Uh oh…
Does this mean a Falcons-Steelers Super Bowl?
Jaxxon
Around age 10-11, two things that my world revolved around were Star Wars and rabbits.
Star Wars is pretty much a given as how much it’s been a part of my life.
But rabbits?
I had a plush bunny rabbit as one of my first toys as a baby, and I held onto that bunny well into my pre-teen years. He lead my cadre of other toys, including Action Jackson, the Six Million Dollar Man, and various other plushies.
I have always been a big fan of Warner Bros. cartoons, especially Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
After the initial 6-issue run of Marvel’s original Star Wars comic, they started to tell new stories. The first arc was about Han Solo and Chewbacca getting involved in a ‘Magnificent Seven’-esque confrontation on some planet.
One of the members of his gang, the Star-Hoppers of Aduba-3?
Described as a 7-foot tall Lepi smuggler, Jaxxon became my first favorite character from Star Wars who was *not* in the original film.
This means he beat out Boba Fett as my first favorite by about a year (comic released in November, 1977).
As the link mentions, Jaxxon pretty much disappeared from the comics after issue #16, with reference to him in other media, but no appearances.
Which is too bad, because the character has left a lasting impression on me and many other Star Wars fans. Whether the impression is good or bad, is up to the individual fan.
Han Solo: “I saw that, rabbit…”
Jaxxon: “Well, hooray for your side! You must’a been eatin’ your space-carrots…never could stand ’em myself! I’m—”
Han Solo: “I heard: A meat-eater…one that needs a job right?”
Jaxxon: “Well I ain’t standin’ out here for the decor.”
―Jaxxon meets Han Solo
Day Off
For MLKJr day, I went to go see Rogue One, for my 5th time.
I think I cried a bit more than I had before, because of the ending. It’s the first time I’ve seen the film after Carrie Fisher passed away.
After the movie I treated myself to some ice cream, and then picked up some Doctor Who blu-rays from Best Buy, and some groceries from Lucky’s.
In between those two shopping excursions, I met up with my sister Jen, who gave me a couple of gifts from Hawaii for myself and Dad.
Once I got home I settled in to watch the Warriors kick the Cav’s asses in a 126-91 game.
Right now I’m blogging while I endure a slight headache.
How was your day?
Star Wars Post
At Toys R Us, I inadvertently got a free Star Wars Rebels poster with a qualifying purchase over $20.
Cashier: Would you like the free Star Wars poster?
Me: … yes, please.
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At Gator Games, I was checking out the new Star Wars Destiny dice game, and while checking online what would be needed to start getting into the game, I realized that I didn’t need yet ANOTHER Star Wars game from Fantasy Flight Games that I would not be playing.
So instead of picking up a couple of starter packs, I picked up the Alliance Smuggler miniature playing piece for Imperial Assault. I’m designating that figure as my character in-game, based on my Star Wars The Old Republic character, Jayke Skykiller.
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At home I pulled out the Imperial Assault game, and simple rummaged through the figures while adding the Alliance Smuggler mini and cards to the game. I may pick up Princess Leia and Lando Calrissian, just to have the Original Trilogy heroes in the game.
I then pulled out the X-Wing Miniatures Game, along with a couple of larger ship minis that i had picked up almost a year ago. After trying to fit everything (ships, cards, tokens, etc.) into the two core boxes that I had picked up, I finally opened the third core set (The Force Awakens edition) that I picked up on clearance from Target and was able to fit everything over the three boxes.
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After the AFC playoff game, I started up this week’s episode of Star Wars Rebels. Quite a surprise (or not?) to see yet another Ralph McQuarrie design make it onto the show, this time a ‘protocol’ droid that looked a lot like the early concept art for C-3PO.
Rebels > Clone Wars
The Clone Wars takes place between movies II and III, with characters from both films, so for many of the episodes, you knew that Anakin/Obi-Wan/Padme/any named Jedi were NEVER in danger since they survive to be in that next movie (Revenge of the Sith). The Trooper-centric episodes were the best ones, IMHO.
Rebels takes an all new cast of characters who interact with characters from the next movie, but we still don’t know the fate of these characters on the series, except for Hera and Chopper (as of Rogue One). They could all be gone by the time of Episode IV.
Your thoughts?
From Carrie Fisher…
Repost: Podcasting
It’ll happen. Soon. Maybe. I had a taste of it Friday night.
My friend Michelle invited me to Digital Nerdage podcast’s Best of 2016 recap show. I had thought that I’d be a ‘call-in’ guest (long time listener, first time caller), answering a question or have a take on something, much like a sportstalk radio show, but as the show started, I was introduced as a new friend of the show by the host, Pat.
We covered a few topics that I could see myself talking about on my own podcast, when/if that ever gets off the ground. All told I think we were talking for a little over 90 minutes, which will probably edited down to 60 minutes or so.
My concern right now is whether or not I have the technical side of this nailed down. I have some research to do in that respect. Luckily Kindle Unlimited has a few freebies that I downloaded to read up on podcasting.
I’ll post a link as soon as the podcast gets posted.
In the meantime, I’ll be going about my usual blogging here, with the goal of posting every day in 2017.
#blog365
Repost: Friday Randomness
This is the longest I’ve gone without a calendar hanging up in my office, or at home. That’s what I get for ordering them online, instead of picking them up from the calendar shop at the mall.
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Still trying to figure out what to do with the microphones.
Yes, plural.
Podcasting is the leading choice, I just have to figure out what the content will be. It would probably be something monthly, as I don’t think I’d have time to do a weekly thing.
Or I can just use them to talk to people online.
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At lunch I thought about how often and for whom I would post another of those “The 50s” entries like the one from yesterday. First of I want to say that you shouldn’t feel offended/insulted if I don’t have enough material to write something on your 50th. I may simply had forgotten, or hadn’t had time to come up with something interesting. That’s on me, not you.
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Vlogging.
Never did keep up with that. I should, in case I never get the podcast thing off the ground.
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Not sure why I’m so jazzed about wanting to play role-playing games again, as in pencil-and-paper, face-to-face, not online.
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6 days into the new year, and no table top sports games played. I need to fix that. Soon. Tonight.
I also need to get off my butt and start up the lunchtime D&D campaign again. It’s ONLY been a YEAR since I was supposed to come up with something. Ah well.
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And then there’s my camera and photography. I bought a new lens to experiment with static close up shots of stuff, and I haven’t really done anything in regards to that.
Gotta change that.
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For the first time in years, neither football team that I follow are in the playoffs.
My weekends are free and clear. Though I’ll probably end up watching the Super Bowl.
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Pizza and cupcakes. Those are my only requirements so far for my birthday.
Repost: Quick Comic Review: Justice League vs. Suicide Squad
I didn’t expect to like this series as much as I do.
I’ve been a fan of both teams, I just haven’t followed Suicide Squad since the ’80s, to be honest. I haven’t even seen the latest movie.
So far (through JL #12 on the checklist) it’s been a pretty good story, with an unexpected villain. I won’t spoil it for those who want to read the trade paperback when it comes out.
3 out of 4 stars, so far. Go check it out!
