Matt-Hadder

Ralph McQuarrie's paintings not only inspired studio executives to green light a little movie called "Star Wars", but his visions brought the Star Wars universe to life to the original trilogy, and inspired those that followed in his footsteps to design the prequels, as well as other artists who used that universe to use as their palette. His imagination sparked mine as a child, and generations to follow. It was an honor to meet him, and I treasure that memory and his artwork, which will live on in the films, and in our imaginations. May you be one with the Force, Mr. McQuarrie. You will be sorely missed. http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/

I've been going to Comic-Con since 2002, and to tell you the truth, apart from seeing friends I only meet once a year, the con itself is getting pretty stifling.  The crowds and not being able to get into panels has made the last couple of years not as fun as it used to be.  I may not go next year, but I'll pick up 2012 before they run out anyway.  Besides, I'll have until June 2012 to get a refund.  I wonder if I can buy badges for people who aren't there in person...some have already asked me to do so, if I can. Another reason I may not go next year is that Star Wars Celebration VI has been announced for next year as well!  Why next year i

Less than a month to go before WonderCon in San Francisco, April 1-3.  If anyone's in San Francisco then, check it out.  Its like Comic-Con without the crowds!  :D http://comic-con.org/ EDIT:  Pics! http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e385/JedHead1/WonderCon%202011%203-%2031%20to%204-3/?start=all