to that with the requested info to claim your prize.

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:06:09 -0000

Ha ha, nice! I totally use commercials as cultural/time-period references too.

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:25:06 -0000

That's awesome that it has lasted long enough to be enjoyed by the next generation!

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:19:47 -0000

To say that I'm jealous would be an understatement ;) Do you still have any of your childhood toys?

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:18:28 -0000

Ha ha, I bet your folks had nightmares that involved the Cantina theme after that ;)

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:15:45 -0000

It certainly is "special" ;)

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:15:09 -0000

Nice! Yoda slippers FTW, hopefully Santa brings those for you.

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:56:18 -0000

Easter most certainly is a holiday! Great story :)

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:37:14 -0000

Oh no, another story of SW blowing Santa's cover! Regardless, that's a great story. Cheers!

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:35:48 -0000

Ha ha, I knew a story just like this was bound to turn up! That certainly would have been favorite xmas memory as well!!

Re: Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:22:07 -0000

LOL, that is both awesome and tragic at the same time! Great story, thank you for sharing.

Re: http://dbsw.net/post/34241472196

Distracted By Star Wars — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:35:06 -0000

Thanks Jim! All credit for the photo goes to my friend Cindi, you should check out here photography at One Girl Images

Re: Cantina Aliens Jerry Goldsmith and Ron Cobb... | Distracted by Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:32:12 -0000

and what point would that be?

Re: Jedi Temple Archives News: The Future of Our Plastic Treasures

Distracted By Star Wars — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:29:46 -0000

One thing I forgot to mention is the soon to be released movie http://www.plasticgalaxymov... - I believe this film will show a very different view on this subject.

Re: Jedi Temple Archives News: The Future of Our Plastic Treasures

Distracted By Star Wars — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:33:16 -0000

Interesting article, but I don't think I really agree with your observation here. Like you I believe that folks should open and play with figures - they're toys, they're meant to be played with IMHO. Having said that, I also believe that people should be allowed to collect things in whatever form they want without being judged. I do know LOTS of folks who collect and keep them MOC. While a couple of them may be hoping to retire on this collection, I believe they are in the minority. Most people know that these types of collections are not going to make them rich - pretty sure the comic industry from the 90's and Beanie Babies proved that you can't make a collectable with a high ROI, it happens through supply, demand and love of the item. The folks I know that collect MOC Vintage Kenner toys do so because they love them. It seems to be more for the nostalgic factor and because they can. People collect things all the time without being concerned with the ROI, my borderline hoarder of a mother is a perfect example of this, they do it because they love it.

The people I see at conventions and other places selling Vintage and Modern Kenner toys for top dollar are a different breed. I don't see them as collectors like myself and those who collect SW because they love SW. Those folks are usually selling lots of other types of collectables as well. They seem more like opportunists that are preying on those of us that now have a disposable income and long for the joys of our youth. While I think it's not cool, we do live in a capitalistic society and that stuff happens on many fronts. I've heard stories of people having to sell off a childhood collection to make some money to pay off a debt or similar situation, but it always seems that they had to do so to make ends meet and were very sad that they had to do so.

Ok, I'm rambling... You make some valid points in your article, but I believe you a speaking of a vast minority of actual collectors. I was little offended reading this, I think you made some very broad judgments here. There are profiteers in this circle and I think that they upset others who collect for the love of it as much as they upset myself. Actually, I'm now wondering if you wrote this hoping to stir up a little controversy and get a few more hits on the website. I hope that's not true because if so, you're no better than the 'collectors' you seem to have a problem with.

Re: Look At What You've Done To Yourself!: Ukranain Girl Fulfills Dream Of Becoming Real Life Barbie Doll

Distracted By Star Wars — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:40:36 -0000

Ahhh creepy, it looks like someone took a Real Doll out for a day of photographs. O_o

Re: http://ianbrooks.me/post/21818062018

Distracted By Star Wars — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:13:26 -0000

It's very a cool piece, I've seen it at Burning Man a couple times. The team of artist's are based out of the Bay Area here and there are a few other statues from this series on display around the region.

Re: http://thefrogman.me/post/21738741077

Distracted By Star Wars — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:19:49 -0000

I've really been wanting to see the film, "Mr. Rodgers and Me" - http://misterrogersandme.com/

There's a great interview with the creators here - http://www.maximumfun.org/b...

Re: Submit | Distracted By Star Wars

Distracted By Star Wars — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:32:12 -0000

Thanks for that, I'll check it out.