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We can’t really escape Star Wars: not only because Keegan is really into it right now, but because with Disney purchasing the franchise, and releasing a new cartoon series this fall and a new movie next winter — December 18, 2015  to be specific — Star Wars is everywhere!

It was a huge presence at Comic Con this year. I, once again, took Keegan, who got promptly bored after an hour: what kid gets bored of Comic Con??? Last year he did not want to leave. Anyway, more time for me, I guess. We did get to check out some really cool stuff though: Hot Wheels got in the action too. They will be releasing Star Wars based cars (WHY???), so to advertise them they built a full size, real car. Not just any car, a Darth Vader car. I know it sounds insane, and it is, but this car is AWE-SO-ME. Check it out on this video or read about it here. It does look a little like the Batmobile, but still, I would love to have it.

I was so amazed by the car, I did not even notice the buff guy wearing speedos walking just behind it. And trust me, hot guys at Comic Con is a rare sight.

The little cars, to be honest, are pretty nice too, even if they make no sense. I did not shell out $40 for the collector edition, though, no matter how cool it looked.

We visited a past student who is part of the 501 Legion, the official Star Wars Group. She also volunteers with a company that build costumes. Keegan tried on a huge helmet.

Then we roamed the floor: it is not too bad early in the morning, and photo opportunities abounded.

We checked out the characters of the new TV show and we even got a really cool Lego Star Wars book for a super cheap price. They had amazing exhibit, as this Han Solo in carbonite replica, that could be had for only a few tens of thousand of dollars…or if you win a raffle.

Of course not everything is Star Wars at Comic Con, far from it. There were lots of fun stuff and good costumes, even thought I thought last year was better.

Lego has always awesome models

check out this steam punk Jesus

these guys usually make their costumes, and walk in them all day…

One more Star Wars event was organized by my college. Platt invited students and artists to create some artwork inspired by the Star Wars universe. All the art was exhibited in Liberty Station for one night event.

We all went and it was fun evening.The artwork was incredible, and it was fun to check it out.

Our favorite was, however, baby Yoda.

The 501 Legion members were out in force, with their amazing costumes, so Keegan got the chance to pose with many of them. My ex-student was there, as Princess Leia, and she was so amazing with Keegan.

even I got a piece of the action (photo by Keegan)

The most surprising and amazing costume, though, was probably Chewbacca. You don’t often see him around. Pretty cool.

They also had a classical string quartet that played a couple of Star Wars pieces and more contemporary pieces. It was really nice. Check out the “director” brandishing a light saber.

We lasted about 2 hours, took one last shot to end with a bang and then headed home for pizza night.

With Star Wars all around him, it is no surprise he already chose what he wants to be for Halloween…can you guess? Darth Vader of course! I have found a costume on sale, so I got it. I know there is a chance he will change his mind, but I thought that, for the price, it could be a cool dress up costume anyway. Doesn’t he look fierce?

I guess he will not get over this obsession very quickly, but I promise this is the last Star Wars post for a while…I am sure you saw enough picture of people in costume to last an eternity…

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