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Thread started 03/10/11 4:27pm

JustErin

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Need ideas...

My brother turns 40 this month and I need some ideas for maybe a surprise party with a theme or some amazing gift.

He's a comic geek, loves Star Wars, fantasy novels, computers, um...has 4 kids...and um...um....basically he's nothing like me so I'm finding this kinda hard.

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Reply #1 posted 03/10/11 4:32pm

FauxReal

Just get a life sized R2D2 cake and you've done your due diligence.

You could have a little person dressed as an Ewok pop out of it if you wanna go the extra mile.

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Reply #2 posted 03/10/11 4:41pm

JustErin

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Oh come on, a little effort please.

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Reply #3 posted 03/10/11 4:44pm

FauxReal

JustErin said:

Oh come on, a little effort please.

Sorry, never thrown a party so I have little to offer this thread. Best of luck though.

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Reply #4 posted 03/10/11 4:45pm

physco185

throw a surprise party where ppl have to dress up as their fav cartoon character / or a star wars theme party

costume for u....

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Reply #5 posted 03/10/11 4:45pm

johnart

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Well for starters you'll probably need some of this stuff.

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Reply #6 posted 03/10/11 4:46pm

JustErin

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Oh God, I'm not even sure why I made this thread...it's not like I'd get some real help anyway.

I better change directions.

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Reply #7 posted 03/10/11 4:47pm

JustErin

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Wait, I am getting help. lol

I'm going to do a Star Wars theme. lol

Ok, now what to talk about?

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Reply #8 posted 03/10/11 4:48pm

johnart

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And maybe this lovely pinata

[img:$uid]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i9/jgascot/Darth-Vader-Star-Wars-Pinata.jpg[/img:$uid]

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Reply #9 posted 03/10/11 4:49pm

JustErin

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johnart said:

Well for starters you'll probably need some of this stuff.

Actually, this is an awesome idea. I'm totally going to throw a party like it's a kids birthday.

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Reply #10 posted 03/10/11 4:51pm

johnart

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JustErin said:

johnart said:

Well for starters you'll probably need some of this stuff.

Actually, this is an awesome idea. I'm totally going to throw a party like it's a kids birthday.

SEE??? I helped. hmph!

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Reply #11 posted 03/10/11 4:58pm

FauxReal

JustErin said:

johnart said:

Well for starters you'll probably need some of this stuff.

Actually, this is an awesome idea. I'm totally going to throw a party like it's a kids birthday.

As for gifts, what about old Star Wars comics...not the new shit he can just pick up wherever. The shit from the 70's back when he was a kid? Not sure if he would already have them or if they'd be too hard to come by.

Edit: Not that I would say get him only comics as a gift....just a possibility.

[Edited 3/10/11 16:59pm]

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Reply #12 posted 03/10/11 5:02pm

Efan

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FauxReal said:

JustErin said:

Actually, this is an awesome idea. I'm totally going to throw a party like it's a kids birthday.

As for gifts, what about old Star Wars comics...not the new shit he can just pick up wherever. The shit from the 70's back when he was a kid? Not sure if he would already have them or if they'd be too hard to come by.

Edit: Not that I would say get him only comics as a gift....just a possibility.

[Edited 3/10/11 16:59pm]

<----Thinks getting only comics as a gift would be a great birthday.

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[Edited 3/10/11 17:03pm]

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Reply #13 posted 03/10/11 5:06pm

Efan

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Erin, how much of a comic geek is he? And is he only into superhero comics or does he like a broad range of graphic novels?

I love the Star Wars idea if it's done right. But at the same time, it would be like if somebody threw me a Prince-themed party. I'd love it, but if all my gifts were Purple Rain and The Best of Prince CDs, I'd be like, "Did you really think these were the holes in my collection?"

But that's just my two cents. I don't mean to sound negative in any way.

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Reply #14 posted 03/10/11 5:16pm

JustErin

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Efan said:

Erin, how much of a comic geek is he? And is he only into superhero comics or does he like a broad range of graphic novels?

I love the Star Wars idea if it's done right. But at the same time, it would be like if somebody threw me a Prince-themed party. I'd love it, but if all my gifts were Purple Rain and The Best of Prince CDs, I'd be like, "Did you really think these were the holes in my collection?"

But that's just my two cents. I don't mean to sound negative in any way.

Hahaha. The party would be themed but not the gifts.

He's a hardcore comic book guy. Like has them all catalogued and sealed and shit. I'm pretty sure he's into graphic novels too.

Any recommendations on a new one?

As for the Star Wars comics, he might have them already.

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Reply #15 posted 03/10/11 5:24pm

Efan

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There are several DC Absolute Edtions I would love to get. They're pricey, so I don't often buy them for myself, and there are several really good ones I'd recommend if he's a fan: Absolute Watchmen, Absolute Dark Knight, Absolute Batman: The Long Halloween, and Absolute Ronin.

The Walking Dead Omnibus editions are awesome. I'd be stoked to get those.

And of course a gift certificate to a local comics shop is always cool.

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Reply #16 posted 03/10/11 5:28pm

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For gift ideas, have you tried thinkgeek.com or shop.starwars.com? I really want a tauntaun sleeping bag. lol
"When words fail, music speaks..." --- Shakespeare
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Reply #17 posted 03/10/11 5:35pm

EmeraldSkies

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johnart said:

Well for starters you'll probably need some of this stuff.

I love that site! My nephews love to be able to pick the theme they want for there

party. nod

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~Berthold Auerbach
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Reply #18 posted 03/10/11 5:45pm

JustErin

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Efan said:

There are several DC Absolute Edtions I would love to get. They're pricey, so I don't often buy them for myself, and there are several really good ones I'd recommend if he's a fan: Absolute Watchmen, Absolute Dark Knight, Absolute Batman: The Long Halloween, and Absolute Ronin.

The Walking Dead Omnibus editions are awesome. I'd be stoked to get those.

And of course a gift certificate to a local comics shop is always cool.

Ok, so he was/is an xmen freak.

The Walking Dead one might be a good one. hmmm

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Reply #19 posted 03/10/11 5:47pm

chocolate1

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Efan said:

Erin, how much of a comic geek is he? And is he only into superhero comics or does he like a broad range of graphic novels?

I love the Star Wars idea if it's done right. But at the same time, it would be like if somebody threw me a Prince-themed party. I'd love it, but if all my gifts were Purple Rain and The Best of Prince CDs, I'd be like, "Did you really think these were the holes in my collection?"

But that's just my two cents. I don't mean to sound negative in any way.

Someone gave me a USED Prince tee-shirt with a hole under the arm. confused


"Love Hurts.
Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."

-Cher, "Woman's World"
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Reply #20 posted 03/10/11 5:48pm

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I agree with physco...

A Comic-themed party where people dressed up as characters...

I had a Prince-themed costume party when I turned 40. I love costume parties! biggrin


"Love Hurts.
Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."

-Cher, "Woman's World"
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Reply #21 posted 03/10/11 5:52pm

Lammastide

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JustErin said:

johnart said:

Well for starters you'll probably need some of this stuff.

Actually, this is an awesome idea. I'm totally going to throw a party like it's a kids birthday.

I love that idea! lol And be sure to make him wear one of those stupid cone hats. nod

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #22 posted 03/10/11 5:55pm

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FauxReal said:

JustErin said:

Actually, this is an awesome idea. I'm totally going to throw a party like it's a kids birthday.

As for gifts, what about old Star Wars comics...not the new shit he can just pick up wherever. The shit from the 70's back when he was a kid? Not sure if he would already have them or if they'd be too hard to come by.

Edit: Not that I would say get him only comics as a gift....just a possibility.

[Edited 3/10/11 16:59pm]

Isn't that thick lady a bit long in the tooth to be runnin round in that pink get up? Just sayin, maybe there's different rules in space.

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Reply #23 posted 03/10/11 5:55pm

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chocolate1 said:

I agree with physco...

A Comic-themed party where people dressed up as characters...

I had a Prince-themed costume party when I turned 40. I love costume parties! biggrin

I'm already thinkin maybe having one this Halloween. lurking

www.gascot.com
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Reply #24 posted 03/10/11 6:01pm

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chocolate1 said:

Efan said:

Erin, how much of a comic geek is he? And is he only into superhero comics or does he like a broad range of graphic novels?

I love the Star Wars idea if it's done right. But at the same time, it would be like if somebody threw me a Prince-themed party. I'd love it, but if all my gifts were Purple Rain and The Best of Prince CDs, I'd be like, "Did you really think these were the holes in my collection?"

But that's just my two cents. I don't mean to sound negative in any way.

Someone gave me a USED Prince tee-shirt with a hole under the arm. confused

spit I'm sorry, I know that was probably an akward and sad moment for you but I just peed. falloff

www.gascot.com
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Reply #25 posted 03/10/11 6:03pm

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johnart said:

chocolate1 said:

I agree with physco...

A Comic-themed party where people dressed up as characters...

I had a Prince-themed costume party when I turned 40. I love costume parties! biggrin

I'm already thinkin maybe having one this Halloween. lurking

I'm STILL Sheila E.! hmph!


"Love Hurts.
Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."

-Cher, "Woman's World"
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Reply #26 posted 03/10/11 6:04pm

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johnart said:

chocolate1 said:

Someone gave me a USED Prince tee-shirt with a hole under the arm. confused

spit I'm sorry, I know that was probably an akward and sad moment for you but I just peed. falloff

I was like, "Um... Thanks." neutral

He said he found it while cleaning and thought I'd like to have it.

Really?!


"Love Hurts.
Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."

-Cher, "Woman's World"
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Reply #27 posted 03/10/11 6:22pm

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chocolate1 said:

johnart said:

spit I'm sorry, I know that was probably an akward and sad moment for you but I just peed. falloff

I was like, "Um... Thanks." neutral

He said he found it while cleaning and thought I'd like to have it.

Really?!

An EX friend, I hope.

Was it at least one of the good Prince T-shirts? WERE there any good Prince T-shirts?

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Reply #28 posted 03/10/11 7:10pm

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Reply #29 posted 03/10/11 8:22pm

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How to Throw a Fun Star Wars Party for Adults

By Robert Reese/The Writers NetworkPosted on March 5, 2011
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The most important considerations in throwing a "Star Wars" party for adults are the invitations, music, decorations, games and drinks. Since the release of the original movie in 1977, the "Star Wars" franchise has become an international phenomenon, inspiring follow-up films, video games and theme parties. Throwing a fun "Star Wars" party for adults is easy, although it does require a moderate amount of preparation.

Design party invitations in a yellow-on-black color pattern and print the relevant information in a font that mimics the iconic opening crawl from the beginning of "Star Wars."

Play music from the original score of "Star Wars," which features hints of symphonic and classical music and works well as party background music. This is a party for adults, so mix in some nostalgic music that was released in 1977 along with the first "Star Wars" film. Fortunately, 1977 was a good year for party music with plenty of disco hits and fun songs like Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville."

When decorating, place glowing star stickers of various sizes on the walls and ceiling to create an outer-space ambience. Framed vintage posters from the "Star Wars" movies and collectible memorabilia such as action figures portraying "Star Wars" characters and spaceships enhance the party atmosphere.

A clever "Star Wars" game for an adult party entails assigning each guest a character's name that the guest cannot see but everyone else at the party can. Do this by taping a piece of paper with the character's name on it to the guest's back. Guests then ask the others yes/no questions to try to deduce which character they have been assigned.

Serve drinks at the bar with creative names based on the "Star Wars" empire. For example, instead of a tequila sunrise, make a Tatooine sunrise in dual glasses in honor of the two suns of the planet Tatooine.

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