One Day Of Star Wars In Cincinnati Ohio
Posted by Dustin on July 13, 2005 at 02:49 PM CST:
The Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club (OSWCC) is holding its annual Summer Social on Saturday, July 16, 12pm-6pm at the Oakley Masonic Temple in Cincinnati, OH. The Force will be with members and their families from all over Ohio - as well as special guests from as far away as Mexico - as they enjoy great food, a ?Jawa Swap Meet? of Star Wars collectibles, a raffle of fabulous door prizes donated by a variety of vendors, have their photos taken with Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion and R2-D2, and enjoy lots of Star Wars-themed fun and games throughout the afternoon!
All attendees will receive an exclusive Summer Social badge and lanyard. Members who attend will also receive the annual exclusive OSWCC proof card and will be eligible to win door prizes in the raffle. Members registered by July 15 will receive a goody bag that will include a collection of special items. Goody bags will be given out as first come, first served, and all may not contain the same items.
The annual social is a family friendly event that has something for all. Events include a raffle, door prizes, and many other family activities such as Corn Wars, Jedi Trials, Revenge of the Brick on Xbox, a pi?ata for the kids and much more.
? Get ready to buy, sell or trade in the Jawa Swap Meet!
? Get your photo taken with a variety of Imperial forces from the 501st Legion Ohio Garrison!
? Win fabulous prizes like autographed photos from Official Pix, artwork from Star Wars artist Joe Corroney or a Master Replicas Force FX Lightsaber!
? Enjoy a special appearance by R2-D2!
? Talk with distinguished special guests like James Swearingen, the principal conceptual designer for the first Star Wars toy line at Kenner!
And much much more!
Food and drink will be provided by ?Dexter?s Diner.? Guests are invited to bring a desert to share.
Non-members and guest are asked to donate $5 at the door to help cover Social costs. Ohio residents who wish to become members are also welcome to pay their dues at the door
The following sponsors are supporting the event and have provided items for the raffle and gift bags:
The Earth
Master Replicas
Cloud City
Alter Ego Comics
Offical Pix
Rebelscum.com
TheForce.net
R2D2Central.com
KennerToys.com
Oscar's Cases
Yottaquest
Joe Corroney
Jeff Chandler
Negative Zone
Wilhelm's Colelctibles
Wizards of the Coast
Creaturecantina.com
MEDIA INFO:
For questions about the event or OSWCC, please go to www.oswcc.com or contact Dustin Roberts at 513-397-5850.
July 16, 2005 at 12pm
Oakley Masonic Temple
3515 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 4520
About the Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club:
The Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club (OSWCC) was founded in 1997 by fans and collectors of Star Wars items to foster better communication and cooperation among Star Wars collectors throughout the state of Ohio. The club enjoys a strong sense of community and members benefit from a friendly buying, selling, and trading environment. Numbering over 150 members of all ages, backgrounds, and collecing interests, the club holds monthly regional meetings throughout the state, has a club website and bulletin board-style forum. For more information about OSWCC or to become a member, please visit www.oswcc.com.
The Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club is not affiliated with or sponsored by Lucasfilm, Ltd.
?Star Wars? and all related properties are copyright Lucasfilm, Ltd.
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