What? Nobody went to Comic-Con?

[Matt Thorn]

I'm surprised that there was nary a peep about this year's San Diego Comic-Con. It was my first Comic-Con, though I was there (http://www.fantagraphics.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Comic-Con-Day-1-Part-3-Moto-Hagio-with-video-.html&Itemid=113) on business (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2010/moto-hagio-focus-panel), plugging my new manga translation (http://www.amazon.com/Drunken-Dream-Other-Stories/dp/1606993771/) with the artist (http://www.comicsgirl.com/2010/07/24/spotlight-on-moto-hagio-at-comic-con/). Nonetheless, I had a blast, even though I didn't bring a single saber. (I was tempted.)

I saw a handful of really good Star Wars costumes. The two that stick out in my mind most are a mother and daughter. Mom was wearing custom-made woman's Mandolorian armor, and daughter was wearing really high-quality, child-sized Clone Trooper armor. They were just awesome.

And I guess it's an indication of how much exposure I've had to hardcore clone armor through the Costuming forum here that I was able to easily distinguish between the mass-produced Storm Trooper costumes and the Real Thing. :cool:

But I don't recall seeing any particularly stunning Jedi or Sith costumes, and I think I spotted just one custom saber among all the off-the-shelf Force FX sabers. :-?

Oh, and there were more "slave Leias (http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2010/07/27/comic-con-adrianne-curry-the-slave-leias/)" than you could shake a stick at. I suppose they were mostly hired help. :p

[Crystal Chambers]

I saw some coverage on TV. That's about it. Thanks for the links. Nice to see some of your work, and we all love the Slave Leia's too!:p

That's sad..custom sabers are where it's at and should be represented well at every convention.

[Darth Midian]

I plan on going to the Columbus Ohio Comic Con in November. I never been to one these. I'm not sure how big it is or what to expect, but I'm looking forward to checking out some cool art work. Yes Karen, I have to agree with you on loving the Slave Leia's.

[X]

My padawan and I were there 3 days and in full robes fri and sat, but I spent most of sat in hall H (Where the "stabbing") took place. My padawan's saber and mine were custom, I saw maybe 1 metal Ultrasabers stunt saber and 1 PVC Ultrasaber.