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Bed Time: A New Hope

It’s commonplace now but I think it’s really cool that they made this design for boys and girls. I’m married to a Star Wars fan who was denied many cool toys because “it was considered a boy’s thing”. 

Star Wars at Osco

Man, this image is simple but packs a powerful memory punch to Christmas time 1979, that second wave of SW figures was pretty exciting.  I may get it put on a T Shirt. 

Science Fiction Festival from 1979

While we’re pretty spoiled with cons these days, it wasn’t always the case. I recently found this program from 1979 for a Science Fiction Festival in Waukegan Illinois that wonderfully illustrates that fact. No guests, no dealers, just a gathering of SF loving adults and Star Wars crazed kids for a celebration of a then […]

Kenner Star Wars, Perhaps you’ve heard of it….

I had something really cool planned today but a computer update took 110% of my free time last night and made me sad, so I drank two “Blue Moons” and fell asleep instead.  Here is a page of Star Wars treats I found in a hurry this morning, Blue Snaggletooth and 12″ Boba Fett, it […]

R2 D2 Standup

I found this in a box (which probably should be the title of my autobiography), not sure where it’s from but it’s awesome. Artsy Craftsy folks if you print this out and assemble it, send me a pic on twitter (@plaidstallions) or on our facebook wall.