It has been a while since I was able to post anything new
here at “All Wings Report In!” – feels good to be back! While I shake off any lasting effects
of “hibernation sickness” that may be lingering, I wanted to thank the many readers
(and guest bloggers) who encouraged me to bring back the official web blog of
Great Lakes Base.
Motor City Comic Con celebrated their 25th
anniversary this past weekend. As
this convention has become one of our biggest annual traditions, you know this
means the Great Lakes Base, Great Lakes Garrison, Clan Suumpir’ade and our
newest friends at Great Lakes Droids were going to have to put on a display
worthy of such a milestone year.
In fact, the convention organizers treat all of us exceedingly well – to
the point where our groups’ area on the convention floor keeps growing every
year. And that extra space comes
in handy when you consider that between us we bring not just the traditional
info booths, but a full scale Droid Factory and even “Docking Bay 94” photo
backdrop; all for con patrons to interact with and take pictures with us.
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| photo courtesy Kristie Johnson |
Part of what I love so much about Motor City Comic Con is
that it’s a chance to go on a road trip up to Michigan for the weekend; carpooling that has earned the nickname "Rebel Air" over the years. There’s something about the feeling of
dropping out of hyperspace as you switch off the cruise control along the Ohio
Turnpike as you make the turn near Toledo... heading for “that state
up north.” Once you enter the
convention center using the back entrance -- not unlike the secret bunker on
Endor -- and get settled in with about fourty of your closest friends and ALL
OF THEIR (multiple) ARMOR BINS… the next few hours are just a constant blur of
photos, vendors, catching up with people and good times.
With the debut of our NEW “Docking Bay 94” photo backdrop,
one of the coolest moments of the weekend came when we assembled the entire “A
New Hope” cast of heroes; along with dozens of Jedi, Rebels, Clones and Shadow
Squadron. Overall, I’d have to say
Great Lakes Base helped celebrate Motor City Comic Con’s 25th anniversary with
one of our strongest showing in all my time with Rebel Legion!
So after two busy days of trooping, it was time to turn our
ship around, hit the cruise control and "Rebel Air" heads for home!
