Darth Vader robber
Every once in a while, someone does something so dumb, it’s great. And every once in a while, I find a use for the NY Daily News. Yep, some guy actually robbed a bank dressed like Darth Vader. How...
View ArticleHan Solo or Luke Skywalker?
When I was growing up in the 1980s, Star Wars was about as cool as it got. "I shot first." There wasn’t anything else like it; comic book movies were still in their infancy with essentially just the...
View ArticleComic books in children’s media
I love comic books and I think they can be adapted for children, but there is a line. I grew up on all sorts of violent media: He-Man, Thundercats, Transformers, GI Joe… if I was watching it, someone...
View ArticleHappy Father’s Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6sj89xgnl4&t=1m32s I wonder why everyone always says, “Luke, I am your father!” – everyone says it that way. I prefer it this way:...
View ArticleDarth Vader and Son [Book Review]
My Score: 80% I love the idea of an extraordinary character in an every day role, and Darth Vader and Son pulls this off in spades. There’s just one problem…I love the book, don’t get me wrong. It’s...
View ArticleKids Clothes with Capes?
Why is the bat symbol all sparkly? At first, I was thinking, “Yeah, that’s cool – if I had little kids, I would totally have them rock these,” and then I saw the back and lost my shit. The shirts come...
View ArticleDarth Vader Alarm Clock is NOT Strong with the Force
Some items don’t need to be made. As I touched on in the Spider-Man pogo stick post, I understand why a brand is paired with a product (to make money), but it doesn’t have to be done badly. Like...
View ArticleUnnecessarily Awesome: Star Wars Tow Hitch
I would certainly have to rock a Darth Vader tow hitch.
View ArticlePlaying with the StarWars.com Soundboard
StarWars.com has set up an official Soundboard, which is a great idea. People love Star Wars, people love soundboards, so kaboom - it's like peanut butter and jelly... or a ration bar and some blue...
View ArticleChad Vader: Day Shift Manager web series (Attention Must Be Paid)
I haven't done one of these Attention Must Be Paid posts in a zillion years and for whatever reason, I suddenly had the desire to tackle a web series that isn't in production anymore and hasn't been...
View ArticleStar Wars Rebels trailer for season 2 looks better than The Force Awakens
I know it sounds crazy, but the trailer for Star Wars Rebels was more exciting than the one for The Force Awakens. Obviously, it's an apples and oranges comparison because I have something invested in...
View ArticleComic books in children’s media
I love comic books and I think they can be adapted for children, but there is a line.
View ArticleComic books in children’s media
I love comic books and I think they can be adapted for children, but there is a line.
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