June 14, 2022 SHADOW OF THE SITH SIGNED BOOKPLATES FROM MYSTERIOUS GALAXYMysterious Galaxy Books will be hosting a virtual event with Kristin Baver and Shadow of the Sith author Adam Christopher on Thursday, June 30th. Those ordering the book can request a free signed bookplate by typing “bookplate” in the order comments. Click HERE to order your book and HERE to register for the virtual event. Details from Mysterious Galaxy: Mysterious...
June 6, 2022 OBI-WAN KENOBI: AUTOGRAPH COLLECTINGObi-Wan Kenobi launched on Disney+ on May 27th and became the highest watched premiere on the streaming platform since it’s launch. We know the major players but autograph collectors rarely stop there. Here’s a look at the credited cast and crew from the show. While I can’t include everyone I do try to include those roles we will likely see...
June 3, 2022 STAR WARS CELEBRATION: AUTOGRAPH PICKUPS IN ANAHEIMStar Wars Celebration is a turning point for many autograph collectors, myself included. I started collecting in-person Star Wars autographs four years before my first Celebration, picking up 2-3 a year at my local convention. At my first Celebration in 2010 I came home with over 20. Celebration changes our collection and our collecting, opening our minds and expanding possibilities....
May 21, 2022 STAR WARS CELEBRATION AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGSOne of my favorite tasks leading up to any Celebration is compiling a list of all the signings that are happening outside of autograph hall and this year we have many. I’ll update this list as more are added and schedules change. Mysterious Galaxy Booth Signings: A book purchase is required for all Mysterious Galaxy Booth signings and a ticket...
May 19, 2022 CONVENTION REVIEW : COVCON 2022Only two months ago I wrote about Covcon’s smaller show Covcon Junior and on May 7th we finally saw the return of their main event. Like Covcon Junior, the event was run in aid of ‘Maggie’s’ – a cancer support charity nominated by Bond girl Caroline Munro. Covcon events take place the Sports Connexion leisure centre in Ryton-on-Dunsmore on the...
May 19, 2022 STAR WARS FAN FUN DAY HUGE SUCCESS IN NEW HOMEStar Wars Fan Fun Day (SWFFD) returned in 2022 for its Thirteenth successive show but at a new venue in Ewood Park, which is home to Blackburn rovers football club. Organisers Neil Livesey and Paul Dunne offer an extremely unique opportunity for fans called “Dinner with the Stars” held at the venue the day before the main event. After hearing...
May 19, 2022 CELEBRATION LIMITED-EDITION HIGH REPUBIC SIGNED BOX SET REVEALEDAutograph collectors will have the opportunity to add a Celebration exclusive signed book box set at the store in Anaheim. Here’s the description. “Limited-edition Star Wars: The High Republic Signed Boxed Set, $250, available only at the official Celebration store.” More details will be available leading up to the show. The High Republic trilogy is written by Charles Soule (Light of the...
May 19, 2022 STAR WARS: EXPLORING TATOOINE SIGNING AT CELEBRATIONAuthor Riley Silverman will be signing for her upcoming book Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine at Celebration. The signing will take place on Saturday, May 28th at 11 am at the Insight Editions booth (#2211.) “Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine, an all-ages book coming August 2022, will showcase all the landmarks, grand arenas, and watering holes made famous by the iconic, desert-covered...
May 18, 2022 VISIT CELEBRATION BADGE ARTIST RUSSELL WALKS AT BOOTH #1353This year every Celebration attendee will have something they can get autographed. It doesn’t matter if you’re a VIP or only attending one day, we will all have the same opportunity to leave Anaheim with a fantastic autograph and memento from the show. Artist Russell Walks (booth #1353) designed the badge artwork for this Celebration. That means every attendee will...
May 18, 2022 STAR WARS CELEBRATION AUTHOR SIGNING SCHEDULEPenguin Random House (Booth #2525) has released their author signing schedule for Anaheim. Books are available for purchase where indicated on the schedule. According to the schedule “Tickets are only required for signings with a poster giveaway and are available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE and WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Tickets will be distributed upon show opening.” THURSDAY1:00 -2:00 PM Jason Fry...