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Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 : Star Wars Fan & Collectors' Stage Schedule

Posted by Dustin on June 26, 2016 at 12:17 PM CST


Friday, July 15


10:30-11:30
Meet the Mandalorian Mercs
Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club Founder, Tom Hutchens will offer a general overview of the Mercs and offer a general questions and answer session with many experienced members of the club. Come along to find out all about the unique way the Mercs are run, how we create our costume standards and a whole lot of fun along the way.


12:00-13:00
STEM Heroes and Heroines of Star Wars
The STEM movement is a global initiative to increase and diversify interest in critical areas of study: science, technology, engineering, and math. From droid-building Anakin Skywalker and pilot/mechanic Han Solo to artistic demolitionist Sabine Wren and scavenger Rey, Star Wars is filled with STEM heroes and heroines. We will explore how Star Wars characters and technology can inspire STEM careers and hobbies in the next generation. Presented by Cole Horton, James Floyd and Kevin Beentjes.


13:30-14:15
Food premiums from France - 3 Decades of Eating with Star Wars
France always had some very nice and unusual food premiums. Review premium offers from the original era, like the infamous Palmito cards or Motta stickers, the Prelogy with the Gaulois magnets, and cereals, and follow the evolution all the way to food premiums for The Force Awakens, including products for the first time on the French market like Volvic bottled water. An entire saga of collectibles! Presented by Stephane Faucourt.


14:30-15:15
Economics of Collecting Star Wars
A round table of collectors will discuss the economy of collecting Star Wars, talking about rare collectibles and price variations from the past five years to date, and how the various channels where we can buy collectibles have evolved: eBay; collector forums; and finally the phenomenon of Facebook. Presented by Luis Galvez, James Gallo and Chris Georgoulias.


15:30-16:15
Navigating a Bull Market for the Vintage Star Wars Collector
The general consensus is that the vintage Star Wars market is currently booming! Using an enriched dataset of over 70,000 real-world sales from recent years, we examine this claim, and highlight interesting trends and anomalies in the vintage collecting market. Have prices gone up? Did the release of The Force Awakens influence the market? Is Yak Face really a rare figure? For these answers and more enjoy a guided tour of the vintage market over the past several years: where we came from; where we are now; and what the future might hold! Presented by Jared Cope.


16:30-17:15
Vintage Star Wars Coins
Ever wonder how to make an ounce of aluminum worth is weight in gold? Put a Star Wars logo on it! Join Gus, Mark, and James as they review the basics of Star Wars coin collecting, discuss recent market trends and shed light on the inner workings of how the Star Wars Power of the Force coins were developed and produced. This presentation will take a close look at the two mints involved in producing the coins, dispel some myths and misinformation, and share never-before-seen images of Star Wars coin rarities. Presented by Mark Salotti, James Gallo and Gus Lopez.


17:30-18:30
Star Wars Legion of Military Comrades
An interactive panel with audience questions and answers on Star Wars fans organizations and the military and uniformed service communities. How trooping and professional experience reinforce a commitment to serve others. What Star Wars and trooping brings to military and service professionals. How trooping helps those dealing with combat-related or work-related issues and injuries. Moderated by Jack McKenzie, Cal Alder, Deck Lt., The Empire Strikes Back, with panelists Jez Allinson, Phil Parker, Claire Parker, Leighton Hughes, Amy Senkbeil


Saturday, July 16


10:30-11:30
International Star Wars Fandom
Across the globe, Star Wars fans and fan clubs have been around from the moment Star Wars first appeared. We're going to spotlight some of the unique achievements of Star Wars fan clubs and organizations from all over the world. There's a lot more to Star Wars fandom than costuming clubs, so come learn about the diverse ways we celebrate our Star Wars side. From watching the movies to collecting toys and playing games, all the way to creating magazines, websites, art and podcasts ... anything is possible! Featuring Tim Veekhoven (Belgium); Kevin Beentjes (The Netherlands); Mark Newbold (UK); James Floyd (USA); Johanna Nybelius (Sweden).


12:00-13:00
Advanced Droid Building
An introduction to Advanced Droid Building. The talk will include topics such as using Arduinos to control your droid, servo controllers and what can be done to take your droid to the next level. Several example droids will be present to show what can be achieved on a budget build followed by a Q&A session.


13:30-14:15
That’s No Moon, That’s a Pencil Sharpener
This is an in-depth look at vintage Star Wars stationary from UK licensees from 1978-1985. The presentation will focus on Helix, Letraset and H.C Ford stationary, including the lack of a major licensee for The Empire Strikes Back. The audience will enjoy rare photographs from personal collections and from Lucasfilm historical materials. We will also discuss the companies, history, and artwork used, the rarity of items, and the current market values and finds. Presented by Grant Criddle, Craig Spivey and Mark Daniels.


14:30-15:15
Star Wars LEGO
LEGO Star Wars was first introduced in 1999 and has grown, brick by brick to become the largest Star Wars licensee. LEGO Star Wars sets offer something for every age group. From beginning as regular LEGO sets 15 years ago, LEGO Star Wars has grown to encompass video games, apparel, alarm clocks, watches, keyrings, books, theme park attractions and more! There are even numerous popular TV specials that expand the Star Wars story further. Take a look back on the first 17 years of LEGO Star Wars, the increasing number of copies, and get a brief glimpse into what the future of LEGO Star Wars holds. Presented by James Burns and Duncan Jenkins.


15:30-16:15
The Effect And Influence Of The Palitoy Company On Star Wars Toys
By the time Star Wars was released in the U.K., the Palitoy Company was already the number one powerhouse in the boys toys retail marketplace. Whilst the divisions within The Palitoy Company were granted the opportunity to distribute the Kenner products (Palitoy, Denys Fisher & Chad Valley), it wasn't as easy as simply repackaging the toys. Many changes and compromises were required in the U.K. market, which led to unique variations and, in some cases, completely new product. This presentation takes a look back at those challenges, the highs and lows, the successes and failures that all contribute to one of the most coveted areas of international Star Wars vintage collecting. Presented by Dave Tree.


16:30-17:15
Star Wars Original Props and Costumes
Explore the wonderful world of collecting original props used in the making of the Star Wars movies. Hear hints and tips on all aspects of collecting the greatest collectible of all, an actual piece of the movies we hold so dear. Also, take a look at some amazing pieces in private collections around the world and hear some of the stories behind the acquisition of these iconic pieces of celluloid history. Presented by Brandon Alinger, Andy Goulding, Stephen Lane, Dave Abberley and Gus Lopez.


17:30-18:30
Down & Dirty: Mandalorian Armour
Join Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club Founder, Tom Hutchens and PR Officer Richard Whittaker as the Mercs build one lucky member their own set of Mandalorian plates. Watch how the experts do it and feel free to ask questions. If that is not enough, you have the chance to be one of two lucky recipients of a Mandalorian helmet for you to take home and paint.


Sunday, July 17


10:30-11:30
Droid Building on a Budget
Presented by the R2 Builders Club. An introduction to droid building on a budget showing what can be achieved by making parts yourself. The talk will concentrate on the very popular styrene builds, but will also cover wooden builds along with the various tools required. Several example droids will be present to show what can be achieved on a budget build followed by a Q&A session.


12:00-13:00
From World War to Star Wars.
The Second World War not only changed the world in which we live; it shaped and defined the Star Wars universe we love. From World War to Star Wars explores the interesting and unexpected ways that "a long time ago" influenced the "galaxy far, far away." Join historian Cole Horton (Author, Star Wars Absolutely Everything You Need to Know) as he gives fans a rare look into the in-universe parallels and real-world connections between the Second World War and the Star Wars Universe. This one-hour presentation and Q&A will feature insight into historic filming locations around Europe, the exploits of British WWII veterans-turned-actors, and why World War II relics became iconic parts of the Star Wars universe.


13:15-14:00
Nordic Collectibles
Nordic collectors have purchased the highest number of action figures per capita in the world, statistics tell us. Henrik Wulff Rasmussen (Denmark) and Mattias Rendahl (Sweden) will guide you through all kinds of Nordic (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland) collectibles. From treasures from the actual Hoth shooting locations to the Millennium Falcon hidden in the Nordic Sea, the focus will be on the vintage era including Playmix, the Nordic counterpart to Palitoy, which sold action figures like no other manufacturer. Beware the Vikings! Presented by Mattias Rendahl and Henrik Wulff Rasmussen.


14:15-15:00
One-of-a-Kind Star Wars Collectibles
The term “rare” can mean many things in the collecting realm. It's used to describe mass-produced toys that are just hitting retailers, chase-variant bobbles in trading card sets, and pre-production prototypes that can number in the dozens. While “rare” can mean whatever a seller wishes it to mean, there's a different term which is unmistakable: One-of-a-kind. Join us as we showcase a selection of collectibles so rare that each is the only example known to exist! Presented by Bill Cable, Andrew Davies and Dave Tree.


15:15-16:00
Star Wars Pickers
You’ve seen the photos! You’ve read the tales! Now Star Wars Pickers brings you the stories, tips and tricks straight from the collectors behind some of the biggest finds in the history of the hobby! Collectors Chris Fawcett and Shane Turgeon will share pictures of some of their greatest finds and collecting adventures. In this panel, these expert collectors will pass their secrets on to you, giving you the tools to maybe one day make your own epic find of vintage Star Wars collectibles! Presented by Chris Fawcett and Shane Turgeon.


16:15-17:00
Pursuing a Collection At Any Age
This panel will focus on how younger fans can get into collecting: displaying and expanding their collections, and keeping them well protected. With the release of The Force Awakens and Star Wars: Rebels, many new fans of all ages are joining not only the fandom, but also the collecting scene. Learn about how a 25-year-old man began collecting at the age of five and still has a passion for what he started. Presented by Eric Pfeifer.


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