May
3 - 5, 2002
Indianapolis, Indiana
Once
again I was privileged to participate in the Star Wars Celebration. This
time, like another 60,000 Star Wars fans, I travelled to the beautiful
city of Indianapolis, Indiana. The huge volume of attendees
created incredibly long lines which were, in the most part, a mystery to
where they actually led. On Saturday, it was nearly impossible to move
about the crowded convention center. Unfortunately, because I was scheduled
to work at the Rebelscum booth and the C2 autograph area, I didn't have
much of a chance to attend many scheduled programs, but I still found lots
of opportunities for wonderful memories. I was incredibly lucky to get
the exclusive Jorg Sacul figure at the Celebration
2 store, and was in the first group of three people to get in to see
Carrie Fisher on Saturday morning.
I was honored to organize the toy customizing panel, and chose three other Forgotten Force members, Dan Curto, Peter Crone and Bill Cory to participate as well. I spoke on Star Wars custom toys and sculptures, and this time I brought my Santa Yoda, Episode 2 Padme, Bothan, Guri, Conceptual Leia, Lama Su, and my first 12" custom, Tessek the Quarren. Our panel took place on Sunday, May 5th, in the Bespin Room and had a great turnout. Many audience members took pictures and video of our customs and even followed us back to the Mos Eisley Diorama Room for more questions. I also participated in the Mos Eisley diorama, making a small building for the set.
For images of Celebration
2 from celebrities to exhibits, take a look at my pictures here!