Darth_Owl Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 While I admit that getting the 5 hobbits is a big catch I am confused and dissapointed at the lack of Star Wars guests. I seriously hope that Showmasters have something special to pull out of the bag for us SW fans - Hayden, Hammil, Lee perhaps? Perhaps collectormania should be renamed to Hobbitmania? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IErisedMalfoy Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 well, I have to say that I'd much prefer LOTR guests than Star Wars guests (Sorry!) and I suppose Showmasters have got to meet the majority view! Anyway there's still more room for SW guests (And HP guests) so keep your fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hum3z Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Im confident that the big catch is Billy Dee for us star wars fans. In all honesty here I dont want them to announce further big named star wars people now, Im going to be queueing all day long for the hobbits as it is and really do not want to miss out. You get me? Im only there for a day and I really want the 4 hobbits. Its a good job that Ive met Billy Dee before otherwise Id be gutted. Its clear to see that LOTR is the focus this time. I suggest that for star wars, you will have to look elsewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidSimons Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 If you count the shows listed on the forum that people have asked for guests from (Star Wars, Star Trek, LOTR, HP, Farscape, Stargate, Horror etc. etc.). I'm certain it would come to more than 30 shows. With only room for 30 guests some people are therefore certain to be disappointed. Personally I think with an opportunity to get 5 hobbits there was no way SM could be expected to turn that down. I'm not that fussed about LOTR myself, but I'm pleased for the fans of the show. Next time maybe they'll be more SW people in which case someone else will be disappointed. Whoever they get SM can't please everyone. But I've faith in them. Guests they don't get this time we might see at C5 or C6. Whatever happens their line-up is so superior to any of the other shows around that I'm happy with what they're doing. I've seen "so-called" SW shows that would have got Billy Dee Williams and one or two of the very regular SW names (no offense to them) and then called it a day. So I think with BDW our friends SM have adequately met the SW contingents needs (not that more SW guests like Mr. Lee or Mr. Hamill would go amiss). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Owl Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 I see where you are coming from with your point about getting 5 hobbits, but lets remember that 3 of the LOTR guests listed for C4 were at C3 (which was only a few short months ago). I guess I'm more dissapointed due to the fact that for the last couple of years Showmasters have brought "a new hope" (excuse the pun) to us Star Wars fans - fantastic guests at the last 2 events and then all of a sudden its like -"you're getting Billy Dee and that's your lot!" I would like to think that the Star Wars representation should at least be in line with the number of Star Trek guests. After all, if it wasn't for SW and ST then the likelyhood is that LOTR would never have become the phenomenon it has (in terms of merchandise). Well, I guess if Billy Dee is the only SW guest to be there then I'll have a short trip. Suppose I should think of my pocket!!! Still dissapointed though. I hope that if Showmasters don't take up the mantel for us SW fans then someone else will! What's the chance of 5 lead roles from Episode III coming to Collectormania in the summer of 2005?!! Very slim to slim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Let's not forget there are still quite a few guests to be announced yet. The list is already packed with LOTR stars and I can't see anymore of them being announced. I'm expecting, and hoping that some more SW guests will be announced soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Owl Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 4 or 5 to be announced I think. Maybe we'll get one or two of the old timers thrown in. Prowse, Bulloch, Baker, Edmunds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emotionalvampire Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 And they have never been to Collectormania.....Noooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomasd Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 What's the chance of 5 lead roles from Episode III coming to Collectormania in the summer of 2005?!! Very slim to slim? 5 planks of wood would probably do the same job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Owl Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 And they have never been to Collectormania.....Noooooooooooooooooooooo Whats that supposed to mean? Of course they have - thats my point!! Ever heard of sarcasm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emotionalvampire Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Snap, so was mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Owl Posted July 28, 2003 Author Share Posted July 28, 2003 Anyway, We NEED at least one more Star Wars guest - come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegeta Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 i think there trying to get as much lotr gueests in because this year the last lotr film is coming out so they want to try and get as many people as the can from lotr so they mont need to get as many for c5!!!!!!!!!!!and in 2005 they will have loads of sw people there because the new film comes out in 2oo5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Owl Posted July 28, 2003 Author Share Posted July 28, 2003 That is lame Vegetable and you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudulator Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 I can understand your disappointment Darth_Owl, but would you really be any happier if SM rolled out Dave Prowse, Kenny Baker and Mike Edmonds again, just to make up numbers? They are not deliberately snubbing the Star Wars fans, I'm sure that if they had the chance of having Chistopher Lee, they would jump at it but it's getting difficult to find good new guests that haven't done much before. There's not really enough interest to bring along the third ewok to the left, and most of the main Star Wars people will be filming Episode III at the moment. As for major cast from the original trilogy, securing these people tend to require a combination of availability, willingness to attend, realistic appearance fee and blind luck. I trust Showmasters and I'm confident it won't be long before they manage to scoop some great SW guests. By having such awesome LOTR guests from what is currently the world's biggest movie franchise, they are building an incredible reputation for the show meaning it will hopefully be easier to attract top names to future shows. Patience young padawan! spudulator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 I'd be happy with one more good Star Wars guest. But no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Owl Posted July 28, 2003 Author Share Posted July 28, 2003 There are numerous "lower key" actors from the prequels as well as the original trilogy that have not done many signings over here in the past, so it wouldn't have to be the likes of Kenny, Mike Edmunds, etc. But in answer to your question - Kenny would be most welcome, as would Mike and Jeremy Bulloch. I would pay to get all of their autograph's again as there is always something else in my collection to get signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted July 28, 2003 Showmasters Admin Share Posted July 28, 2003 I can understand your disappointment Darth_Owl, but would you really be any happier if SM rolled out Dave Prowse, Kenny Baker and Mike Edmonds again, just to make up numbers?They are not deliberately snubbing the Star Wars fans, I'm sure that if they had the chance of having Chistopher Lee, they would jump at it but it's getting difficult to find good new guests that haven't done much before. There's not really enough interest to bring along the third ewok to the left, and most of the main Star Wars people will be filming Episode III at the moment. As for major cast from the original trilogy, securing these people tend to require a combination of availability, willingness to attend, realistic appearance fee and blind luck. I trust Showmasters and I'm confident it won't be long before they manage to scoop some great SW guests. By having such awesome LOTR guests from what is currently the world's biggest movie franchise, they are building an incredible reputation for the show meaning it will hopefully be easier to attract top names to future shows. Patience young padawan! spudulator This really is a very well thought out post. I have to say that it pretty much covers why there are no more Star Wars guests at the moment, although do bear with us as all hope is not yet lost for Star Wars fans. Showmasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauron Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 i agree that there should be more star wars guests but i love lotr so as long there is a decent actor from either which there already is im happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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