Other highlights inside included costumed characters like Chewbacca and stormtroopers for photo opportunities; a THX room, where the Smithsonian documentary Star Wars: The Magic of Myth screened; and the video room, where the Insider screened Star Wars rarities including the Boba Fett cartoon from "The Star Wars Holiday Special," old toy commercials, spoofs like Troops, the Warwick Davis "mockumentary" Return of the Ewok, and much more.
Outside, the fans walked from exhibit hall to the store to snap up official products, chowed down on food from Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut in an outdoor dining tent, took part in trivia contests, and watched a giant Naboo starfghter constructed before their eyes with more than 20,000 LEGO building blocks. "No glue," a LEGO lady told everyone.
Many of the fans enjoying the Celebration came dressed as their favorite characters, with Darth Maul an early favorite among costumed fans, along with old staples like Vader, Fett, and the entire Rogue Squadron. One creative fan came dressed as the original Kenner action figure of Darth Vader complete with vinyl cape and telescoping orange lightsaber extending from his sleeve.
There were many multi-generation Star Wars fans at the Celebration, parents who saw the original trilogy as kids and now are bringing their own families to the series.
"Austin (4) likes Luke, Danielle (6) likes Lela," said Scott Honas, 33, from Arvada, Colorado. "We collect all the figures, own all the movies, watched them numerous times, he has the comic books. We just love Star Wars. It's the same good-bad story that's been through history since the beginning of time. You can look at it as King Arthur with Camelot, same story just a different twist. It appeals to everyone."
