IT'S ALIVE! MUHAHAHAHA! ADDRESS DATABASE HAS GONE LIVE
April 30, 2004 | Gary X

After being a dream for several years, we finally have a database in place for Wattographs' autograph address list! I've wanted a searchable database with places for people to add addresses, successes, failures and remarks, as well as a place where people could upload scans of their items or pictures of celebrities at conventions. With the hard work of ace programmer Andrew, it's here!

We'll still be testing bugs and blasting duplicates, so expect things to be a little rough as we finalize it all. Additionally, we haven't added every address yet, so if you have an address for a particular Star Wars celeb, please use the functions on that person's individual page to add information. Be patient -- this isn't a full time job of data entry, so it will likely take several more weeks before ALL information I have will get into the database.

Please send us comments and constructive criticism using the "CONTACT" link on the left! This database will only work with your participation and suggestions!

Click on "Autograph Addresses" to the left and check it out!

STAR WARS WEEKENDS SHIFT GUESTS
April 29, 2004 | Gary X

As usual, Disney-MGM Studios' annual Star Wars weekends event has shifted around its guest list, bringing back several fan favorites and a couple of new faces to this year's festivities:

May 14-16
Jeremy Bulloch & Jake Lloyd
May 21- 23
Peter Mayhew & Jerome Blake
May 28-30
Anthony Daniels & Andy Secombe
June 4-6
Warwick Davis & Mike Quinn
June 11-13
Daniel Logan & Amy Allen

(Gary X note: If you plan on attending any of the weekends this year, would you please use the CONTACT button on the left and give us a holler? Thanks!)

Topps' latest Star Wars trading card offering comes from the Clone Wars Cartoon Series on Cartoon Network. As we've reported in the newsletter, they have included signed sketch cards from a variety of Star Wars-related artists! Noted autograph and card collector Keith Jakubowski has started a section on his website which details the known variations of the cards. Most of the artists did nine basic cards. But, Star Wars Insider artist Joe Corroney created a staggering 71 variations of the characters! Here is the listing of signers, with the number of variations and how many cards the artist signed: Joe Corroney 71 1,000 Dave Dorman 9 ??? Davide' Fabbri 9 ??? Tomas Giorello 9 ??? Rafael Kayanan 9 ??? Pop Mhan 9 ??? John McCrea 9 ??? Rodolfo Migliari 9 ??? Kilian Plunkett 9 ??? Paul Rudish 9 ??? Genndy Tartakovsky 9 ??? Robert Teranishi 9 ??? Doug Wheatley 9 ??? Keith is also requesting that if you get one of these great cards, please send him a scan of what you got, so he can show them all to the world! Check them out at Keith's sketch card site.

ANOTHER ONE GONE: BRUCE BOA April 21, 2004 | Gary X The Star Wars family has lost another member from our midst. We've just received a report that Bruce Boa has passed away last Saturday. Funeral services are set for this Saturday, April 24. I was fortunate enough to meet Mr. Boa at Celebration II, where we discussed some of his films, including a favorite part of mine: Bruce played the Colonel who questions Matthew Modine about his "peace" badge in Full Metal Jacket. I am just tryin' to look tough in the photo -- in reality, I was pretty happy with my conversation. He will definitely be missed. We're thankful that his action figure was released prior to his passing.

WHOA! A RARE, SUPER-DUPER SIGNING! April 18, 2004 | Gary X WOW! That’s all we can say about what we just found out we can offer you! In his first-ever signing appearance, young Anakin Skywalker himself – Jake Lloyd – will be signing for Wattographs at the upcoming Collectormania convention in England. Through a special arrangement, we are able to bring him to you to FINALLY add to your collections! Additionally, another difficult signer will be there: none other than Boss Nass, Brian Blessed! We’re excited that we’ve been given this chance to add two very rare signers to everyone’s Star Wars autograph collections. But, there is a “catch,” if you will. These signatures are being sold in British Pounds, so the exchange rate against the American dollar is going to be VERY expensive. We’re sorry for this, but it was either an expensive signing, or NO signing. We’ve elected to bring it to you anyway and let you decide! For complete details on the Lloyd and Blessed signings, click HERE And, the fun doesn’t stop there! We’ve also managed to bring a pile of other signers for those of you who collect more than Star Wars. Take your pick from Lord of the Rings (including a signer is doing a one-time-only signing), Star Trek, Freddy vs. Jason, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Matrix and more!  Check it out HERE Again, due to the exchange rate, these signatures will be expensive. No matter, we think you’ll find something to add to your collection! MAKE SURE YOU HURRY! THIS SIGNING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE END OF THE MONTH SO YOU HAVE JUST A LITTLE OVER ONE WEEK TO ORDER!

NEW ITEMS ADDED TO STORE!
April 18, 2004 | Gary X

We've added several new items to the store today. Stop by and pick up something nice to add to your collection!

ADDRESS DATABASE GOING LIVE MAY 1ST
April 13, 2004 | Gary X

After a lot of work programming behind the scenes (thanks, Andrew!), we're about ready to unveil our new interactive address database. When it goes live on May 1, you'll be able to create a free account to access it! We're unsure if all the address information will be in there by then, but we're working steadily to get it added.

NEW SIGNING POSTED!
April 6, 2004 | Gary X

We've posted a great new signing today, including several Star Wars actors and several Star Wars artists! Click the graphic in the upper right hand corner, or just click HERE!

NOTE FROM FRAZER DIAMOND
April 1, 2004 | Gary X

Yesterday, we sent Frazer Diamond a condolences note on the passing of his father, Star Wars Stunt Maven Peter Diamond. We received a nice reply from him today: