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Greetings. Time for another round of RO and SW News.

My main focus ( EH-wise) this week has been to recruit a specific Honorary Member, the actor who played Wedge Antillies in the origonal SW movies. I have had many requests to see if we can get this particular actor. This is on the top of my list at the moment, so ANYONE that has any places where you think I could look, please contact me (Noon001@aol.com)!

With RA Shay'la's work with the Convention Database, I feel it should be up and functioning quite nicely very soon. Hopefully it will be revamped to be more use-friendly for the general members.

I haven't been recieving any feedback at all from.. well anyone. I really would like to know what people would like to see from the Recon Office. I can't do this unless I GET feedback. So please, email me!! Help! :P



That's it for the RO News, time for the CA:RO Report from the lovely RA Shay'la. ;)



CA:RO Report

Here we go, my CA:RO report. It is one day late, but I had RL work to do. I tried to reduce the size of the news so I hope it is a little better. I will try to do even better next time… :)

I completed the 'architecture' or 'link tree' of both Recon Office and Recon Convention Database. They are the first versions and as soon as I can get through with some graphics, I can build up templates to show the FC, XO, RO and ROA. If you want to see what it is like right now, email me and I will send you the link/file, but you must have Excel to see it...


PS: Do not use this email anymore... vornskr@sympatico.ca, please. ;)



SW News:

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Happy Birthday Zam Wesell !!!!!!

Let's all wish Leanna Walsman a Happy 23rd Birthday. Leanna played bounty hunter Zam Wesell in Attack of the Clones.


Conventions This Weekend

Just one convention to tell you about this weekend:

· Atlanta Collector Con (Atlanta, GA) - October 18-19
the Star Wars guest are Gerald Home (Squid Head & Calamari Officer), Mercedes Ngoh (Rystall), Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb), Shannon Baksa McRandle (Mara Jade), Michael Sheard (Admiral Ozzel) and Joe Corroney (Star Wars artist).

You can get more info about future Conventions & Events by clicking here. If you've got a Con or Event coming up, or you know of one in your area, be sure to tell us about it.

Fanforce Meetings & Events

You can check out the Fanforce meetings and events happening over the weekend in the links below:

· Join Chicago Force for 2 Fantastic Fall Events
October 18th (noon) at the State Street Halloween Happening ...

· Atlanta FanForce Oct. Meeting
October 18th (noon) at Buca di Beppo, 2335 Mansell Road Alpharetta GA 30022 ...

· RMFF Finally Makes it to The Fort
October 18th (noon) at JCPenney Court Amphitheatre area ...

· Daytona Beach, FL BBQ
October 18th (1pm) at Barnes at Atomic Comics store in Mesa ...

· Mojave Desert SW Society Monthly Meeting
October 19th (6pm) at Gold Strike Lanes, 20410 US Highway 18 ...


John Williams Concerts in Mexico

John Williams will conduct the Mexican City Philharmonic in a concert entitled “A Magical Evening with Harry Potter and His Friends”. The concert takes place on December 18, 19 & 20th, and the guests of honour are “Harry Potter” stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, who play Harry Potter and Hermione in the films. The concert will also music by Dukas and Tchaikovsky. You can read more about the concert at HPANA. Thanks to Kerk for the alert.


SW En Direct Talks Extreme Fans

Star Wars en Direct will be talking about extreme Star Wars fans on their next show:

On this show, we will be discussing the fans who goes to incredible lengths in the name of Star Wars and their passion. How far is too far? How far would you go for Star Wars? Send us your stories and/or comments studio@swendirect.com.

The live show begins at 7pm EST on October 19th. Click on the link above for more info and listening instructions.


Star Wars Contact Lenses

LensQuest has some new Star Wars contact lenses on their website. The Imperial Logo lenses are $54.95, while the Rebel Alliance lenses will set you back $89.95.

If you're looking for the Darth Maul effect, the nearest lenses are 'wildfire' from Wild-Eyes.com, and 'fire eye' from the Crazy Lenses collection at EyeColor.com. There's also Darth from LensQuest. Thanks to Jedi Soljah for the alert.


New Carded Figure Images

Thanks to action-hq.com in Hong Kong we can bring you packed shots of Bail Organa, Ayy Vida, Elan Sleazebaggano, Imperial Dignitary, Padme Amidala (Lars' Homestead), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Outlander Nightclub Encounter) and last but not least the McQuarrie Concepr Stormtrooper (Fan Choice #4).

Check out their latest sponsor announcement and see what else you can order at action-hq.com.


New LEGO Mini-Figs From Cloud City Set
Reported by Rebelscum.com

I received my LEGO Cloud City set last week from LEGO.com and got into it today to scan the new Mini-Figs. Of course, front and center in this cool group of figs is Lando Calrissian, long thought to be a figure we might never see. I was surprised to see bag #1 contain all the pieces I needed to assemble the seven Mini-Figs this set came with. You can catch up with all the LEGO Mini-Figs in our Mini-Fig gallery, and see a complete listing of all Mini-Figs and the sets they came in here.


LEGO UCS Snowspeeder Arrives
Reported by Rebelscum.com

The quite expensive LEGO Ultimate Collector Series Snowspeeder arrived here at Rebelscum headquarters today. Weighing in with 1457 pieces and costing $129.99 at LEGO.com, this is an impressive piece that many fans may be forced to pass up if they need to choose between it and the new Cloud City set with all the new minifigs in it.

******* I've seen it… It is AWESOME… I also saw the kick ass Star-Destroyer at 299.99$ … It drove me crazy… ::sighs:: I wish I had so much money to spend on LEGOs *******


Loose Code 3 X-Wing Fighter Photos
Reported by Rebelscum.com

Code 3 updates with a gallery of loose images of their upcoming X-wing Starfighter model. Reproducing Luke Skywalker's "Red Five" vehicle, the X-wing replica will include removable and movable panels exposing the inner details of the hyperdrive, proton torpedos, and cockpit. Click on the thumbnail above for more details. For more images, check out our Comic-Con coverage from this past summer.


Koto Jango to Blast Off in March

Dark Horse ignites an already hot line of vinyl figures imported from Japan with its release of the fearless bounty hunter Jango Fett. The master craftsmen from Koto Inc. have stunningly captured the ferocious aura of the Mandalorian mercenary in this 1:7 scale kit, which is blasting off in March, 2004.

Poised to strike, Jango lifts himself into the Kamino downpour only to bear down on Obi-Wan with hawkish aggression seconds later. The adrenalized charge of the moment is skillfully captured here, with pistols leveling and twin engines blasting. A dramatically striking pose which effectively exhibits the angular grace of the first Fett's Mandalorian armor.

Jango stands over eleven inches tall and comes packaged in a beautifully designed window box. Dark Horse Comics will distribute the popular Episode II anti-hero at a suggested retail price of $94.99.


He's Holding a Thermal Detonator (Replica)!

When the faceless bounty hunter named Boushh swaggered into Jabba the Hutt's palace to negotiate the price on Chewbacca's head, he had two big secrets. The first was that he was actually Princess Leia underneath the Ubese mask. The second, as a panicky See-Threepio exclaimed, "He's holding a thermal detonator!"

Expedite your next bounty bargaining session with the latest authentic prop replica from the artisans of Master Replicas -- a reproduction of the small hand-held thermal detonator explosive seen in Return of the Jedi. The original filming prop used in Jedi was actually made of two clear plastic hemispheres approximately 2.5 inches in diameter that were coated with multiple layers of silver and bronze plating. To give the prop replica the appropriate heft and durability one would expect from such a device, Master Replica designers decided to make the outer shell out of die-cast metal rather than plastic like the original prop. The metallic sphere will be available in three editions.

The Limited Edition Thermal Detonator will have a total production run of 1,000 units worldwide, and features authentic battery-powered light and sound effects. The sound clip has been digitally transferred from the original sound effect from Skywalker Sound. The detonator has a worn and weathered finish as seen in the film. This edition has a retail price of $199, and includes a numbered plaque, certificate of authenticity and a custom crafted display base.

The Signature Edition Thermal Detonator is limited to a run of 750 worldwide. It has the same features as the Limited Edition, but is signed by Princess Leia herself, Carrie Fisher. This edition has a retail price of $299, and also includes a numbered plaque, certificate of authenticity, and custom crafted display base.

Finally, for collectors who want their baradium explosives looking pristine, there's the "As First Built" Edition Thermal Detonator. This has a polished chrome-plated finish, highlighting the detail and craftsmanship of the prop replica. It too includes authentic light and sound effects, and is limited to 750 units worldwide. This edition has a suggested retail price of $249, and also includes a numbered plaque, certificate of authenticity, and custom crafted display case.

These thermal detonators will go on sale to the Master Replicas Collectors Society first, on October 15, and then to the general public the next day, October 16. For more information about Master Replicas and their line of Star Wars prop replicas, visit their official website here.


January 2004 Titles from Dark Horse Comics




The official site updates with the titles to be released from Dark Horse Comics in January 2004:

· Star Wars: Empire #17 (Jan 7th)

· Star Wars: Infinities - Return of the Jedi #3 (Jan 14th)

· Star Wars: Republic #61 (Jan 21st)

· Star Wars: The Rite of Passage (Jan 28th)

You can read more and checkout artwork from the comics by clicking here.


Closer Look at Galaxies Novel: The Ruins of Dantooine


Already thousands of fans are exploring and interacting within the massively multiplayer online worlds of Star Wars Galaxies™, and Del Rey Books is bringing some of the adventure to readers in a format that requires no computer. Author Voronica Whitney-Robinson, working with Producer Haden Blackman from LucasArts, has penned an original full-length novel inspired by the settings and events of Star Wars Galaxies An Empire Divided.

It is a time of war, when the fledgling Rebel Alliance dared to fight back against the evil oppressive Empire. A holocron secreted within the ruins of a Jedi Temple of Dantooine contains a list of crucial high-level Alliance sympathizers. This list is missing, and should it fall into the wrong hands, it could spell doom for the Rebellion.

Dusque Mistflier may say she's an Imperial bio-engineer, but in truth, she's an undercover Rebel operative. She has teamed with Alliance spy Finn Darktrin to recover the missing holocron. In their perilous quest, they receive help from the heroes of the Rebellion -- Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa. These two operatives will be tested to their limits in the Galactic Civil War, where they'll learn that the hardest part is figuring out whose side you're on... and how far you're willing to go to win.

Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine is a paperback novel scheduled for release this December from Del Rey Books. For more information about Star Wars Galaxies, visit the official website here.

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The Non-EH SOTW is http://www.force-temple.com/ It has sections for the most recent LucasArts games like KOTOR, Jedi Outcast, Jedi Academy, SWG… you can even choose your template from the dark side and light side of the force (once being blue, the other being red).

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And that will be it for me. Thanks for your time and have a safe and happy.... weekend.. ¬.¬



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