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JD Sports Forum! / Re: JediDefender Fantasy Baseball 2013
« on: February 7, 2013, 11:08 PM »
I'm in, although I don't know why I continue to bother as I am destined to end my season in obscurity as I have the last five years...
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Star Wars Universe / Re: Star Wars Movie Spin-Offs?
« on: February 7, 2013, 11:01 AM »As for a Boba Fett project, the boundaries seems far more open. I think since establishing Temuera Morrison as Jango Fett and the older clones in Attack Of The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith (and voicing Boba Fett in the DVD version of TESB), it would make sense to have him play Boba Fett. And considering the previous rumors of Zach Snyder being involved in a Star Wars project, I could really see him doing something great with a Boba Fett film.
I fully agree with this, my only concern is that Disney would look at Temuera and think 'no way we can have him play the character and expect a big box office draw, whether it's SW or not.' If they did have a moment of clarity and allowed him to play BF and keep the continuity between the films, then I would expect that there would be some big names also associated with the film in order to get the draw they would want from a SW film.
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Other Collectibles / Re: Star Wars Glasses
« on: February 7, 2013, 10:54 AM »
We have the Target ones, but didn't realize that they were not 'Dishwasher Safe', so the decals are kinda melted off off on the edges. However, we still use them.
I can remember having all the BK ones as a kid but I know they all broke due to normal wear. Those were always my favorites and would birng them out when I had friends over and we needed a Kool-Aid break.
I can remember having all the BK ones as a kid but I know they all broke due to normal wear. Those were always my favorites and would birng them out when I had friends over and we needed a Kool-Aid break.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Last CD You Bought
« on: February 6, 2013, 10:46 PM »
Nine Inch Nails - The Slip
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Star Wars Universe / Re: Star Wars Movie Spin-Offs?
« on: February 6, 2013, 08:26 AM »
I think a bounty hunters movie could be great if they don't take it too seriously. I could see this being something where Jabba puts out a bounty on someone and all the bounty hunters are competing against each other to see who can get him/her. They would not only have to worry about finding who they are looking for, but also worrying about who's going to pop up next to sabotage them. They could also set it before ANH so Greedo could be back!
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Other Collectibles / Re: NEW Star Wars Golf Bag prototype
« on: January 29, 2013, 07:30 PM »
Crap, sounds like I bought my Taylor Made Catalina 3.0 golf bag too early. That would have been perfect! Can't wait to see the pictures of the final version!
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: What do you drive?
« on: January 28, 2013, 11:05 PM »
Any of you catch the article on Yahoo! about all the Hurricane Sandy flood salvage vehicles?
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/classics-flooded-sandy-still-waiting-salvage-lot-saviors-220322167.html
I browsed the site for about an hour looking at everything from boats to exotic cars and construction vehicles.
Anyone ever purchase a salvage vehicle with water/flood damage? A buddy of mine picked up a Chevy Tahoe years ago that was a flood salvage vehicle and has never had anything wrong with it beyond normal wear. Curious to hear if he was just lucky or if others have also purchased flood damage vehicles and had no problems.
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/classics-flooded-sandy-still-waiting-salvage-lot-saviors-220322167.html
I browsed the site for about an hour looking at everything from boats to exotic cars and construction vehicles.
Anyone ever purchase a salvage vehicle with water/flood damage? A buddy of mine picked up a Chevy Tahoe years ago that was a flood salvage vehicle and has never had anything wrong with it beyond normal wear. Curious to hear if he was just lucky or if others have also purchased flood damage vehicles and had no problems.
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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NHL 2013
« on: January 27, 2013, 12:45 PM »
Quite possibly one of the worst calls I've ever seen in last night's Blackhawks/Blue Jackets game, but I'm not complaining too much as it helped the Hawks get to their best start in almost 40 years. I don't expect them to keep this up, but it's been fun to watch so far. I don't think they are going to have much in the tank against Detroit this afternoon, and after today they start a 6 game road trip. Pretty rough start to the season to have only two games at home out of eleven. Thankfully they have a seven game home stand after that.
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I stand corrected, they had just enough in the tank to get the win. Great PK tonight despite the high intensity from Detroit. They'll be taking their best start in franchise history on the road to MN on Wednesday.
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I stand corrected, they had just enough in the tank to get the win. Great PK tonight despite the high intensity from Detroit. They'll be taking their best start in franchise history on the road to MN on Wednesday.
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Middle Earth / Lego LOTR - The Video Game
« on: December 27, 2012, 09:54 AM »
Received this for Christmas and can't wait to get this going with my sons. Anyone already have this? How is the play vs other Lego video games that have been released?
The boys also received Lego Batman II DC Superheroes for Christmas, so we'll have a lot of Lego gaming going on in our house this winter break.
The boys also received Lego Batman II DC Superheroes for Christmas, so we'll have a lot of Lego gaming going on in our house this winter break.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Merry Christmas everyone!
« on: December 24, 2012, 09:34 PM »
Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope the jolly fat man brings you everything on your list!
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Site Feedback, Suggestions, and Help / Re: Forum Ranks
« on: December 18, 2012, 08:29 PM »Here is the updated rank structure:
Post count Rank
0...99 = Jedi Padawan
100..499 = Jedi Apprentice
500...999 = Jedi Knight
1000...2499 = Jedi Master
2500...4999 = Jedi General
5000...7499 = Jedi Council
7500...9999 = Jedi Elder
10000...14999 = Yoda
15000...24999 = The Chosen One
25000+ = The Spirit Of
What was once old is new again. Please welcome the return of the classic JD .gif sabers and some new posting groups/ranks (once we had multiple "Yodas" and "Chosen One"s it was time for a change).
0-99 Youngling
100-499 Jedi Initiate
500-999 Jedi Padawan
1000-2499 Jedi Apprentice
2500-4999 Jedi Knight
5000-7499 Jedi Master
7500-9999 Jedi General
10000-14999 Jedi Sentinel
15000-19999 Jedi Guardian
20000-24999 Jedi Council Member
25000-29999 Jedi Elder
30000+ Grand Master
Damn, nothing like going from a Master to an Apprentice in one day... Easy come easy go.
Really loved the badges, but I understand the need for change. Long live the sabers!
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: 'The Hobbit' movie
« on: December 15, 2012, 05:50 PM »
I'm sure that I'm going to be in the minority for saying this, but I wasn't overly impressed with this one as I was with the LOTR trilogy. Yes, the scenery was great and the costumes were great, and it's great that they finally brought the Hobbit to the big screne. But other than Andy Serkis' performance (which was the best part of the movie IMO), that's about it... It just didn't have the same affect on me that the LOTR trilogy did when I watched it. There just wasn't that 'real' feeling to this movie. There was a lot more CGI feeling to this than I was expecting.
Maybe it was because I watched Fellowship while I was waiting in the theater for one of the midnight shows. Maybe it was because I only saw it in 2D. I'm hoping that it's just because I was over tired that I'm not gushing about it. I'm planning another 3D viewing with a friend next week, so hopefully I'll have a different opinion afterward.
Maybe it was because I watched Fellowship while I was waiting in the theater for one of the midnight shows. Maybe it was because I only saw it in 2D. I'm hoping that it's just because I was over tired that I'm not gushing about it. I'm planning another 3D viewing with a friend next week, so hopefully I'll have a different opinion afterward.
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The Sequel Trilogy / Re: Star Wars Episode VII
« on: December 10, 2012, 10:22 PM »
I think that there might be a glimmer of hope that they will use some of what is already out there in the EU, or at least not completely ditch what has been written. From this month's Insider interview with Kathleen Kennedy and George Lucas:
I didn't read this to say they are completely ditching the EU and will not use any of it. In fact, there was another part from that interview that talks about how Lucas will be there to make sure there is continuity between the new movies and what is already been penned:
So I'll keep my fingers crossed over the next several years hoping they don't completely f-up decades worth of great stories, characters and worlds. Here's to the future of Star Wars, and a hope that its new beginning is as great as it was back in 1977!
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Lucas: ...I have story treatments of Episodes VII, VIII and IX and a bunch of other movies and obviously we have hundreds of books and comics, and everything you could possibly imagine. I moved that treasure trove of stories and various things to Kathleen and I have complete confidence that she's going to take them and make great movies.
I didn't read this to say they are completely ditching the EU and will not use any of it. In fact, there was another part from that interview that talks about how Lucas will be there to make sure there is continuity between the new movies and what is already been penned:
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Lucas: ...I mean, I can tell you the mythology. That's all my job is, is to be the keeper of the flame, and just make sure that it's consistent...
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Kennedy: ...I like to think as we move forward that the fans are on board, they help us, they support what it is we're trying to do. The main thing is to protect the characters and that they still continue to live in the way that George created them. And that the universe of Star Wars continues to grow in ways they can get excited about...
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Kennedy: ...These are original stories and original ideas that come out of a world that, essentially, is in George's head. So the beauty of the collaboration that can continue, as we work our way through these scripts, if we're sitting there going, "Hmm... I wonder if this character can do that?" or "Does this make sense within the rules of Star Wars?" I think there's so much that's been written about Star Wars that falls outside of what happened in the movies that he's the keeper of the flame.
So I'll keep my fingers crossed over the next several years hoping they don't completely f-up decades worth of great stories, characters and worlds. Here's to the future of Star Wars, and a hope that its new beginning is as great as it was back in 1977!
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Christmas Songs that Suck
« on: December 4, 2012, 11:20 PM »
I absolutely can't stand the Pointer Sisters version of Santa Clause is Coming to Town from the first Very Special Christmas disk. My ears bleed every time I hear it. Worst part is my wife likes it, so I'm swabbing my ears several times a year...
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I also have to add the Patti Smith version of We Three Kings from the third VSC disk. Makes me want to slit my wrists every time I hear it. How can you make such a ****** song and put it on the same disk that has Chris Cornell singing Ave Maria (which is one of the best versions I've ever heard)?!
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I also have to add the Patti Smith version of We Three Kings from the third VSC disk. Makes me want to slit my wrists every time I hear it. How can you make such a ****** song and put it on the same disk that has Chris Cornell singing Ave Maria (which is one of the best versions I've ever heard)?!
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TV-9D9 / Re: Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
« on: November 25, 2012, 10:30 AM »
Just found this by accident this morning on CN when my kids were watching Padawan Menace. I'm recording it now and will watch it after NFL coverage.