Back in 2005 (see? Slow to talk about this) Red Bull Racing joined forces with LucasFilm to help promote Episode III. Normally, I’d say, “Big whoop. More Promotional fodder.” but in this instance, I must acknowledge and pay tribute to Red Bull Racing on this one. NasCar did alright by having members of the 501st present at the unveiling of the two Star Wars themed M&M Racing cars, but after the big reveal, that was it. No more troopers and other folks around. Just a couple of painted cars. Nice, but this is where Red Bull’s F1 Racing Team took the lead and won this race, of sorts. For the 2005 season the entire pit crew had trooper themed uniforms. They even had one of them in a Vader themed getup as well.
Here’s a link to an article and some more photos of the Red Bull team during the 2005 season.
The Star Wars Red Bull F1 Promotion - gizmag artice
Just plain cool.
…and QT has already finished her copy… Hell, she may have read it three times now. I can’t say I blame her, because Karen Traviss knows her stuff, especially about troopers, be they clone or otherwise. True Colors continues the story of the galaxy’s favorite test-tube babies and other great individuals such as Kal, Ordo and the rest of the Nulls, as well as Vau, Mird, and their video game money makers, Delta squad.
So far, I’m into chapter three and I’m digging it greatly. Hey, I’m a slow reader… Bite me, ya hump. Anyhow, you need to get off your butt and buy this book NOW. Seriously, if you’re a fan of all things armored white, then you owe it to yourself to get educated by the galaxy’s second best teacher. (The first being yours truly, duh.)
More to come when I finish this beauty of a yarn.
Star Wars: Republic Commando - True Colors
Well, as you may know, QT got her facelift and her role around here is expanding. As such, she’s got her own blog where you can get a look inside her cute little mechanical skull. Also, she now has her own myspace page and I’d like each of you to swing by there, become her friend, and show her the love she richly deserves for all the work she does around the bunker here.
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There’s a new section of Yahoo that’s opening up called “The World of Star Wars” which is a new destination for all things related to the saga. Of course, it can’t be complete without yours truly there, so that’s been addressed and you can now find my page there.
Be sure to check out both sites and leave a comment to let us know you came by!
