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Community => Star Wars Celebrations => Celebration III: Indianapolis => Topic started by: DSJ™ on February 25, 2005, 08:12 PM
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As time gets closer to C3, the list of scheduled celebrities that are confirmed for the autograph sessions grows bigger.
Amy Allen: Aayla Secura. (1) Coupon.
Kenny Baker: R2-D2. (2) Coupons.
David Barclay: Jabba Puppeteer. (1) Coupon.
Jerome Blake: Mas Amedda, Orn Free Taa, Rune Haako. (1) Coupon.
Paul Blake: Greedo. (1) Coupon.
Caroline Blakiston: Mon Mothma. (1) Coupon.
Michonne Bourriague: Aurra Sing. (1) Coupon.
Ralph Brown: Ric Olie. (2) Coupons.
Jeremy Bulloch: Boba Fett. (2) Coupons.
Sean Crawford: Yak Face. (1) Coupon.
Sandi Finlay: Sly Moore. (2) Coupons.
Garrick Hagon: Biggs Darklighter. (1) Coupon.
Gerald Home: Tessek, Mon Calamari Officer. (1) Coupon.
Christine Hewitt : Tonnika Sister. (1) Coupon.
Jesse Jensen: Saesee Tiin. (1) Coupon.
Zach Jensen: Kit Fisto. (1) Coupon.
Michael Kingma: Tarrful. (2) Coupons.
Nalini Krishan: Barriss Offee. (1) Coupon.
Richard LeParmentier: Admiral Motti. (1) Coupon.
Bai Ling: Senator Bana Breemu. (2) Coupons.
Ian Liston: Wes Janson, AT-AT Driver. (1) Coupon.
Daniel Logan: Young Boba Fett. (2) Coupons.
Peter Mayhew: Chewbacca. (2) Coupons.
Shannon McRandle: EU Mara Jade. (1) Coupon.
Temuera Morrison: Jango Fett. (2) Coupons.
Rena Owen: Taun We. (1) Coupon.
Mary Oyaya: Luminara Unduli. (1) Coupon.
Ray Park: Darth Maul. (2) Coupons.
Toby Philpott: Jabba Puppeteer. (1) Coupon.
Dave Prowse: Darth Vader. (2) Coupons.
Mike Quinn: Nien Nunb. (1) Coupon.
Tim Rose: Admiral Ackbar, Sy Snootles, Salacious Crumb. (1) Coupon.
Alan Ruscoe: Plo Koon, Lott Dod, Bib Fortuna. (1) Coupon.
Michael Sheard: Admiral Ozzel. (1) Coupon.
Orli Shoshan: Jedi Shaak Ta. (1) Coupon.
Bodie Taylor: Clone Trooper. (1) Coupon.
Femi Taylor: Oola. (1) Coupon.
Leeanna Walsman: Zam Wessell. (2) Coupons.
Billy Dee Williams: Lando Calrissian (3) Coupons.
Simon Williamson: Max Rebo, Gamorrean Guard, Mon Calamari Officer. (1) Coupon.
Matt Wood: General Grievous. (2) Coupons.
Keep up to date with the celebrities appearing at C3 at the
Official Pix (http://www.officialpix.com/c3-guests.asp) site as more will be added when confirmed.
For those who are getting autographs, advance coupons are now on sale at Officialpix.com (http://www.officialpix.com/c3-coupons.asp)
You can advance buy Celebration III Autograph and Photo coupons and Unsigned Photo Sets now, and avoid a potentially long coupon purchase line at the show.
For security, we will not mail out coupons. Customers who advance order need to print out the PayPal transaction receipt and bring it with you to Celebration III. This receipt will allow you direct access into the Coupon Fast Path line to pickup your advance purchased coupons and / or photo set(s). You should receive a confirmation email from PayPal upon completion of a successful transaction. Be sure you do as you will need this confirmation to identify your purchase and receive your coupons.
Autograph Coupon: $10.00 each.
Photo Coupon: $5.00 each (includes 6% Indianapolis sales tax).
Unsigned Photo Set With Celebration III Logo binder: $212.00 (includes 6% Indianapolis sales tax).
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Ah crap, I may well have to get some of these :-\
Kenny Baker: R2-D2.
Paul Blake: Greedo.
Jeremy Bulloch: Boba Fett.
Ray Park: Darth Maul.
Dave Prowse: Darth Vader.
I'm not sure that it's worth my time to be in the fanboy lineups. Will these folks allow pics with them or will they only go for signed (and presumably paid for) pics?
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Ah crap, I may well have to get some of these :-\
Kenny Baker: R2-D2.
Paul Blake: Greedo.
Jeremy Bulloch: Boba Fett.
Ray Park: Darth Maul.
Dave Prowse: Darth Vader.
I'm not sure that it's worth my time to be in the fanboy lineups. Will these folks allow pics with them or will they only go for signed (and presumably paid for) pics?
At C2 I think if the line was short you could take a picture with the actor/actress. The only exception to this was Carrie Fisher who was in a seperate room. I ended up just doing the pull service that they had setup instead of standing in long lines for the autos.
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Here's something I'm glad I don't get into too much...
I've always dug getting the "Imperials" and "Rebels" autographs... Pilots, officers... never jumped into main characters really beyond getting Prowse to sign (and hoping to get JEJ to sign the same image some day). Beyond that though, the whole autograph thing is a crock to me on some level...
Celebration seems to make it extra tough to get too excited over as well, between horrific stories about lines and then the cost is higher than regular cons.
The only name I really wouldn't mind having is Bulloch to sign a Fett and Imp. Officer picture, as well as perhaps Baker signing something but still the whole thing just sours me on autographs.
I'll wait for these people to come back through Pittsburgh at Comic Con here instead maybe... Lot of those names have made appearances here (most actually) already. Pissing around with that would just annoy me at C3 I think.
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Sounds like they'll have a roster in the end very similar to the last Con.
Gotta share my experience from last time:
I spent a good day's worth of time (embarrassing, really) having figures signed by as many of the OT actors as possible, with an emphasis on those that might not be around much longer, or simply didn't do many appearances. I had figures signed by Kenny Baker, David Prowse, John Hollis, Billy Dee, Phil Brown, Bill Hootkins, Garrik Hagen, and some other’s I’ve forgotten. Fun in a way, and a pain in another…
Once you were done dealing with the “top tier” names, getting autographs from the others was easy. Honestly, zero wait. Frankly, it was an odd experience, since this was before AOTC came out, and many of the lesser PT actors were there without much cult status yet, like Mary Oyaya. They sort of sat by looking a bit dejected. Hopefully it goes better for some of them this time. There was plenty of time to actually chat with the actors, which was very cool.
It makes me feel dirty and crawly knowing full well HRH Wise runs the booth. He didn’t hire any real booth organizers, and relied on the 501st volunteers, that, while a cute idea, was the most irresponsible, unprofessional move I’d seen in a long time. There was a huge problem when David Prowse started signing, and there was an angry mob of some 50 people who got shafted in line after waiting for over an hour and a half. The 501st guy responded to the (rightfully) angry attendees by telling them to “come outside with me and see whose ass gets kicked”. That guy in the Royal Guard’s uniform is my most vivid memory of the Con. Amazing. Convention security had to come down and organize the lines, apparently at the expense of C2. Fun.
And here’s my thing on autographs, C2 having been my first real experience with them – I don’t really cherish them in the end. I have all these signed figure cardbacks, which look kind of cool, but I find myself worrying about having a mint, unsigned card every time I look at one of them. So I guess I learned signatures aren’t that important to me.
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Some guy in a Star Wars costume actually had the cajones to threaten people?
Hmmm, I wonder if anyone knows just who this king of douchebaggery actually is/was... Ya know, just incase ya bump into him and wanna laugh your ass off in his face for even thinking of saying something that absolutely asinine.
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Some guy in a Star Wars costume actually had the cajones to threaten people?
Hmmm, I wonder if anyone knows just who this king of douchebaggery actually is/was... Ya know, just incase ya bump into him and wanna laugh your ass off in his face for even thinking of saying something that absolutely asinine.
To be honest, I don't like fighting, but when it came down to it, he's in bulky plastic armor, and I ain't. I'd have taken his challenge. "Hey kids, did I ever tell you about the time I beat up a Storm Trooper?"
Kevin
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I ended up just doing the pull service that they had setup instead of standing in long lines for the autos.
I don't think a pre-signed autograph would have nearly the same meaning to me. I'd rather stand in line, even if it was only to say a quick thanks - I think it would attach more sentimentality because it was more of an "experience", instead of just a piece of paper with a signature on it.
That being said, I'd probably only have the patience/interest to stand in line for 2 or 3 autographs. The fact that you have to pay more for some autographs over others still pisses me off (or the fact that I even have to pay at all).
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If you want to know about what is going on with the prices, check out this thread at RS.
cost of an autograph? (http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=1069312&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#1069312)
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According to Ben Stevens at RS:
"At Celebration III, coupons will be sold for $10/each. Most actors will require one coupon in exchange for an autograph on your item, a few guests will require two, and a few at three. Right now no one is more than three, but a big name headliner would be the exception.
Licensed 8x10 Star Wars photos with the Celebration III logo will be available for $5 each."
So no one is more than $30 yet.
Um, I'm unfamiliar with Ben Stevens (VIP - according to his profile) - is he a buddy of Sir Philip and RS?
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Um, I'm unfamiliar with Ben Stevens (VIP - according to his profile) - is he a buddy of Sir Philip and RS?
Ben Stevens and Philip Wise, partners in C2 Ventures (now Official Pix) (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/displayswc.aspx?file=swc-C2Ventures)
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Now that there is an Admiral Ozzel figure I have get mine signed :)
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More celebrities have been added for the autograph sessions. I also made note of the amount of coupons needed for each celebrity.
More updates in the coming weeks, stay tuned. ;)
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From the Official Pix website:
We have about four more names pending and hope to announce them soon. Many, many of our customers have written requesting dozens of names.
As of 3/10/05, the following headline guests that we regularly work with can not attend due to schedule conflicts: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, James Earl Jones, Samuel L Jackson, and Christopher Lee. If their schedules open, rest assured we will do everything we can to get them to the show!
Right now we are at an unprecedented 39 guests, and will top 40 by the end of the week. We hope all STAR WARS fans will have an opportunity to visit Celebration III and meet this incredible lineup!
-Official Pix
No JEJ? :(
No Sam Jackson? :(
I'd pretty much decided that the only people I'd stand in line to meet were: Ewan MgGregor, Harrison Ford, Sam Jackson, Billy D, and JEJ.
I'm almost 1000000% positive that Ewan or Harrison Ford will not be there, so that just leaves the Colt .45 Pitchman for me to hope to meet at C3...
Jeff
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Man none of them are going to be there. :'(
I can see Harrison not showing up, he's a private person.
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I'm not surprised that some of the bigger OT actors won't be there. Unfortunately, a lot of them have moved onto things other than Star Wars, and it's just not a priority for them anymore.
Han Solo will always be the best character in the Star Wars universe - I would have stood in line all day for Harrison Ford, even though I don't normally care about autographs. A simple handshake would have made the entire trip worth it.
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3 more names have been added to the list: Christine Hewitt (Tonnika Sister), Bodie Taylor (Clone Trooper) and Leeanna Walsman (Zam Wessell).
From the Official Pix site:
Customers can purchase $10.00 coupons to exchange for autographs on items they bring or on official Celebration III logo photos that are available for $5.00 each.
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Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) has been added to the list. This brings the list up to 40 guests that will be signing autographs and two more are pending.
Check back for more updates as we get closer to Celebration III. :)
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Sweet. Do you think he'd sign a can of Colt 45? ;D
But seriously, I think that he's a guy I'd stand in line for. I'm kinda getting excited about acquiring a few autographs. Could be fun.
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Damn. Now I'm up in the air. I want an autograph of a Clone...and a Lando...
Balls! >:(
Kevin
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I wonder if I should bring this down bar sign and see if he would autograph it. ;D
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Colt%2045.jpg)
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Are you kidding me? He should pay you for the honour to sign that beautful piece. ;)
I need to build a bar in our basement so I can hang some art like that. Oh wifey...
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Speaking of the man we love as Lando, take the Billy Dee Williams Smoothness Test (http://bfcgroup.com/helluvatough/smoothtest.html).
"Are you as smooth as an ice cold bottle of Colt 45?"
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I have to get David Prowse's autograph so I'll probably pick up a few more as long as I'll be standing in line.
FYI: For those that have never done this before, you might want to pick up a three ring binder and some 8x10 pages before you go so you can carry your pictures around better. I bought an official binder when I was at C2 (and the pages also) but they had a limited amount with them at the time and I do know of some people who actually had their pictures ruined due to carrying them around all day loose.
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I have to get David Prowse's autograph so I'll probably pick up a few more as long as I'll be standing in line.
Prowse does SO MANY shows, it's surprising to see someone write this. Yet at Celebration 2, he had an incredibly busy table. The guy is a convention whore, yet he still drew at C2. I guess he doesn't get around as much as I think, even if I have seen him at more than a dozen shows or more.
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Prowse does SO MANY shows, it's surprising to see someone write this. Yet at Celebration 2, he had an incredibly busy table.
He wasn't at his table when I went through. I was at a few conventions after that but he was never there. I am hoping for a short line ;).
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FYI: For those that have never done this before, you might want to pick up a three ring binder and some 8x10 pages before you go so you can carry your pictures around better.
Thanks for that bit of info. I wouldn't have even thought of that. I imagine it would be incredibly frustrating to stand in those lines for hours only to ruin your pictures afterwards.
And I'll be standing in line for David Prowse too. This is the first convention I've EVER been too, so naturally I'll have to get his autograph. And Billy Dee, and Ray Park, and...
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Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett) has been added to the list. This brings the list up to 41 guests that will be signing autographs.
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I have to get his autograph. I bet his line will be one of the longest.
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Anyone going to bug the poor Tonnika sister lady about her action figure not being made if you get her autograph? I bet she'll be asked that question all day long.
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From the Official Pix site:
We are proud to announce that Offical Pix will be offering a complete set of the licensed autograph guest unsigned lithographs in a special Star Wars Celebration III 3-ring binder at Celebration next month.
This set will include one of each of the CIII logo photos that also will be available individually at the celebrity signing tables. Individually, our hundred-plus $5 lithographed photos would retail for over $500, but you can get the entire set in special collectible, limited edition 3-ring logo binder for just $199.99. That's less than $2 each!
Celebration III Photo Set (http://www.officialpix.com/news/Celebration_III_Photo_Set_90413.asp)
Celebration III Photos Revealed!
Check out the 100+ Official Pix Celebration III autograph program photos here (http://www.officialpix.com/c3-photos.asp)!
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$200 for photos? No thanks.
I'm sure they're great photos, but I'm also sure there's a hell a lot of other stuff that I could will blow $200 on.
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Toby Philpott (Jabba Puppeteer) aded to the list. This brings the list up to 42 guests that will be signing autographs.
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He should be easy to recognize. He'll be the one with his hand up Jabba's ass.
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No the other guy is up Jabba's ass. This guy is down Jabba's throat. C'mon get is straight now. You call yourself a fan?
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For those who are getting autographs, advance coupons are now on sale at Officialpix.com (http://www.officialpix.com/c3-coupons.asp)
You can advance buy Celebration III Autograph and Photo coupons and Unsigned Photo Sets now, and avoid a potentially long coupon purchase line at the show.
For security, we will not mail out coupons. Customers who advance order need to print out the PayPal transaction receipt and bring it with you to Celebration III. This receipt will allow you direct access into the Coupon Fast Path line to pickup your advance purchased coupons and / or photo set(s). You should receive a confirmation email from PayPal upon completion of a successful transaction. Be sure you do as you will need this confirmation to identify your purchase and receive your coupons.
Autograph Coupon: $10.00 each.
Photo Coupon: $5.00 each (includes 6% Indianapolis sales tax).
Unsigned Photo Set With Celebration III Logo binder: $212.00 (includes 6% Indianapolis sales tax).
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I know some or many of you do not like Rebelscum or just Philip himself. However, they just put this up on their homepage http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=91345
Personally I think it is kind of cool they got that guy to come and sign for free (well $5 for the photo if you want it). I might have to get that autograph just because it is a fun and sort of cheesy line in ROTJ.
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Official Pix is offering the Celebration 3 Ultimate Autograph Set (http://www.officialpix.com/news/Celebration_III_Ultimate_Autograph_Set_91420.asp) for those who have deep wallets.
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Official Pix is offering the Celebration 3 Ultimate Autograph Set (http://www.officialpix.com/news/Celebration_III_Ultimate_Autograph_Set_91420.asp) for those who have deep wallets.
Very deep pockets. I was planning on getting one of these but not for that much. The C2 one was under $500 if I remember right. Wish the price remained the same for C3.
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Official Pix is offering the Celebration 3 Ultimate Autograph Set (http://www.officialpix.com/news/Celebration_III_Ultimate_Autograph_Set_91420.asp) for those who have deep wallets.
$2160.00 :o
There is no way I'd EVER spend that much money on shiny pictures with scribbling on them, especially considering you know who would end up with the cash in the end. ::)
Jeff
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$2160.00 :o
There is no way I'd EVER spend that much money on shiny pictures with scribbling on them, especially considering you know who would end up with the cash in the end. ::)
Jeff
Un-*******-believable. He can simply shove those where the white shorts don't shine. >:(
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I lost interest in auto's about the same time as I found out that Mr. Wise was involved. I know that seems petty but at the same time, I find it more than a bit abhorrent that people charge for autographs. I can understand fees for items that you purchase that they then sign (pics, cards, whatever) but for the actual autograph? Well, combine it with the fact that my money is going somewhere that I have no respect for and it's pretty much done. Just that much less line standing to be in.
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I would actually love to get a lot of autographs since they are all under one roof and probably won't be ever again. Except for the regulars of course. I just can't believe some of the people are going to be commanding $20 like Zam Wessel, Ric Olie, Young Boba Fett, Ray Park, etc. Not that I want all those but still.
So, that will actually reduce my autograph spending to a prescious few. I will probably get my 12 inch Jango Fett signed, Mon Mothma figure signed. I am debating on betting my 12 inch Darth Maul/Vader 2 pack signed but that would be $40. If I get those other 2 it will be $70 for 4 autographs. Uggh. Oh well. That is the way it is.
I wish they were all just $10 or $15 tops. But twenty? Billy D Williams is $30. LOL!
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I lost interest in auto's about the same time as I found out that Mr. Wise was involved. I know that seems petty but at the same time, I find it more than a bit abhorrent that people charge for autographs. I can understand fees for items that you purchase that they then sign (pics, cards, whatever) but for the actual autograph? Well, combine it with the fact that my money is going somewhere that I have no respect for and it's pretty much done. Just that much less line standing to be in.
I totally agree with you Brent, but Darth Broem makes a good point about the chance to have so many actors under one roof. So what am I going to do? I'm pretty sure I'll grab a couple autographs, likely only 2 or 3 - I don't need to line PWise's pockets much more than they already are. :-\
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I just would not get to wrapped up in the fact that Phillip gets the money. If you want the autographs go get them. I just wish the prices were lower. However, I would probably gripe at whatever the price is.