Blood, Honor, and Matriarchs: The Hapan Women of Star Wars – Part One
Tricia, Racheal, and Kay discuss the potential we see in using the Hapan culture in future Star Wars novels.
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A Long Time Ago… 35 Years, To Be Precise
Has it really been 35 years since Star Wars, hit theaters? Let’s celebrate with a trip down memory lane.
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Star Wars Weekends 2012: Merchandise Shopping
Disney is famous for offering all kinds of merchandise practically spanning the full range of your imagination, and Hollywood Studios is no exception. Shirts, hats, toys, stuffed animals, Vinylmation figures, souvenir mugs… The list goes on and on. Combine that with Star Wars Weekends, and it’s a fangirl shopper’s dream zone – and maybe a bank account’s nightmare. I couldn’t possibly discuss everything that’s available this year, so here are the highlights from my retail browsing this past Friday.
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Fangirls Around the Web: May 22
I’ve decided to make Fangirls Around the Web a recurring feature on the blog. Although this week’s focus is fangirls in the news at Star Wars Weekends, the updates and links I’ll share in this feature will run the gamut from geek girl news and shout-outs to interesting articles or commentaries on franchises, storytelling, and fandoms.
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Star Wars Weekends 2012: Opening Day
This year I was able to make it to Hollywood Studios for the opening day of Star Wars Weekends. As always, it was great fun! I hope to have reports from several of the subsequent weekends, too. For today, here’s a recap of my highlights from the first day.
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X-Wing Crashes Into Echo Lake
That’s right – Star Wars Weekends begins today!
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Progress Toward More Pink Lightsabers?
Interestingly enough, ever since I posted my original pink lightsaber blog it draws hits regularly. People out there are searching for “pink lightsaber.”
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FANgirl’s Star Tours Pop Quiz – Star Wars Expanded Universe Fans Take the Test
In the spirit of adventure and fun that is Star Wars, Jason, Erich, and Cat agreed to take my Star Tours Pop Quiz. I’d love for everyone to take the test and share their answers in the comments section.
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Previewing Disney’s Star Wars Weekends 2012
Walt Disney World is famously known as the most magical place on Earth. Combine that with celebrating the greatest story of our generation, and you’ve topped every other perfect pairing. Peanut butter and jelly, strawberries and cream, milk and cookies – they all pale in comparison to Disney and Star Wars, at least in this fangirl’s estimation.
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Fangirls Around the Web
Catching up on some Star Wars fangirl news from around the web.
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