Star Wars - JEDI ACADEMY

Star Wars Invite

2012-01-31T00:07:00.003Z

A very cool invitation created by the mix of two very unexpected partners, Star Wars and VW. Create your own invitation by clicking the picture. Check mine here.

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Um convite espetacular criado pela mistura de dois parceiros inesperados, Star Wars e VW. Criem o vosso próprio convite clicando na imagem. Espreitem o meu aqui.

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

The Bark Side of The Force

2012-01-30T23:47:00.002Z

See if you can identify all the characters.
Good luck!

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Vejam se conseguem encontrar todas as personagens.
Boa sorte!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Focus

2011-12-06T17:46:00.002Z

"Your focus determines your reality."
Qui-Gon Jinn

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Enjoy Christmas...

2011-12-05T20:41:00.003Z

...in Sideshow.

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Star Wars by Ben Templesmith

2011-12-03T18:57:00.006Z

Check Ben´s art in his blog.
Enjoy!

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Darth Maul by Kotobukiya

2011-11-23T20:06:00.000Z

The all new Darth Maul appears like you’ve never seen him before. Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s traditional Japanese ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) style, the Sith warrior balances atop a rocky outcropping in a samurai-like pose. Stripped to the waist, the Zabrak wears a tattered robe that twists and flows with incredible sculpted detail. In his state of undress Maul reveals a body covered in intricate Sith tattoos, while his snarling face captures his hatred for the Jedi and the all-consuming rage in his heart. Of course, no version of Darth Maul would be complete with his blood red double-bladed lightsaber, and this one even has a special light up feature!

Sculpted by Junnosuke Abe, Darth Maul stands approximately 11 inches (in 1/7th scale with all other Star Wars ARTFX Statues). With its detailed construction and unique styling, this Sith menace is a snap-fit kit that can be put together easily in seconds without glue or modeling skill!

Click the image for more information.

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Cliquem na imagem para mais informações.

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"J" stands for Jedi

2011-11-13T01:02:00.000Z

I found it here.
May the Force be with you (in case you can grab it)!

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A 40" Darth Maul

2011-11-13T00:19:00.001Z

Sideshow Collectibles recently released a new statue of Darth Maul, one of my favourite characters. For my surprise, this sculpture is huge, is stands 40" in height! I don´t have much more to say, the piece talks by itself.
Sideshow also created a very atractive page with lots of info about Darth Maul, his story, the specs of the sculpture, etc. Click here to check.
If you have 1999.99$ saved, think twice ;) Or maybe Santa can be good for you this year...

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A Sideshow Collectible lançou recentemente uma nova estátua de Darth Maul, uma das minha personagens preferidas. Para minha surpresa, esta escultura é enorme, com cerca de 1m de altura! Não posso dizer muito mais do que isto, já que a peça fala por si própria.
Uma página bastante atrativa sobre a peça foi também criada, com muita informação sobre Darth Maul, a sua história, especificidades da escultura, etc. Cliquem aqui para verem.
Se tiverem 1999.99 US$ guardados, pensem bem ;) Pode ser que o Pai Natal este ano seja generoso...

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

I like vintage

2011-09-26T02:03:00.000+01:00

More original Star Wars storyboard illustrations here.

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An announcement

2011-09-26T01:38:00.002+01:00

“For over two decades, Kenobi has been the Jedi rebellion’s leader and symbol,” the Lord of the Sith said in a statement broadcast across the galaxy via HoloNet. “The death of Kenobi marks the most significant achievement to date in our empire’s effort to defeat the rebel alliance. But his death does not mark the end of our effort. There’s no doubt that the rebellion will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must and we will remain vigilant at home and abroad.”

Read more from Lord Vader.

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Tatooine exists

2011-09-26T01:22:00.004+01:00

"It's possible that there's a real Tatooine out there," said John Knoll, visual effects supervisor at the special-effects firm Industrial Light and Magic, which was behind the "Star Wars" films. "Kepler 16b is unambiguous and dramatic proof that planets really do form around binaries."

More here.

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Moleskine flies to a galaxy far, far away...

2011-09-18T15:29:00.000+01:00

It was with great joy that this was revealed to me. I had no idea that Moleskine had been cooking this campaign, that it is simply amazing!
I recommend a visit to BookDepository for the fans of Star Wars and Moleskine. You just can´t miss this edition...

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Foi com grande satisfação que recebi esta "revelação". Não fazia ideia de que a Moleskine andava a cozinhar esta campanha que está simplesmente fantástica!
Recomendo uma visita ao BookDepository para os fãs de Star Wars e Moleskine. Não podem perder esta edição...

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command

2011-08-10T01:28:00.002+01:00

Still haunted by the death of Anakin Skywalker's beloved Padmé in Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader is tasked with a mission to locate a lost Imperial expeditionary force--led by the son of Vader's rising nemesis, Moff Tarkin. But the perils of Vader's journey into the unexplored Ghost Nebula are compounded by traitors among his crew and the presence of the system's religious leader, Lady Saro. Collects the five-issue miniseries.

Already available to Pre-Order here.

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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis

2011-08-04T01:05:00.002+01:00

Can´t wait to grab it... :))))

In Revenge of the Sith, while attending a ballet, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine casually mentions to Anakin Skywalker the tale of Darth Plagueis. Plagueis was a Sith Lord so wise and powerful, that he could even manipulate the Force to create life or stop death in others. Ironically, such a powerful being could not prevent his own death, for in the way of the Sith, Plagueis was killed in his sleep by his apprentice.

Palpatine told the captivating tale to start certain wheels spinning in the Chosen One's head. Ever since then, Star Wars fans have been clamoring to know more about Plagueis. Author James Luceno delves into the secrets of the dark side to find out more about Darth Sidious and Darth Plagueis in a new hardcover novel, Star Wars: Darth Plagueis, due out this winter.

Star Wars: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno will be available in hardcover and ebook formats on December 27, 2011 from Del Rey Books.

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Never forget to turn off your phone...

2011-06-10T02:53:00.000+01:00

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VW seduces Darth Vader

2011-05-29T23:03:00.002+01:00

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Star Wars in Lisboa

2011-05-28T18:05:00.001+01:00

Yep, The Force is permanent in Lisboa. There´s a huge mural with tiles in Parque das Nações, one of the most modern areas in the capital. I found C-3PO and a Trooper. Here´s the proof ;)

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Yep, A Força presença constante em Lisboa. Existe um enorme mural de azulejos no Parque das Nações, um dos bairros mais modernos da capital. Encontrei o C-3PO e um Trooper. Aqui está a prova ;)

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I wish I had Blue Ray...

2011-05-10T17:37:00.001+01:00

Finally! 6 episodes in one single box.
A teaser here. Enjoy :)

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Finalmente! 6 episódios numa só caixa.
Um teaser aqui. Apreciem!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

All will be revealed...

2011-04-30T03:24:00.001+01:00

... in the 4th of May!

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Go for Lego in the 3rd and 4th of May

2011-04-29T00:16:00.003+01:00

In the 3rd and 4th of May, click in the image and go directly to some surprises. This is what they say... May the Force be with you!

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Nos dias 3 e 4 de Maio, cliquem na imagem e entrem directamente num universo de surpresas. Pelo menos é o que eles dizem... Que a Força esteja convosco!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

I´m not your father

2011-03-06T03:19:00.002Z

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The Secret of Darth Maul

2010-11-18T01:37:00.004Z

Luckily, Darth Maul is back! I really don´t care how or when, I just know that he returned :)
Check the videos here.

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Afortunadamente, Darth Maul está de regresso! Não quero saber como nem porquê, só sei que ele está de volta :)
Vejam os vídeos aqui.

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Vader wants Hollywood

2010-11-16T13:10:00.001Z

Thanks Filipe ;)

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Millennium Falcon, spotted!

2010-10-15T00:07:00.002+01:00

I just spotted the Millennium Falcon at Broadway!
I wonder where will she fly next?...

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Yo, Yoda!

2010-08-13T00:17:00.001+01:00

Thanks Filipe ;)

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X-Wings

2010-08-05T02:05:00.006+01:00

A few weeks back, a thought that there were only 2 or 3 types of X-wing starfighters. Truth is, there are 17 different types of X-wings! Ain´t that cool? Haha!
It was also a nice surprise to get familiar with the three series of these ships. Better than words are nice pictures. Let´s check the models (the ones available):

T-65 series

:: T-65 X-wing starfighter
(the most famous example)

:: T-65A2 X-wing starfighter
(appearances - The Unifying Force)

:: T-65A3 X-wing starfighter
(appearances - Dark Tide I: Onslaught)

:: T-65AC4 X-wing starfighter
(sources - The Jedi Academy Sourcebook; The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels)

:: T-65B X-wing starfighter
(appearances - Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor; Starter´s Tale - Star Wars Adventure Journal 4; Vengeance Strike - Star Wars Adventure Journal 5; Heir to the Empire; Specter of the Past; Vision of the Future)

:: T-65BR X-wing reconnaissance starfighter
(appearances - X-wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire´s Service; X-wing: Isard´s Revenge; Shield of Lies; Tyrant´s Test; Dark Tide I: Onslaught; Dark Tide II: Ruin)

:: T-65C-A2 X-wing starfighter
(appearances - The New Rebellion)

:: T-65D-A1 X-wing starfighter
(appearances - The New Rebellion)

:: TX-65 X-wing starfighter
(appearances - Shield of Lies)

:: Tandem X-wing starfighter
(appearances - The Epic Continues; Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood)

XJ series

:: T-65XJ X-wing starfighter
(appearances - Vector Prime; Star Wars: Invasion 1: Refugees, Part 1; Star Wars: Invasion 3: Refugees, Part 3; Balance Point; Dark Journey; Edge of Victory I: Conquest; Edge of Victory II: Rebirth; Dark Nest I: The Joiner King; Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen; Dark Nest III: The Swarm War; Betrayal; Bloodlines)

:: T-65XJ3 X-wing starfighter

(appearances - Star by Star; Dark Journey; Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream; Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand; Destiny´s Way; Force Heretic I: Remnant; Force Heretic II: Refugee; Force Heretic III: Reunion; The Final Prophecy; The Unifying Force; Dark Nest I: The Joiner King; Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen; Tempest)

:: XJ5 X-wing starfighter
(appearances - Dark Nest I: The Joiner King; Tempest; Abyss)

:: XJ6 X-wing starfighter

(appearances - Betrayal)

:: XJ7 X-wing starfighter
(appearances - Bloodlines; Tempest; Sacrifice; Fury; Invincible)

Other series

:: StealthX
(appearances - Dark Nest I: The Joiner King; Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen; Dark Nest III: The Swarm War; Tempest; Exile; Sacrifice; Inferno;Fury; Revelation; Invincible; Outcast; Abyss; Backlash; Allies; Vortex)

:: X-83 TwinTail starfighter
(appearances - Star Wars: Legacy 1: Broken, Part 1; Star Wars: Legacy 6: Broken, Part 5; Star Wars: Legacy 7: Broken, Part 6; Star Wars: Legacy 12: Ghosts, Part 2; Star Wars: Legacy 29: Vector, Part 10; Star Wars: Legacy 34: Storms, Part 1; Star Wars: Legacy 42: Divided Loyalties; Star Wars: Legacy 12: Ghosts, Part 2; Star Wars: Legacy 47: The Fate of Dac)

And I can say, that´s it!

Uff, long post for all these mighty ships. There´s a lot of information about all the models, series related and a bunch of other stuff. Just check it here. Wookieepedia is the best source there is. Thank you guys, whoever you are!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

19 things that you could, or could not, know

2010-07-29T09:42:00.003+01:00

Click to enlarge or follow the link.

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A special lightsaber

2010-07-29T09:37:00.001+01:00

From now on, when you throw a party at your place, you can experience a new way of bottle opening, without destroying it... don´t believe me?
The picture says it all!

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A partir de agora, quando organizarem festas lá em casa para a malta amiga, já podem experimentar uma nova técnica para abertura de caricas, sem destruir a garrafa... não acreditam?
A imagem diz tudo!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars: Blood Ties - A Tale of Jango and Boba Fett #1

2010-07-13T14:28:00.002+01:00

A new comic book is about to hit the stands in August. Probably one of the most awaited Star Wars comics for the summer. It will get to Portugal in September or October. Can´t wait to grab it and check Jango and Boba together in action!

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Um novo comic chegará às prateleiras em Agosto. Provavelmente uma das BDs Star Wars mais aguardadas do verão. Deve chegar a Portugal em Setembro ou Outubro. Estou em pulgas para lhe deitar a mão e ver o Jango e o Boba juntos em acção!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Corsets by Evening Arwen

2010-07-13T14:19:00.000+01:00

California based costume and corset maker Evening Arwen has crafted a fine pair of fancy unlicensed corsets based on the costumes of Darth Vader and the Imperial Storm Troopers. These may be some of the most important corsets ever constructed.

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Fathers

2010-07-13T13:58:00.001+01:00

Luckily for Mao, Stalin didn´t cut his hand off.
But I guess he should´ve...

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Felizmente para o Mao, o Stalin não lhe cortou a mão.
Mas acho que devia...

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

A thought to my friends

2010-07-13T13:50:00.000+01:00

Lately, I´ve been thinking about a very nice thing. As I run this blog, just for pure joy and for being a true fan of the Star Wars universe, every week I receive some new stuff about Star Wars from my friends. The line of thought is simple, if I wanted to I didn´t need to search for anything else about the saga, because my friends send me lots of info regularly. So, this post is for them, for always sharing with me this passion I have, keeping it going and making me happy. Love to all of you guys :)

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Ultimamente tenho matutado em algo bastante porreiro. Enquanto mantenho este blogue, apenas por puro divertimento e por ser um verdadeiro fã do universo Star Wars, recebo todas as semanas dos meus amigos informação nova, relativa a Star Wars. A minha linha de raciocínio é simples, hoje, se quisesse, já não precisava de procurar mais nada sobre a saga, porque os meus amigos o fazem por mim. Enviam-me montes de coisas com regularidade. Por isso, este post é para eles, por partilharem sempre comigo esta paixão que tenho, mantendo-a e deixando-me feliz. Um bem haja para todos vocês :)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Hoth concepts

2010-07-07T00:44:00.001+01:00

The Old Republic will be the brand new release from Lucas Arts, a magnificent game that should be out in Spring 2011. While the project moves forward, new pictures, trailers and concepts come out. Today, I´ll focus my attention in Hoth, a well known planet from the saga. It appears that Hoth was already a war zone in past times...
Read more here. And check the game website here.

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The Old Republic será o fresquíssimo lançamento da Lucas Arts, um jogo magnifico que deverá estar disponível na Primavera de 2011. Enquanto o projecto avança, novas imagens, trailers e esboços conceptuais surgem um pouco por todo o lado. Hoje, vou focar o post em Hoth, um conhecido planeta da saga. Pelos vistos, Hoth já era palco de muitas batalhas no passado...
Leiam mais aqui. E espreitem o website do jogo aqui.

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Empire Hotline

2010-07-06T23:45:00.000+01:00

"Enter Craig Miller, Lucasfilm's first director of fan relations, who recently uncovered his cassette copy of the phone messages (likely the only copy in existence) and generously shared them with us. To our surprise, the recording revealed five -- not four -- voice performances, including a previously unknown Princess Leia message recorded by Carrie Fisher!"

Keep on reading here. You can also hear the 5 samples from C3PO, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and of course, Darth Vader. Enjoy!

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Sith Simpathy

2010-07-06T16:53:00.003+01:00

By Rooster Teeth.

Thanks mawalien ;)

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Two powerful and mysterious dudes

2010-06-19T00:32:00.000+01:00

More comic strips by Grikle here. Thanks for the tip, Star Wars Clube Portugal.

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Mais tiras cómicas de Grikle aqui. Obrigado ao Star Wars Clube Portugal pela dica.

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars: The Old Republic

2010-06-18T17:17:00.002+01:00

Another astonishing trailer for a Star Wars game. This is getting hard to resist...

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Outro trailer fenomenal de um jogo Star Wars. Está a ficar difícil resistir...

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Vader your TomTom

2010-06-12T21:47:00.001+01:00

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Star yourself

2010-06-08T17:13:00.001+01:00

Have you ever thought that you could be part of the Empire Strikes Back? I mean it, for real?
Click and try ;)

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Alguma vez pensaste que podias fazer parte do Império Contra-Ataca? Tipo, entrar mesmo a sério no filme?
Clica e experimenta ;)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars: The Complete Vader

2010-06-08T16:57:00.003+01:00

The ultimate illustrated guide to one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema.
A must have! I´ve got it in my wishlist already.

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I want one of these

2010-06-08T16:53:00.002+01:00

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 (trailer)

2010-06-08T16:36:00.003+01:00

No need for words... :)

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What if?

2010-06-08T16:26:00.000+01:00

What if The Empire Strikes Back has had a different casting? Like, Kurt Russell was Han Solo, Cindy Williams played Princess Leia and Robby Benson was the hero Luke Skywalker? They all screen tested and nearly got parts in the movie. The great Toshiro Mifune was considered as Obi-Wan. It could've been a very, very different Star Wars...

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E se O Império Contra-Ataca tivesse tido um casting diferente? Tipo, se Kurt Russell fosse o Han Solo, a Cindy Williams fizesse de Princesa Leia e o Robby Benson tivesse o papel do herói Luke Skywalker? Todos eles fizeram testes e quase conseguiram papéis para o filme. O grande Toshiro Mifune foi uma hipótese para representar o papel de Obi-Wan. Podia ter sido um Star Wars muito, muito diferente...

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Adidas Originals World Cup Party

2010-06-08T16:05:00.002+01:00

Once again, Adidas has made an excelent job.
"The new cut seamlessly combines the original footage with new shots of our favorite electro-house droids, Snoop Dogg, Noel Gallagher, Ciara, David Beckham, Ian Brown and more. As far as we can tell, Daft Punk did not remix the original cantina music, though."

Enjoy!

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Happy birthday to "The Empire Strikes Back"

2010-05-21T23:59:00.004+01:00

Today is a historic date! 30 years ago The Empire Strikes Back premiered in theatres. I can just say happy birthday, and we will be here in 30 years to celebrate the 60th anniversary :)

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Hoje é uma data histórica! Há 30 anos atrás O Império Contra-Ataca estreava nos cinemas. Queria apenas desejar parabéns e que daqui a 30 anos estejamos a festejar o 60º aniversário :)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Lego has new stuff

2010-05-20T23:30:00.002+01:00

Well, I know these ships have sometime now, nevertheless, it´s worth showing.

First, the ARC-170 Starfighter, that includes:

Includes four minifigures: 2 Clone Pilots™, Kit Fisto and Astromech Droid™
Turn gear on back to open or close the S-foil attack wings!
Push gear to launch auto-firing flick missiles!
Measures over 7" (17cm) tall
Wingspan measures over 19" (48cm) wide

And also, another very good option and also a classic, Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter:

Lift the nose of the ship to seat Darth Vader at the controls!
Includes Darth Vader minifigure!
Measures 6" (15cm) long by 7" (17cm) wide

Hope you all enjoy these two ships. If you assemble them, I´ll be glad to check the pics.
Have fun!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Solo gets caught

2010-05-20T23:11:00.004+01:00

Thanks again mawalien :)

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Light it up!

2010-05-20T16:56:00.001+01:00

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Violence at work

2010-05-20T14:43:00.003+01:00

Thanks mawalien :)

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Dawn of Maul

2010-05-13T15:00:00.000+01:00

Like Darth Maul once came to this world (or another), another red thing was born 29 years ago.
I just hope I can keep myself red everyday, everytime :)

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Tal como Darth Maul veio um dia a este mundo (ou a outro), outra coisinha vermelha nascia há 29 anos atrás.
Só espero que me mantenha vermelho todos os dias, a toda a hora :)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Entertainment Weekly

2010-05-13T00:34:00.003+01:00

"In April, Entertainment Weekly's send-up to all things Empire celebrates 30 years of the first Star Wars sequel with rare never-before-seen photos and an excerpt from the upcoming Star Wars: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back book!"

I already ordered mine in Portugal. I hope it arrives soon :)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Naughty, naughty...

2010-04-14T16:48:00.001+01:00

Thanks Filipe ;)

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Vader´s true voice

2010-04-14T16:30:00.001+01:00

Well, I never heard the voice of David Prowse as Darth Vader, although I knew since long that he was the "true" Vader, not James Earl Jones. It was a pleasant suprise.
Thanks Saki ;)

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Bem, nunca tinha ouvido a voz de David Prowse como Darth Vader, apesar de saber há muito que ele era o "verdadeiro" Vader e não o James Earl Jones. Foi uma surpresa agradável.
Obrigado Saki ;)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

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A late Star Wars April Fool’s

2010-04-12T00:54:00.005+01:00

Late, but not that late. This one worths more than a thousand words.

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Mais vale tarde do que ainda mais tarde. Esta foto vale mais do que mil palavras.

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Obama "pops up"

2010-04-10T01:36:00.000+01:00

Looks like President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, was caught buying a Star Wars pop-up book. Was it for him, or his daughters?
I wonder...

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Parece que o Presidente dos Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, foi apanhado a comprar um livro pop-up Star Wars. Será que era para ele, ou para as filhas?
Hmmmm...

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

100 posts!

2010-03-27T21:28:00.000Z

A smile is enough :)

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Um sorriso basta :)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Weather forecast

2010-03-27T21:07:00.001Z

If you need to know how´s the weather outside, just try Tom Scott´s page.
This guy created a Star Wars weather forecast according to the planets of the saga. If it´s freezing, it´s as cold as Hoth! If it´s nice, probably you´re at Naboo. If it´s hot, Tattoine is your place.
They say that in Lisbon: "Está que nem Naboo lá fora. Temperado, seco e agradável."
Have fun :)

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Se precisarem de saber como está o tempo lá fora, experimentem a p ágina criada por Tom Scott.
Este tipo criou um boletim meteorológico Star Wars de acordo com os planetas da saga. Se está frescote, está gelado como em Hoth! Se está agradável, provavelmente estão em Naboo. Se estiver calor, a vossa localização deve ser Tatooine.
Eles dizem que em Lisboa: "Está que nem Naboo lá fora. Temperado, seco e agradável."
Divirtam-se :)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Oh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

2010-03-25T17:57:00.002Z

Well, I could say I´m pretty happy :)
I feel that I´m ready to fly an X-Wing. At least, I´ve got the shoes. Now I need the rest.
The Adidas collection conceived for the Star Wars saga it´s awesome. In Portugal, several stores have the tennis shoes available, as well as jackets and t-shirts. Some official Adidas stores have the collection, like many sneakers stores in Lisbon. For you to know, there is Prof (where I purchased mine), Na Maior, Waves & Woods, Big Punch and probably some others. But these ones, I know they have it. For the interested ones, you better rush, cause I´ve got lucky. The stock is flowing good...

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Bem, estou feliz da vida :)
Já estou preparado para pilotar um X-Wing. Pelos menos, o calçado já tenho. Agora falta o resto.
A colecção que a Adidas concebeu para a saga Star Wars está soberba. Em Portugal, várias lojas têm disponíveis vários ténis, casacos e t-shirts. Algumas das lojas oficiais da Adidas têm a colecção, bem como outras lojas que vendem ténis em Lisboa. A saber, Prof (onde comprei os meus), Na Maior, Waves & Woods, Big Punch e provavelmente outras. Mas estas sei que têm. Para os interessados, apressem-se, eu tive sorte. O stock já começou a escoar e bem...

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Star Wars in Concert - Lisboa, 22 de Março: as fotos

2010-03-23T18:01:00.002Z

Ainda estou meio atordoado com o efeito do concerto... (escrito ontem à meia noite e qualquer coisa)

Adorei toda a envolvencia, a multidão que num ambiente fantástico rejubilava com os acordes da orquestra, as imagens que preenchiam com cor todo o quadro, como se fosse um filme orquestrado ou neste caso concreto, uma verdadeira orquestra com direito a cinema incluído. E que filme passou hoje no Pavilhão Atlântico...

Anthony Daniels foi o anfitrião, com direito a uma breve incarnação de C-3PO. Palavras não chegam para descrever a sensação de reviver todas as emoções que estes filmes geram em quem é fã. A música faz despertar sensações, lembranças, tempos que marcaram uma época em que os efeitos especiais não eram o que são hoje. Obrigavam-nos a puxar mais pela imaginação, talvez. E faziam-nos guardar a experiência com outro cuidado, com mais carinho, com maior apreço. Hoje, muita coisa se reviveu. E muita coisa nova ficou também. Para uma saga que começou há 33 anos, é impressionante como continua a movimentar e a agregar miudagem, graúdos, idosos, enfim, todas as idades por ali se passeavam como se fossem ver alguma coisa pela primeira vez. Sentia-se a expectativa no ar. Quase que se cheirava.
Só achei que a exposição na entrada poderia estar mais rica e bem composta e os personagens da saga podiam ter sido mais e de maior interacção para com o público, isto por parte da organização. É o único apontamento que posso fazer. E a tradução que constava nos ecrãs do concerto, foi péssima, no mínimo. E pena também, não haver mais geeks a sério em Portugal. Se a malta tivesse vindo mais trajada tinha sido um verdadeiro fartote. Vi meia dúzia de pessoas vestidas a rigor; uns 2 Obi-Wans, uns Vaders e pouco mais. E se havia potencial ali...

Amanhã há mais Star Wars, quem puder que aproveite bem. Vale muito, muito a pena :)

Em baixo, as fotos do evento. Enjoy!

Qual será o próximo evento Star Wars em Portugal?
A ver vamos...

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Star Wars in Concert - Lisboa, 22 de Março

2010-03-22T11:46:00.000Z

Tonight, it will be something like this :)

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Hoje à noite, será mais ou menos assim :)

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Hotel Sidi Driss

2010-03-22T01:33:00.000Z

Now you can lunch where Luke ate, sleep where the Lars family rested, all this and much more in the Hotel Sidi Driss, in Matmata, Tunisia.
More pics here.

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Agora já é possível almoçar onde o Luke comeu, dormir onde a família Lars descansava, tudo isto e muito mais no Hotel Sidi Driss, em Matmata, Tunísia.
Mais fotos aqui.

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Very Rare Photos

2010-03-22T01:21:00.000Z

Don´t believe me?
Check 29 more :)

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Não acreditam?
Então espreitem lá mais 29 :)

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Star Wars Travel Posters

2010-03-22T00:54:00.001Z

What about having Alderaan, Hoth, Dagobah, Bespin, Endor, and Tatooine in your place?
Try it here.

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E que tal terem Alderaan, Hoth, Dagobah, Bespin, Endor, e Tatooine em vossa casa?
Experimentem aqui.

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Vader - Prowse

2010-03-22T00:17:00.000Z

Just in case you did not know, in the original Star Wars trilogy, Darth Vader was played by David Prowse. Later in the editing room, the biggest villain of all times got the voice of James Earl Jones.
I see this issue as an important fact to be known. Many persons don´t have the slightest clue that Prowse was Vader. An he deserves to be known for what he did.

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Só para o caso de não saberem, na triologia original Star Wars, Darth Vader foi interpretado por David Prowse. Mais tarde, na sala de edição, o maior vilão de todos os tempos ganhou a voz de James Earl Jones.
Para mim, este é um facto importante e deve ser do conhecimento comum. Muitas pessoas não têm a mínima ideia de que Prowse era Vader. E ele merece o reconhecimento pelo que fez.

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A little paradise

2010-03-21T23:43:00.000Z

No need for words... check the rest here.

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Sem palavras... vejam o resto aqui.

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Boba Fett - Life Size Bust

2010-02-20T17:07:00.002Z

From time to time, Sideshow greets us with excelent sculptures, making my head spin and making me go crazy with so much cool stuff! This time is the new Boba Fett Life Size Bust that keeps the level of quality they got us used to. Not so much need for words, just enjoy the pics of the mandalorian.

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De tempos a tempos, a Sideshow brinda-nos com esculturas excelentes, fazendo com que fique apanhado da cabeça e meio doido com tanta coisas espectacular! Desta feita é o novo busto à escala real de Boba Fett que mantém o nível de qualidade a que já nos habituaram. Não há grande necessidade de palavras, aproveitem antes as imagens do mandaloriano.

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Jabba the Cake

2010-02-20T01:53:00.005Z

"Jabba is made of chocolate cake, chocolate fudge, and fondant."

Takken from here. Thanks Susy Saki ;)

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Adidas Originals

2010-01-23T02:13:00.000Z

Sometime ago I´ve posted about the Adidas Originals Star Wars collection. Now we have a video available with lots of celebreties and a remix of the Imperial March. Check it!

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Há tempos fiz um post sobre os Adidas Originals para Star Wars. Agora já temos vídeo disponível com algumas celebridades e um remix da Imperial March. Espreitem!

Adidas Originals is kicking off 2010 by welcoming you to the neighborhood, the street where originality comes to life as artists, athletes, and celebs celebrate their style. Everyone's invited to our street corner along with some special guests, who traveled from a galaxy far, far away to launch a year's worth of celebrations.

Star Wars and adidas Originals have officially joined forces in our most colossal collaboration to date, bringing you a striking collection of sneakers and apparel inspired by the characters and crafts you've followed for a lifetime.

The most iconic moments and beloved figures from the Star Wars saga are translated to the streets, telling their creative story across a forceful collection of adidas Originals footwear and apparel.

Celebrate this powerful alliance to the beat of a new and improved remix of the Imperial March, as Vader and the stormtroopers land on our street corner greeted by Snoop Dogg, David Beckham, Calle 13, DJ Neil Armstrong and Daft Punk representing their originality. No matter which side of the Force you're on, believe the hype, this year is going to be massive.

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Force Trainer

2010-01-23T01:56:00.005Z

Mysterious "Force Trainer" Toy Explained

By Pete Vilmur

Last month, the Official StarWars.com Blog reported a story about the new Force Trainer toy from Uncle Milton Industries that reportedly utilizes brainwaves to levitate a ball within a tube, a la the Force. Well, that post generated so much attention on the site that we felt a follow-up story was in order to get to the bottom of this thing.

We contacted Uncle Milton Industries' Executive Vice President Frank Adler to get the low-down on this exciting new toy, which we hope to see out later this year:

Ok. Seriously. How does it work?
The wireless headset reads your brainwaves through dry sensor technology and can determine the differences between alpha, beta, gamma and delta waves. This allows a chip inside the Force Trainer to use an algorithm to interpret the data and translate it to physical action, which in this case moves the Training Sphere into different sections of the cylinder.

Will some people be able to produce brain waves more powerful than others? Can you consciously control them?
It depends on your midi-chlorian count! Ok, in actuality, it's not a matter of "more powerful" brain waves as much as "more focused." It's very much like the concept of practicing the Force as you see in the films. The deeper you are able to concentrate, the more you will 'feel the force flowing through you,' and the more you will be able to move the Training Sphere. The device will interpret different levels of focus rather than being just one big on/off switch.

How is the ball physically lifted?
The brainwave data is translated via computer chip to a fan inside the base of the Force Trainer, which is what actually lifts the ball -- your brain waves control how high the ball goes or how much it moves. As you move through the 15 different levels, you will activate Yoda's training tips and other sound effects.

How do you see this technology being applied in the near future?
The applications for the underlying technology are nearly limitless -- there have been discussions of using it in remote controls for televisions, stereos, video games, as well as some medical applications and other avenues for this type of technology.

When can we expect the Force Trainer to become available?
The Force Trainer will be in stores and online in Fall of 2009.

Please tell us you've got a bona-fide lightsaber in the works.
As soon as we find the right focusing crystals, you will be the first to know.

Original interview here

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The Empire Strikes Back - 30 years

2010-01-23T01:45:00.001Z

Taken from the Star Wars Homing Beacon, the weekly newsletter:

´This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. For the entire year, Lucasfilm is celebrating this landmark movie, including making Empire a central theme to this year's Star Wars Celebration event in August. Look for retrospective features on StarWars.com throughout the year, as well as here, in the Homing Beacon.

Back in 1990, Empire celebrated its first major milestone at ten years old. Then, Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine asked director Irvin Kershner to recall how he came to be director of Episode V.

"I had a phone call from [producer] Gary Kurtz who asked me if I would be interested, and I said I would think about it. I talked about it with my agent and I said, 'Oh, what a hard act to follow! Star Wars! I don't know.' I was kind of put off by the enormity of the job and having to not top it. I never believe in topping, I believe in just making something which stands on its own terms. I thought, 'What a difficult job!' I met with George Lucas at Universal over lunch and he began talking about what he wanted to do and how important the second film was, because if the second one worked, then he could make more. If the second one didn't work, then that would be the end of Star Wars. So I thought about it and said, 'Well, why do you want me? Of all the younger guys around, all the hot-shots, why me?' And I remember he said to me, 'Well, because you know everything a Hollywood director is supposed to know but you're not Hollywood.' I liked that.

"Of course, I've always liked George and respected him. I loved his little films and his stuff at USC. I had some seminars with him when I was teaching and he was making some little films. I remember THX 1138 and, in fact, did my best to make Warner release it. They were reluctant to release it. So I finally decided, 'Why not direct this Star Wars film.' However, I didn't know it would take me almost three years! So, I went up to see George and he took me to his office and showed me these drawings of what would later be Skywalker Ranch. He said, 'This is what this film will pay for.' He showed me drawings of the buildings, etc. But he said, 'This will only happen if Empire works.' And that was something else I had thing I had to carry on my shoulders. I thought, 'Wow, what a dream! That's incredible!' You know, it's not like saying, 'Look, we're going to make a lot of money!' It's saying, 'We're going to build something.' And that was the difference fo r me. That's what hooks me every time. You know, money itself means nothing. It's what's done with it that matters.

"So, George convinced me. Actually, he didn't have to try very hard."´

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Star Wars in Concert - Lisboa

2010-01-09T15:21:00.003Z

I just wanted to say that mentalization works :)
Today I´ll buy my tickets!!!

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Só queria dizer que a mentalização funciona :)
Hoje vou comprar os meus bilhetes!!!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Villa Balbianello

2010-01-02T20:09:00.001Z

The last days of 2009 and the first ones of 2010 were spent in the north of Italy, Milano and Lago di Como. This last one is the subject of this post. In the village of Lenno, in the western shore of Lago di Como, stands Villa Balbianello, where some of the Star Wars scenes were shot for "The Attack of The Clones". The 2 scenes I am posting are from the first kiss and also from Anakin´s and Padme´s secret marriage. The beautiful natural scenario was the ideal to represent the planet Naboo, homeland of Queen Amidala, where she and Anakin ended up falling in love.

In the end of the post I placed some of my own photographs from a nearest spot, and from a far one also. In this time of the year the Villa Balbianello and its´ gardens are closed, opening for the new season in March 2010, which was a pity...
Hope some day many of you can have the chance to take a closer look to it :)
A very happy 2010 from Italy, and may the Force always be with you!

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Os últimos dias de 2009 e os primeiros de 2010 foram passados no norte de Itália, em Milano e no Lago di Como. Este último é o tema deste post. Na vila de Lenno, na margem oeste do Lago di Como, fica a Villa Balbianello, onde algumas das cenas do filme "O Ataque dos Clones" foram filmadas. Os 2 momentos que aqui coloco são do primeiro beijo e também do casamento secreto de Anakin e Padmé. O belíssimo cenário natural foi o ideal para representar Naboo, planeta de origem da Rainha Amidala, onde ela e Anakin acabaram por se apaixonar.

No final do post coloquei algumas fotos minhas de um local mais próximo e de outro mais distante. Nesta altura do ano a Villa Balbianello está fechada, bem como os seus jardins, reabrindo apenas em Março, o que foi uma pena...
Espero que um dia muitos de vocês tenham a oportunidade de a ver mais de perto :)

Um feliz 2010 desde Itália para todos, e que a Força esteja sempre convosco!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

A very happy 2010

2009-12-30T18:36:00.000Z

I want to take the chance to wish all the visitors of this blog, and all Star Wars fans, a very happy 2010! Make your objectives and goals come true, learn how to use The Force, and if by any chance you can move any objects with your minds, please record it and share it with the Star Wars community. We will appreciate it :)
Best regards to all, and may The Force always be with you!
Happy 2010!!!
(I took this picture of Darth Vader 2 days ago, while roaming in the streets of Milan, in Italy; it´s from the entrance of a bar)

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Queria aproveitar esta oportunidade para desejar a todos os visitantes deste blogue, e fãs de Star Wars, um 2010 muito feliz! Que os vossos objectivos e metas se tornem realidade, aprendam a utilizar A Força e, se por algum acaso conseguirem mover algum objecto com as vossas mentes, por favor filmem e partilhem com a comunidade Star Wars. A gerência agradece :)
Os melhores cumprimentos para todos, e que A Força esteja sempre convosco!
Feliz 2010!!!
(tirei esta foto do Darth Vader há 2 dias, enquanto percorria as ruas de Milão, em Itália; é a entrada de um bar)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Merry Christmas, everyone!

2009-12-24T13:00:00.003Z

Christmas at the Slywalkers´...

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Darth Vader opens Wall Street

2009-12-24T01:28:00.001Z

No need for words... :)

Thanks VEletronic ;)

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Santo Remedio

2009-12-23T01:10:00.001Z

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Hssiss, the Dark Side Dragons

2009-12-21T00:55:00.001Z

Hssiss, or dark side dragons, were a lizard species with the ability to influence Force-sensitive beings around them. If bitten by a hssiss, one would succumb to the effects of a dark side poison. Hssiss also had the ability to conceal themselves and become invisible, possibly doing so through the Force. Hssiss originated as savage reptilian predators on Ambria, and were one of the few creatures to survive the planet's destruction. They lived in and near Lake Natth, where Jedi Master Thon had imprisoned the dark side energies that had plagued the planet for millennia. The dark spirits then began to possess the creatures, turning them into something much fouler—it was said that these "dark side dragons" aided those who used the dark side of the Force. Eventually, Great Bogga began to use them as body guards and pitted them against those who had failed him. When he realized how effective and vicious they were, he had them transported offworld and sold in bulk. Soon, Hssiss could be found all over the galaxy, especially on worlds where the dark side was strong, including Korriban, Mimban^[1] and Vjun.

In appearance, Hssiss looked nothing more than particularly vicious reptiles, about three meters in length, with a green, scaly hide. In addition to those three meters, they had a meter long tail, covered in rows of spikes which stretched up past their backs and onto their necks. When in the lakes on Ambria, they hunted in pairs, grasping their prey with their strong jaws and sinking dozens of teeth into the unfortunate animal's body, while the other Hssiss sunk its jagged claws into it.

Dark lizards were a species of hssiss.

Overview

As creatures of the Force, they had a limited ability to mask their presence. Hssiss were drawn to suffering and carnage. After the Jedi Civil War and the devastation of the planet Korriban, they fed upon all the corpses left behind from the war, while the angry phantoms of the Sith—too weak to influence the sentient—took these hssiss as thralls to their will, fending off all intruders who landed on the planet.

They were found on many planets throughout the galaxy, including Korriban, Ambria, Mimban and Vjun. Their prevalence was probably the result of being brought with Sith armies in their many wars. Many scientists believed the hssiss originated from the planet Stenness.

The Jedi philosopher Tionne Solusar once met with a hssiss on the planet Ambria. She killed it by removing its head with her lightsaber, but did not escape unscathed. The hssiss had slashed her with its claws, and only a Jedi healing trance proved able to remove the venom. This led her to believe that the poison was spawned from the dark side of the Force.

Behind the Scenes

In Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Ludo Kressh's tomb on Korriban contains an infinite hssiss spawn next to a dead Jedi. By looting the body, two hssiss spawn. This is the basic level up glitch.

Strangley when using Force Vision to see the Force alignment Hssiss are colored blue for a lightsider rather than red.

Info from Wookieepedia, a great database.
I didn´t even knew that these creatures existed, kinda of crashed in them by chance, when I was looking for something else. This is just one great thing that happens a lot with Star Wars stuff, you are looking for a specific thing, but you end up looking at other completely different :)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

And I became Lord Vader

2009-12-21T00:27:00.001Z

Yesterday there was a costume party with lots of friends, to celebrate "Tinker Bell´s" birthday. It was a great party. Check some of the pics :)

Vader and Wonder Woman, the perfect couple :)

After some party time, I decided to exercise my choking with Amelie Poulain.

Then we make peace.

A little help with The Lasso of Truth.

Some dancing with Tinker Bell.

Me, with a happy face! Can´t you notice?!

Here I convinced Amelie Poulain to join The Dark Side.

Me, with a serious face! Common, you can tell it´s a serious face.

Here they caught me and did experiments.

And tried to make this thing grow out from my nose.

Tinker Bell... you wish you could scare the biggest villain of all time!

Only Wonder Women can seduce me...

Super Goblin and me, getting some rest.

Even a Sith has to eat!

Super Goblin and me, resting again.

Wonder Woman also made some experiments on me...

But I got Little Red Riding Hood! Wait a sec, wasn´t this Amelie Poulain?

Me and Amelie, ups, me and Little Red dancing with style.

Finally I got her! She is my apprentice now :)

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Something, Something, Something, Dark Side...

2009-12-20T23:24:00.000Z

"Something, Something, Something, Dark Side" is an upcoming episode of the FOX animated television series Family Guy and the sequel episode to the critically acclaimed, hour-long Star Wars episode Blue Harvest. It will retell the story of The Empire Strikes Back as "Blue Harvest" did with A New Hope, recasting characters from Family Guy into roles from the film. It was originally scheduled to air as the 7th season finale,^[2] but has been pushed back to season 8.^[3] However, Seth MacFarlane has said that the episode will premiere on DVD before it goes to air.^[4] Like the previous installment, the poster for "Dark Side" is based on the design of an actual Star Wars poster. The title is also a reference to a previous episode.

From Wookieepedia

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Star Wars Chop Sabers

2009-12-19T19:29:00.005Z

Eat sushi, defend the galaxy

But now, we must eat. Come, good food, come... and meet your end in the grasp of the Star Wars Chop Sabers. They're lightsabers, they're chopsticks, they'll change the way you experience your favorite Asian foods. If you missed the chance to pick these up at San Diego Comic Con 2009, now is the time to grab these Japanese imports from ThinkGeek and deftly maneuver your food with the power of the Force. We're not sure if you know this, but Yoda has been known to carve his Thanksgiving turkey using his lightsaber.

Go forth, brave Jedi warriors, and use your chop sabers to mix just a little extra wasabi into your soy sauce. You can handle it. It is a known fact that eating sushi with chop sabers vastly strengthens your ability to ingest horseradish products. (By the way, did you know that researches are trying to make a smoke alarm for the deaf using wasabi vapors? We're debating whether it would be more annoying to wake up to the sound of a fire alarm or the punch in the nose that only wasabi brings. What do you think?) Either way, wield your weapons and ready the way for a truly epic eating experience.

More pics at ThinkGeek.com

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iPhone - choose Vader or Stormtrooper

2009-12-17T14:23:00.001Z

iPhones can now be turned to the Dark Side of The Force. You just need to choose between Darth Vader or a Stormtrooper, wheter you like it in a bossy way or a more submissive approach. You choose. Both are black, combining perfectly with the Dark Side.

I wonder, will the lucky ones get a chance to talk like Vader using it?...

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Agora já é possível converter os iPhones para o Lado Negro da Força (isto em português até soa mal). Basta escolher entre o Darth Vader ou um Stormtrooper, caso prefiram um estilo mais bossy ou uma abordagem mais submissa. Vocês escolhem. Ambos são pretos, a combinação perfeita para o Lado Negro.

Indago, será que os sortudos que comprem um terão a hipótese de falar como o Vadeao usar o dito?...

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars + Adidas

2009-12-16T16:45:00.001Z

Info taken from the starwars.com website:

Recently, we gave you a sneak peek at the products within the first season of the exciting new adidas Originals Star Wars collection. Now here is a set of images which showcase the collection in all its glory and bring to life the inspirations behind each piece in the range.
The collection for the first season is split into three packs -- The Characters Pack, the Vehicles Pack and the Direct Pack. The products in each pack take inspiration from the respective aspect of the Star Wars lexicon from legendary characters and crafts to classic scenes and fuse them with iconic adidas Originals silhouettes. The pieces will begin to hit all adidas Originals stores and other select retailers in January. Also, look out for a very special web application announcing the adidas and Star Wars collaboration which will hit the internet within the next couple of weeks. Below is an overview of the products within each pack.

Characters Pack
This pack takes the most iconic moments and characters from the Star Wars saga and brings them to life across five sneakers, two short sleeve T-shirts and the Superstar Track Top.

Vehicles Pack
For this pack, we have taken inspiration from the well known vehicles and crafts from the Star Wars saga and translated them to our five most iconic adidas Originals sneakers and two key adidas Originals apparel models. Across these models we have paid homage to the distinguished features of airborne crafts and land based vehicles from both sides of the Force and executed them to appeal to both adidas and Star Wars fans alike.

Direct Pack
Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers appear in this pack as well as in the Characters pack. Also, the Women's Game Mid silhouette that appears here is inspired by Princess Leia, featuring gold detailing paired with a modern high-top silhouette with matching apparel.

These are my favourite :)

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Star Wars Celebration V

2009-12-06T19:53:00.000Z

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, Massive Fan Event will Take Place in Orlando, Florida August 12-15, 2010; Registration Will Go Live Thursday, December 10th.

www.starwarscelebration.com

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Nem vou traduzir, por não ser necessário. Só espero que um dia este tipo de evento venha a Portugal...

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Dark Side Days

2009-11-30T12:11:00.002Z

It seems that it is still possible to take this good chance and got a 25% promo discount in all available products in the Star Wars Shop. Go for it!

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Diz que ainda é possível aproveitar a promoção de 25% de desconto em todos os produtos da Star Wars Shop. Aproveitem!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars no El Corte Inglés de Gaia

2009-11-17T00:57:00.001Z

Amigos nortenhos, aproveitem!

"Mostra única sobre a mítica saga "Star Wars" de 20 de Novembro a 31 de Dezembro

O Universo Star Wars vai tomar conta do El Corte Inglés Gaia Porto de 20 de Novembro a 31 de Dezembro.

Artefactos usados na rodagem dos filmes que constituem a saga, miniaturas e dioramas, peças de coleccionismo e toda a parafernália de peças que fazem parte do imaginário de gerações de fãs da série criada por George Lucas, vão poder ser vistas e admiradas em 1.200 m2 de área de mostra e eventos.

O público vai poder ver mais de 30 anos da história do cinema, retratados numa mostra única que reúne mais de duas mil peças referentes a Star Wars. Será interessante neste tema referir que grande parte das peças são "vintage", expressão que no mundo dos coleccionadores se refere ao período compreendido entre os anos de 1977 e 1985.

Nesta área destacam-se peças como capacetes restaurados, réplicas de armaduras, ou até o primeiro artigo de merchandising que a marca de brinquedos Kenner colocou no mercado em 1977, ano da estreia do primeiro filme da série, A Guerra das Estrelas.

Durante os 41 dias em que o espaço vai poder ser visitado, está programada uma série de eventos com Star Wars como tema. Todos os dias vai ser apresentada a Escola de Jedi, um espaço lúdico em que os mais jovens são convidados a ter aulas com cavaleiros Jedi, especialistas no controlo da "força" e no manejo do sabre laser e a combater as forças do mal, personificadas no Imperador e no sinistro Darth Vader.

A animação vai ser constante, com mostras de excertos de filmes, traillers e a permanência de alguns dos personagens, como os Guerreiros Brancos, Cavaleiros Jedi, Dart Vader e tantos outros, que certamente farão as delícias dos fãs."

Texto retirado do Portal do Cidadão de Vila Nova de Gaia

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Tauntaun Sleeping Bag

2009-11-17T00:41:00.003Z

Well, I must say this is one of the most geekest thing I ever saw! A Tauntaun Sleeping Bag, what else will these guys come up with? :)
This product is so geek, that even Luke Skywalker´s clothes are on the inside, as well as a lightsaber with zipper functions. And as they say on the description, "Smell not included"... Sweet!

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Bem, devo dizer que esta é das coisas mais geek que já vi! Um saco cama Tauntaun, de que mais estes gajos se vão lembrar? :)
Este produto é tão geek, que até inclui as roupas do Luke Skywalker no interior, bem como um sabre de luz em substituição do fecho. E como eles dizem na descrição, "Cheiro não incluído"...
Belo!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

The Sith Lord

2009-11-13T14:08:00.003Z

"I am your life. I am your death. You have passed your final test without flinching. I name you Darth Talon and you will now be one of my Hands—My own personal assassin. Henceforth, you will take orders only from me—report only to me."

Darth Krayt

Darth Talon by Sideshow

2009-11-13T13:59:00.001Z

And once again, a newsletter tip :)
This month is being prophicuous in terms of pleasant news for the Outter Rim, if I might say. I found this character to be my favourite Twi´lek, due to her Sith tattoos, red and black skin, and sexy powerfull pose. About two years ago I started to read the comic "Star Wars: Legacy", and right in the beggining of the tale Talon passes her Master´s test "without flinching". My attention was taken for the years to come.
Know she appears in a magnificent statue from Sideshow Collectibles. Click the image for more pictures. Outstanding!

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Novamente, uma dica vinda de uma newsletter :) Este tem sido um mês profícuo em termos de agradáveis notícias desde a Orla Exterior, se assim o posso afirmar. Cheguei à conclusão de que esta é a minha personagem Twi´lek favorita, devido às suas tatuagens Sith, à pele vermelha e negra, e à sua poderosa pose sexy. Há cerca de dois anos iniciei a leitura do comic "Star Wars: Legacy", e logo no início do conto Talon passa o teste do seu Mestre "sem pestanejar". Estava conquistada a minha atenção para os anos vindouros. Agora ela surge numa magnífica estátua da Sideshow Collectibles. Cliquem na imagem para mais fotos. Fenomenal!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

LEGO Webcomic #5

2009-11-13T00:04:00.001Z

Another Star Wars newsletter tip that I got this week. Wondering around I got to this video and found it pretty fun. This mix between Lego characters and a comic like animated adventure works out superbly. Here´s the episode 5 link, because they don´t give a url code:

watch it

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Volto a colocar aqui mais uma dica tirada da newsletter Star Wars. A vaguear pelo site oficial encontrei este vídeo muito engraçado. Esta mistura entre personagens Lego e animação BD resulta muito bem. Deixo-vos o link para o episódio 5, pois não partilham um código url para colocar aqui o vídeo:
vejam aqui

Clicking in the above link you can watch all the other episodes of this Lego series.
Enjoy!

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Clicando no link acima podem ver os restantes episódios desta série Lego.
Divirtam-se!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars: Visions

2009-11-12T14:06:00.001Z

Luke's Lesson by Jacob A. Pfeiffer

This week I found in the Star Wars newsletter a great image and quickly I began to search for more details. It appears that a new book is about to be released. The title from Abrams Books is Star Wars: Visions, with art by Ed Binkley. I post the book cover and another fantastic art that I really hope to be part of that book. For further info just keep searching :)

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Esta semana encontrei na habitual newsletter Star Wars, uma imagem fenomenal e rapidamente iniciei uma pesquisa mais detalhada sobre o assunto. Aparentemente, um novo livro irá ser editado. O título, da Abrams Books, é Star Wars: Visions, com arte de Ed Binkley. Vou colocar aqui a capa do livro e outra imagem fantástica, que espero, faça parte desse livro. Para mais informações continuem a pesquisar :)

Obi-Wan Kenobi by Donato Giancola

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

"Noooooooooooo!!!..."

2009-11-12T13:38:00.003Z

Yes, we all know it pretty well.
But this is one of the best quotes of Star Wars movies, ever!
"Luke, I am your father" :)

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Sim, todos nós o sabemos.
Mas esta é uma das melhores frases de sempre da trilogia Star Wars!
"Luke, I am your father" :)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Sounds and more sounds

2009-07-05T21:30:00.002+01:00

In the last Star Wars newsletter that I received, I found a pretty interesting item about SW quotes. After some testing, I confess that it´s hard to mix some of these sounds, just because there are so many, which is a good thing. The "Breathing" is the best! Click the pic and try for yourself. It´s pretty cool!

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Na última newsletter Star Wars que recebi, encontrei um item sobre frases e sons das personagens SW bem interessantes. Após alguns minutos de testes confesso que não é nada fácil misturar alguns destes sons, simplesmente porque são imensos, o que é algo bom. O "Breathing" do Vader, é o melhor! Cliquem na imagem e tentei vocês mesmos. É muito bom!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars - The Old Republic

2009-06-12T12:44:00.002+01:00

Uau!!! :)

Note: The video does not fit my blog size... If you are experiencing problems, check the video here. Enjoy!

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Nota: O vídeo não se ajusta ao tamanho do meu blogue... Caso tenham problemas em visualizá-lo, vejam aqui. Apreciem!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Star Wars Insider #85

2009-06-07T23:34:00.000+01:00

Because a picture is worth a thousand words :)
I think Darth Maul is one of my favourite characters. Maybe number 1, I dare to say.

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Porque uma imagem vale mais do que mil palavras :)
Penso que o Darth Maul é um dos meus personagens preferidos. Arrisco a dizer, talvez mesmo o número 1.

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

The Lost Tribe of the Sith

2009-06-02T11:00:00.000+01:00

"For the ruthless Sith Order, failure is not an option. It is an offense punishable by death -- and a fate to which Commander Yaru Korsin will not succumb. But on a crucial run to deliver troops and precious crystals to a combat hotspot in the Sith's war against the Republic, Korsin and the crew of the mining ship Omen are ambushed by a Jedi starfighter. And when the Sith craft crash-lands, torn and crippled, on a desolate alien planet, the hard-bitten captain finds himself at odds with desperate survivors on the brink of mutiny -- and his own vengeful half brother, who's bent on seizing command.

No matter the cost, Korsin vows that it will not be his blood and bones left behind on this unknown world. For the way of the Sith leaves little room for compromise -- and none for mercy."

This is the synopsis for the new Star Wars book, The Lost Tribe of the Sith, available for free download :)
Just click the pic. Enjoy!

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Esta é a sinopse (em inglês) do mais recente livro da saga Star Wars, The Lost Tribe of the Sith, disponível para download gratuito :)
Basta clicar na imagem. Apreciem!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Presents in a Skywalker paper bag

2009-05-25T15:09:00.003+01:00

Thanks Chris and Naty, for the fabulous present :)

The important thing for the blog is the Luke Skywalker paper bag. It´s so cool! It´s from a little shop in Bairro Alto, Lisbon, near the place I work. But I don´t know the name... Maybe later I´ll update the post.

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Obrigado Chris e Naty, pelo presente fabuloso :)

O importante para o blogue é o saco de papel com o Luke Skywalker. É muito fixe! É de uma pequena loja no Bairro Alto, Lisboa, perto do local onde trabalho. Mas não sei o nome da loja... Talvez mais tarde dê para actualizar o post, quando souber.

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Geek moment

2009-04-28T18:15:00.000+01:00

General Grievous piece by piece

2009-03-28T18:45:00.002Z

The General is ready and assembled. New pics soon ;)

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O General está pronto e montado peça por peça. Brevemente coloco novas imagens ;)

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

A General awaits...

2009-03-17T18:05:00.002Z

Real soon, I´m gonna post some pics with the current developments...
Stay tuned ;)

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Brevemente vou colocar algumas fotos aqui, com o desenvolvimento dos trabalhos...
Fiquem atentos!

Mauro Bex : maurobindo

Republic Attack Shuttle ready to fly!

2009-03-03T01:41:00.001Z

The older I get, the geeker I am...

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Quanto mais velho, mais geek...

Mauro Bex : maurobindo