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Mousedroid
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 Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: Where Science Meets Imagination - Photo Gallery |
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 Mousedroid Moderator, MIKE S has posted a plethora of photos from his visit to the Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum. Check out his Gallery Tour Here.
Pages of images focusing on Star Wars costumes, vehicles, artwork, and weapons. But the props are not what it is all about. Be sure to get yourself along to find out just how close science is to our sci-fi dreams. Thanks Mike.
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Crimson Guard
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Mike Those photos are wicked!!! Great Shots!  |
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Mike S
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks man - the place is low on light due to the costumes and props being sensitive to excessive light exposure, but it kind of adds to the atmosphere in there. |
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Dark Helmet
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Great photos Mike. Some of mine ended up being a bit blurry due to me not being the greatest photographer in the world. |
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Mike S
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Don't worry, some of mine were shockers!
I must have deleted about 15 or so. |
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Commander Collars
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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To be honest, I was surprised that you could take photos. Years ago I went to the Powerhouse Museum and they had a Star Trek exhibit on and you weren't allowed to take photos as the flash could "damage" the sets, props, costumes etc. So when I went and saw the Magic of Myth tour, I didn't take any photos because I thought the same policy would apply.
My favourite part of that exhibit was where the 2 Trilogy met. Seeing Darth Vader opposite Darth Maul was awesome. Seeing Vader in person was awe inspring, I could see why he would be feared. I know it was just a suit, but he was very imposing.
But, great pics Mike
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Mike S
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| Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Apparently Uncle George had a much more relaxed set of rules this time around.
Cameras and Video Cameras are OK!
People were going nuts taking pics with cameras and camera phones etc.
The atmosphere was great and people were so courteous when it came to me taking a picture - standing out of the way etc.
And yes, Vader in person was awe inspiring!!
All that went through my head when I saw this stuff was the word "Iconic" and what really impressed me was the younger kids - from young school girls to even younger kids knew who all the characters were!
I overheard a young school girl say to her peer "Oh look, there's Sebulba's Pod Racer" and I overheard another younger child talking about wanting to be a "Shadow Trooper" - really blew me away and made me feel kinda proud in a way. |
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Glennfett
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| Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:01 am Post subject: |
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Mike S gettin clucky???
Sweet pics Mike!!!!Although i only looked at the first two pages. The one on this page here is sweet,reminds me of when they were walking the Tantive IV...or on Tatooine 
Am looking forward to seeing the Landspeeder,now THAT is iconic..
Just a quick Q....Does Boba or Jango make an appearance in the exhibit??? |
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Mike S
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| Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:20 am Post subject: |
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No Mando at all, but there was a Boba walking around in costume!
Which reminds me, on the way home from the exhibit, I started wondering about some of the parallels between the science of Star Wars and our real world science and something dawned on me - they never touched on the whole Cloning thing!
Scientists have been experimenting with cloning for some time and I believe there was a missed opportunity there - would you agree? |
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Glennfett
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Agreed....i also agree that i had a missed opp today-FREAKIN trackwork from Newcastle to Sydney....buses from Newy to Gosford,then train all the way !!!!
and the peak trains left 30mins earlier....i turned up at the station at the normal time...Why do they always do trackwork in DECEMBER....lol 
Didnt even think to check the cityrail site at all....looks like next wednesday for me now |
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TK-421
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Great photos Mike considering the art gallery lighting.
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