Mandalorians. Warriors and hunters behind sturdy, customized armor and T-visor helmets. What makes a Mandalorian? And what makes someone not a Mandalorian? My fan theory posits that Jango Fett and Boba Fett were Mandalorians at a time, but certain events pushed them from a culture that once welcomed them…
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Project K Part 5: Allies, Juhani and Mission
Knights of the Old Republic has no shortage of strong female characters, regardless of whether they are Force wielders or just regular people trying to make their way in the universe. The street smart Mission Vao and conflicted Jedi known as Juhani are only two of many great characters in the series’s first installment, and now they are here, brought back in Lego form!
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Purist Baldarek the Bartender
Achievement unlocked (this is before games had achievements.) I always wanted a Baldarek figure! No, I don’t know why. Look, there’s a quarantine on, I don’t have a lot of content right now. Stay safe everyone. And never trust a bartender with bad grammar.
Project K Part 3: Darth Malak and Bastila Shan
A Sith is driven by hate, anger, and ambition – ambition that always ends in betrayal of the master by the apprentice. Jedi let go of these feelings and live the most peaceful, balanced life possible. Kotor let you choose your path, and Project K now brings two more heroes into the fold – the vile Darth Malak and the loyal Jedi, Bastila Shan. Continue reading “Project K Part 3: Darth Malak and Bastila Shan”
Project K Part 2: Sith Reinforcements
Lego Kotor strikes back with custom Sith infantry! Continue reading “Project K Part 2: Sith Reinforcements”
East Coast Road Trip Haul (2019)
Awesome finds at fun little book shops in the West Virginia and the other Virginia. I believe in buying used books, keeping them in good shape and giving them more than one life.
From top to bottom:
- The New Rebellion (1996)
- X-Wing: Iron Fist (1998)
- Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina (1995)
- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe (1984)
- Splinter of the Mind’s Eye (1978 but couldn’t find the date of this reprint)
- Shield of Lies (1996)
- Smuggler’s Run: A Han Solo and Chewbacca Adventure (2015)
- The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure (2015)
- Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire (1998 reprint)
- Dark Forces: Rebel Agent (1998)
- Guide to the Star Wars Worlds Trilogy (2004)
Shout-outs to Books and Other Found Things in Leesburg, Virginia and Fuzzy Dog Books and Music in Charles Town, West Virginia. Might I add that Fuzzy Dog had possibly the best organized Star Wars section I’ve ever seen, with every arc/series grouped together. It wasn’t in chronological order, but at least some order helps when you’re hunting down bits and pieces of larger series!
Farce Troopers: A Star Wars Story
[TRANSMISSION: SECURE CHANNEL 0417-11]
TO: IMPERIAL HIGH COMMAND
FROM: DIRECTOR DAVIK LUCAL
Gathered here are the results and personal notes of my most recent field tests. As the pathetic rebellion grows in size and experience, our Empire must adapt to remain victorious against these threats.
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