Meet someone from Star Wars

Star Wars Fan Fun Day

Star Wars Fan Fun Day

Clare, Me, James and Natalie were full geek ahead!

Burnley FC was again the host to the Star Wars Fan Fun Day, and we again arrived a little early.

Clare suggested that we start the queue by getting in line first and let others queue behind us.  Moments later, Mr Kenobi decided to join us followed by a squad of Storm Troopers, Mandalorians, Lady Boba, Leia, Tusken Raiders, a 7ft wookie (Tarful) and of course R2-D2!  

Whilst we were in the queue waiting to enter the event, we couldn't help noticing the amount of parents shouting their children's names. "Harrison", "Luke", "Leia".  You could not deny the impact that these films has had on many peoples lives.  As each character approached the queue you could see adults and children alike become more and more excited.

Taful, This was a fantastic
Costume!

As the queue got bigger and longer the special guests started to arrive.  The crowd around us were slightly taken aback as David Prowse (Vader) walked passed and acknowledge us (obviously remembering me and James as organisers for him the night before), then Jeremy (Boba Fett) arrived and shouted over, "Morning James, Morning Danny".  The geeks around us seemed to move closer to be part of our popular crowd.  Finally Cathy Monroe (Zuckus) arrived and came over to me and James and gave us a hug each! At this point our surrounding geeks spontaneously com-busted! Femi Taylor (Oola), Rusty Goffe (Jawa), Julian Glover, Chris Muncke, Alan Rusco, Mark Silk and our favourite Nick Joseph (Medal Holder) all turned up after this and entered the venue ready to sign autographs all day and chat to crazed geeks.  

Clare (not really a Star Wars Fan) absolutely loved the queue, and said this was the favourite part of her day.  Both me and James in costume (from my stag do) stood out from the adults in the crowd who mostly had Star Wars related t-shirts on, but the kids seemed to be in full dress.  

At 10:30am we entered the convention to be greeted by Jabba, IG-88, loads of memorabillia stands, more Storm Troopers and geeks galore. We made a bee-line straight to our favourite guest of the previous night and introduced Clare and Natalie to the Bounty Hunter Zuckuss (Cathy Munroe).

David Prowse, was charging the most for his autograph (3x what he charges on his website), but the standard price was about £15.00 per autograph which you could choose either a selected photo from the desk or take an object of your own for a scribble.

Nick Joseph had the "Yavin Rebel Medallion" on his desk for all to see.  This gentleman was only charging £5.00 for his autograph, and he was one of the nicest guys ever.

We later found out as well that Rusty Goff is not only one of the Jawa's from "A New Hope" but also one of the main Umpa Lumpa's from the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Finally, to mark the challenge "Meet someone from Star Wars" complete (as if meeting all the guests the night before and this day was not enough!), I got a signed print from Jeremy Bulloch (Mr Boba Fett himself) personally addressed to me (however he did spell my surname incorrect)

Great two days!

Thanks to Neil Livesey for organising two fantastic events

Keep an eye next year for the Star Wars Fan Fun Day

For all our pictures from the day - please click here

Dinner with the Stars II

May 5th 2013, James and I ventured to Burnley football ground for an evening with some of the stars of Star Wars.  We arrived a little early, so grabbed a beer and had a little chat, only to be interrupted by the Dark Lord himself.  David Prowse (the man in the suit) walked in and asked us where he should be sitting!  We directed him to his seat, shook his hand and left him to his evening. Our table guest was Cathy Munroe who was Zuckuss the bounty hunter in Empire Strikes Back, what a wonderful person!  Cathy had only realised her characters influence 4 years ago and is still pretty new to the circuit.  Both Cathy and her partner entertained us with their stories for the rest of the evening.

We also had the pleasure of meeting Boba Fett himself, Jeremy Bulloch, Rusty Goff who had played a Jawa and Kabe in the original Trilogy), Julian Glover, Chris Munke, Nick Joseph, and many other lovely guests.  We sneaked a few pictures with David, Jeremy and Cathy during the night.  

RIP Richard La Parmentier

Richard LeParmentier, General Motti from A New Hope, sadly passed away April 15th 2013.  He was due to feature at the Dinner with the Stars and Star Wars Fan Fun Day as below.  He was not a major known star of the holy trilogy but he was the only person to survive Vader's force choke!

Sadly, I will not be meeting Richard at the Dinner with the Stars

Dinner with the Stars.

James (Cousin) and I have secured tickets to go for a 3 course meal with David Prowse, Jeremy Bulloch, and many other stars from the original Holy Trilogy for the 5th May 2013.  

This will be a prelude to the "Star Wars Fan Fun Day" the day after in Burnley.  Yes, The Dark Lord himself is coming to Burnley!

May the Stag be with you

I have always wanted to meet someone from Star Wars, and this challenge is still ongoing.....
However, I did have the pleasure of a fantastic stag weekend with some of the cast from the Holy Trilogy