Results of the 2nd SWAFDWTDB photo contest

‘An Evening with the Ewoks’ by Chiktabba (via SWAFDWTDB)It occurred to me today that I hadn't visited the world's greatest web site in ages. So I surfed over and found all sorts of new SWAFDWTDB material. For one thing, Rather Childish has begun adding buying notes to some of his photos (eg this photo of Leia in Combat Poncho). Even if you're not a collector, the notes are interesting. 

Rather Childish has also held his second annual action figure photo contest. The winning entry is above, but there are some great runners-up, too. Follow the link below to see them all. I only wish I had caught this earlier. I would have encouraged you all to vote. 

Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best: The 2nd Annual Photo Contest 

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The world's best web site tackles the world's best toy

Over at Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best, or, as I like to call it, the world's best web site, @ratherchildish has been running a six-photo series devoted to Kenner's AT-AT. All the shots are good, but the final shot (shown here in reduced format) is terrific. Click on the photo to see the image in its full glory, or follow the link below to view all RC's latest work.

Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best

All Fours: the latest from Rather Childish

Here's a snippet from the latest post on the world's greatest web site. Follow the link for the full image.

Rather Childish: All Fours

IG-88 The Dancing Robot

I don't know how I haven't come across this before, and since it's been around a long time it may not be new to you but I'm posting it anyways. Thanks to @ratherchildish (he of the world's greatest web site) for calling attention to it in his recent post. Keep an eye out for the Holiday Special references around the 3:20 mark.

The film is by Anton Bogaty. Check out his blog, including this post with screenshots from the film, and his web site, which shows off more of his work.

ACB3--the artwork of Anton Bogaty

Blogspot: The Films and Artwork of Anton Bogaty

Rather Childish celebrates Star Wars's 35th birthday

The world's greatest website observes the 35th anniversary of Star Wars with an especially nice shot (follow the link to see it in full size) and this tribute:

HAPPY THIRTY FIVE YEARS STAR WARS! You’ve managed to keep me fueled with awe, inspiration, and the joys of youth well beyond what you, I, or anyone could’ve expected. Incredible that here in 2012 I find myself handing you down to my children. I expect that they will do the same for their children one day as well. Thanks for all the memories. Keep the fire burning.

Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best: Bringing the Rebel Heat

Rather Childish on Tumblr

The creator of the world's greatest web site also has a Tumblr account. If you want a sense of what it's like, play the Pummelvision video above. It displays @ratherchildish's last seven months of posts.

Rather Childish on Tumblr

RatherChildish in Pummelvision from Rather Childish on Vimeo

Rather Childish deconstructs a snowspeeder

The world's best web site has a short piece about tearing apart and reconstructing a Kenner Snowspeeder. From the post:

As is often the case with taking apart old toys, the exercise turned out to be much more about cleaning than actually fixing. After I finished removing the dust and grime I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful the parts looked. Clean, yes, but more than that the disassembled lot of parts almost seemed to come alive. Decades-old secrets finally revealed.

Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best: Snowspeeder Deconstructed

New photos from Rather Childish

I've sung the praises of SWAFDWTDB on this site before, and I'll do it again. Follow the links for Rather Childish's latest.

Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best: Well-Armed for the Rebellion

Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best: The Rescue Plan, Step 2

Blues for Snaggletooth

Rather Childish, creator of the wonderful SWAFDWTDB blog, has managed to acquire a rare blue Snaggletooth. Follow the link below to what he has done with it. Top tip: click through to RC's Flickr page see the silver moon boots.

Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best: Blues for Snaggletooth

Easily Frightened: the latest from SWAFDWTDB

The latest post on Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best is really great. I love almost everything on this web site, but many of the photos are a bit dark. It's nice to see some brighter work. 

If you haven't yet discovered SWAFDWTDB, get ready to lose at least half an hour of your day. Warning: this may be the best web site ever. 

Easily Frightened: Star Wars Action Figures Doing What They Do Best