Get those sharpies ready. There are a lot of notable actors, athletes and Hollywood types coming to the area:
3-6-13 For the hoop fans, on 3-6-12 you will be able to get autographs of Husker Hall of Famers Dave Hoppen, Erick Strickland and Eric Piatkowski in a special autograph session from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Devaney Center in Lincoln as part of the last regular-season home finale against Minnesota. The signing will be on the main concourse.
3-9-13 and 3-10-13, The Omaha Film Festival brings in a slew of people for the film festivals conference. Jim Kouf – “Rush Hour,” “National Treasure,” Show runner on GRIMM, David Greenwalt – executive producer/writer/director for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” co-creator of “Angel” with Joss Whedon. Show runner on GRIMM , Tim Dowling – “Role Models” (Paul Rudd, Seann William Scot), “This Means War” (Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy), “Just Go With It” (Jennifer Anniston, Adam Sandler), Mike Hill – Academy Award winning editor. Has edited many of Ron Howard’s films including “A Beautiful Mind,” “Frost/Nixon,” “Apollo 13,” “Rush” , William Katt – actor, “Carrie,” “The Greatest American Hero,” “Sparks”, Jessalyn Gilsig – actress, “Heroes,” “Glee,” “Somewhere Slow” , Yolonda Ross – actress/director, HBO's "Treme," HBO's “Stranger Inside,” “The Antwone Fisher Story,” “Breaking Night”
On 3-9-13 William Katt will be making an appearance at Krypton Comics with Christopher Folino from 10am to 2pm promoting the graphic novel "Sparks"
Also on 3-9-13, Rex Burkhead will be making his first public appearance at Fan House Sports from 1 - 3pm. For your own items is $30, 8x10 photos $30 16x20 photos $80 mini helmets and footballs are $60 and full size helmets are $150 all include getting autograph. Also pictures with Rex are $35 and the picture will be autographed as well.
Than on 3-16-13, Fan House Sports presents Alonzo Whaley, Will COmpton, Eric Martin and PJ Smith from 1 - 2:30 for a free signing event.
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Sunday, March 3, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013
Flashback Friday: 7-22-2010, Day 41 of building R2-TD
So OSFest is upon us and TD has never looked better. I've been working on him all week getting him ready for this event. Thanks to Brad for lending a hand and a few tools too. I couldnt of done it with out him. Well, maybe I could of but the end result wouldnt of been the same. Anyways, take a look at R2. Dome logics were painted black to blend with the rest of the body, Leg details and more leg details and my attempt at making a skirt. I think it turned out pretty good. Front vents are in and painted. I have some touch up work to do there before CV but it will work for this weekend. Just need to work on some foot shells and than I can start on his back.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The making of Jabba's Door - A prop piece on display at Star Wars Celebration VI
Warning: Photo heavy post
With Star Wars Celebration VI just around the corner, I wanted to share the build of a prop piece I helped make for the event. Several months ago, Midwest Robots was contacted to help build a back ground photo piece for the R2 Builders Club room at CVI. I jumped at the opportunity to help build Jabba's palace front door. Here are some photos of the build.
Clay programmed the CNC machine to make precise cuts in some insulation foam.
We place the cut pieces together to begin to visualize the whole piece and to make sure everything aligns.
We stand up the pieces to make check the height.
After we are satisfied with all the cuts, we begin to glue the piece together.
I didnt have a camera on the painting days, but here you can see the main door all painted.
Rob begins work on some of the weathering of the side pillars.
After the pillars are done. We stand everything up again to make sure everything aligns.
Clay found the perfect sandstone paint in a mis-matched clearance bin!
We add some texture to the paint to give it a sandy look.
Clay airbrushes some of the 'damage'. and 'Blaster marks'
The nearly complete door.
We added our mark to the finished product.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Update to the Convention Schedule
I've updated the convention schedule again adding the Free State Comicon in Lawrence Kansas.
For more convention listings in the US, Click the Central US Convention Tab at the top of the page.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Flashback Friday - CATCH UP TIME from the last few events
Seems I have been a bit lazy with my blog posts lately. April 26th was the last one and that was when I reported on Huey Lewis and the News of the concert.... (See what I did there... LOL! I crack myself up). I also haven't done a Flashback Friday in forever. This is not as far back as I normally go but still fitting.
Its been a busy few weeks. So busy, I haven't blogged. Meant to a few times but just didnt happen. Lets see... we had Star Wars night with Omaha Royals err Storm Chasers, Free Comic Book Day, The Avengers, and a tiny little bit of R2 work.
May the 4th Be with You - Star Wars Day with the Omaha Storm Chasers. I brushed off the RFT costume and headed out to the Ball Park. After all, How often do you get to go on the field before a baseball game and help Darth Vader throw out the first pitch? I wasn't missing it this year. The troop was fun and relaxed. We got there, threw out the first pitch and than posed for pictures. Pretty relaxed night and always lots of fun. Unfortunately, R2-TD didnt make the trip. He's still down and out getting his system over haul, but more of that in a bit.
Free Comic Book Day. I hit 2 of the shops in town and joined in the fun. First I swung by Legend Comics and Coffee to grab my free comic books, check out the sale and to see how the fund raiser for Make-A-Wish Nebraska is going. The store raffled off a issue of Amazing Fantasy 15 which was the very first issue to have Spider Man in it. They also had a dunk tank set up where the you could dunk one of the owners of the store as well as various other happens around the store.
The Lucky winner of the Grand prize for the Nebraska Make a Wish Raffle
I got to sneak in THE AVENGERS movie. Without giving anything thing away, I'll say it was AWESOME! I've seen it 3 times in 2 weeks. I felt it had everythign a movie needed. It had the right amount of story to action with a bit of comedy to keep things fresh. Can't wait to see what more they do with the story.
Last little thing in there was a build day / armor party with the local 501st. I'm not currently working on any costumes so I worked a little bit on R2. First we trouble shot the Think Geek T-short sound system. Still working on getting that going again. Than I started making R2's feet.
Im trying something different here. Normally a lot of the guys use styrene but it seems to break easy since thats a high impact area when you run into something. Keeping that in mind, I looked for something a little cheaper and less damaging. I decided to give foam board a try. This was a first attempt, Now I know I can get it fairly close to looking the way it should, I can start with a more accurate and detailed foot. More to come on that as I get it done.
Its been a busy few weeks. So busy, I haven't blogged. Meant to a few times but just didnt happen. Lets see... we had Star Wars night with Omaha Royals err Storm Chasers, Free Comic Book Day, The Avengers, and a tiny little bit of R2 work.
May the 4th Be with You - Star Wars Day with the Omaha Storm Chasers. I brushed off the RFT costume and headed out to the Ball Park. After all, How often do you get to go on the field before a baseball game and help Darth Vader throw out the first pitch? I wasn't missing it this year. The troop was fun and relaxed. We got there, threw out the first pitch and than posed for pictures. Pretty relaxed night and always lots of fun. Unfortunately, R2-TD didnt make the trip. He's still down and out getting his system over haul, but more of that in a bit.
Most of the Group who made it out
The Force is strong with this one
Vader always draws the biggest crowd
Luke and Vader play a friendly game of Catch
Free Comic Book Day. I hit 2 of the shops in town and joined in the fun. First I swung by Legend Comics and Coffee to grab my free comic books, check out the sale and to see how the fund raiser for Make-A-Wish Nebraska is going. The store raffled off a issue of Amazing Fantasy 15 which was the very first issue to have Spider Man in it. They also had a dunk tank set up where the you could dunk one of the owners of the store as well as various other happens around the store.
The store was buzzing with excitement of the day
People loading up on the Free Comics
Looks like Dave is about to get wet!
I meet up with Beau and Hannah at Legends than we headed out for Lunch after we snagged our free comics.
Lunch with Beau and Hannah
After Lunch it was time to check out Krypton. Adam Baldwin came to town and it was my chance to meet him. I also hung around at the 501st / Rebel legion table for a bit. It was fun to hang out and chat with a few folks I hadn't seen in about a year. 
By far the largest crowd I have seen come out to Free Comic Book Day. The line on the Right is for Free Comics, The line of the left is to Meet Adam Baldwin.
Thumbs up from Adam Baldwin
Finally meeting another of my Big Damn Heroes!
Local artist Christina Musgrave works on a sketch
I got to sneak in THE AVENGERS movie. Without giving anything thing away, I'll say it was AWESOME! I've seen it 3 times in 2 weeks. I felt it had everythign a movie needed. It had the right amount of story to action with a bit of comedy to keep things fresh. Can't wait to see what more they do with the story.
Last little thing in there was a build day / armor party with the local 501st. I'm not currently working on any costumes so I worked a little bit on R2. First we trouble shot the Think Geek T-short sound system. Still working on getting that going again. Than I started making R2's feet.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Planet Comicon 3-24/3-25 2012 Overland Park Kansas
Its March and that means another trip to Overland Park Kansas for Plant Comicon! This is the 5th year I'll have made the trip down and in my opionion, this show gets better and better every year! This year, I expect nothing less. I'm guessing if all goes well, this convention will have out grown its space as the crowds get larger and larger each year also. Of course when you bring in media guests like Billy Dee Williams, Edward James Olmos, a reunion of Buck Rodgers cast and more comicbook creators you can shake your stick at.... that usually happens. Add the guests on top of the gaming, shows, panels and costumes... theres no doubt there will be something for every geek to enjoy. Check back here at the end of the month for photos and my spoils... until than, here are a few of my favorite photos with some of the cool people I've met at Planet Comicons past...
Clone Wars voice actors Tom Kane, Ashley Eckstein, Matt Woods,. Steve, R2-JB, Myself and R2-TD
No-one messes with my touchdown!
Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) with R2-TD and myself
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) and Me
Sarah Douglas of Superman fame with me
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Central US Conventions and Annual Events
For a complete list of Conventions, events and festivals, visit the tab at the top of the page.
1/27/12-1/29/12 Vermincon, Vermillion SD - Gaming
2/10/12-2/12/12 Gamicon, Iowa City IA - Gaming
2/11/12-2/12/12Sci-fi Expo, Irvin TX - Sci Fi - Media
2/17/12-2/19/12 Visioncon, Springfield MO - Literary, Arts and Media
2/25/12 Fargo Moorehead Comic Com Fargo ND - Comics
3/2/12-3/4/12 Kearney Game Fest, Kearney NE - Gaming
3/9/12-3/12/12 MarsCon, Bloomington MN - Literary, Arts and Media
3/16/12-3/18/12 Wondercon, Anaheim CA - Comics and Media
3/16/12-3/18/12 All-Con, Dallas TX - Literary and Arts
3/24-3/25/12 Planet Comicon, Overland Park KS - Comics and Media
3/24/12-3/25/12 Creations Twilight Convention, Chicago IL - Media
3/30/12-4/1/12 Fields of Honor, Des Moines IA - Gaming
3/30/12-4/1/12 Spring Recruits, Lee Summit MO - Gaming
3/30/12-4/1/12 Anime Detour, Bloomington MN - Anime
4/6/12-4/8/12 Minicon, Minneapolis, MN - Literary and Art
4/13-12-4/15/12 Constellation, Lincoln, NE - Literary and Arts
4/13/12-4/15/12 C2e2, Chicago,IL Comics and Media
4/14/12-4/15/12 Crations Vampire Diaries Convention, Chicago IL - Media
4/20/12-4/22/12 Willycon, Wayne, NE - Literary and Art
4/20/12-4/22/12 MAGE Spring con, South Sioux City NE Gaming
4/20/12-422/12 Starfest, Denver, CO - Comics, Horror, Media and Robotics
5/4/12-5/6/12 Demicon, Des Moines,IA Literary and Arts
5/5/12 Free Comic Book Day, Everywhere - Comics
5/19-20/12 Dallas Comic Con, Dallas, TX - Comics and Media
5/19/12-5/20/12 Creations Twilight Con, Kansas City MO - Media
5/25/12-5/27/12 Conquest, Kansas City, MO Literary and Art
6/1/12-6/3/12 Duckon, Schaumburg, IL - Literary and Art
6/29/12-6/30/12 Trek Fest, Riverside, IA (The Birthplace of Captain Kirk!) Festival
7/5/12-7/8/12 Convergence, St Paul, MN - Literary, Arts and Media
7/12/12-7/15/12 Comic Con, San Diego, CA - Comics and Media
7/27/12-7/29/12 OSFest, Omaha NE - Literary and Arts
7/27/12-7/29/12 Anime Iowa, Coralville IA - Anime
8/9/12-8/12/12 Chicago Comic Con, Chicago IL - Comics and Media
8/16/12-8/19/12 GENCON, Indianapolis, In - Gaming
8/17/12-8/19/12 CREATIONS Stargate Convention, Chicago IL - Media
8/24/12-8/26/12 Cryptic Con, Kansas City MO - Horror
8/31/12-9/3/12 Magecon South, South Sioux City NE - Gaming
8/31/12-9/3/12 Dragoncon, Atlanta GA - Media
9/21/12-9/23/12 Fencon, Dallas TX - Literary and Arts
9/28/12-9/30/12 Fall Field of Honor, Des Moines IA - Gaming
10/5/12 - 10/7/12 Nukecon,Omaha NE - Gaming
10/12/12-10/14/12 Archcon, St. Louis MO - Literary and Art
10/19/12-10/21/12 Valleycon, Fargo ND - Media
10/?/12 Mile High Con, Denver CO - Literary and Art
10/26/12-10/28/12 Ausin Comic Con, Austin TX - Comics and Media
10/26/12-10/28/12 A Salute to Supernatual, Chicago IL - Media
11/?/12 Nebraskon, Omaha, NE - Anime
11/2/12-11/4/12 Iowa ICON, Cedar Rapids IA - Literary and Arts
11/?/11 Comic Book ICON, Altoona, IA - Comics
1/27/12-1/29/12 Vermincon, Vermillion SD - Gaming
2/10/12-2/12/12 Gamicon, Iowa City IA - Gaming
2/11/12-2/12/12Sci-fi Expo, Irvin TX - Sci Fi - Media
2/17/12-2/19/12 Visioncon, Springfield MO - Literary, Arts and Media
2/25/12 Fargo Moorehead Comic Com Fargo ND - Comics
3/2/12-3/4/12 Kearney Game Fest, Kearney NE - Gaming
3/9/12-3/12/12 MarsCon, Bloomington MN - Literary, Arts and Media
3/16/12-3/18/12 Wondercon, Anaheim CA - Comics and Media
3/16/12-3/18/12 All-Con, Dallas TX - Literary and Arts
3/24-3/25/12 Planet Comicon, Overland Park KS - Comics and Media
3/24/12-3/25/12 Creations Twilight Convention, Chicago IL - Media
3/30/12-4/1/12 Fields of Honor, Des Moines IA - Gaming
3/30/12-4/1/12 Spring Recruits, Lee Summit MO - Gaming
3/30/12-4/1/12 Anime Detour, Bloomington MN - Anime
4/6/12-4/8/12 Minicon, Minneapolis, MN - Literary and Art
4/13-12-4/15/12 Constellation, Lincoln, NE - Literary and Arts
4/13/12-4/15/12 C2e2, Chicago,IL Comics and Media
4/14/12-4/15/12 Crations Vampire Diaries Convention, Chicago IL - Media
4/20/12-4/22/12 Willycon, Wayne, NE - Literary and Art
4/20/12-4/22/12 MAGE Spring con, South Sioux City NE Gaming
4/20/12-422/12 Starfest, Denver, CO - Comics, Horror, Media and Robotics
5/4/12-5/6/12 Demicon, Des Moines,IA Literary and Arts
5/5/12 Free Comic Book Day, Everywhere - Comics
5/19-20/12 Dallas Comic Con, Dallas, TX - Comics and Media
5/19/12-5/20/12 Creations Twilight Con, Kansas City MO - Media
5/25/12-5/27/12 Conquest, Kansas City, MO Literary and Art
6/1/12-6/3/12 Duckon, Schaumburg, IL - Literary and Art
6/29/12-6/30/12 Trek Fest, Riverside, IA (The Birthplace of Captain Kirk!) Festival
7/5/12-7/8/12 Convergence, St Paul, MN - Literary, Arts and Media
7/12/12-7/15/12 Comic Con, San Diego, CA - Comics and Media
7/27/12-7/29/12 OSFest, Omaha NE - Literary and Arts
7/27/12-7/29/12 Anime Iowa, Coralville IA - Anime
8/9/12-8/12/12 Chicago Comic Con, Chicago IL - Comics and Media
8/16/12-8/19/12 GENCON, Indianapolis, In - Gaming
8/17/12-8/19/12 CREATIONS Stargate Convention, Chicago IL - Media
8/24/12-8/26/12 Cryptic Con, Kansas City MO - Horror
8/31/12-9/3/12 Magecon South, South Sioux City NE - Gaming
8/31/12-9/3/12 Dragoncon, Atlanta GA - Media
9/21/12-9/23/12 Fencon, Dallas TX - Literary and Arts
9/28/12-9/30/12 Fall Field of Honor, Des Moines IA - Gaming
10/5/12 - 10/7/12 Nukecon,Omaha NE - Gaming
10/12/12-10/14/12 Archcon, St. Louis MO - Literary and Art
10/19/12-10/21/12 Valleycon, Fargo ND - Media
10/?/12 Mile High Con, Denver CO - Literary and Art
10/26/12-10/28/12 Ausin Comic Con, Austin TX - Comics and Media
10/26/12-10/28/12 A Salute to Supernatual, Chicago IL - Media
11/?/12 Nebraskon, Omaha, NE - Anime
11/2/12-11/4/12 Iowa ICON, Cedar Rapids IA - Literary and Arts
11/?/11 Comic Book ICON, Altoona, IA - Comics
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