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Community => Star Wars Celebrations => Celebration IV: Los Angeles => Topic started by: John J. Alvarez on November 25, 2006, 12:33 PM
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***FYI***
I'm organizing the program for the Celebration IV collecting track. I'm very interested in hearing ideas for talks, panels, and activities for the C4 collecting program, especially new topics that haven't been covered before, interactive events, and suggestions that span the diversity of interests & demographics in Star Wars collecting.
Also, if you have feedback on things that worked well or could stand to improve from previous Celebration collecting events/talks, please let me know. Just shoot me an email with your suggestions. Thanks.
Gus
lopez@drizzle.com
Gus posted this over on RS: http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2267993 and he's looking for input from all collectors so here's your chance to have a say.
John
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There looks to be some great panels set up for CIV as mentioned today on SW.com (http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070221.html#hljs).
Hilarious Star Wars Items
Duncan Jenkins
Vintage Bootleg Toys
John Alvarez, Joseph Yglesias, and Ron Salvatore
Kenner's Micro Collection
Mike Mensinger and James Gallo
Star Wars Collecting Clubs
Bill Cable, Deanna Bock, et al.
Women's Collecting Panel
Marjorie Carvalho, Deanna Bock, Amy Sjoberg, Cathy Kendrick, Lauren Kebely, Helen Howerton, Josefina Gálvez, Anne Neumann
Animation Collecting
Shane Turgeon
Character Collecting
Dustin Roberts, Chris Nichols, Bill Cable, Mattias Rendahl
Recycled Toys
Ron Salvatore
I didn't attend any of the collecting panels at CIII, but I'd really like to see a couple this time. I'm interested in the Vintage Bootlegs, Micro Collection and Character Collecting.
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Yeah, those look great. These are on my list.
Hilarious Star Wars Items
Duncan Jenkins
Vintage Bootleg Toys
John Alvarez, Joseph Yglesias, and Ron Salvatore
Kenner's Micro Collection
Mike Mensinger and James Gallo
Animation Collecting
Shane Turgeon
Come on Jesse, you gotta wear your Vader Underoos & see Duncan! ;)
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Celebration IV: Super-Collectible Medallions at Collecting Panels! (http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070316.html)
(http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/img/20070316_1_bg.jpg) (http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/img/20070316_2_bg.jpg)
(http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/img/20070316_3_bg.jpg) (http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/img/20070316_4_bg.jpg)
Looks like you will have to go to Duncan's panel to get that Vader coin Jesse. :P ;)
I like these Medallions, gonna be a bugger to get them all tho. :-\
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Man those medallions are nice. I may have to hit those panels just for them. :)
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Wow, amazing! My hats off to those guys for creating such great collectibles. I may just be spending my entire time in those panels. :D
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I really want those coins. I wonder what trying to get a set off ebay will cost me. :-\
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Can't wait for these panels as I only went to one or two at C3 ones I look forward to the most are:
Vintage Bootleg Toys
Star Wars Collecting Clubs
Women's Collecting Panel
Animation Collecting
Character Collecting
So how do the coins work they are random at all the panels because I really want the Vader one. But who am I kidding I want a full set ;D to good to pass up.
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This post at RS should hopefully answer a few questions on the medallions.
Exclusive vintage-style give-away posted... (http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2457450&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#Post24617482457450)
Great job on the medallions. 8)
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More panels added, this is going to be fun. ;D
More Collecting Panels! (http://starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070327b.html)
Star Wars Coins
James Gallo, Michael Mensinger, and Mark Salotti.
Peruvian Star Wars Collectibles
Luis Gálvez and Josefina Gálvez.
Props and Costumes
Brandon Alinger, Tom Spina, Dave Abberley, David Mandel, Greg Hanson, and Gus Lopez.
Cast and Crew Items
Gus Lopez and Brandon Alinger.
Collecting 101
Chris Georgoulias and Ron Salvatore.
Selling Tips
Chris Georgoulias, Todd Chamberlain, and James Gallo.
Online Auctions and Collecting
Chris Georgoulias, et al.
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Peruvian collectibles - I had no idea! That would be interesting because I have no idea what's available.
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These seem interesting to me...
Star Wars Collecting Clubs
Bill Cable, Deanna Bock, et al.
Animation Collecting
Shane Turgeon
Character Collecting
Dustin Roberts, Chris Nichols, Bill Cable, Mattias Rendahl
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More panels added. ;D
More Collecting Panels for Celebration IV (http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070409b.html)
Star Wars Collectibles Road Show
Todd Chamberlain.
Star Wars Food Collectibles
Duncan Jenkins, Eimei Takeda, and Gus Lopez.
Trading Cards
Cathy Kendrick and Andy Dukes.
Disney Parks / Star Wars Toy Exclusives
Brad Schoeneberg and Cody Reynolds.
International Collecting Panel
Mark Salotti, Matt Glasgow, Scott Bradley, Toru Komuro, Luis Galvez, Josefina Galvez, Mattias Rendahl, and Andy Dukes.
Marketing the Galaxy: Star Wars Store Displays
Todd Chamberlain.
Action Figure Card Design and Production
Bill Wills and Tracey Hamilton.
Vintage Toys from Around the World
Joe Yglesias.
Star Wars Collecting in the Large
Anne Neumann, Duncan Jenkins, and Gus Lopez.
Star Wars Collecting Trivia Contest
Chris Fawcett, Arnie Carvalho, Chris Georgoulias
Unproduced Star Wars Toys
Gus Lopez
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Good lord, I hope we receive an schedule soon for all these panels. It's going to take some serious planning to see all the ones I want!
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After these panels were announced I really can't wait for C4 come on schedule you need to come out asap.
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Man those medallions are nice. I may have to hit those panels just for them. :)
Don't come to the panels *just* for the coins, come to learn something new. :) Besides, the coins will be random give-aways, during random panels, at random times. You'll never know what you get at what panel.
John
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Good lord, I hope we receive an schedule soon for all these panels. It's going to take some serious planning to see all the ones I want!
Trust me, it's going to be tough. I saw the schedule (can't talk about it yet but Gus promises it'll be posted soon) and I don't even know how I'm going to see all I want, work the tattoo booth, walk around, and maybe catch a non-collector event or two. It's gonna be rough. LOL
All I know is I can't wait to track down some coins. BTW the other 8 coins should be posted soon too. They were supposed to be posted last week.
Can't wait to see all you guys!
John
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Thanks for the update on the coins John, looking forward to seeing them. 8)
Gonna be good times meeting everyone. :)
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I hope that I will have some luck on ebay and be able to put together a full set of the coins.
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Wow, just wow! 8)
C4: Collecting Panels Medallions (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/C4_Collecting_Panels_Medallions_105797.asp)
This is going to be fun, hope to catch as much panels as I can.
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They look great :-\
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These are awesome can't wait to try and get a few of these and I'm really excited for the collecting panels.
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I hope that I will have some luck on ebay and be able to put together a full set of the coins.
A set already sold for $600. We told everybody they'd be hot. You guys better attend the panels. :)
John
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I hope that I will have some luck on ebay and be able to put together a full set of the coins.
A set already sold for $600. We told everybody they'd be hot. You guys better attend the panels. :)
John
Yeah I saw that auction John. Whoa!
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I hope that I will have some luck on ebay and be able to put together a full set of the coins.
A set already sold for $600. We told everybody they'd be hot. You guys better attend the panels. :)
John
What was it listed under. I have been checking to see if anything popped up but didnt see it.
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Ok i saw the auction. Nice of the guy to raise the price by 200.00 for his second set. ::) I would really love to get a set of these but i don't think i am willing to pay that much.
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How are these being sold since you have to attend the panels for the chance to get one?
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Well the other set sold for $800. I wonder if he will get that next bin of $2,400.00.
Have a looky in the link, no big secret here.
Celebration IV Collectors Medallions Full Set (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Celebration-IV-Collectors-Medallions-Full-Set_W0QQitemZ320114422984QQihZ011QQcategoryZ751QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
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Those are so freaking cool. I can't even say which one/s I'd want if I only had the opportunity to get one, or a few.
I won't have time to attend all the panels to potentially put together a full set, heck I won't even be there Sunday or Monday, but if I see a panel that catches my attention, I may try to hit it. If I pick up any medallions I'll let everyone know and if someone needs it/them to complete a set, we can talk about some sort of trade or something.
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So the seller is one of the sponsors of the coins man that ain't cool wonder what the other sponsors think of this sort of thing.
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I am curious as well. I wonder if the other sponsors will be selling theirs.
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So the seller is one of the sponsors of the coins man that ain't cool wonder what the other sponsors think of this sort of thing.
But it was cool that he paid for the coin out of his own pocket, right? That sounds like a double standard to me. I don't fault him for it at all. Nobody put a gun to the two buyer's heads. Sorry to be blunt but I don't want this to turn into a debate whether people who paid out of thier own pockets have any right to sell what they paid for.
John
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Not complaining just wondering how the others felt.
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So the seller is one of the sponsors of the coins man that ain't cool wonder what the other sponsors think of this sort of thing.
I don't think the sponsors should be selling these off... especially before the convention even starts. How many "sets" have been sold so far? That's X number of coins that won't be available to us fans that will be attending the collector panels.
Oboewan
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I wouldnt have minded so much if they started the auction at a reasonable price. If it ended for the same amount thats fine i just think they should have been more collector friendly. I think my main problem was the jump in the buy it now price between the first and second auction.
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There's actually some back and forth on RS about this. Cj pulled the $2400 one. I really can't fault him. Yes, the BINs were aggressive but nobody forced people to buy. I agree he should have waited until *after* C4 but what's done is done. At least he was understanding enough to pull the final one and wait.
I still can't wait to get mine. :)
John
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Lots of panels to see, just hope I can make it to a few. :)
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I'm really bummed that the collecting panel I wanted to see the most, on the Micro Collection, is right smack dab in the middle of the "What's new at Hasbro" Q & A presentation. I can't miss the Hasbro gig, so unfortunately the Micro Machine one's gonna have to happen some other time. I'd like to catch Gus' presentation on Unproduced Toys as well, and after seeing those spiffy coins, I may have to get my ass to a few more panels as well!
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Two of the sponsors are Seattle collectors, so I got to see these last month at our monthly meeting. These are very hefty medallions, especially compared to the TAC plastic ones.
I want to hit as many of these panels as possible, but I think everyone else there does as well. These things will probably be pretty packed. ;D
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Have any of the coins been given out yet. I have been watching ebay but i have not seen any pop up.
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Have any of the coins been given out yet. I have been watching ebay but i have not seen any pop up.
At least 7 of the 12 through 6pm today, Daniel. I actually tried to go to one of the panels today (Duncan's at 5pm), but it was a complete cluster**** trying to get in there (sorry John). The room holds 350 people, and I was about 100th in line to get in, but when the 4pm panel wrapped up, NO ONE LEFT! Only about 75 people got into the next one from our line, since folks had resorted to simply "camping out" in that room for the rest of the day/convention. Unfortunately, I think that means it's doubtful I'll be making any further efforts to get into one of these things the next couple days. Way too demoralizing having Kellerman shut the doors almost right in my face, saying that the room was full (but then still letting in another 10 or so random folks in the ensuing minutes, right in front of all of us who had been left out. Lots of folks cut into the line in front of me too, essentially costing me the medallion.
As for eBay, I'd be shocked if these things didn't start popping up all over it, as they're pure gold to some folks there. Hopefully most everyone wants to keep them for themselves though, appreciating the great work these guys put into them. They definitely look amazing, as do the European versions being handed out in London this summer...
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That sucks man, I am sorry you didnt get in. They should have had some rule trhat everyone had to get out and then get back on line.
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So did anyone get the coins? Which did you get? ;D
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I never made it to any of the collecting panels. I don't think my son (8 yr old) would have really tolerated them anyway.
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So did anyone get the coins? Which did you get? ;D
I was able to aquire two coins.
R2 and Old Ben.
After the word got out I dropped out of the race... It was not worth it and was happy to come away with what I had.
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So did anyone get the coins? Which did you get? ;D
I was able to aquire two coins.
R2 and Old Ben.
After the word got out I dropped out of the race... It was not worth it and was happy to come away with what I had.
You bastige! I can't wait to check these suckers out... ;D
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So did anyone get the coins? Which did you get? ;D
I managed to hit a couple of the panels and got an Obi, R2, 3P0, Jawa, Tusken, and Vader coin. I WISH I'd been able to get more, but between things I wanted to see, a double OPX shift on Saturday (Matt Wood was awesome!) and another shift on Sunday, and just things I just had to see- Robot Chicken, Clone Wars Behind the Scenes etc.., there was no way.
I had a great time and the only major downer was the Master Replicas Party... what a nightmare that was
Jeff
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So did anyone get the coins? Which did you get? ;D
I managed to hit a couple of the panels and got an Obi, R2, 3P0, Jawa, Tusken, and Vader coin.
Wow, thats awesome. Very cool.
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So did anyone get the coins? Which did you get? ;D
I managed to hit a couple of the panels and got an Obi, R2, 3P0, Jawa, Tusken, and Vader coin. I WISH I'd been able to get more, but between things I wanted to see, a double OPX shift on Saturday (Matt Wood was awesome!) and another shift on Sunday, and just things I just had to see- Robot Chicken, Clone Wars Behind the Scenes etc.., there was no way.
I had a great time and the only major downer was the Master Replicas Party... what a nightmare that was
Jeff
What happened at the MR party?
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I went to 1 panel, the 1st Bootleg panel & no coin was handed out. The line to other panels were long & at times I had no chance to make them. I never got a coin :-\
This was after what Matt mentioned about no one was leaving the panels, I had to meet up with Oscar at a panel & when it ended, they cleared the room. Before the panel ended, 2 people & myself witnessed a crew member leave the panel & talk to a fellow who did not attended this panel & sneaked him a coin. Both crew members were approached by the 1 witness & they denied it. What a load of BS! >:(
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What happened at the MR party?
Where to begin? Matt Fox and I (I was his guest) wandered out of the convention center and heading for what looked like a gathering crowd. The email from MR basically said there would be a double decker bus leaving at 7:15 for Jim Henson studios at 15 minute intervals, ending at 8:15. Well... we're just waiting and waiting and nothing came. We saw a red bus pull out with a bunch of people on it and eventually heard it had left with the celebreties and VIPs. Then a small black shuttle with Phil Wise drove up and took the first 14 people and he confirmed we were in the right spot. That was about 7:45ish and I had a few friends from DC get on it. By the time the next bus showed up it was close to 8:45. We got to the party in about 40 minutes and had some nice BBQ and chose not to pay $5 for raffle tickets or a key to open a chest to win an MR Falcon. The gift bag was a total joke and only the members (not their guests) got one. There was some pretty ok lightsaber combat routines, crappy white and red wine, diluted light beer, and sodas. After our friends who DID try for the MR Falcon had their turn at the lock and failed, we headed out looking for a ride back. Got in line up the block and waited. And waited. Finally a bus came and there was a surge from inside the studio so those of us in line didn't actually make it (me being now first in line). Again.. no more buses... we're now past the 10:30 contract time for the buses and three of the black shuttles came but were ONLY going to the Omni. By then the place had totally cleared out except for a few MR folks. They spent some time on our behalf talking to on of the shuttle drivers (only one left there) and finally convinced him to drop us off back at the convention center. He ended up dropping Matt and I off at the Holiday Inn so that was cool but by then it was like 12:30. Complete waste of an evening IMHO. Would have much rather gone to one of the Con hotels with some of the DCSWCC folks. Talk about hindsight.....
How's that for my first thread hijack?
Oboewan
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What happened at the MR party?
Where to begin? Matt Fox and I (I was his guest) wandered out of the convention center and heading for what looked like a gathering crowd. The email from MR basically said there would be a double decker bus leaving at 7:15 for Jim Henson studios at 15 minute intervals, ending at 8:15. Well... we're just waiting and waiting and nothing came. We saw a red bus pull out with a bunch of people on it and eventually heard it had left with the celebreties and VIPs. Then a small black shuttle with Phil Wise drove up and took the first 14 people and he confirmed we were in the right spot. That was about 7:45ish and I had a few friends from DC get on it. By the time the next bus showed up it was close to 8:45. We got to the party in about 40 minutes and had some nice BBQ and chose not to pay $5 for raffle tickets or a key to open a chest to win an MR Falcon. The gift bag was a total joke and only the members (not their guests) got one. There was some pretty ok lightsaber combat routines, crappy white and red wine, diluted light beer, and sodas. After our friends who DID try for the MR Falcon had their turn at the lock and failed, we headed out looking for a ride back. Got in line up the block and waited. And waited. Finally a bus came and there was a surge from inside the studio so those of us in line didn't actually make it (me being now first in line). Again.. no more buses... we're now past the 10:30 contract time for the buses and three of the black shuttles came but were ONLY going to the Omni. By then the place had totally cleared out except for a few MR folks. They spent some time on our behalf talking to on of the shuttle drivers (only one left there) and finally convinced him to drop us off back at the convention center. He ended up dropping Matt and I off at the Holiday Inn so that was cool but by then it was like 12:30. Complete waste of an evening IMHO. Would have much rather gone to one of the Con hotels with some of the DCSWCC folks. Talk about hindsight.....
How's that for my first thread hijack?
Oboewan
No worries, as I agree... I drove there myself... but I must say... the party... a joke... really... the bag a waster... for such a high class outfit... and such an "exclusive" party... it was such a waste that I got there like 7:15 and left by 8:15...
Best feature... the bartender closest to the food... a California Hottie indeed.
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That's too bad. It sounded like it could have been cool.
What happened at the MR party?
Where to begin? Matt Fox and I (I was his guest) wandered out of the convention center and heading for what looked like a gathering crowd. The email from MR basically said there would be a double decker bus leaving at 7:15 for Jim Henson studios at 15 minute intervals, ending at 8:15. Well... we're just waiting and waiting and nothing came. We saw a red bus pull out with a bunch of people on it and eventually heard it had left with the celebreties and VIPs. Then a small black shuttle with Phil Wise drove up and took the first 14 people and he confirmed we were in the right spot. That was about 7:45ish and I had a few friends from DC get on it. By the time the next bus showed up it was close to 8:45. We got to the party in about 40 minutes and had some nice BBQ and chose not to pay $5 for raffle tickets or a key to open a chest to win an MR Falcon. The gift bag was a total joke and only the members (not their guests) got one. There was some pretty ok lightsaber combat routines, crappy white and red wine, diluted light beer, and sodas. After our friends who DID try for the MR Falcon had their turn at the lock and failed, we headed out looking for a ride back. Got in line up the block and waited. And waited. Finally a bus came and there was a surge from inside the studio so those of us in line didn't actually make it (me being now first in line). Again.. no more buses... we're now past the 10:30 contract time for the buses and three of the black shuttles came but were ONLY going to the Omni. By then the place had totally cleared out except for a few MR folks. They spent some time on our behalf talking to on of the shuttle drivers (only one left there) and finally convinced him to drop us off back at the convention center. He ended up dropping Matt and I off at the Holiday Inn so that was cool but by then it was like 12:30. Complete waste of an evening IMHO. Would have much rather gone to one of the Con hotels with some of the DCSWCC folks. Talk about hindsight.....
How's that for my first thread hijack?
Oboewan
No worries, as I agree... I drove there myself... but I must say... the party... a joke... really... the bag a waster... for such a high class outfit... and such an "exclusive" party... it was such a waste that I got there like 7:15 and left by 8:15...
Best feature... the bartender closest to the food... a California Hottie indeed.
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So to all you lucky individuals with coins, is anyone interested in trading coins. I bought a Luke one on ebay, and i just found out that my girlfriend was being really sweet and bought me a coin as well. Sadly, it happens to be Luke. So I have a extra Luke. I will happily trade for any other coin (besides a Stormtrooper, i have that one). Please PM me. I much rather trade than put it back on ebay.
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Ok well after some work (and alot of money)...
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/evenflow666/medallion.jpg)
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Looks awesome bro. Now that is am expensive piece of collecting. Congrats on completing it.
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Thanks,
your help was much appreciated. ;D