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Post by JediJean » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:06 am

Chingay was a BLAST, you guys!!! I really had a lot of fun... it was hectic, but FUN! :D

Nice to see all the familiar faces again... esp people like Ash who I haven't seen since The Cathay opening way back when?!??

And of course, nice to meet all the new people who have recently joined us in the world of Star Wars costuming... it's a lifestyle, folks! 8)

While I'm not sure when I'm gonna be in costume again, I'm not entirely sure I've given it up 100%... it's kind of a hard habit to break, and very addictive once you get started.

Gosh, can't imagine that I've been involved with Star Wars groups in Singapore ever since 2002... that's 6 years already... time sure flies... and look at just how far we've come since the early days... Chingay 2008 is surely one of the MAJOR MILESTONES for Star Wars costumers in Singapore... and even though I was just a minder for this event, the feeling was still TREMENDOUS!!!

I'm so happy that I could be there to share Chingay 2008 with all of you! :D

Here's to more of such events to come!
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Post by Paul K » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:35 am

The only problem with making t-shirts is the minimum qty. If we're talking about something affordable in the $15 to $20 per t-shirt range, we probably need at least 50 pcs to 60 pcs.
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Post by mosske » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:07 am

Paul K wrote:The only problem with making t-shirts is the minimum qty. If we're talking about something affordable in the $15 to $20 per t-shirt range, we probably need at least 50 pcs to 60 pcs.
I agree. :(

BUT I am with Don Leow on the patches idea. :D

As for videos, I'm compiling them now. I've got about an hour's worth of vid shot on the 16th by Redwitch. Not sure about how David's is coming along - his was shot on 15th.
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abit off.. but next year.. if can do it

Post by icemann » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:16 am

i know its another year to go.. but next year. if we got more air time.. and more fixed as a contigent.
we gottta have a float.. and i know a few easy ones...

jawa sandcrawler..just huge plywod boxed up over the lorry
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bantha.. just build shell and throw darn lot of shredded raffia rope over!

and have little dewback and speeder bike ridnig sandies and bkers!

wooooah!
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Post by renzaijh » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:20 am

Eh? Where are the pics taken by Hak Beng?
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Post by mosske » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:34 am

Well...the next parade is just next month btw, guys. Its St Patrick's Day Parade time again! 16th March. Stay tuned...new thread coming up. :)
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Re: abit off.. but next year.. if can do it

Post by yen » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:23 pm

icemann wrote:i know its another year to go.. but next year. if we got more air time.. and more fixed as a contigent.
we gottta have a float.. and i know a few easy ones...

jawa sandcrawler..just huge plywod boxed up over the lorry
or
bantha.. just build shell and throw darn lot of shredded raffia rope over!

and have little dewback and speeder bike ridnig sandies and bkers!

wooooah!
Ice very good ideas! Maybe first lets focus on next month's event i feel like we will have a bigger role since this is a smaller event no?
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Re: abit off.. but next year.. if can do it

Post by TD 6325 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:23 pm

icemann wrote:i know its another year to go.. but next year. if we got more air time.. and more fixed as a contigent. we gottta have a float.. and i know a few easy ones...jawa sandcrawler..just huge plywod boxed up over the lorry or bantha.. just build shell and throw darn lot of shredded raffia rope over! and have little dewback and speeder bike ridnig sandies and bkers! wooooah!
Slow down bro, it's great seeing you all excited like this but reality check, FUNDING/COSTS and LFL LICENSING are things we need to address before doing anything. Great ideas though. ;)
yen wrote:[Ice very good ideas! Maybe first lets focus on next month's event i feel like we will have a bigger role since this is a smaller event no?
I agree with Yen, lets worry about what's directly upcoming first.

Stay safe,

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Post by dranoel » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:18 pm

Dranoel wrote:...our Imperial March entrance took place just before the "Live" broadcast started. When they finally went "Live", we were all already in our positions, lined up in front of City Hall along each side of the main stage.

Like hidden easter eggs in the movies... look beyond the distracting performances during the opening ceremony and you will actually spot us in quite a number of shots :wink:
Just in case anyone is interested in playing spot-the-trooper..... there will be a repeat telecast this Sunday 24 Feb at 3pm on Channel 8. :roll:

But I recommend checking out all the wonderful photos and videos we have instead :D
Hak Beng's photos will be posted sooooooon :wink:
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Post by Marquisio » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:34 pm

That's right... slow down man.. there's talk about getting the two bikes in the contingent (mine and Sebastian's) converted into speederbikes.
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icemann wrote:i know its another year to go.. but next year. if we got more air time.. and more fixed as a contigent. we gottta have a float.. and i know a few easy ones...jawa sandcrawler..just huge plywod boxed up over the lorry or bantha.. just build shell and throw darn lot of shredded raffia rope over! and have little dewback and speeder bike ridnig sandies and bkers! wooooah!
Slow down bro, it's great seeing you all excited like this but reality check, FUNDING/COSTS and LFL LICENSING are things we need to address before doing anything. Great ideas though. ;)
yen wrote:[Ice very good ideas! Maybe first lets focus on next month's event i feel like we will have a bigger role since this is a smaller event no?
I agree with Yen, lets worry about what's directly upcoming first.

Stay safe,

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Post by donleow » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:23 pm

we are being featured in stomp ..nice

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singa ... p?id=14895
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Post by dranoel » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:06 pm

Dranoel wrote:Hak Beng's photos will be posted sooooooon :wink:
And here we go...
Friday night's preview
Preparing for the parade:
http://www.starwars.sg/foto/main.php/v/ ... aradeday1/
The grand Imperial March entrance, and floats procession:
http://www.starwars.sg/foto/main.php/v/ ... aradeday1/

Saturday night's actual Chingay event
The grand Imperial March entrance
http://www.starwars.sg/foto/main.php/v/ ... aradeday2/
Floats procession:
http://www.starwars.sg/foto/main.php/v/ ... marchpast/

Enjoy!!! :D
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Post by donleow » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:58 pm

kudos to Hakbeng for taking and uploading the pictures and Leonard for posting the link

is impressive to see behind scene of the folks suiting up and enjoy every moment they can

thks
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Post by GetzJedi » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:54 am

Eager for a float? Buy TOTO!!! :lol:
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Post by Haldir » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:18 am

Ya, thank you to Hakbeng for taking the "official" photos for us. :wink:


Btw, are we gonna have a softcopy of the photos taken during our Chingay Practice, Chingay Preview and Chingay too in a CD? :wink: I can contribute those from my camera if needed (thanks to Jean for taking them for me :D )
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