2019 Star Wars Celebration - Chicago - Page 9

PoPCulture · 03-08-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vargaman

My fiance and I were able to get a bunch the last day when they gave out stamp cards and you could go thru the line over and over until they ran out completely. We picked up a bunch (at least like 4 ea) that way and attended a good number of panels.

I think I ended up buying the last 2 or 3 I needed off rebelscum forums to get a full set as a souvenir for myself.

Yeah, I’ve stuck around and did this at each Celebration. Booked my return flight from Chicago at 10 PM so I can be there until they kick us out.

Vargaman · 03-13-2019, 03:53 PM

Just added (with plenty of typos lol):
Forest Whitaker
Hugh Quarshie (website says Quarshire and Captain Panak)
Katee Sackhoff (site says she played Bo-Katan Fryze)

Lee Towersly, Matt Denton, Josh Lee (says they're droid builders for new trilogy???)

Dewman · 03-13-2019, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vargaman

Just added (with plenty ot typos lol):
Forest Whitaker
Hugh Quarshie (website says Quarshire and Captain Panak)
Katee Sackhoff (site says she played Bo-Katan Fryze)

Lee Towersly, Matt Denton, Josh Lee (says they're droid builders for new trilogy???)

Cool, Katee Sackhoff.

Plus, the BIG panel is on Friday with JJ.

Vargaman · 03-14-2019, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dewman

Cool, Katee Sackhoff.

Plus, the BIG panel is on Friday with JJ.

I'm ready to punch my computer every time one of the millions Star Wars news sites posts a "No Episode 9 trailer yet, but here's when it may happen..."

It's always been in the cards to be at Celebration

I'll have to live stream from work that Friday.

DarthRogahn · 03-21-2019, 04:18 PM

Looks like all panels are via lottery (minus VIP who get assigned seats)
Funko is really pumping out the exclusives for this one, sheesh

Dewman · 03-21-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthRogahn

Looks like all panels are via lottery (minus VIP who get assigned seats)
Funko is really pumping out the exclusives for this one, sheesh

Looks like they are really trying to eliminate lines. It will be interesting to see how the panel reservation system, store line fastpass, and all the lottery stuff works through the app.

DarthRogahn · 03-21-2019, 05:11 PM

For sure!
luckily I have VIP and reserved panel seating
I think it will at least give people more free time to see and do other things (and spend $)
Knowing first thing in the morning what you have going on will really I think help the experience
Now how the system works through the app and not getting the panels you want, that is a different story

Vargaman · 03-21-2019, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthRogahn

For sure!
luckily I have VIP and reserved panel seating
I think it will at least give people more free time to see and do other things (and spend $)
Knowing first thing in the morning what you have going on will really I think help the experience
Now how the system works through the app and not getting the panels you want, that is a different story

I can't imagine how bad the line/panel must smell by 10am since they lock people in haha.

While some diehards will be sad they cant camp out, having all lotteries is the best solution. People can still queue for their seats but at least you know if you can get in or not.

I skipped all the big panels at Orlando bc I enjoy sleep and had so much else to see/do and photo ops started right away as well.

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Dewman · 03-21-2019, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Vargaman

I skipped all the big panels at Orlando bc I enjoy sleep and had so much else to see/do and photo ops started right away as well.

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Yeah, me too. I spent most of Orlando in the Collector's Panels because it was too big a pain to get wristbands for the other stages. It was a different experience than the past Celebrations I'd been too, but still fun.

dd316 · 03-22-2019, 08:19 AM

I'm so happy they're doing a lottery system. There are camp out diehards online saying if you're not willing to camp out overnight then you're not a real fan.

Vargaman · 03-22-2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dd316

I'm so happy they're doing a lottery system. There are camp out diehards online saying if you're not willing to camp out overnight then you're not a real fan.

If you’re willing to not shower overnight you’re not going to gain many friends lol.

While this means someone can’t go to all 4 possibly it means a better experience for all going and not having to staff security overnight and have people locked in.

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dd316 · 03-22-2019, 09:29 AM

Also, I'll post more details when I have them in-hand, but I am making a special promo card to hand out at the show, and trade for other freebies. Trying to keep it exclusive to the show, so as of right now I'm not planning on saving any to make available after - if they all go at the show, that's it!

Dewman · 03-22-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dd316

I'm so happy they're doing a lottery system. There are camp out diehards online saying if you're not willing to camp out overnight then you're not a real fan.

lol. I knew that would be the argument for the ones against the lottery system.

Dewman · 03-22-2019, 01:43 PM

Topps will have 5 exclusive cards. 1 free with a $50 purchase like they did in Orlando. This is in the news section of starwars.com

Vargaman · 03-22-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewman

Topps will have 5 exclusive cards. 1 free with a $50 purchase like they did in Orlando. This is in the news section of starwars.com

People should definitely get these as they're easy to flip for darn near $50, maybe more, depending how limited they are. Basically it makes your purchase to get them free haha.

Only issue is I don't know what cards Topps will have on hand. SWCO had Sugar Free and AOTC 3D WV boxes available. They didn't count authentics photo op and auto tickets as a purchase though.

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-w...evealed-part-1

DarthRogahn · 03-22-2019, 02:14 PM

Nice!

Hayden is the last guest that was announced
Maybe topps will be selling the Mendelhson Stellar autos?

Vargaman · 03-22-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthRogahn

Nice!

Hayden is the last guest that was announced
Maybe topps will be selling the Mendelhson Stellar autos?

Wait, do you mean all the guests for photos/autos are announced then?

Like is Hayden the last announcement or he was the latest announcement?

DarthRogahn · 03-22-2019, 02:40 PM

Last announcement
They said that was it

Vargaman · 03-22-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthRogahn

Last announcement
They said that was it

Man, I'm glad I passed, for now.

Hasbro exclusives didn't blow me away and their my main thing I collect.

The Ep9 panel was obviously top of my list. I'm sure thy may have some big surprise panel or maybe Ewan or Jackson showing up for a TPM 20th panel, but no one for photo ops or signings that I want except Bettany and Moynihan.

DarthRogahn · 03-22-2019, 03:42 PM

I really like the Hasbro figures personally
Wish it was Jinn and Kenobi (instead of Maul) but overall have 2 options is nice.
Was hoping for a 3.75 VC

Hasbro Pulse did a quick registration sign up today for their Pulse members
hopefully I was able to land that

Vargaman · 03-22-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthRogahn

I really like the Hasbro figures personally
Wish it was Jinn and Kenobi (instead of Maul) but overall have 2 options is nice.
Was hoping for a 3.75 VC

Hasbro Pulse did a quick registration sign up today for their Pulse members
hopefully I was able to land that

I did see the pulse email, which is cool for them to try and give insider access.

But I agree, 3.75" gets no love anymore it's all Black Series (aka inferior to Marvel Legends but the same price point).

They could've done Jinn as well since he also had a recent black series release and made it a cool three pack for the Duel of Fates or something. A fold out box with the reactor cores would've been way sweeter.

I never go the original Maul, so if I can land this one off HTS I'll get him, otherwise no biggie.

jamesr · 03-22-2019, 03:48 PM

I'm interested in that Sighting the Death Star card, if anyone has one to sell afterwards!

Vargaman · 03-22-2019, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesr

I'm interested in that Sighting the Death Star card, if anyone has one to sell afterwards!

That says volunteer on it so it may not be one of the 5 designs.

Itd be odd if they all focused on ANH again when TPM is the focus this year.

But OT always has more demand.

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dd316 · 03-22-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vargaman

That says volunteer on it so it may not be one of the 5 designs.

Itd be odd if they all focused on ANH again when TPM is the focus this year.

But OT always has more demand.

They have special cards for volunteers. I wonder if the only difference will be the word VOLUNTEER stamped on them?

PoPCulture · 03-22-2019, 09:02 PM

Got my badges today. It’s getting close. Boy there are sure a lot of changes this year in regards to how the show will run. I think I like the changes but will know for sure after the lotteries lol.

03-13-2019, 03:53 PM	#202
Vargaman Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,095 mikeinator1st	Just added (with plenty of typos lol): Forest Whitaker Hugh Quarshie (website says Quarshire and Captain Panak) Katee Sackhoff (site says she played Bo-Katan Fryze) Lee Towersly, Matt Denton, Josh Lee (says they're droid builders for new trilogy???) __________________ My FS/FT thread https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1112127 Star Wars Hit Tracker https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lqC7BKe5JZs5ucYxt0oa0gRPk1iZ9ISfjfFw0gYB6kI/edit?usp=sharing Last edited by Vargaman; 03-13-2019 at 05:40 PM.

03-22-2019, 08:19 AM	#210
dd316 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 9,963 dd316	I'm so happy they're doing a lottery system. There are camp out diehards online saying if you're not willing to camp out overnight then you're not a real fan. __________________ www.MostWantedTradingCards.com

03-22-2019, 09:29 AM	#212
dd316 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 9,963 dd316	Also, I'll post more details when I have them in-hand, but I am making a special promo card to hand out at the show, and trade for other freebies. Trying to keep it exclusive to the show, so as of right now I'm not planning on saving any to make available after - if they all go at the show, that's it! __________________ www.MostWantedTradingCards.com

03-21-2019, 04:18 PM	#205
DarthRogahn Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 2,460	Looks like all panels are via lottery (minus VIP who get assigned seats) Funko is really pumping out the exclusives for this one, sheesh

03-21-2019, 05:11 PM	#207
DarthRogahn Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 2,460	For sure! luckily I have VIP and reserved panel seating I think it will at least give people more free time to see and do other things (and spend $) Knowing first thing in the morning what you have going on will really I think help the experience Now how the system works through the app and not getting the panels you want, that is a different story

03-22-2019, 01:43 PM	#214
Dewman Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,815 barclay27	Topps will have 5 exclusive cards. 1 free with a $50 purchase like they did in Orlando. This is in the news section of starwars.com

03-22-2019, 02:14 PM	#216
DarthRogahn Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 2,460	Nice! Hayden is the last guest that was announced Maybe topps will be selling the Mendelhson Stellar autos?

03-22-2019, 02:40 PM	#218
DarthRogahn Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 2,460	Last announcement They said that was it

03-22-2019, 03:42 PM	#220
DarthRogahn Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 2,460	I really like the Hasbro figures personally Wish it was Jinn and Kenobi (instead of Maul) but overall have 2 options is nice. Was hoping for a 3.75 VC Hasbro Pulse did a quick registration sign up today for their Pulse members hopefully I was able to land that

03-22-2019, 03:48 PM	#222
jamesr Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 765	I'm interested in that Sighting the Death Star card, if anyone has one to sell afterwards!

03-22-2019, 09:02 PM	#225
PoPCulture Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: In the Goldilocks Zone Posts: 8,652	Got my badges today. It’s getting close. Boy there are sure a lot of changes this year in regards to how the show will run. I think I like the changes but will know for sure after the lotteries lol.