Early to rise for this one, 6am. Arrived and after the usual gaining an 'unloading ticket pass', unloaded & found the display stand that we would be joining with the other groups.
After the pre-event meeting, where all the groups under the 501st banner, went through the list of things to happen etc throughout the weekend, we returned to the stand to finish setting everything up ready for the event to open.
Lots of work in progress, from 3D printed to wood build and more.
Rebels pilots with her the Princess herself
Public view of the droids
Pre parade photo's. The parade (on the Saturday) started by the groups getting into order and then proceding outside to then re-enter further up the convention centre. We decided that it would be easier for us to drive up on the inside and join the parade as they re-entered the Hall.
These photo's were taken as we waited to join the parade.
Getting ready to join the parade when they re-entre the Hall.
Us & Amanda, after the parade, about to join the lineup for the group photos.
And here we are in the photo lineup with everyone.
I don't have a picture of us IN the lineup though lol
The rest of the afternoon, was much like the rest of the day, public photos, chatting about the droids and about the group & about our chosen charity, that all the groups associated with the 501st, had kindly supported with collecting for over the weekend.
This charity was for Menigitis Now.
click above image to link to the charity website and to Joanna's story
Fanthatracks interviewed Ian about the charity and about Joanna.
photo credit to George
Thanks to Disney Lucasfilms, these prints, created by Paul Wiz Johnson, where produced for the club members who's droids appeared in the film 'Rogue One'.
These are available to Club members
& are now signed by the operators of the droids from the film.
Also recieving the interview treatment was Lee,
with this mini DeAgostini droid, that is being raffeled for the charity.
Click the link below to the Justgiving if you would like to enter,
as all entrey's go towards Meningitis Now, thank you.
Justgiving.com/R2-D2
And here's the interview made by Fanthatracks, via You Tube channel.
Click this link to view: Win R2-D2 built by droid builder Lee Towersey
As the day started to draw to a close, I wanted to get a good picture of R5 with his R4 dome on. So swapped them over and here he is.
Another great, fun day spent with everyone. Interacting with the public is great and makes the traveling worth it. I was only able to attend the one day, for the others there was a meal & a groups party on the evening & then day two to look forward too.
But when the event closed its doors, it was time for me to pack up and load the car up.
This now leads me onto my Dome Bag idea, so check that out here.
My next event was a local one, South Bristol's Comic Con,
check out my event report & photos here.
My next event will be over in Cardiff @ Techniquest,
on Saturday May the 4th!
for event details click here.
Also recieving the interview treatment was Lee,
with this mini DeAgostini droid, that is being raffeled for the charity.
as all entrey's go towards Meningitis Now, thank you.
Justgiving.com/R2-D2
And here's the interview made by Fanthatracks, via You Tube channel.
Click this link to view: Win R2-D2 built by droid builder Lee Towersey
As the day started to draw to a close, I wanted to get a good picture of R5 with his R4 dome on. So swapped them over and here he is.
Another great, fun day spent with everyone. Interacting with the public is great and makes the traveling worth it. I was only able to attend the one day, for the others there was a meal & a groups party on the evening & then day two to look forward too.
But when the event closed its doors, it was time for me to pack up and load the car up.
This now leads me onto my Dome Bag idea, so check that out here.
My next event was a local one, South Bristol's Comic Con,
check out my event report & photos here.
My next event will be over in Cardiff @ Techniquest,
on Saturday May the 4th!
for event details click here.
