Sideshow Slave Leia Premium Format

I recently posted a, uh, post showcasing the Sideshow Slave Leia Premium Format statue. This is a new one. I returned the other one due to limited edition numbering concerns. This new one, unfortunately, has the same type of numbering that concerned me previously. I suspect foul play. That reminds me, I need to wash my truck again. I suspect fowl play.

But rather than send this one back, too, I threw in the towel. And that reminds me that I need to do laundry. But anyway, it's a nice piece. And it's rather large, too. It's even larger than Sideshow's "A New Hope" version of Princess Leia. It's more, what's the word? Robust? Sure. I'd put them side by side, but I don't really feel like moving right now so you'll have to take my word for it.

The force pike isn't removable, but it does come in separate pieces. The skirt or loincloth or whatever you want to call it is real cloth. And it can be moved. I believe there's a flexible wire inside. So, say, if you want to pretend that Leia's in a wind tunnel, feel free. Have a blast. The chain, too, is real, as is her top's strap, unlike the Gentle Giant version's painted on strap.

Hm, what else? Oh, it's fragile. There's a bit of obviousness for you. But if you didn't realize that, perhaps I've saved you a bit of heartbreak. I would imagine it's pretty hard to glue back together. I wouldn't want to tackle such a task, anyway.

So, there you have it: Sideshow's Slave Leia Premium Format statue. Hm, I have more pictures I need to show. And to show them aesthetically, I need to write more! Lets see. Oh, um. Never mind. What I had in mind to say was much too boring and not relevant to the topic.

I like wearing pajamas. OK, that wasn't on topic, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Well, back to topic. I have way too many Slave Leia items. Some might consider that pathetic. I admit that it is, so I beat you to the punch. Take that! I don't like the term "fanboy." Besides, to be one of those you have to consider George Lucas a god. I most assuredly don't. I find his recent work rather bad.

I need one more paragraph! Hm. Wind tunnels remind me of funnels. I've never had a funnel cake. Are they good? I do like marble cake, though. Fruit cakes, however, are a blight on mankind and produce.

I find it incredibly hard to format these pictures in a pleasing manner. Oh well. I tried.

Princess Leia Giclee Print

Giclee is a fancy term for an art print on heavy card stock. I think you end up paying more for the fake sounding Frenchish word. But not I. You see, I had a coupon I used. Coupon is a Frenchish sounding word that means you can end up paying less for something if you have a piece of paper that says you can. So, I used two French originated words and I canceled them out, which resulted in a cheap art print. Did that make sense? Probably not.

It was signed by a British artist, Gary Tymon, and numbered 57/100. And I have no idea where I should put it.

Maybe I should try hanging it on a wall. No! That's exactly what they expect.

Slave Leia Standee

Standee or standup? It depends on who you ask. In this case, I asked myself and the answer was, predictably: standee. I may change my mind later. And I may not.

Anyway, in the dark silhouetted against an open window, this thing can be rather frightening. As it is, I put it in a corner. Not so scary that way. Plus it partially hides a cord, so it has some uses, at least.

I'd write something else, but I don't feel like it right now.

Classic Star Wars Trilogy Movie Posters

Two of these 27 x 40 posters are original re-release movie theatre posters from 1995. The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars. Return of the Jedi? Just picked that one up a few days ago. I never owned a Return of the Jedi poster, so I felt obligated. And I don't want to be a conformist, so I put it in the middle. And while a history major, I don't believe in accurate chronology. Dates are highly overrated, you know.

In reality, I just did it because I have a minor obsessive compulsive disorder. The Return of the Jedi poster was too dark to be placed on the end. It threw my whole room out of balance. I'd regale you the difficulties of organizing my DVD/Bluray collection, but I don't like to admit that I have a problem.

The second photo shows a few Slave Leia collectible trading cards spanning Topps' Star Wars collectible card runs. The original Return of the Jedi trading cards from 1983 on up through Star Wars Galaxy 4. I got the frame for $7.99 so I figured, "Why not?"

I'm thirsty. I think I'll drink some water.

Star Wars Galaxy Card Collection

My Star Wars Galaxy card collection began years ago. Series 1 debuted in 1993 or so. Series 2: 1994, Series ... etc. Anyway, Star Wars Galaxy Series 4 was released in late 2008. I felt obligated to purchase a few. The 1/1 sketch cards intrigued me. Unfortunately for me, I only found 2. One is a cut sketch card with a pair of lips on the back. In a few words: not too interesting. The other sketch card features a cartoonish Chewbacca. Again, not too interesting or, more specifically, not worth a whole lot. But, I have the complete base sets of Series 1 - 4.

I am also the proudish owner of a few etched foil cards and a few gold foil cards. Unforutunately, the gold foil cards are of prequel characters. I'm not a huge fan of the Star Wars prequels. I find them crude and oftentimes offensive. They're like watching a cartoon. And they feature bad acting. There, I said it. BAD ACTING. Hayden Christensen makes Mark Hamill look like an Oscar contender.

And if you haven't already noticed, I'm struggling for blog material here. Star Wars cards? BAH! I have other items in my collection, sure, but are they picture worthy? I don't know. But stay tuned for the photographical documentation of my prized Burger King glass collection. I know you're all waiting with bated breath.

And I never drank out of any of them. I did once, however, drink out of my stormtrooper ceramic mug. Hey, there's an idea for more blog material! I'll take stunning photos of my ceramic mug collection!

Wow! Look! Star Wars Galaxy Series 4 Bronze and Gold parallels of Darth Maul, who is, perhaps, one of the most worthless Star Wars characters to date! Well, actually, I could say that, well, um, de dum dum. Yeah, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Jar Jar Binks is the most worthless (and annoying) Star Wars character to date. I will be more than willing to revise my opinion upon the release of George Lucas' Star Wars miniseries. Now that's going to be absolutely grand!

Master Replicas Stormtrooper Helmet CE

This gem is fully wearable. I've worn it once or twice. You know, just knocking around the house. It's a fashion statement. Especially paired with a t-shirt and boxer shorts. I may have created an all new fad.

Anyway, this is the "Collector's Edition" version. The next to last Star Wars item ever released by Master Replicas. And it's a UK edition, if I'm not mistaken. And even if I am mistaken, I don't like admitting I'm wrong. So there.

I'd haul out my LE version, but it's actually, as far as I know, the only one I've kept unopened in its original box. I'm waiting to see if the eFX version is better before I make any irreversible decisions. I'd also like an acrylic cover for it. I like acrylic cases, you know.

Rawcliffe Star Wars Pewter Collection

Much to my own dismay, I sold off Jabba the Hutt. You see, I was never the biggest fan of the slimy, wormridden piece of filth. But I am once again on the lookout for his corpulent mass so that my character collection of pewter figures will be complete.

The Anakin Skywalker piece was only offered with some sort of Star Wars video game. I can't really recall what the game was. If it was anything like Star Wars Rebellion, that's probably why. Actually, I love Star Wars Rebellion. I play it for hours at a time. I just love it. Really. I do. Honest.

As I collect Slave Leia items, too, I took a close up of that one.

The Lightsaber Project

A number of months ago ... actually, over a year, wait. A long time ago in ... Ahem. A while ago I decided to build my own lightsaber. I had very little to do, apparently. Anyway, I'm one of the only Sith lords in my neighborhood now. I can almost assure you of that. I've included a step by step presentation of the incredibly detailed and mind numbingly stunning work I accomplished.

Mind you, I didn't create the parts myself. I bought prefabricated lightsaber parts from an online dealer. The actual tube is a Heiland camera flash attachment. I know at least one person that would be incredibly dismayed that I butchered such an antique. But I did and I have no regrets.

No amount of chrome polish could help improve its condition, though it is a lot more shiny now. I attribute the scratches to battle scarring.

Anyway, at least I put it together myself. And I painted the parts a darker black. I even put together my own acrylic display case. I cut and painted my own base. Remember that I once mentioned that I put together a model of a Mustang that ended disastrously? This project ended somewhat less disastrously. Anyway, the final results look good from a distance. In dim light.

And I, of course, only take my lightsaber out to defend helpless victims of interplanetary villains. Sometimes I even use it to artfully trim shrubbery. Just the other day I made the most aesthetically pleasing representation of a flamingo. Really. It looks wonderful surrounded by... I'm sorry, that was an outright lie. In fact, I don't even like flamingoes.

Slave Leia Premium Format

Well, I got it today. This morning, in fact. Early. Pounding on my door. Dogs barking. And I don't own a dog. Although one day, I should like to. Preferably a mutt. But I digress...

Strangely, however, it's slated as 21/750. One of my favorite numbers, no doubt, but I had thought it was supposed to be a run of 1250. The 750 is the Exclusive edition. My numerous calls to Sideshow customer service have gone unanswered. Perhaps it's an error, in which case my statue will become extremely valuable. More likely, however, it'll have the opposite effect. Not that I ever plan to sell, of course, but, you know, invesment purposes?

Either way, I believe my Slave Leia collection is now complete. What else can they do? All poses have been exhausted. All the collectible companies have had their say. (I reserve the right to revise my previous statement upon the release of a new item).

Revised: Just heard back from Sideshow. I am to take pictures. I will keep my 1 reader updated.

Lapis Gemstone Globe

I received this gemstone globe as a gift. It got me hooked on collecting globes and maps. I would like to get a floating globe, but every one I've seen has gotten negative reviews.

Maybe I'll just lift this one with the awesome power of my mind.

Well... Just tried it. Didn't budge.

Globular Globes

My gemstone paperweight globes. Strangely, I don't weigh any paper down with them. I mainly use them to collect dust.

I once thought about getting a triangular paperweight with a globe in a clear center. But as it has a sharp point, I figured I'd fall on it one day and stab myself.

I worry about things like that.

Slave Leia Nude

The latest and, quite possibly, most embarrassing piece of my Slave Leia collection. Princess Leia topless. You know, partially nude. And it actually looks somewhat like Carrie Fisher. So, it's Carrie Fisher nude. I could say that, as a limited edition 1 of 5, signed by the original artist (Jeff Pittarelli), print, it's for investment purposes, but who'd believe me?

Anyway, I lowballed an offer to the art dealer. I didn't think he'd accept it. He'd be a fool to accept it, really.

He accepted it. But I have to say, the frame's actually pretty nice. And the matte is pretty impressive. I was pretty Hitchcockesque on the second photo. In fact, I had a hard time getting up off the floor afterwards. And my head got stuck (momentarily) under my bedframe.

Slave Leia Sketch

I decided to draw tonight. I haven't actually sat down and sketched in years. The last thing I drew, I believe, was the Rialto Bridge in Venice. That is, the bridge is in Venice, I didn't draw it in Venice. If there's a correct grammatical way of putting that, let me know.

All in all, the final result isn't too bad for such a long hiatus. No, I'm not self-congratulating myself. I'm merely fishing for compliments. No, not really. Or... Anyway, I forgot how to shade properly. And once I got towards the bottom I got tired of drawing, so I just sort of scribbled.

I may put it on my fridge. It's somewhat worthy of being an addition to my collection.

Star Destroyed! The Lego Star Destroyer

That's right, I took this marvelous thing apart. I put it back (in its original box). But I did photographically chronicle the many, many, many stages of construction. I've included, here, a few of those many, many, many stages.

I put it together in one and a half days. It's noteworthy to mention that sitting for an extended period of time on a wooden chair makes your rear end fall asleep. The last time I experienced such a sensation was at a music circus. The Music Man was showing. Whaddaya talk! Anyway, director's chairs are not made for comfort.

Otherwise, it was an enjoyable experience. However, make note: when there's an intermission, stand up and stretch!

I didn't during the musical. But I did during the creation of this plastic behemoth. I suggest you get up, stretch your legs, flex your arms, and have a glass of water every 15 - 30 minutes. And listening to music on the radio is also beneficial to ear health.

The finale! Bravo. Although I have to admit to myself, as well as you... I will not be putting this gigantic dust collector back together until I get a proper, airtight display case. An encore will be a long time coming, because acrylic shaped to fit something of this size would be mindbogglingly expensive.

The First Blaster Ever Seen!

This is the first blaster seen in Star Wars: A New Hope, which makes it the first blaster seen, ever. The Master Replicas Rebel Trooper blaster is a finely crafted replica and my most favoritest piece of my Star Wars collection. I'm sentimental, I guess. I don't really know.

I remember watching a taped-from-television VHS of Star Wars when I was but a small lad. I used to fast forward it so that I could watch the attack on the Death Star. As I sprouted, I grew to appreciate the beginning of the movie.

Hm, I used two synonyms in the previous paragraph. Neat. If you can find them, tell Waldo immediately!

An Autographed Edition

This was my first Master Replicas purchase. I had thought I'd seen it for sale way back in 1995. But this limited signature (Carrie Fisher) edition Princess Leia blaster debuted in 2004. I must have been dreaming.

By the way, despite what certain parties may say, I once hid in the backseat of a Buick Electra while my sister (and mom) were driving on a levee road. My sister was learning to drive at the time. My mom was teaching her the finer points of automobile handling. And I was most assuredly in the backseat hiding. I must have hid well because absolutely nobody believes I was there.

But I was. I was!

Version 2?

Yup. The Master Replicas Luke Skywalker Version 2 Lightsaber. I much prefer this version to the V1. Why? I don't know. It looks cooler? (it was cheaper).

Kotobukiya's Master Chief Finishes the Fight!

The Kotobukiya model of the Master Chief from Bungie's Halo 3. I could play the Halo Trilogy for hours. And I have. Countless hours. Although I'm sure my power company is very pleased with my accomplishment. They should probably write me a thank you note.

Yeah, this isn't what I usually collect. But since I like Halo, I like the Master Chief, and I like statues, I had to have it. No, I'm not materialistic. I just like hording things. What's the definition of materialistic? Oh, I have to make a note and find out what it really means.

So, I like ice cream, too. Ice cream of all flavors. It's really good. I'm rambling. I must dash. I must dash to get some ice cream. My favorite ice cream is, I think, neapolitan. It has the best ice cream flavors in it. Vanilla. Chocolate. Strawberry. And if you add hot fudge, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries? Magnificent. Really. Wonderful.

I'm hungry.

Elite Edition Lightsaber

That's right, it's elite. A Master Replicas Elite Edition Luke Skywalker lightsaber, to be specific. It differs slightly from the original prop used in Star Wars: A New Hope. The bubble strip's on the other side in the movies. But if you see any movie posters, etc., it looks like that. Yeah.

This limited run of 1,000 worldwide sold out in less than 15 minutes. I'm one of the lucky few!

Um...

Princess Leia Unleashed Figure

I like this one. It's supposedly rare. Mainly I got it for the package rather than the contents. But I have to say that Leia never carried a Force-pike in the movies. Stylized garbage! I like authenticity! What? Yoda never existed?

Oh. I, uh... I forgot where I was going with this. My illusions were just shattered by myself. That's one of the worst ways, mind you, to have your illusions shattered. It could be indicative of a multi-personality disorder. Stop it! OK! I will! Geez. Anyway, moving on...

Anyway, being in its original packaging adds value. That's my excuse. And I think it'll hold up to even the most intense questioning.

A Slave Leia Lithograph

To be perfectly honest, I don't really collect all that many lithographs. I do, however, have a nice collection of "antique" Ralph McQuarrie Star Wars lithographs, but I digress. This particular sampling is a limited edition. And it features Leia in her slave outfit, albeit in a somewhat cartoonish "Clone Wars" manner. I felt obligated. And I got it very cheaply. Some people sell things without doing the proper amount of research. Bad for them, good for me.

And you'd be amazed at the difficulty of finding a black 5" x 6" frame.

Really, you would!

A Real Steal! Attakus Slave Leia Statue

I purchased this Attakus statue off a well-known internet auction website. I won it for $79.99, which is, quite frankly, a steal. Despite what some people may tell you.

Like I said, I'm a completionist. But I have to say, buying it translates into hours of drudgery. I could go on, but I would run the risk of insulting a well-known automobile... Never mind.

Oh, this one's also a limited edition. I don't want to give out the numbers, really. To maintain anonymity and, well, the number's on the bottom and it's too heavy to safely look. But anyway, if you, personally, can find it for a relatively cheap price, I say buy it. Nay, I demand that you buy it!

An Escape From Normalcy

Yes. I know. It's not Princess Leia in her slave regalia. But it is a limited edition. An exclusive limited edition, mind you! The Sideshow Exclusive Edition as Princess Leia appeared in Star Wars: A New Hope. Being exclusive, it came with a stormtrooper blaster as well. But I much prefer the sporting blaster. You'll find out why later. But only if you're really lucky. By the way, I'm a college graduate. I know the proper usage of "you're" and "your."

Why do I collect Princess Leia statues, you ask? For investment purposes! Need I say it again? I could probably collect Luke Skywalker or Han Solo statues. Although I have the sneaking suspicion that weak-minded individuals would label me as "fruity." By collecting female-likeness statues I'm merely pathetic.

So there.

Princess Leia Kotobukiya Model

My second purchase. It's not too interesting, but I'm usually a completionist. I must say that her arm was extremely difficult to place in its socket. I almost yelled in frustration. Almost. I fortunately remembered that I got it gratis. You know: free. I like credit card reward programs. A lot.

This particular model is composed of pre-assembled parts that you just snap together. Although, I must say, with the sometimes aforementioned difficulty. Also, you can throw this PVC model around all you want and won't have to worry about breakage.


Not that you would throw it but, of course, you could. Oh, yes, just threw it. It's absolutely fine. Absolutely no damange. And, what's more, I had a great time doing it. The arc was particularly impressive!

Speaking of models, I recently attempted to assemble a scale replica of a 1968 Hertz Edition Shelby Mustang. Disastrous.

Check out Kotobukiya's Slave Leia in action! Also see a portion of my kitchen sink! I don't know which is more entertaining.

Slave Leia Gentle Giant Statue Original and Nude

My first statue purchase and by and large my favorite. It actually is reminiscent of Carrie Fisher, unlike my other pieces; although she has somewhat of a blank expression on. Then again, if I had to sit on Jabba the Hutt's corpulent stomach, I'd probably look blank, too, if not horrified.

The Gentle Giant prototype of this particular statue was a bit more risque and didn't meet Fisher's approval. I did recently read, however, that George Lucas presented Fisher with a fullsize nude statue of her for her 50th birthday. I wonder, no... Well, as Lucas does somewhat resemble Jabba the Hutt now, it makes sense.

And to think I was, once upon a time, a film major. Anyway, there's not much you can do in low light with a digital camera. But I promise, no kitchen sinks were harmed during filming. I, however, was. I hit my knee quite badly on the corner of a cabinet.

Oh, and a shoddy nude Slave Princess Leia statue from a shoddy amateur. I won't say much, but I will say this: it's harder than it looks. Some pieces weren't meant to come off. And rightly so, I should add. And I didn't destroy my original one.