http://www.adpov.net The unfiltered opinions of an Imperial Sandtrooper Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:39:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was recently contacted by Star Wars Fanworks and asked if they could list ADPoV on their website, which is a comprehensive listing of pretty much all the Star Wars podcasts and Audio FanFic out there.  Of course, I said yes, because when it comes to propaganda, every little bit ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/04/29/spreading-the-word/  You know, if turning the hit TV game show Dead or No Deal into a 2 hour long, Star Wars event unto itself is supposed to make me finally tune into to this show... ...we have a Deal. Yes, admittedly, this show is anything but a true game show because there's absolutely ZERO ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/04/05/howie-doin/ Today a story on Gizmodo was brought to my attention.  Here it is, shamlessly ripped off from Gizmodo.  Meet you at the bottom of it... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A drunk guy dressed as Darth Vader, wielding a metal crutch, and probably making sounds like *swwoooshh* and *pew*pew*, assaulted and effectively kicked the ass of ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/29/allow-me-to-pull-off-my-helmet-here-a-moment/ Bridgestone sports enters the chaotic battlefield known as Star Wars merchandising, and I'll be honest....These are the coolest odd things you'd never expect to see Star Wars on.  I don't even golf, nor do I care to learn, but one of these beauties would be an AWESOME rifle bag. The company ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/29/you-think-your-course-has-bad-sandtraps/ Heyas, gang.  See this button below?  It'll take you directly to the ADPoV screen on iTunes where you can subscribe to the feed and write a review.  See, I'm really wanting the reviews, because the more favorable reviews I get, the higher the feed goes up on their listings, and ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/20/itunes-reviews-yeah-id-like-some/ ADPoV #24 - Pull Back the Leash People have been bringing up a new game coming out this year, and TD-0013 talks about the magic of the Force. http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/18/adpov-24-pull-back-the-leash/ Well it's about damn time, right?  Yeah, I've missed the guy too, but he's a busy bee and still cranking out quality stuff for Starlog Magazine, which you should all go out and buy, and then send heaps of letters to the editors telling them how great you think bortQ ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/14/bortq-returns-teedee-26/ Indeed you can, folks... so long as you're looking in the right places.  As you know, I posted a new ADPoV a few weeks ago, and so far, that's gotten some good responses.  Of course, It'd be really keen if you folks would give me some love on iTunes and ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/07/can-you-hear-me/ Okay, so there I am, minding my own business on patrol when I'm approached by this doey-eyed young officer in my Unit, TD-9285.  The kid's got a decent head on his shoulders, so I stop Stewie, nod in greeting, and hear what he has to say. He says there's going to ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/02/21/training-for-the-future/ ADPoV #23 - For the Children TD-0013 has a very special message for the kids out there, because he cares about them, unlike the -other- side. http://www.adpov.net/2008/02/20/adpov-23-for-the-children/  See that picture?  You are going to click it, and you're going to add James to your friend list on MySpace. No really.  You are gonna do it, or I'm gonna blast ya.  Me an QT have already added him, and we want you to do your part, so get clicking. "This ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/02/08/you-can-never-have-enough-friends/  I happen to like armor.  Sue me. Click pic for article and truely moronic comments from people I -hope- get beaten to a pulp by these kind of hard working troopers. http://www.adpov.net/2008/02/05/one-more-jackbooted-step-closer/ Professional artist Tommy Lee Edwards has done work for some rather iconic characters over the years.  Harry Potter, Superman, and even the Man in Black himself, Darth Vader.  This time though, he's doing work that really matters, and I think we all need to give him our support.  Edwards will be ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/01/30/scouts-lead-the-way/ Okay... this is just plain cool, and I don't care how you comb your hair.  There are multi-legged MT-ATs, and this little gem is damned close.  With some better traction on the foot pads, this thing looks as if it would flat out haul buttocks. Spider-walker http://www.adpov.net/2008/01/18/one-more-step-closer-to-an-imperial-walker/ It has often been said that Jedi are very similar to your planet's own Samurai from history, and that the saber styles are also almost parallel.   That being said, I guess it was only matter of time before the art of the "saber" was truely introduced to the art of ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/01/09/the-art-of-the-sword/ Have a safe, and orderly Holiday from QT, Stewie, and me. http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/24/adpov-holiday-special-2007/  ...and here's the proof!  He's the little Sandtrooper in training playing with the Dewback in this vintage toy commercial. I knew there was a reason I always liked this guy. Here's the commercial! http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/22/rick-schroeder-friend-of-the-empire/ It's that time of year when every child sucks up to the fat guy in the red suit. No.  Not THIS Fat Guy in a red suit...  Santa Claus.  Need some ideas for gifts for that special child, or SW geek?  Look no further then this brilliant catalog of toys ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/21/last-minute-holiday-gift-ideas/ On Starwars.com there's a series called "How to Draw Star Wars" which is a great little deal for children... and those who wish to learn how to draw Star Wars stuff.  I'm posting about the following link, not just because I think everyone can benefit from such lessons, or even ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/18/learn-to-draw-one-of-the-empires-finest/ Just added a new TeeDee wallpaper that's the companion piece to the QT-pi wallpaper from a few weeks ago. 1024x768 format. http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/15/more-great-stuff-from-bortq/ You know, I'm dedicated to the cause.  Always have been, always will be, but even I have to acknowledge that there are others out there that out-do me, and might even be taking their own dedication a bit too far.  I'm talking about the masses of Star Wars inked out ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/14/lifetime-dedication/ I've noticed over the years that on your planet has had two major factions in sci-fi genre fandom.  Star Wars fans, and Star Trek fans.  I do tend to poke fun at the latter of these two groups, and who can blame me?  It's easy pickins!  But...that being said, I must ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/13/star-wars-dorks-the-hell-you-say/ As if the Wii isn't rare enough already, Nintendo is releasing a special Star Wars limited edition Wii system.  Or...this is just an elaborate hoax... Honestly, I have no idea, nor do I really care.  That being said, yes, it looks way cool in black with red lights.  Yes, that's a great ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/12/i-like-the-boss-but-the-price-is-wii-tarded/ The was a contest recently for model builders, both amatuer and professional alike.  The theme?  Wrecked Sci-Fi Models.  Many are phenominal and some appeared to have missed the entire point of the theme, but the one that stands out is of course, the poor abandoned piece of Imperial Hardware. The AT-AT model's ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/10/both-tragic-and-amazing-to-see/ With the elections coming up in 11 months or so, Polticians seem to be everywhere, promising the world.  They all make me ill with these false promises, because nobody can give you the world, but there's one guy who can easily take it from you. If you're smart, you'll be voting ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/07/a-presidential-candidate-i-can-stand-behind/ 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 ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/05/they-are-fast-i-am-slow/ ...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 ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/03/the-trooper-goddess-has-bestowed-upon-you-all-another-gift/ 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 ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/01/love-for-the-droid/       The 501st has entered the Podosphere with thier new podcast, the 501stCast.  They recently released the second episode of the show and I think the tech bugs that always plague new shows are rapidly being taken care of.  I'm just thankful I have QT to help in those areas, ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/11/17/501st-enters-the-battlefield/ I've had this little gem for a while now, and up to this point, there wasn't much of a way I could show her to you all.  That is until bortQ showed up and did a complete refit of the calm in my storm.  I give you all the first look ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/11/14/qt-gets-a-much-needed-facelift/