DYB-Mike Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hi Folks! The thread I spun this from inspired our Pack to do a Star Wars Blue & Gold as well. Weve got the 501st and found someone who has a functioning R2D2 replica who will come as well. Were still planning hopefully itll be a blast! One of the things wed like to do is have a special patch made. Obviously Star Wars and the characters are under copyright, but I remember seeing a few Yoda CSPs in the past (I cant recall the Council) so its apparently been done. A cursory look at several patch manufacturers websites didnt turn up anything Star Wars so before I began a more exhaustive search I though I would turn to the collective wisdom of the Forums to see if anyone had any guidance or suggestions. Thanks! YIS Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 if memory serves, some of those Star Wars come from Santa Clara, home of the Skywalker ranch and have permission from Lucasfilm. At least that's what I've been told whe I tried to get a Yoda council strip and lodge flap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortridge Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 You might want to look at doing text in the distinctive "Star Wars" up-scrolling style, rather than getting permission to use a copyrighted image, which can often be exhausting. Something like this might work, white text on a black background with some silvery dots for stars: BLUE & GOLD STAR WARS PACK XXX FEB. 20 2009 (Sorry, I was trying to get those centered. But you can imagine what I mean.)(This message has been edited by shortridge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 "" Long ago, in a District, far, far away...." "" I have a bad feeling about this...hot dog and beans..." "" Use the Scout Spirit, Luke..." "" I am... Your Cubmaster!!!" "" Live long and prosper" (oops, wrong reference...) Menu for the B&G: Pizza the Hut, frozen Yodurt (with Jeddi whip), Lando Calraisins, Wookie Cookies, Chewburgers, eWok Stirfry, Mashed Potatooines, Bobo Fettucine, I love a challenge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack212Scouter Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Just remember, if copyright violation is a concern of yours, then paying someone to produce a patch with "Star Wars" on it is a trademark violation. All that said, realize that I am certainly no copyright lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYB-Mike Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Im not a copyright lawyer either and I might be using the wrong terminology but I knew enough to realize that I just couldnt go out and have Star Wars patches made. Im sure any reputable vendor wouldnt have made them anyway. I was hoping to hear from Souters that have had Star Wars patches made to see who was responsible for getting permission. I wasnt sure if some patch manufacturers had a standing license to produce such patches due to the popularity of the films and characters. There are plenty of generic Star Wars patches out there. If a custom patch comes to naught Ill guess well go that route. We are considering Pizza the Hut! Another treat we found are little light sabers: stick pretzels dipped in red or blue chocolate with the ends wrapped in foil. This is going to be a blast! Thanks for the responses. YIS Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack212Scouter Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I couldn't find any producer of Star Wars themed custom patches. You might want to consider somthing like a two piece patch, or use a star wars patch with a rocker for your custom stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortridge Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Another treat we found are little light sabers: stick pretzels dipped in red or blue chocolate with the ends wrapped in foil. That's a great idea! Just prepare the cleaning crew to be prepared to sweep up LOTS of pretzel pieces and chocolate crumbs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom3kids Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 My youngest just had a Star Wars lego themed party at home. I made up placecards for all the food and drinks. we had Papdawan's Pizza, Wookie Cookies, Wampa snowballs (ice cream in cucpcake liners). The chips were labeled Cantina Chips. Salsa was Mustafa Lava (or could do Sith Salsa). Veggie tray had Endor grass (brocolli), Endor carrots, and Endor embers (cherry tomoatoes). Even the 2 liter bottles had new labels: Yodo Soda (sprite), Princess Punch, Tuscan Raider Lemonade, Jabba Juice (coke). We also made the pretzal rods lightsabers. And the ice bucket held Hoth Crystals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYB-Mike Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hi Folks! We had our Star Wars Blue and Gold this past weekend and it was great! The folks form the 501st Legion, N.E. Division, were wonderful with the boys. The costumes were so authentic and very impressive. There were even three Eagle Scouts in the group! We had a basic Pack Meeting with awards and skits, Den displays, and a small Star Wars memorabilia display, next had dinner (pizza and salad served at the Cantina), then distributed Star Wars coloring pages and word searches to keep the boys busy while the 501St got ready. The 501st made their entrance and, after Den photos, played Star Wars bingo (with prizes). Darth Vader called the numbers. The other members of the 501st mingled with the crowd, posing for pictures and answering questions. The evening ended with a Pack picture with the 501st and desserts (including light saber pretzel sticks, marshmallow R2D2s, and a Star Wars decorated cake). There were rough spots. The pizza delivery was delayed, but got there before folks got too restless. Then we set off the fire alarm when we attempted to use a fog machine for the 501sts entrance. It was necessary to evacuate the building for a brief period, but we managed to keep the 501st away from the boys. We plan to make lemonade from that lemon and give the boys a fire drill patch at a future meeting. Despite the rough spots it was a most memorable event. The only downside how do you follow that up next year! The 501St has posted photos of our Blue and Gold on their site: http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1058 By the way, a hearty thank you to poster Pack378 whos post back last January 2008 inspired us to do our own Star Wars Blue and Gold. And yes, we did do a special patch but stayed away from the characters. YIS Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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