F.A.C.T.S. - Con in Gent, Belgium
On October 11th, 2003, we visited F.A.C.T.S., one of the biggest Sci-Fi conventions in Europe, to meet with R2 builders from Belgium and the Netherlands. The Belgian Garrison of the 501st Legion had an incredible display with a 20 feet AT-AT, a full-size Snowspeeder and a full-size Speederbike.
We met with Wim "Admiral" and his Aluminum-R2-building friend Clint from Belgium, and with Marco "Xeno-man" from the Netherlands, who brought his just-finished Artoo with him. Check the following pictures and drool:
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Thanks again to the whole Belgian Garrison for their friendly and warm welcome !
Notice the perfect "Don Bies-stance"-imitation |
R2 visiting Kenny and his wife during a quiet moment at their signing table. |
Dave Prowse and some minions of the Dark side in front of the amazing AT-AT. |
The incredible full-size Snowspeeder. You could even sit in the cockpit and have your picture taken there ! |
Clints Aluminum R2. |
Clint, myself and Yoda discussing some of the details on my R2. |
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Some of Clints and Wim´s droid detail parts. |
What a StarWars fan prop display ! |
"Are these the droids we´re looking for ?" |
The four of us with Kenny Baker. |