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Flashback to my @topps 2017 Masterwork AP's. Favorite set I've done for Star Wars so far. Spent more time using colored pencil on that set. Tried to discipline myself to not use the multiliner tools as much. Grateful these cards went to one buyer at one time. #starwars #masterwork #sketchcards #topps #tradingcards #rogueone #darthvader #sith #ahsokatano #thelastjedi

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Lucasfilm and Disney taking your expert fan advice today! (Thx to @lesdudis for sharing. CREDIT to the creator...DM me if it's yours for proper credit) #thelastjedi #starwars

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THE CONFLICT: Can someone please explain why these two (First Order & Resistance) are fighting? I mean, I know they don't like each other, but why and how do they exist? New Expanded Universe readers close your books....put the comics back in the boarded bags...look at these films and tell me why. I want to know how we got here after the defeat of the Empire in ROTJ. I am all for the idea of being dropped in the middle of a conflict but ya gotta give us something more than what we received in TFA. This was one question I was hoping to get an answer to. For all it's layered politics, at least the prequels set a table for events that happened and why. In the original trilogy we had terms like "Emperor" and "Senate being dissolved giving power to regional governors to rule" that gave us real life tangible examples to understand what the state of the galaxy was. If the lack of political discussion in the films is due to a fear of prequel influence, I think producers should reconsider. At least give us something for prequel's sake! Here's the other side of this issue that I also realize...I've taken a family of 16 people to see TLJ....most of them are not steeped in SW...they at least understood the simplicity of the conflict. Bad guys do bad...good guys do good. I suppose if that's the goal, it's a win for producers. But please don't forget us geeks steeped in this franchise for 40 years. The politics that are addressed will be in a separate review soon regarding the whole Canto Bight detour and why I think it has ruffled feathers on both sides of our political culture. So...with all that said...I implore someone to please WITHOUT GRABBING THE LITERATURE...how do they exist and why do they fight? Because I'm NOT buying into either side of this conflict...call me DJ. #starwars #thelastjedi #KSGeekManTLJ

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Has there been a Star Wars film that has stirred more contention than The Last Jedi? Not since the first prequel hit theaters in 1999 has the Star Wars fan base faced such division and angst...and it's been both entertaining and sad to watch. In early 2017 I decided I was not going to head into this film with having listened to spoilers. Unfortunately, I wish I had broadened that to predictions and initial "spoiler free" reactions. Already knowing the fact this film was the second act in a three part trilogy meant it would leave me feeling disjointed or potentially emotionally punched in the gut...and it did. I wished I wouldn't have listened to the podcasts before the first viewing. When I saw TLJ on opening night with one of my buddies, the first question is "what did you think?" The answer this time was the same I had after TFA which was "I don't know". My first viewing honestly left me feeling a little hollow. There was so much awesome in it and so much head scratching. I knew I needed to reserve judgement in order to process and view again. I feel like Star Wars films can't truly be judged and reviewed the same way any other typical film can. It has so much to be measured against...within itself as a franchise alone. For instance, how is the tone in comparison to the others, is it consistent, are there plot holes, does it match the hype culture has put on it etc. So...to get this started I thought I'd just set the background for my review. I've had several thoughts over the past couple weeks and decided there's no way Instagram can contain the amount of words I want to type. This post serves as a "prologue" to several posts that will come regarding my review of TLJ. I'll be using #ksgeekmanTLJ. I don't profess to know or understand everything so please feel free to leave your thoughts on anything I post. I just ask that we remain civil and remember it's a movie. We aren't solving world peace here. So did I like it? After my 4th viewing I can safely say...YES I liked TLJ. I can also safely say...NO I didn't like TLJ. Not for the same reasons I think many in fandom have. Stay tuned for part 1 of my review! #ksgeekmantlj #thelastjedi #starwars

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CASTING: I suppose we can't really credit this to Rian Johnson, except for Kelly Marie Tran as Rose and Laura Dern as Holdo. The cast I believe has strong chemistry that I think people missed in the prequel era. Even then I always wonder what does "chemistry" mean? I'm not a student of acting but I wonder how much is driven by a director's ability to inform and inspire actors and how much is the actor's ability to translate the characters onscreen. Either way, to me this cast did phenomenal. I mean seriously, looking back at TFA, I NEVER thought CARRIE FISHER could carry the Leia role convincingly. And good grief I was wrong. I thought she was convincing and it was great to see her doing more than sentencing her husband to death by guilting him into confronting their evil son...yeah...that one still bothers me a little. MARK HAMILL killed it. Seriously, I could NEVER imagine that role played by anyone else. I won't unpack Luke here (future review post coming), but love how Luke was or not, Mark was STELLAR in this film. ADAM DRIVER continues to be a perfect torn/angsty/kid who's maturing into a potential head villain with all the right conflict. I thought he brought some depth and weight to the emotional decisions he had to make in every scene. Especially the ones with DAISY RIDLEY. I can't say enough about how well she does as the character of Rey. I am COMPLETELY bought into her character and that is due in large part to Daisy's ability to make me care. The chemistry these two have is palpable. JOHN BOYEGA delivers a great outing as Finn. I was glad to see some sort of character transformation (finally) at the end of the film. I hope there's more for him to do than provide info on the next secret FO base because of his janitorial skills. KELLY MARIE TRAN I think was great as the new character. Honestly I'm not sold on Rose...I will have more on that character later as well, but I think Kelly performed the snot out of Rose. All the other FO actors did just as well as their first outing. Kudos to DOMNHALL GLEESON for his Hux comedic timing to OSCAR ISAAC. It was jarring at first, but I LOVED it. Stay tuned for more. #ksgeekmantlj #thelastjedi #starwars

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Still working on this cover slowly. Unclaimed still. Hit me on the DM side if you want to make it yours. #hansolo #starwars #thelastjedi #theforceawakens #sketchcovers #comicbooks #comics #igcomicfamily #harrisonford #benabusaada

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Today's #ToppsTuesday card is from the 30th Anniversary set released in 2007. Always loved the behind the scenes photos. I wonder who ever thought "Hey, we need to document this movie making process with a photographer." Do filmmakers do it now for every film ever made? I guess if Star Wars was a flop they would've had documented proof of how terrible the process was and these stills would be part of some documentary detailing the failures of Lucasfilm. Anyway...I digress. Love this card! #starwars #tradingcards #obiwankenobi #georgelucas #deathstar #filmmaking #sciencefiction #alecguinness

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These sketch cards are done in @pentelofamerica blue and red. Put em up on the Etsy as a set. 30% off till midnight! Http://Etsy.com/shop/ksgeekman #marvel #avengers #sketchcards #cybermonday

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CYBER MONDAY SALE!!! Get 30% Off your total order of $25 or more TODAY ONLY! Spend $30 get a free 4x6" print. Spend $100 get a free pencil sketch card with your order. Artist Proofs from Star Wars sets along with commissions and that @kansascitycomiccon Boba Print. Thanks for looking! Link in profile or http://Etsy.com/shop/ksgeekman #artsale #cybermonday #starwars #artistproofs #topps

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One of my Artist Proofs from the Star Wars 40th set is ending in a couple hours. Only 1 bid so it's a steal!! Http://eBay.com/usr/geekflagfly #starwars #sketchcards #lukeskywalker

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In other news...this guy is up for auction and ends tonight. One of my sketch cards from the @upperdeckent Fleer Ultra Spider-Man set. https://www.ebay.com/itm/222516388326 #spiderman #marvel #sketchcards

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The auction for this sketch card ends tonight! Only at $16! Go get him! Http://eBay.com/usr/geekflagfly or link in my Instagram profile. #starwars #stormtrooper #sketchcards #benabusaada #kseekman

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Moving my Artist Proofs to the eBay store tonight. They will be up at 9:30pm CST. Link in profile or http://eBay.com/usr/geekflagfly #starwars #sketchcards #topps #starwars40th

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FOR SALE!! Here are 6 of my Artist Proofs from the Topps Rogue One Series 2 set. These are one of a kind sketches. Each one is $150 + postage. They all can interconnect with the backgrounds or they also are great as a stand alone collectible. I'm offering to my Insta fam first then I'll be sending them to eBay soon. Thank you for considering! #starwars #rogueone #sketchcards #topps #tarkin #shoretrooper

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It's Rogue One Series 2 Topps trading card day! Here are just a few samples of what I got to contribute to the sketch cards portion of the set. These should be sitting out there somewhere in the world! Happy hunting friends! #starwars #topps #rogueone #sketchcards

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It's been a long while since I've posted fresh stuff on the Etsy. Link is in my profile or look up KSGeekMan if you feel compelled to support the geek arts. Thanks friends! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ksgeekman #logan #marvel #xmen #wolverine #x23 #sketchcards

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This @mezcotoyz Daredevil is impressive. Pictures don't do this any justice at all. (Background art by @camadams0925 ) #daredevil #marvel #mezcotoys