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[factory sealed]

Nearly 44 years ago I waited in the longest line imaginable on a hot day for the most anticipated sequel in cinema history aka ESB.

Back then you didn't have 5 showings of the film simultaneously. It was shown once in a very large theatre. The two afternoon shows ended up being sold out by the time we got up to the ticket booth but we still managed to score tickets for the dinner time showing   

Movies were a significant part of my experiences growing up as we would go to the every weekend. I can honestly the big "Luke I am your father" reveal at the end of ESB was one of the top three audience reactions I have ever witnessed first hand. The place absolutely went ballistic as back in those days, no internet, so no spoilers, hence no kids really knew or saw that one coming. A few kids even started crying. 

This was 1980 which also kicked off one of the most incredible decades with respect to the synergy of comics, movies, TV shows, cartoons, nonsports cards, video games and all kinds of other merchandising you think of from lunch boxes to merch to drinking glasses, etc. It was a glorious time indeed.

I was going to post some of my OO SW comics and cards but we have to move up a bonfire by a few hours to right now because it's looking as if we are getting rain later and we have over 100 lbs of wood. So  for now and May the 4th be with you all!! 

[Jayman]

On 5/4/2024 at 9:12 PM, factory sealed said:

I was going to post some of my OO SW comics and cards but we have to move up a bonfire by a few hours to right now because it's looking as if we are getting rain later and we have over 100 lbs of wood. So  for now and May the 4th be with you all!! 

Pfffttt! Another bonfire?  

Have fun and keep those SW collectibles away from the fire! 

[Chip Cataldo]

On 5/4/2024 at 9:12 PM, factory sealed said:

"Luke I am your father"

The most mis-quoted line in cinema history.

"No...*I* am your father."

He never says "Luke" there, though everyone remembers it like that.

[Gaard]

The quote in all it's glory...

 

[factory sealed]

On 5/4/2024 at 9:26 PM, Jayman said:

Pfffttt! Another bonfire?  

Have fun and keep those SW collectibles away from the fire! 

Calling it @ a little past 2AM EST . This is the earliest I can recall that we've shut down. Rain and cold is such a drag. Oh well, I guess the upside is I will get some sleep. 

[BlowUpTheMoon]

[factory sealed]

On 5/6/2024 at 6:18 PM, BlowUpTheMoon said: