Star Wars Celebration 2017: Episode 3

(Did you miss Episode 2: The Best Mashup Cosplay?)

I'm going to kick off this photo batch with the most adorable child of all time, you guys:

This little girl was wandering around the lobby beaming at everyone and rocking her Princess Leia doll, and I can't even handle the cute. Look at that face!

She got high-fives from Chewie and the Leia behind her, who looks exactly like Carrie Fisher here:

All the feelz. All of them.

I have a few nifty puppetry costumes to show you today, and here's the first:

Can you spot the cosplayer? She's hidden inside General Grievous' robe! The feet are attached to her shoes, and with the articulated legs Grievous is incredibly convincing.

I mentioned before how family-friendly Celebration is, and it was such a joy to see so many parents cosplaying with their kids.

And look at those little Amidala dresses! WOW.

Some brave, hilarious souls:

I didn't see them getting any flak, though; everyone seemed to find it as funny as I do.

An incredible Obi Wan:




And check out this Baze Malbus from Rogue One!




Because little kids falling in love with droids will never get old:

D'aww.


First Kylo's grandmother helps him get dressed:

"Thanks, Grams."

Then they drop the sickest beats in the galaxy:


AW YEAH. Coming to a cantina near you.

:D

When you round a corner and see something like this, it really is like the movies come to life:

I got a little choked up, you guys.

Another puppetry costume coming atcha:


This guy has a false arm, so he can puppeteer the Dianoga!
(That's the snake thing. Thanks, Google.)

Now brace yourself...

...for the horror...

...that is...

HUMAN-SIZED SALACIOUS CRUMB.

[blood-curdling shriek]

Seriously, so well done. And so wrong. Bahaha!

Across from the 501st's room outside the Show Floor was the Droid Room, a museum-like walk-though exhibit of incredible fan-built droids and, of course, more great photo opps.

It was dark in there, so all the colorful lights on the droids would stand out. Made photos tricky, though.

At the end of the walk-through were three different photo scenes. Two were in my Mission Report, and the third was THIS awesomeness:

Eeee! I love how they got BB-8 up to head level.

So my new fashion icon is a green Twi'lek:

(You can follow Twi'lek Quinn on Instagram.)

First, stunning makeup, and second, I want to dress like this every day. So many useful pockets! And boots! She looks like an intergalactic Indiana Jones, you guys. Luuurrrve.

Here's another action figure cosplay: Princess Leia!

The plastic hair buns are too good. And the gloves!

I'm guessing these two are from the Old Republic? Maybe?

Anyway, I love all the detail - had fun editing these.

And check out the adorable sass on this little Leia:

John got to chat with Youtuber Jenny Nicholson while I was in costume - so even though they were right next to me, I had no idea. Ha! Jenny's Rogue One review is pretty controversial, but I kinda loved it. [ducks]  Anyway, here she is interviewing a double-take-worthy Qui-Gon Jinn:

Holy Liam Neeson look-alike!

And speaking of celebrities...

The man. The myth. The goofball:

That's my friend John Strangeway (and Tony. Hi, Tony!) I first discovered - and subsequently photo-stalked - his Steampunk Boba Fett at a Star Wars Celebration, so it seems fitting to give him another shout-out here. Strangeway loves everyone and gives great hugs, so be sure to ask for one when you see him. Just don't be surprised if he won't let go.

(If you're new here, that's me in the Jawa costume. Which is also a puppetry cosplay.)

Oh! Did I mention there was a whole area of Star Wars cars?

This was the best one:

SO COOL.

Then there was a truck with a pop-up bed cover, and... this happened:

Fun Fact: When you photograph a Slave Leia from the side, it reeeallly looks like she's nekkid.

(Please note the Death Star Truck Nuts. Bahahaa!)

Fun bumper stickers:

And my second favorite car: BB-Bug!

It was playing BB-8 sounds, and the ground effects changed color. Flaaaaailing!

Ok, time to wrap this installment up with the BEST puppetry costume of the whole convention.

Ready?

Then may I present:


BABY RANCOR.

And you guys, it's wearing a diaper:

Eeeeee! The tail!


I know these aren't the clearest shots (they were VERY mobbed) but here's a little video:

That's a little Gamorrean guard doll in its hand - the thing it's chewing on. Hee!

(I'm loving using gifs for short video clips - so much easier than messing with Youtube links.)

Ok, that's all for now, but don't despair: I'm *still* not done. Next time I'll be covering all the dapper and fashionable cosplay of Celebration. From Punk Leia to Burlesque Boba Fett, adorable Ewoks,  Rebels with ruffles, and sparkly droid dresses, prepare for inspiration overload!

'Til then!