Top 10 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to MegaCon 2014!
MegaCon is the highlight of my cosplay year. Learn more about this Orlando convention and why you should check it out if you’re in the area.
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Dear Henry, I’m Your Biggest Fan. Love, Aayla
Dakster Sullivan shares a personal story of one little boy and his adorable love for Aayla Secura.
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Clone, Bounty Hunter, and Jedi–The Many Faces of Dakster
For the past three years I’ve been an avid Star Wars cosplayer. I’m a Clone of the Republic, Jedi Knight, and I recently became a Bounty Hunter (who hunts clones…go figure right?). Each of these costumes has their own story and uniqueness about them that I love.
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Judge Us By Our Size Do Not–The Galactic Academy
The Galactic Academy is one of the best kept secrets of Star Wars costuming. Dedicated to the fans 17 and under, these costumers are a force to be reckoned with. Unlike their big brother and big sister organizations, the 501st and Rebel Legion, the Galactic Academy does not require screen accuracy to be welcomed in. The only requirement is the child must be under the age of 18-years old and own a Star Wars costume of some kind.
Continue ReadingMega Con 2013 or Bust!
Megacon is my favorite convention in Central Florida. This year, the convention welcomes the bridge crew of Star Trek The Next Generation including Captain Picard himself, Sir. Patrick Stewart. Also in attendance to represent the comic book world will be Neil Adams, Gail Simone, George Perez along with many others!
Continue ReadingMy First 200 Posts and Here’s to 200 More!
Today’s post marks my 201st post to go live on GeekMom! I’ve had some amazing experiences and opportunities to write about everything I’m passionate about from comics to products to life experiences. I’ve also had the chance to interview celebrities and alike.
Continue ReadingThis Week With the GeekMoms
What have the GeekMoms been up to this week? A lot of musicality, some con time, and forging on with resolutions for healthier living.
Continue ReadingUnusual Books for the Star Wars Fan
Just in case you haven’t noticed, I’m a Star Wars fan. Besides owning two approved 501st and Rebel Legion costumes, I also enjoy reading up on the dark and light sides of the force. There are ample supplies of fictional novels that happen in the Star Wars universe, but there are also some great books for collectors, cooks and force enthusiasts.
Continue ReadingStar Wars Celebration VI: 501st Legion Presence
Star Wars Celebration VI was the biggest party in the galaxy. From celebrities to parties, there was something there for everyone. The 501st Legion had a very strong presence. Known for the professional grade costumes and charity work, the 501st Legion was a big part of the convention, with troopers coming from all over the world to showcase their costumes, props and sets.
Continue ReadingCyber-bullying Against Star Wars Fans — We Won
Tuesday I wrote a post regarding a slideshow that Local 10 Miami was refusing to remove. It involved some very hurtful comments and captions towards cosplaying attendees at Star Wars Celebration VI. Since then, 501st fans from all over the world have been voicing their opinions about the hurtful captions under the photos.
Continue ReadingStar Wars Celebration VI — Mission Complete
Last week, I had the privilege of attending Star Wars Celebration VI, in Orlando, Florida. Star Wars fans came from all over the world to see the sites and experience all that the convention had to offer. As a parent, GeekMom reporter and 501st Legion member, my Celebration VI experience was a little different than most convention attendees.
Continue ReadingStar Wars Celebration VI for Newbies
Orlando, Florida is this year’s host for the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy, Star Wars Celebration. The Florida Garrison has been gearing up for this event for over a year now and we are ready and raring to go. If you are coming to the convention or just thinking about it, here are a few tips to get you ready.
Continue ReadingMy Little Pony Convention 2012
Growing up, my life revolved around Barbie, Strawberry Shortcake and My Little Pony. As I’ve gotten older, my love of the toys never left me, but my collecting of them has. When I learned that the My Little Pony convention was going to be in Orlando this year, I jumped at the opportunity to go. At the same time, I also learned that the 501st Legion was going to be in attendance. That sealed the deal. There was no way I was going to miss trooping in a room full of ponies!
Continue ReadingStar Wars Weekends 2012 — Awesome Costume Firsts
This year at Star Wars Weekends, the 501st and Rebel Legion raised the bar. Not only did we have our usually turnout of amazing costumes, we also had some first time costumes. As one member put it, “we showed Disney that we can do more than robes and armor.” As a proud member of both the 501st and Rebel Legion, I would like to show them off to you now. I know these members worked really hard on their costumes and making it to Star Wars Weekends was a huge accomplishment for them.
Continue ReadingMy Journey to the Blue Side of Star Wars
This past March I decided to embark on my first solo costuming project, Aayla Secura. I wanted it to be a total surprise to my squad, so I referred to it only as Project X on Facebook. It was quite the journey and a quick one at that. My animated clone trooper took five months and four people to help get it fitting me right. Since I wanted to march in Star Wars weekends, this costume had to be completed in less than three months and this time, it was all up to me, myself and my husband to make it come to life. It was a tight squeeze, but we were able to make our goal.
Continue ReadingStar Wars Week: Rebel Legion….We’re The Good Guys
Founded in 2000, by Tony Troxel, the Rebel Legion is a professional costuming group that specializes in the “good guy” characters of the Star Wars universe. Throughout the world, there are over 40 bases and 11 outposts. Their mission is simple… The mission of The Rebel Legion is threefold. First, we offer the costume enthusiast […]
Continue ReadingMegacon 2012 – Let the Countdown begin
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…MEGACON TIME! To me, it’s one of the highlights of my trooping season. Geeks from around the country come to Orlando for 3 days of happy geeking out. You can see anything and everything at Megacon and I look forward to it every year. Last year the 501st […]
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