Archive for December, 2008
Well, one last post for 2008, as a few of the Star Car Association got together in Laguna for a fun christmas parade. Danny in a BTTF Delorian with Christmas lights all around,
Brian’s Herbie the love bug with remote control tree leading the way, and our own R2D2 adorned “H-Wing” starwars car with “Obi shawn” and Yoda riding along were all there.
Spotted in some of the photos there was a “Mystery van” from scooby doo made out of cardboard, and a Weinermobile!
“My star car has a first name, it’s O_S_C_A_R….” ok it’s not ever been in a movie, but it has been on TV and it’s pretty famous…. The guys who get to drive that “Recreational Weiner” around must really “relish” their job!
See you at monster jam in Anaheim for the biggest star car group ever at that event! Jan 10th!
Danny ready to pull Santa's sleigh
How is that tree moving? Herbie Power!
Jingle Bells, R2 Smells, Yoda layed an egg...
Joe and his big Scooby van didn't make it, but this one did!
Look who has to "catchup"!
Well after a few years of trying to get a group of star cars in the Hollywood parade, it finally happened last Sunday, Nov. 30th, 2009. Thanks to our own Gary Goltz and his city hall connections, he found a sponsor in need of a float! Well, none of our cars actually float, but they will go down the street just as well as a float!
click on the “view in High Def” to see all of the police star cars that were in a second group!
We all arrived early, and met up without incident, found our place around 3pm. That’s when I saw the Highway patrol Buick come around the corner and had a brief panic! I could tell it was Gary, but he had told me his car was not going to make it to the parade, and should be replaced! Then I found out that he was driving one of Barry’s (robocop) many police cars!
If I ever do a time travel movie about cops, I know who to call!
Then came the standing around, and checking out each other’s cars! The sponsors showed up just in time, and we packed kids into all the seats we had in every car, and got in line. Eventually we all got around the corner to a really great reception to all the cars!
Knight Rider leads the way!
Herbie was in second place...
Danny drives J's BTTF DELORIAN
Lou and Lynda go code 3 for Santa!
Batman and Batman? Tom and Nate pose for the paparazzi!
Heading up the front was Alex in KITT, and was supposed to take the sponsor, as KITT is actually one of the roomiest cars in the group, but when they arrived with their little baby, the mom wisely opted out. The poor kid would have been stuck in the car for almost 2 hours!
The parade DID start at 5pm. but we didn’t get into the parade until about 6! Once around the first corner, Hollywood gave each car a big cheer, and just past the wax museum we went past the stands and listened to the crowd scream their approval, Tom shooting off the bat-flame, and all the cars were lit up!
The parade continued down Hollywood blvd. then south on Vine, then west on Sunset. Several stations were set up to tell the crowd who was who as we drove by, even one in Japaneese, I think! By the time we got to the end of the parade, the bat battery was wearing down, and KITT needed to see “Bonnie” the mechanic, and we all had to scramble in different directions! Tom had lost his keys earlier in the day to his daily driver, but was rescued by his faithful sidekick and wife. Now that we are in their “rolodex” plan to see some star cars every year in the new Hollywood Santa Parade! Thanks to Miliinium Partners/Argent Ventures for letting us represent them in the parade, and give some kids a big treat for the holidays! Thanks also to Gary, Debbie, Laurie and Elizabeth who did all the behind the scenes work to make it all happen! Merry Christmas!
2008 Hollywood’s Santa Parade Nov. 30 from nknight on Vimeo.
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OK so you can’t drive it, but I bet we could put it on three wheels!
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“BATTLESTAR GALACTICA” LIVE AUCTION SET FOR
JANUARY 16-18, 2009 IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
One-Of-A-Kind Props, Set Pieces And Costumes Will Also Be Offered In A Series Of Auctions Coinciding With The Final Episodes of The Hit SCI FI Channel Series
NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music And Consumer Products Group Is Teaming With Propworx To Offer Fans And Collectors This Unique Chance To Own A Piece Of Television History
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – November 9, 2008 – As the SCI FI Channel’s original series “Battlestar Galactica” draws to a close, NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group has teamed with Propworx to offer thousands of one-of-a-kind props, set pieces and costumes to the public in a series of live and online auctions, beginning on January 16, 2009 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Some of the more spectacular items that will be available to bid on include full size ships, “Admiral William Adama’s” desk, a Cylon Raider and six to 12 costumes from each major character including Viper flight suits and “Caprica Six’s” red dress. A portion of the auction’s proceeds will benefit United Way.
The auctions will kick off with a preview day on Friday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m. The preview day will also feature a series of live panel discussions with the creative team that developed all the fantastic props, costumes and set pieces for “Battlestar Galactica.” The two day live auction event will take place Saturday January 17th and Sunday January 18th and will feature hundreds of items from the first three seasons of the show. The live auction will also be available to view online at www.battlestarprops.com so that those unable to make it to Pasadena will have a chance to bid electronically. On Tuesday, January 20, 200 items will be offered on eBay for those that were unable to participate in the live auctions over the weekend.
Then, as previously announced, additional items will be made available for auction each week on eBay in conjunction with the airing of “Battlestar Galactica” and will feature items that appeared in that particular episode. The first of these auctions will take place on Friday, January 23, starting at 9:00 a.m. (ET), and will conclude the following Friday, January 30, starting at 9:00 p.m. (ET).
“We are all fans of ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and are excited to see how the series concludes,” said Stacey Ward, Director NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group. “We are also really excited to be able to offer both fans and collectors this incredible opportunity to own a piece of science fiction television history as the series concludes.”
“This will be a huge event and I am really honored to be a part of it,” said Alec Peters, Chief Executive Officer of Propworx. “There will be a great selection of items in every category and we will be certain to provide items in all price ranges so that every fan can have a chance to own a part of the show.”
Some of the items to be offered in the live auction include:
- A life-size Viper
- Admiral Adama’s duty blue uniform
- Apollo’s Viper flight suit
- Caprica Six’s red dress
- Consoles from the CIC
- The Arrow of Apollo
- Admiral Adama’s painting of the first Cylon war
- Colonel Saul Tigh’s eye patch and liquor bottle
- President Laura Roslin’s desk
- Original production sketches
- Set plans and drawings
- Props, costumes and set pieces for every budget
The schedule of events is as follows:
o Preview Day – Friday, January 16, 2009 – Pasadena Convention Center (Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m) (Panel schedule to be announced at another date).
o Live Auction Day – Saturday, January 17, 2009 (Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Auction begins at 9:00 a.m.).
o Live Auction Day – Sunday, January 18, 2009 (Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Auction begins at 10:00 a.m.).
o Online Auction of 200 Items – Tuesday, January 20 (Auction goes live at 9:00 a.m. (ET) and will conclude Friday, January 23, starting at 9:00 p.m. (ET).
o First of Several Weekly Online Auctions – Beginning on Friday, January 23, weekly online auctions on eBay begin at 9:00 p.m. (ET).
For more information please visit www.battlestarprops.com
The Pasadena Convention Center is located at 300 East Green Street in Pasadena, California, 91101 (www.pasadenacenter.com).
About “Battlestar Galactica”
Battlestar Galactica is the gripping saga of humanity’s last remnants and their struggle to find a new home while fleeing from their deadly Cylon enemies. Redefining the space opera with its gritty realism, Galactica’s intensity, issues-driven topicality, and command performances have garnered it numerous awards, including three Emmy® Awards and the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award. The show was recognized by the American Film Institute (AFI) as one of the most outstanding programs of the year two years running. The series is produced by Universal Cable Productions and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick. The outstanding ensemble cast is led by Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park.
The new owner of the car, one of two Lotus cars driven in the film, described himself as a fan of both Lotus and James Bond and said the car would be going to Atlanta.
