In Which My Son Battles Lord Vader..
This past Saturday, my boys pulled out their Star Wars costumes and dressed up to attend the release party of LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
The party was fabulous! We only stayed for about an hour, but the boys had a blast nonetheless. There was a LEGO Star Wars trivia game, and picture opportunities with Storm Troopers, a TIE fighter pilot, and Darth Vader himself. 
Well, both of my boys decided to challenge Vader to a battle. My oldest son’s battle is pictured below.
Unfortunately, due to the crowd, I was unable to get a picture of my youngest son’s duel. I can say he had an unfair advantage. Due to his height, he was able to aim a little low!
There were a few professional photographers at the event. Pictures of my boys fighting Vader should be posted on a Lego blog in the near future. As soon as I track it down, I will be sure to post those as well!
Needless to say,we had a blast! Thanks to Borders and DK Books for this great event!
*Edit: I found the Lego blog post and found another picture of my son fighting Darth Vader!
My son’s 22 and he would have loved this!
How totally fun!!!! I love the photos … and I’m a huge fan of Legos and anything Lego related –they are such great toys!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:31 PM
They really really are! I turn into a kid again when I start looking at all the great sets they have!
How fun! My coworker’s son was playing with Lego’s this afternoon…because their power went out. So let’s hear it for Lego’s…no electricity needed!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Legos are excellent! My oldest is obsessed with them. He doesn’t need to look at the instructions when putting sets together. It shocks me! I bought our youngest his first “real” Lego set. It’s not exactly assembled yet.
So fun! That’s awesome.
I can also think of some older “boys” who would have loved that. It looks like a blast!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:28 PM
It was a blast! I wish they had events like this when I was a kid!
Love the pics Jenn.. what great fun!
October 14th, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Thanks, Toni! It was!
That looks like such a fun event! I think I would have enjoyed it too – Star Wars isn’t only for the boys.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:27 PM
I enjoy Star Wars as well. My boys and I were all born in years Star Wars movies were released, so we have a bit of a connection!
What a star, and quite a valiant competitor. Lord Vader didn’t have a chance!
Thats sounds like it was alot of fun Jenn. Happy the boys enjoyed it. Can’t wait to see the other pics. Hope you can find them.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:26 PM
I was so happy to have found the blog this afternoon! I can’t wait til they post some more pictures.
This is so cute! My brother would have loved this many years ago
I love these pictures! What a great mom those boys have.
October 17th, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Aw! Thanks! I try to plan fun activities that get them out of the house. Plus it gave me the excuse to go to the bookstore
How fun! I imagine the boys (and you) had a great time, and were grinning ear-to-ear.
Seeing some of those costumes, I wonder: was there another group of terrified crying kids?
October 17th, 2009 at 5:05 PM
We did have a great time!
Actually, none of the kids were scared! They were all pretty mesmerized!
Awesome! MY son (19 months) is going as Yoda which has inspired the two adults to go starwars themed, too. My Leia costume is ready…now just to convince my husband to go as Han Solo…
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This looks like so much fun – I didn’t see Deborah’s sister anywhere though!