Tampa Discussion

“I Still Have a Bad Feeling About This!” Star Wars themed art show in Tampa 12/9/2011

feeds@yuku.com (lfaust58) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:45:24 PST

A long time ago in a gallery far far away artists Deon Blackwell, Adam Kitzerow, and Vincent Kral unleashed the Star Wars themed exhibition entitled “I Have a Very Bad Feeling About This….”

The artists have returned in full force to present the exhibition's sequel, “I Still Have a Bad Feeling About This!” on December 9th from 7:00pm at the West Tampa Center for the Arts (WTCA), located at 1906 N. Armenia Avenue (in the historic Santaella Cigar Factory), Tampa, FL.

This time artists Robb Fladry and James Reiman have joined this rebellious alliance and their plans to transform the WTCA with an event hotter than a summer afternoon on Tatooine! The exhibition promises to offer a heart warming homage paired with a sarcastic critique of George Lucas’s Star Wars Universe. They...

St. Petersburg Christmas Parade - 2011

feeds@yuku.com (Frozen in Carbonite) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:57:56 PST

Its that time of year. The Empire makes its annual inspection on the citizens of St. Petersburg, Florida.

The local garrison of the 501st Legion escorting Lord Vader.

All citizens who do not bow shall be shot on site!

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Here are some more photos of the 501st.

Local get together scheduled! 03/14/11

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Wyman) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:51:49 PST

Bob, who is one of our members in the Tampa Bay area (specifically Land 'O Lakes), is graciously opening up his home for an evening of Star Wars fun on Monday, March 14th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Bring some food to share, bring yourself to make some new friends and come hang out for a few hours. Space and parking is limited, so please RSVP by Friday, March 11th so we can plan accordingly. If you are interested, please respond to this post and we will answer any questions you may have as well as transfer the coordinates into the navicomputer so you can find your way!

Hope to see a nice turnout.

Next Tampa meeting?

feeds@yuku.com (Boba Rex) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:31:52 PST

I am curious as to when we will have another meeting in Tampa. I realize that the next one at Heroes Landing is there for a reason but we haven't had one actually in Tampa for MANy, MANY months.

Vice Pres...

feeds@yuku.com (Fett 526) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:07:19 PST

So since Chris is the Pres of the Tampa Club who is the Vice Pres? Secretary? War Master? :P

Local Comic shops and stores

feeds@yuku.com (JGordon24) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:08:49 PST

Campbell had a good idea yesterday that I'm going with here. I'm adding a thread to discuss good comic stores and other various places to buy collectibles in the Tampa area. This is not a place to list any and all stores, but a store that you like, have had good experiences with and trust.

Green Shift Music & Comics
5226 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
813-238-4177

As I mentioned in the Good Deals thread, the owner of this store (Don) is always giving me great deals on incredible items. If anyone goes in there, feel free to mention my name to either Don or Paul.

Tampa Comic Book & Toy Show

feeds@yuku.com (JGordon24) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:22:37 PST

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009

10AM-4PM
FAN FRIENDLY LOCATION!!!
Minnreg Convention Hall
6340 126th Ave N., Largo, FL 33773
Off US 19 and Ulmerton Road, Close to I-275 (Near Honeywell).
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS
Click here for more details!

Collectibles Garage Sale Every Sunday in June (Updated 6-13-09)

feeds@yuku.com (Padawan1) — Sun, 31 May 2009 13:39:31 PST

Hey Gang,
I am holding a Collectibles Garage Sale every Sunday in the month of June at Nebraska Ave. and East 129th Ave, here in Tampa. From 9:00am to 3:00pm. CASH ONLY
Items that will be getting sold: Star Wars figures, ships, some statues (TIE Pilot), and various other Star Wars items.
There will also be Star Trek, McFarlane Military Figures ($7 each), Matrix ($25 for the set), Alien ($5 each), Predator ($5 each), Cult Classics ($5 each), Forces of Valor Die Cast ($100 for the set), and other items as well.
So please come by on every Sunday in June, and help me sell off my excessive collections.
Thanks,
John

TSWC in the Tampa Tribune

feeds@yuku.com (Khelden Nur) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:19:41 PST

This ran in the Tampa Tribune back in October just before that months meeting. It was taken from our September meeting.
A little benefit of working at the Trib and knowing the designer who works on the Faces pub.

(click image for bigger view)

The next time we can get a big group together I hope to do this again. Maybe get some of the Orlando group *hint,hint*

Tampa Star Wars Club General Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (JGordon24) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:39:09 PST

Well, here we are.

It's so great to be a part of this website and this group of fans and collectors. If you guys have any questions or comments about anything going on in Tampa, please post it here.