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Good Grievous 3.0
Posted by: Tresob Yr 07.20.05 12:01am
Part organic. Part machine. All monster.
So what made General Grievous hate the Jedi so much?
Find out in this week's comic!
CreatureCantina.com supports our buds!
Posted by: Bill Cable 07.20.05 12:01am
Last weekend the OSWCC Summer Social. Being their good friend, I sent along some original comic artwork for the prize pool. And the guy who won it was very happy!!
Hi,
I was at the OSWCC Summer Social and Dustin called my ticket number out and I won one of your cable originals! I have seen you art work before and enjoyed looking at your many creations. Anyways just wanted to say thanks for your donation and I will be happy to find wall space to have up the pic.
Thanks
Greg
jedi_turok
Proud member of KSWCC
That was the first strip after ROTS. I thought it was one of my funnier self-written comics. And it featured all the principals. So I thought it was a good score. But I guess it wasn't good enough for OSWCC to post a sponsor link on their Summer Social wrap-up page or anything. Nah... that'd be too much to ask in thanks for donating valuable, one-of-a-kind artwork. And buying the frame. And paying for shipping. Nah... don't worry about anything like that...
Virtual Comic Com!!
Posted by: Doughboy 07.20.05 12:01am
Seems these days nobody even needs to go to comic con as most of the news and pics are up on the web within minutes of being shown or announced. Hell, with preview night we get so much new news and pics why even have the damn thing at all? I guess the manufacturers who set up camp at these shows with their “exclusives” need more time to sell what they brought. They need four days to line up geeks like us so we can buy the “exclusive” new product they’re offering. Only to find out when we get home it’s available online and they didn’t have to waste 5 hours standing next to obi-wan-doofus listening to him speil out the latest bullsh*t trivia from revenge of the sith. I feel bad for folks who feel they have to go just to get exclusives. It’s pretty much almost mandatory for any and all exhibitors to have some sort of exclusive these days. Sad isn’t it? What happened to the days of free swag? Hell I’d be happy with a cool new sticker or button, not some repackaged, repainted, overpriced piece of crap.
What about the positive side of Comic Con? There is one and they’re called booth babes. Booth babes alone is a great reason to go to SDCC. Where else can you get your picture taken or take pictures of attention starved women who never had a father figure in their life? These babes scream LOOK AT ME DAMNIT! I’m a super fine biatch with tape on my nipples!
Another plus for Comic Con attendees is the chance to look at future product coming from licensees. Hasbro, LEGO, Gentle Giant, CODE 3, Sideshow Collectibles, Master Replicas, and a bunch of other companies that make Star Wars collectibles were set up showing off what they have coming down the pipe later this year and into 2006. For more information on this please visit Galactichunter.com or Rebelscum.com for top notch coverage. They’ve got pictures, pictures, and yes more pictures of all this great new crap we all can’t afford but want.
Well I never meant to ramble on this long but I guess I had to vent seeing how I never even went to SDCC this year, but really really really wanted to. Good thing I didn’t waste all that money though as I got most of the show right here on my PC for free . . .
The plot thickens
Posted by: Bill Cable 07.27.05 12:01am
The evil Ackmena has sunk her claws into the Cantina bar. She's brainwashed almost all the patrons. What will one loyal customer do to reclaim his home?? Find out in this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
Star Wars v/s Dollar Story Toys!!
Posted by: Tresob Yr 07.27.05 12:01am
Prologue:
Tresob Yr's apartment has been invaded by Dollar Store Toys! Will his overpriced Star Wars figures be able to withstand the onslaught of cheap plastic knockoffs?
Interview: Hasbro Research
Posted by: Tresob Yr 07.27.05 12:01am
This week, Gary Longsnoot conducts an interview with head of Hasbro Research and Marketing, Mr. Percival Cranrattle. During the interview, Gary asks some tough questions concerning Hasbro’s Fall line up of Star Wars action figures.
G: Let’s cut to the chase, Mr. Cranrattle. Fan reactions to some of Hasbro’s upcoming Star Wars toys have been ambivalent. While many of our readers are certainly looking forward to hours spent in fruitless pursuit of short-packed clone variants, many of them find the pursuit rather discouraging.
PC: Oh, Gary. You say that as if it’s a bad thing! No, you really must understand the method to our madness. It’s psychologically proven that in order to encourage repetitive behavior, it is much better to only sometimes give the test subject what they want. Think of consumers like squirrels trapped in boxes. There’s a button in the box. If the squirrel presses it, he’ll get an action figure. Now, what if we suddenly stop putting action figures out there when the squirrel presses the button? Well, he’ll soon think the figures have run out, and he’ll stop pressing the button permanently. BUT, if you randomly select when the button will bring action figures, that poor little bugger will just keep pressing that little button to no end, because he’ll always think there’s a chance a figure will come out. Now, instead of the box, think toy store; instead of the button, think cash register; and instead of the squirrel, think consumer.
G: And instead of action figures?
PC: Heh. There’s nothing besides action figures, Gary. Except maybe vehicles...
Click here for the rest of the story.
CC.com invades the Middle East! Oo-Rah!
Posted by: Bill Cable 07.27.05 12:01am
As you may know, from time to time (whenever anybody decides to send us something) we post images of the CC.com SUCKS! sign from various exotic locations. I was thrilled to receive a couple from our favorite jarhead and former Cantina Forum troublemaker "Brig." Here's the E-mail he sent me:
From: brigusmc@****.com
To: cable@creaturecantina.com
Date: Jul 8, 2005 12:06 AM
Subject: CC.Com Sucks
Hey Bill, it's Rensi's friend Brig. How's it going? Heard you had another kid. Congrats. Got you a few more CC.Com Sucks pics with a homemade sign since the thought hit me in the air. First is Shannon, Ireland, a layover we made enroute to Israel to train on June 13, 2005.
The second is Camp Adams, Israel, the IDF's Counter-Terror / Sniper / Marksmanship school's wooden dry/blank fire MOUT Town Facility, note the dip in the mouth and the badass M-203 Grenade Launcher mounted to the M-16/A4 (Serial Number...haha, yeah right...). It was June 26, 2005. I'm headed to Iraq next month, I'll get one there, too, and maybe even Kuwait if we stop by for some nice acclimatization...Oorah
How cool is that?? The guy is on the other side of the world getting ready to hunt down terrorists and patrol the streets of Iraq and he's thinking of taking time out and shooting photos for us here. I was truly honored.
I don't want to splatter Brig's E-mail address all over the Internet, but if you'd like to send him your well wishes you can E-mail them to me and I'll forward them along. He's about to take on the most difficult mission of his life, and we here pray for his safety and success. Thanks Brig, and Semper Fi!
Effort to save The Cantina continues!
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.03.05 12:01am
Hammerhead's quest to save the bar he loves continues. Will he find a willing accomplice? Find out in this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
Just a reminder...
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.03.05 12:01am
Slacker
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.03.05 12:01am
Alright... I didn't do much for this week's update. I take full blame. But I can shovel a pile of old crap on you! I just updated our News Archive page with the latest little bit of permanance. Check out some of our oldies but goodies (along with a lot of oldies and now irrelevanties).
Star Wars v/s Dollar Store Toys 2!
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.03.05 12:01am
The DST's are determined to take over Tresob Yr's apartment, one shelf at a time...and the secret Separatist hideout in Tresob's Entertainment Center is the first target on their list.
Tresob Yr MUST DIE!!!
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.03.05 12:01am
Tresob Yr has gone too far this time. The once mild-mannered Star Wars fan turned action figure comic strip artist has now become an online gaming addict. Lacking sleep and logging inordinate hours playing Star Wars Battlefront, Tresob Yr is in danger of losing his already tenuous sense of humor, making him useless as a staff member here at Creature Cantina.
We are calling for an intervention on the part of the Star Wars community to save Tresob Yr from himself.
Our plan: kill Tresob Yr as frequently and as humiliatingly as possible within the Star Wars Battlefront online gaming world. Perhaps this will finally bring him to his senses.
As a thank you, Creature Cantina is offering a very real and very generous bounty for the BEST SCREENSHOT of Tresob Yr's demise. We are offering tangible prizes just for beating one of our own at video games! It's cruel and funny all at the same time.
- Grand prize: ROTS Commander Bacara
- Runner-up prize: ROTS Super Articulated Clonetrooper
Maybe you'll snipe him from across the Kashyyyk docks. Maybe you'll send him flying thirty feet in the air with a rocket launcher. Maybe you'll run him over in a tank. Maybe you'll just get lucky and snap a shot of him jumping off of Cloud City by accident...the more outlandish his death the better.
Submit your BEST STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT SCREENSHOT of Tresob Yr dying to tresob-is-dead@creaturecantina.com
Rules and Regulations
- Submissions must be received by Monday, August 22nd 2005.
- Submissions will be judged carefully based on originality and aesthetic merit, but they should not be altered in any way.
- Submissions must include a screenshot identifying who has killed Tresob Yr (i.e., you can submit a second shot identifying who has killed Tresob Yr).
- Observe that this contest is for the BEST SCREENSHOT of Tresob Yr being killed in Star Wars Battlefront. This means that the winner will be whoever e-mails Creature Cantina the best screenshot, and not necessarily the person who actually exterminates Tresob Yr in the game. Eg. If Killbot97 snipes Tresob Yr, but DarthJerk04 submits the best screenshot of Killbot97's handiwork, then DarthJerk04 wins the prize. Killbot97 does earn lasting notoriety, however.
- We will only accept screenshots of Tresob Yr. Don't be fooled by Tresob Yr imposters.
- Creature Cantina Staff members (especially Tresob Yr) are not eligible.
- Killing the real life Tresob Yr or any other member of the CreatureCantina.com Staff is an immediate disqualification.
How to Take Screenshots:
According to the Lucasarts website,
To take a screenshot in Star Wars Battlefront, press the "p" key during the game. The screenshots are located in C:\Program Files\LucasArts\Star Wars Battlefront\Gamedata\Screenshots.
To find Tresob Yr, logon to the Star Wars Battlefront Multiplayer Network on Gamespy and track down Tresob Yr. When you select a server, a roster of players will appear in the lower right hand corner. Tresob generally likes to hide in servers with 20+ people.
If you would like to join an e-mail list so Tresob Yr can notify you when he logs on, contact tresobyr@yahoo.com
What would you do??
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.10.05 12:01am
If your life were turned upside-down, how far would you go to get it back to normal? Would you do the unthinkable? More relevantly to this article, would Wuher and Hammerhead? Are Ackmena's days in the Cantina numbered? Find out in this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
We don’t serve their kind!
Posted by: Jedi Tronzo 08.10.05 12:01am
Who says Star Wars fans are boring? We may be geeks, dorks and nerds, but we sure know how to have a good time!
Introducing Keg-2D2! He’s sure to be the hit of your next party!
Star Wars vs. Dollar Store Toys
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.10.05 12:01am
What cruel fate will befall the Separatists now in the hands of the DST's?
What tortures? What duress? What ignominy?
What the heck am I talking about?
Find out, in this week's comic...
Photoshop or I Kill the Duck
Posted by: Steve "Solo" Rensi 08.10.05 12:01am
Loyal CC.com fans. I know what you crave. I know what you want. I know what you look forward to every wed, only to get disappointed by another adventure of the SOB. You want NEW GALACTIC POSTAL DELIVERY! And I loved to supply your addiction, but you see there's a problem. In order to give you the highest quality of scoundrel-induced, almost illegal humor I need Photshop. And I'm getting pretty desperate. So here's the deal, Someone out there send me a copy of Photoshop or I (and my partner in crime Brig) shoot this innocent duck. That's the deal: Photshop or I go duck hunting for real.
Creature Cuts: Things you won't hear anywhere else - and probably shouldn't
Posted by: Marblehead 08.10.05 12:01am
Coo-coo-ca-choo: Episode III has come and gone. Nearly three months since the May release, "Revenge of the Sith" is no longer showing in first-run theaters-at least in my part of this land made for you and me. Recently, at a local theater, I ran into a gentleman, a Star Wars fan and obviously distraught at not seeing E3 listed on the marquee. Identifying himself simply as "Walrusman", he said, "To see Star Wars one more time, I'd give my right arm...uh, wait a minute."
Chew-chew-ca-chew: Major League Baseball has reached a long term advertising deal with players favorite tobacco: "Chew-back A Chew". In a related story, the Emperor has proposed a sin tax on alcohol and tobacco products to help fund the construction of the super secret Death Star.
Poo-poo-pa-doo: It has recently been uncovered that the actual design inspiration for the Millennium Falcon was not, after all, based upon the look of a hamburger. The look was actually based upon the stylings of a toilet seat and nearby paper roll.
Tronzo's "From a certain point of view"
Posted by: Jedi Tronzo 08.10.05 12:01am
I have come back from my long CreatureCantina.com hiatus and have decided to start a new regular column; “From a certain point of view.” FCPOV will look at a wide range of current topics and how it can all relate back to Star Wars and its fans. The expressed views are not necessarily the views of other Creature Cantina staff, but are the views of a simple man trying to make his way through the universe. Everything and everybody is fair game and no topic is too taboo.
For the past 25 years I have loved Star Wars. When I was a kid it was normal, when I was a teen it was weird and now that I’m thirty it’s scary. People call me a dork all of the time. But what now all of a sudden is trendy and fashionable; being labeled a dork, I have learned to embrace years ago. For me it was a badge of honor to be called a dork...
Click here for the rest of the story.
Yet another ill-conceived CC.com contest flounders
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.10.05 12:01am
Last week we announced our hastily-planned "Tresob Must Die" SW Battlefronts contest. After a week of near-constant on-line play, we haven't received a single entry to the contest. This despite the fabulous prizes of either a ROTS Commander Bacara or a ROTS Super Articulated Clonetrooper.
Perhaps it was poor planning. When Tresob gets on GameSpy, it shows about 80 games running. Most are vacant, but there's still a good number to sort through. And sometimes even when the people who are interested in participating are E-mailed the IP address of the server Tresob is on they can't find the listing on GameSpy. So for them, rather than finding a needle in a haystack, they're faced with finding a nothing in a haystack.
But we're not ones to give up! So we're keeping this S.O.B. rolling along. If you have a particular IP where you'd like Tresob to jump on so you can kill him, E-mail him at tresobyr@yahoo.com. Maybe he'll lead himself to the slaughter. Then you could amuse us all by posting your amusing screenshots... such as these:
Submit your BEST STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT SCREENSHOT of Tresob Yr dying to tresob-is-dead@creaturecantina.com.
Newest Cable Art is the SH*T!!
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.10.05 12:01am
My latest piece of "Cable Original" art is a freakin' masterpiece. And I'm not usually one to brag. I mean... I'm almost always modest about these things. But this one... hell... I'm gonna sing its praises to high heaven.
Because it fan-freakin'-tastic! The likeness is DEAD ON! And that's not because I traced a photograph like most artists. I just absolutely captured the essence of the character.
Granted, a guy like Grand Moff Tarkin has a singularly distinctive face. So he's easier than most humans to draw. Those huge cheek bones. Those sunken eyes. Not a hint of subtlety there. Just easy as can be to reproduce that likeness. Hell, a trained chimp could probably paint a recognizable Tarkin portrait using his own feces.
Given that fact, maybe this art ain't so great. I mean, Tarkin's visage is little different than any of the other aliens I'm so good at drawing. Maybe I haven't had the breakthrough with humans I thought I'd had. Maybe I'm still a failure as an artist.
Ah... who cares? This art ROCKS! Check it out:
The Ackmena Saga conclusion!!
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.17.05 12:01am
Last week Hammerhead proposed a course of action to Wuher that would get him back behind the bar in the Cantina. Did Wuher have the cajones to go through with the plan? What the hell was the plan anyway?? All your questions will be answered in this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
Star Wars vs. Dollar Store Toys 4
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.17.05 12:01am
The comic that dares to ask "What is the price of happiness?" continues as a SW spy witnesses the DST conquest of Tresob Yr's entertainment center.
Cable art in Arabic!
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.17.05 12:01am
This is a first in my tracking of CC.com bandwidth theft. From time to time I look through the access stats to see who's posting my art where. I expect it to be posted all over the place given my pretty impressive Google Image search results. As long as it doesn't impact my bandwidth volume excessively, I'm fine with it.
This posting is particularly interesting. I've encountered a number of foreign language sites that have posted my art. But this is the first Arabic site I've come across. Check it out:
http://saher.blogsky.com/?PostId=151
If only I knew enough arabic to know if the post is complementary or disparaging. But I really don't think I'll be learning Arabic any time soon.
And please excuse my ignorance if this isn't proper Arabic. I know there a bunch of different languages that use that sort of script... I just can't tell one from the other.
Tronzo's "From a certain point of view"
Posted by: Jedi Tronzo 08.17.05 12:01am
How to pick up chicks at a convention!
This week I would like to explore the topic of dating. Well, not just dating for the average person, but dating for a Star Wars fan. Now, I will say that for you “basement dwellers,” you know who you are, it can be pretty hard to find a date. The inflatable doll that you so conveniently named “Padme”, will only get you so far. Sure, you may enjoy those Friday nights getting to know each other and those cold winter nights cuddling under the blankets, but “Padme” really isn’t good dating material. “But Jeditronzo, I love 'Padme.'” C’mon, she is not a good conversationalist, she doesn’t have a mind of her own, you can’t be seen with her in public and I am pretty sure your parents and therapist will disapprove of her. My friend, it is time to move on, it is time to let “Padme” go.
But, don’t worry my friends Jeditronzo is here to help!!!
I am going to explain two methods of picking up chicks that might help you find true love. The first method is the Bobafett14 Method.
Click here for the rest of the story.
Battlefronts contest crashes & burns
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.17.05 12:01am
Two weeks into our SW Battlefronts "Tresob Must Die" contest and we still haven't received a single entry. I did get 3 SPAM messages, though! It's looking more and more like that Commander Bacara and SA Clonetrooper will remain in my collection. Oh well, we tried.
And we're still trying. Tresob is still out there with a target on his chest. You could still kill him and win a figure! All you need to do is capture it in a screen shot and E-mail it to tresob-is-dead@creaturecantina.com. Here are some of Tresob's greatest examples:
You have until Monday, August 22nd 2005. Good luck!
More new Cable Art... *Yawn*
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.17.05 12:01am
I'm usually thrilled to post new art. But after last week's masterpiece, it almost seems a letdown to be posting another piece this quickly to follow it up. I mean, it's good an all. Very good. Hell, the guy who bought it called it "phenomenal." But when you churn out phenomenal piece after phenomenal piece, the most recent one somehow seems to lost a bit of its luster.
But you'll probably like it anyway. So here it is. My ROTS Clonetrooper:
Time to Take a Star Wars Sabbatical
Posted by: Sandy Rivers 08.17.05 12:01am
Those of you who know me know that I have been dedicated to collecting vintage SW toys for the better part of 8 years, and I have for the most part thoroughly enjoyed myself. I’ve made some really good friends, learned an awful lot about the toy production process, and amassed a collection of really cool stuff.
Since the birth of my son in 2003 however, my interest as slowly waned. I can remember a time when I looked at every RebelScum thread on the vintage forums each time someone replied to them. Now I go days without even opening the site. I remember when I used to chat the night away in the SWCA chat and IM my buddies on a frequent basis. Those days are pretty much over for me now. Hell, I remember when I used to write something or create a Quick Shot for this site every week. Now I’m lucky if I do one a month.
What I’m saying here is that I think I’m burned out.
Click here for the rest of the story.
The Shadow of Ackmena
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.24.05 12:01am
When the Ackmena comic art, I said that the repercussions would haunt The Cantina for all time. But now everything's back to normal. Or is it? Find out for sure in this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
Tresob-Must-Die contest gets an entry... almost!
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.24.05 12:01am
Just when we'd lost all hope of receiving any entries in our contest at all, somebody comes through!! Well... almost. Our newest friend Austin Grieve gave it the old college try! Austin tried for hours-on-end to find Tresob in-game. And failed. Repeatedly. So in a final fit of frustration, he shot off a couple screen grabs of some people he killed NOT named Tresob.
Now, if Austin had actually wanted to win the contest, he could have Photoshopped in Tresob's name. But he was too lazy. I guess I'll give him credit for honesty.
Stay tuned for future catastrophic failures from the site that sucks almost as bad as its contests!!
Top Ten reasons to quit collecting Star Wars
Posted by: Baldy 08.24.05 12:01am
- You will have more friends that don't look like Stormtroopers.
- You will find out that there are other types of movies genres besides Sci-Fi.
- Phone calls to people won't end with "And how much is shipping on that to the US?"
- You will find out that bell bottoms actually ARE tacky and not in vogue anymore.
- The money saved on collectibles can actually buy a vehicle other than a MISB POTF Skiff.
- Women other than the ones that work at toy stores may actually talk to you.
- The English language will actually be useful in day to day conversations, unlike your fluent Ewokese.
- The space you save in your room can be used to have furniture, a kitchen, a stove and/or other useful appliances.
- It will become apparent that not all books or magazines come with prices in them.
- You will save tons of time to spend with your friends and family because you won't be reading silly websites like this.
New Miniature Revealed -- Sewiously
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.24.05 12:01am
Wizards chooses none other than Creature Cantina to reveal its new "Impossibly Rare" miniature.
Despite not even being a licensed Lucasfilm character, Mod Strang is by far one of the most powerful characters available in the Universe series. Infinitely more powerful than any rancor monster, virtually invulnerable to conventional weapons, completely oblivious to the Force, and sporting a new set of special "Flash" powers, Mod Strang can take out a cantina full of aliens or an entire Imperial fleet. No miniatures gamer in his right mind would think of facing an opponent using this Mod Strang fringer. (Mod Strang may or may not actually be available in blind packaged Universe boxes, though he will certainly be available on eBay at absurdly high cost.)
PSWCS 5-Year Anniversary!!
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.24.05 12:01am
Six years ago this month I moved from Ohio to Pennsylvania chasing a new career and ever expanding collecting goals. Five years ago last week, after settling in, I hosted the first PSWCS meeting. And thus the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society was born. All thanks to me. Because I'm the most awesome Star Wars collector in all of Pennsylvania.
So Happy Anniversary PSWCS! And congratulations to me, for like... being awesome and the president and founder and stuff. If you live in Pennsylvania and want to be even a fraction as cool as I am, you should check out PSWCS and join us. Some of my awesomeness just might rub off... just like it did on Tronzo and Big_E. I'd add Rensi to that list but... well... he's still a work in progress...
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.31.05 12:01am
Here we are with yet another Cable-written comic. It's been a long while since I've done one that was submitted by a reader. I received a few during the course of the Ackmena story arc that I need to look at, but if anyone else wants to send in an idea, don't hesitate! Until then, here's this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
Another New Kid on the Shelf...
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.31.05 12:01am
While buying underwear at Kohl's, I managed to pick up one those elusive green Clone Commanders. Let's see how he gets along with the other toys on the shelf...
Vote for Padme!
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.31.05 12:01am
I'm embarking in a campaign that's almost certainly doomed to failure. Last week SideShow Collectibles began taking votes on which Expanded Universe character they should immortalize in 12" plastic. I know full well that Kir Kanos is going to win. Everybody is going to say they want a cool-looking uber-armored Royal Guard. Though Sideshow should be warned... my ERG Droids Custom is ample proof that while lots of people might say they want a Royal Guard, very few end up buying them.
Despite knowing the eventual outcome, I still have my own dark horse I'm pulling for. So I implore you, click on this banner and:
OK... I'm a sucker for attractive women in tight body suits. I think about a photo-realistic Padme in an outfit based on that... better than even the white pokey outfit from AOTC. Of course by clicking on the banner you don't actually commit to voting for Padme... you can vote for whoever you want. It's just a good way to get there. And I think, in the end, it'll be more efficient and cost-effective than our initial plan to roll out T-shirts:
40-Year-Old Virgin Strikes a Nerve with SW Fans
Posted by: Tresob Yr 08.31.05 12:01am
Altoona, PA. Usually, when you see Star Wars fans thronging movie theaters while decked out in Imperial stormtrooper costumes, it means that a new George Lucas prequel is at least three months away. One group of Star Wars fans has been sitting outside a local movie theater for two weeks with a very different goal: protesting Steve Carell’s runaway hit The 40-Year-Old Virgin. “I’m offended, and I haven’t even seen it,” said a man dressed like an Imperial guard who would only refer to himself as THX16.
To sustain the group’s vigilante protest, the National Office of the Geek Anti-defamation League (N.O.G.A.L.) has provided the group with food and tents. Marvin Tinklewater, a N.O.G.A.L. spokesperson, said in a public address: “To see a 40-year-old virgin as the object of comedy and farce is cruel and demeaning. Countless Star Wars collectors across the country have forsaken the touch of a woman in order to protect and store a myriad of national treasures in the form of Star Wars paraphernalia. These men perform a thankless task to preserve often rare and priceless artifacts of Americana for future generations to enjoy. They deserve support, not degradation. Their self-imposed celibacy will no doubt be applauded by a future, more tolerant society. May the Force live long and prosper with you.”
Bluesnagman's exceptional eBay Vintage shop!!
Posted by: Bill Cable 08.31.05 12:01am
It's not often that you come across a one-stop shopping spot for Vintage toys. Usually you go to an On-line store that carries Vintage and though you'll find thousands of listing, all you'll find for the items you're really looking for is the dreaded "Not Available - Notify me when Item becomes available" message. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about!!
Well, that simply isn't the case in BlueSnagMan's eBay store! No sir-e-bob! Everything listed in Todd eBay store is absolutely in-stock! And what an impressive stock it is! Where else are you going to find almost 1,100 Vintage toys available and for sale?? What's BlueSnagMan's specialty? It's loose Vintage figures. He has assloads of complete, loose Vintage figures for sale.
Now I know what you're thinking... "I hate to buy loose Vintage figures, because I'm afraid I'm gonna get ripped off by selling me repro weapons." No danger of that here! You see, not only does Todd specialize in loose Vintage figures with authentic weapons, he also deals in reproduction weapons. So you can rest easy knowing that this guy really knows his stuff! He's not some n00b who's going to "accidentally" replace the authentic weapon you paid for for some cheap knock-off. And with BSM's spectacular eBay rating of 2400+ at 99.7% positive
And he doesn't only carry loose Vintage. He also has loose and boxed vehicles, carded figures including an impressive selection of Droids and Ewoks, 12" figures, and baggied figures. You should really check out his store!!
But I can't unconditionally endorse BlueSnagMan's eBay store... $15 in my pocket or not! Because he does carry some shady "replacement" accessories. Take for example this so-called "replacement" Lando General cape:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5983157307
Now that just ain't right! Lando's a lady's man! He's smooth! He's macho! He wouldn't be caught dead in that disco-reject cape!! I mean... what's he thinking... trying to pawn off that glitter rag as Lando's threads?? It looks like something one of the dancers in that awful ROTJ:SE scene might wear!
So when you do visit BlueSnagMan's eBay store, tread lightly. You'll find some really cool Vintage items, including more loose figures than you could possibly imagine, but there are a few scary things in the darker corners of his shop.
Oooo... look at that... a comic!
Posted by: Bill Cable 09.07.05 12:01am
Can you believe it? Yet another comic. Who'd a thunk it? Check out this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
Richard Simmons and George Lucas to Team Up
Posted by: Tresob Yr 09.07.05 12:01am
San Francisco, CA. Lucasfilm has just announced an unlikely pairing with none other than fitness guru Richard Simmons. Lucas and Simmons are set to produce a new series of Star Wars exercise tapes entitled Sweatin' to the Wookiees. "I'm as big a closet fan of the Star Wars series as anybody, silly," said Simmons. "But don't you know that when I saw that George's latest marketing spin-off was Star Wars M&M's...well, I just had to call George on the phone and give him a talking to. Next thing, we're just brainstorming ideas!"
That brainstorm led to the concept of a DVD series that would show the violent conquest and occupation of the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk through the genre of the fitness video. "Mr. Lucas always conceived of telling the story of the Wookiees this way," states a Lucasfilm press release. "Unfortunately, the technology did not previously exist to effectively produce such a film." In-between action sequences featuring Chewbacca and Captain Tarrful leading their hopeless resistance against waves of Imperial Clone Troopers, viewers will be invited to exercise to specially choreographed aerobic dance numbers set to a score composed by John Williams.
Many fans seem to welcome the idea. "I have to say," says Rob M. Blind, "ever since I saw that clip of Triumph the Insult Dog at the ATOC Premiere, I've been meaning to cut back on peanut M&M's and finally get in shape."
Top 10 Useless Forum Posts - Presented by Rebelscum.com
Posted by: Big_E 09.07.05 12:01am
- "They sure are milking this mold from- 1977 oits mpt tjat great of a sculpt." - RediNight
- "Ya thats what Ive basicly what ive been thinking." _Darth_Maul_
- "yeahusscummerstakedahgrammarzseriousyo!" - BactaReality
- "actualy there werent any hillbillys in my old town. just redknecks and alot of slutty women." - lordofthesith
- "Me two, on both." - _Darth_Maul_
- "I don't care much for moc i don't give a [censored] about telescoping sabers and vinly capes for me vintage figures are a joy to play with to remember those saturday nights playing with my yoda in the garden." - Jango360
- "LOL!" - various
- "If you were a real collector, you'd sell it at cost." - Dark_Destiny
- "Discuss." - GNT
- "uh ya realy?" - _Darth_Maul_
Familiar Faces...
Posted by: Tresob Yr 09.07.05 12:01am
The great thing (or not so great thing) about the Mos Eisely Cantina is that you are always bound to see someone you recognize...
GPD - Back for another round!
Posted by: Bill Cable 09.07.05 12:01am
I'm Back...well at least back to my liberal college. So that sucks. But I'm 21 now, so I can legally drink. That should help fuzz out the hippies. Here's your long awaited new GPD. And yes they're just as damn funny as you remember.
Galactic Postal Delivery Episode XIV: The Search for Solo
Finally, somebody to do my thinking for me...
Posted by: Bill Cable 09.14.05 12:01am
After a very long stretch of creator-written strips, I've finally received a couple good ideas so I can give my brain a rest. This one was sent in by Glenn Wills. So I can wash my hands of any and all blame. Enjoy this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
The thrill of Victory!!
Posted by: Bill Cable 09.14.05 12:01am
Several months ago I saw this fantastic C-3PO pin on eBay, but I was about 4 minutes late for the snipe. I chronicled my despair in this RebelScum thread. I was pretty upset... bashing my keyboard... losing sleep. The pain was so acute that it seemed like it happened just a few weeks ago; I was shocked the auction was way back in March!
Well, sometimes losing is a blessing in disguise. Because last week, the same seller auctioned off another, which is kinda funny, since I asked him after the first auction if he had any more and he insisted it was his only one. But I can't complain too much, since it ended at ONE THIRD the price of the first one! That'll take the sting out of being misled... Actually, let me take that back. The seller could have uncovered another. Plus, he hasn't left feedback for me yet and I don't want to piss him off.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5237675901
It arrived on Monday. And man, am I happy with it! It's pretty big... about the size of a silver dollar. And it's just the goofiest thing ever created. "There's no Droids in Baseball." Blernsball - sure. But not baseball! And what self-respecting Little League team choose C-3PO for their pins? Perhaps the most unathletic character in the entire Star Wars Saga!
Well, it wouldn't be a story without some pics. Check out the happy new owner:
And here's a crappy close-up...
So anyway... wanted to share. And I needed to fill some space in this anemic update...
Vintage Cantina
Posted by: Tresob Yr 09.14.05 12:01am
I was going through some old photo albums this weekend, and came across this classic vintage figure photo comic shot by my great grandfather, Tresob Yr VI back in 1922!
More great Droids-inspired Art!
Posted by: Bill Cable 09.14.05 12:01am
I guess this is the part where I get all excited about my "latest and greatest" original artwork... just like I do for every one of my latest and greatest original artworks. It's a good way to go, since the art is freakin' sweet. But I'm just not in a good mood.
You see... this art led me through pain. And suffering.
You see, the character this time is Gaff... the yellow bug guy from the Droids cartoon. And that presented some unique challenges. Unlike my previous Droids art, Gaff was never produced. So there's not really a lot of visual references out there for him. And it was tough to get a feel for the character based on the images of loose custom figures on the Web. So I had to do the unthinkable... I had to go back and watch the Droids cartoon.
And man, that was a chore. That old cartoon is a trip. It's so bad. Especially with respect to Gaff. You see, Gaff, as it turns out, is a badass. He can beat the ever-living sh*t out of anyone. But I guess in the '80s, they couldn't show violence in cartoons. So how does Gaff do it? Well, first he lunges towards the victim. Then we see a the shocked expression of the victim. Then we see Gaff's arm swing up. Then there's a body on the floor. I gotta assume they just faint from fear, or pass out from horrid under arm odor.
Yes, it's that bad. And we won't even mention the pair of rainbow-shooting space testicles they follow to the secret hide-out. That vision will haunt me forever.
But that's not the worst of it. Not only did this art cost me the precious time I spent watching the cartoon. This drawing cost me my pants!!! I was shaking up my inkwell, trying to agitate the ink because it was getting a little gunky. I had the cap on tight and everything. But when I slapped it against my palm, ink splattered all over my crotch. On pale khakis. Did I mention I was at work? I had to walk around the rest of the night holding my briefcase in front of me like I was covering up a boner. And the ink didn't come out in the laundry. Check out my wasted slacks:
To top it off, this art has, without question, the most lines of any art I've ever done. Check the cape. That's mad cross-hatching. Carpal-tunnel level cross-hatching. I don't know why I try so hard.
I guess I that's enough of my bitching. Make sure you appreciate this damn thing!
Wrapping up with an EXCLUSIVE comic strip!
Posted by: Bill Cable 09.21.05 12:01am
My fans have really come through with some great comic ideas. Gives my mind a mini-vacation. Gotta love it. This week's comes from Andy Greenwood, and it's really, really bad. Which means you'll love this week's "The Cantina" Comic Strip!!!
Hasbro 2006 Exclusive – Sneak Peak
Posted by: Jedi Tronzo 09.21.05 12:01am
Bothan spies within the Hasbro organization have obtained a list of 2006 Exclusive Star Wars figures.
- Hanukkah Darth Vader – This is a repack of the POTF figure and will be a Wizard World exclusive. Hanukkah Darth Vader with be packaged with a Menorah. The figure will come in the new ROTS style packaging and will retail for $19.99. Only 30,000 are being made.
- Imperial Boarding – This box set will feature 2 POTF Stormtroopers with Darth Vader and 3 POTF Rebel Fleet Troopers. This set depicts the Imperial boarding party from the beginning of A New Hope. This is an Entertainment Earth exclusive and will retail for $29.99.
- Pregnant Padme – This is a repack of the ROTS Padme with all new pastel packaging. The exclusive figure can only be obtained by registering in the baby department at your local Toys R’ Us. The figure is limited to 10 per store. The figure does come with all new accessories such as a diaper bag, two rattles and a baby bassinet.
- Han Solo with Millennium Falcon Micro Machine – This figure can be yours with 5 gas fill-ups from participating 7-11’s and $9.99 shipping and handling. This is a repack of the SAGA Han Solo with the Millennium Falcon Micro Machine in a special green and white blister pack.
- C-3PO with lava reflection - This figure will be shipped in a protective case from Shop Star Wars.com. The figure will cost $17.99 plus $7.95 for shipping.
I can't wait to get my hands on these new exclusives!!!
Put off laundry, Buy a SHIRT!
Posted by: Tresob Yr 09.21.05 12:01am
Check out the latest in collector geek fashion at Creature Cantina's Cafepress.com shop!
Don't bother wearing that same old musty Wookiee costume to yet another Halloween party this year... Instead, impress the men and wow the ladies in your one-of-a-kind Candy Corn Trooper T-Shirt! (We recommend either the black or orange ringer-T design, it has the certain Abercrombie look the kids go for, with just a flair of the fall season to boot.)
Money money money money... MONEY
Posted by: Bill Cable 09.21.05 12:01am
WooHoo! I just got deposits for another three "Cable Original" drawings. CHA-CHING, BABY!! But I'm still pretty much in really deep debt with my collecting budget. I bought a complete Vintage set a few weeks ago, and that was a big chunk of change. Then there was the MOC Greedo I hope to receive in a few days, and this cool 3PO bootleg on eBay right now I might go for. Three deposits for art just ain't gonna cut it! So it looks like... if I can muster the motivation... some things are gonna have to go up on eBay. I have quite a few odds and ends sitting around that don't really fit with my various foci. So keep an eye on My eBay page, and hopefully something will pop up on there Sunday. I still gotta figure out if it'd be worth the slings and arrows of being called a scalper if I throw my Saga Sandtrooper up there...
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