https://youtu.be/Ndf-TzVWRj8
##Background
Star Trek is a popular sci-fi media franchise that has operated non-consecutively since 1966. You know what Star Trek is.
Lower Decks is the most recent addition to the Trek universe's canonical on-screen adventures, but has bucked many established norms by being both an animated show and a comedy. The series draws its title from a much-loved episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation that bore the same name and briefly explored the lives of the ship's neglected junior officers. The new series, much like the live action FOX program The Orville, follows a band of not-high-achieving officers on one of the least important ships in Starfleet. The involvement of a writer from Rick & Morty has proven to be an added source of controversy.
Star Trek fans are hotly divided on the merits of this, with many falling back on a hostility to anything that isn't a faithful recreation/continuation of previously existing properties. Other recent series like Star Trek: Discovery and Picard have received similar reactions even as they continue to largely be commercial and critical successes. Still, this is by no means a universal response, as many Trek fans have enjoyed the recent properties as well as the earlier ones. It's a tension that is nowhere near being resolved, though, and so:
##Now
The first episode of Lower Decks dropped today. Critics' responses have trended from middling to positive. Redditors are another story:
> Controversy as one user dismisses comments claiming to enjoy the show as harmful propaganda
> Sarcasm is received sincerely, everything falls apart
> Patriot denounces "fake Star Treks," calls back to simpler times. "HUGE Star Trek fan here and I love Cartoons... I'd rather watch Star Trek: The Animated Series over this shit."
> "Unpopular opinion... But star trek has always been fucking stupid." Comment fulfills own prophecy, proves immensely unpopular
BONUS:, A similar scuffle erupts in /r/StarTrek:
> ["Nice A
... keep reading on reddit ➡NOT CURRENT, SEE UPDATED POST
So I've been re-watching The Clone Wars with my girlfriend for a week now as she really wanted to watch The Mandalorian ASAP and she's down with some history lessons! We're doing it in a chronological order and so far she's liking The Clone Wars! We're about to hit the Mortis Arc next and I've been wondering what kind of watching order should we do with addition of Rebels before hitting The Mandalorian? I've been thinking this kind of order, just for the cinematic experience (cuz I wanted to end it with a high note before heading to The Mandalorian, LMAO):
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Seasons 1-6; chronologically)
- Star Wars Rebels
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Season 7)
- The Mandalorian
Or should we just watch it in chronologically order from The Clone Wars to Rebels, and then to The Mandalorian? What do you guys think would be a better watching order for new people who wanted to dive in to these three shows?
Thanks for reading! Please see below and let me know if there are any questions.
Have:
Sets
- 75227 Darth Vader Bust (NISB)
Minifigs
- 30605 Finn FN-2187 (Has a small punch-hole in the bag from being hung on a retail peg)
- 30624 Obi-Wan Kenobi 20th Anniversary
- CMF Series 18 Policeman
- CMF Disney Series 2 Minnie Mouse
- Disney CMF Jafar
- Batman CMF Swimsuit Batman
- Space Police Officer (x2)
Misc
- Toysrus BB8 Build
Wanted:
Sets, by priority (NISB):
- 9474 The Battle of Helms Deep
- 10237 Tower of Orthanc
- 75055 Imperial Star Destroyer
- 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge
- 9473 The Mines of Moria
- 75188 Resistance Bomber
- 9526 Palpatine's Arrest
- 79007 Battle at the Black Gate
- 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush
- 75220 Sandcrawler
- 75096 Sith Infiltrator
- 75017 Duel on Geonosis
- Wanted Sets
Minifigs, by priority:
- sw0759 Ahsoka Tano (Adult)
- lor014 Boromir
- lor012 Pippin
- 40176 Scarif Stormtrooper (Sealed polybag only)
- lor066 Aragorn, Red Cape
- sw0472 Count Dooku
- Wanted Minifigs
Notes:
- I will also entertain other fair Star Wars or Lord of the Rings offers!
- Prefer to use rough Bricklink values for trade value.
- Please take the Brickset wanted lists (minifigs and sets) with a slight grain of salt, the figs/sets currently available at retail are a lower priority right now.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
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Just cleaning out my collection. If you’d like more details or closer pictures, please ask! Please send me a message in lieu of chat — my chat function doesn't always work for some reason.
Mostly looking to sell, but I’ll definitely consider trades for Masters of the Universe (Clawful / Faker / Trap Jaw / Man-at-Arms / Ram Man) and Batman: The Animated Series (Mr. Freeze / Poison Ivy / Batgirl / Catwoman) Pops.
Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/vDbKa8G
No pick-ups. Shipping is not included and will be based on buyer’s US ZIP code or country of destination; please message me for a shipping quote. (For US buyers, a single standard Pop is usually in the $3.50-5 ballpark; generally the closer you are to Maryland, the cheaper shipping will be.) Prices are good for one week.
NO HOLDS. You have 12 hours to pay after I provide you with payment information.
POP! ANIMATION
53 Olaf (T) $16
256 Tinkles & Ghost in a Jar (TRU SDCC) $65
243 Bill Cipher (Chase) $47
420 Trick-or-Sweet Bear (FS) $37
POP! COMICS
9 Prince Robot IV (Mourning) (BN ECCC) $9
POP! DISNEY
160 Woody (20th Anniversary) (Black & White) (BL) $18
209 Sally (Seated) (HT NYCC) $39
272 Alfredo Linguini $80
447 Jack Skellington (Sugar Skull) (HT) $39
632 Mushu (with Cricket) (10") $41
639 Stitch with Ducks (BL) $55
713 Olaf with Bruni $9
Pain & Panic (FS SDCC) $125
POP! FANTASTIC BEASTS
12 Occamy (HT SDCC) $90
13 Gellert Grindelwald (BN NYCC) $21
POP! GAME OF THRONES
38 Iron Throne $29
POP! GAMES
102 Mega Man $8
103 Rush $4
329 Tani with Higgledy $8
POP! HARRY POTTER
82 Ron Weasley Riding Chess Piece $39
POP! HEROES (DC)
1 Rainbow Batman (GS NYCC) $33
141 Super Friends Batman $13
POP! MARVEL
87 Ant-Man (Unmasked) (MCC) $22
99 Carnage (HT) $18
100 Anti-Venom (HT) $23
202 Groot (10") (T) $45
215 Elektra $11
216 Punisher $17
243 Hela $12
252 Surtur (GS) $29
408 Green Goblin (Spider-Verse) $8
453 Thanos $8
482 Thor (Mjolnir & Stormbreaker) (FYE) $45
529 Iron Man (Gauntlet) (A NYCC) $40
POP! MOVIE MOMENTS
584 Pennywise in Gutter (HT) $95
POP! MOVIES
201 Tim the Enchanter $65
302 Patty Tolan $9
307 Gertrude Eldridge $5
456 Jack Torrance (Chase) $47
481 Joi $11
570 Nega Scott (HT SDCC) $25
740 Pawny $10
Gideon Graves & Ramona Flowers (FS ECCC) $75
POP! RIDES
32 Baby with
... keep reading on reddit ➡Almost 15 years ago when I was in 2nd grade the first Star Wars book I ever picked up was Heirs of the Force. I’d only ever seen the original trilogy once but this book and then the series drew me in despite knowing basically nothing about Star Wars.
It really kickstarted my love of the EU (and Star Wars in general) and I spent awhile reading books of a similar nature such as the Galaxy of Fear series before moving on to Jedi Academy and beyond. While I didn’t complete a full read through of the post-ROTJ era until my first year of high school (I’ve now done it 4 times, minus a few books) I’ve always enjoyed and considered the YJK series to be extremely important for the character development of the future main cast. If my flair wasn’t a give away or you’ve never seen me defend him this also introduced me to my favorite character, Jacen Solo.
However, I know quite a few people don’t feel the same and often tell new readers to skip it. Some of it stems from them intended for children (although they have some pretty mature plots and themes) and dislike of Kevin J Anderson’s writing. And while I can understand that, especially since most people seem to want the spark notes version of the New Republic era (Thrawn, Jedi Academy, and maybe some X-Wing novels) to jump into NJO and beyond, I was wondering what the rest of y’all thought. Why do you skip it or why do you include it?
EDIT: SEE NEWEST POST
There's an opinion I see often on /r/Starwars , so many people here wanting to see films about the "other stuff" that's happening in the Star Wars universe, the blaster characters, the space shooters. I understand it to an extent, but man I would love a heavy dose of Jedi.
I've voiced this opinion on here often, but to me, the thing that has killed me most about the Disney-Era Star Wars, despite all the bright spots, is the lack of Jedi and light sabers and force users. To me, Star Wars IS Jedi. That's what makes it different from your typical sci-fi worlds, is the space wizards fighting with laser swords. I know people think that's childish and not "Deep", but I don't care, *that* is what makes Star Wars, Star Wars.
It feels like Disney/Lucas Film just doesn't like the Jedi. All the new movies and television series rumored, none of them have to do with cool Jedi/Sith lore, whether it be years in the future or years in the fast, show us a story where you have a ton of light-saber wielding force users dooking it out!(pun intended)
I know I can't be alone in this thought, can I? Are there others out there who feel the Jedi have been extremely underrepresented in this new era. I know people will point to the prequels as an over-saturation of the Jedi, but I honestly think all the new saber designs and all the different force users were a high point of the prequels. I would love a series with a ton of Jedi/Sith like the prequels, except with the CGI/acting/directing of the new story group. There is so much potential for greatness there. Return the Jedi!
Thanks for reading! Please see below and let me know if there are any questions.
Have:
Sets
- 75227 Darth Vader Bust (NISB)
- 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport (NISB)
- 43172 Elsa's Magical Ice Palace (Used)
Minifigs
- 30605 Finn FN-2187 (Has a small punch-hole in the bag from being hung on a retail peg)
- 30624 Obi-Wan Kenobi 20th Anniversary
- CMF Series 18 Policeman
- CMF Disney Series 2 Minnie Mouse
- CMF Series 20 (Have several upon request)
- Disney CMF Jafar
- Batman CMF Swimsuit Batman
- Space Police Officer (x2)
Misc
- Toysrus BB8 Build
Wanted:
Sets, by priority (NISB):
- 10237 Tower of Orthanc
- 75055 Imperial Star Destroyer
- 9474 The Battle of Helms Deep
- 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge
- 9473 The Mines of Moria
- 75188 Resistance Bomber
- 9526 Palpatine's Arrest
- 79007 Battle at the Black Gate
- 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush
- 75220 Sandcrawler
- 75096 Sith Infiltrator
- 75017 Duel on Geonosis
- Wanted Sets
Minifigs, by priority:
- sw0759 Ahsoka Tano (Adult)
- lor014 Boromir
- lor012 Pippin
- 40176 Scarif Stormtrooper (Sealed polybag only)
- lor066 Aragorn, Red Cape
- sw0472 Count Dooku
- Wanted Minifigs
Notes:
- I will also entertain other fair Star Wars or Lord of the Rings offers!
- Prefer to use rough Bricklink values for trade value.
- Willing to supplement trade with PayPal for higher priority items if possible.
- Please take the Brickset wanted lists (minifigs and sets) with a slight grain of salt, the figs/sets currently available at retail are a lower priority right now.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Thanks for reading! Please see below and let me know if there are any questions.
Have:
Sets
- 75227 Darth Vader Bust (NISB)
Minifigs
- 30605 Finn FN-2187 (Has a small punch-hole in the bag from being hung on a retail peg)
- 30624 Obi-Wan Kenobi 20th Anniversary
- CMF Series 18 Policeman
- CMF Disney Series 2 Minnie Mouse
- Disney CMF Jafar
- Batman CMF Swimsuit Batman
- Space Police Officer (x2)
Misc
- Toysrus BB8 Build
Wanted:
Sets, by priority (NISB):
- 9474 The Battle of Helms Deep
- 10237 Tower of Orthanc
- 75055 Imperial Star Destroyer
- 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge
- 9473 The Mines of Moria
- 75188 Resistance Bomber
- 9526 Palpatine's Arrest
- 79007 Battle at the Black Gate
- 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush
- 75220 Sandcrawler
- 75096 Sith Infiltrator
- 75017 Duel on Geonosis
- Wanted Sets
Minifigs, by priority:
- sw0759 Ahsoka Tano (Adult)
- lor014 Boromir
- lor012 Pippin
- 40176 Scarif Stormtrooper (Sealed polybag only)
- lor066 Aragorn, Red Cape
- sw0472 Count Dooku
- Wanted Minifigs
Notes:
- I will also entertain other fair Star Wars or Lord of the Rings offers!
- Prefer to use rough Bricklink values for trade value.
- Please take the Brickset wanted lists (minifigs and sets) with a slight grain of salt, the figs/sets currently available at retail are a lower priority right now.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Just cleaning out my collection. If you’d like more details or closer pictures, please ask! Please send me a message in lieu of chat — my chat function doesn't always work for some reason.
Mostly looking to sell, but I’ll definitely consider trades for Masters of the Universe (Clawful / Faker / Trap Jaw / Man-at-Arms / Ram Man) and Batman: The Animated Series (Mr. Freeze / Poison Ivy / Batgirl / Catwoman) Pops.
Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/w0dyxd0
No pick-ups. Shipping is not included and will be based on buyer’s US ZIP code or country of destination; please message me for a shipping quote. (For US buyers, a single standard Pop is usually in the $3.50-5 ballpark; generally the closer you are to Maryland, the cheaper shipping will be.) Prices are good for one week.
NO HOLDS. You have 12 hours to pay after I provide you with payment information.
POP! ANIMATION
53 Olaf (T) $16
256 Tinkles & Ghost in a Jar (TRU SDCC) $65
243 Bill Cipher (Chase) $47
420 Trick-or-Sweet Bear (FS) $37
POP! COMICS
9 Prince Robot IV (Mourning) (BN ECCC) $9
POP! DISNEY
154 Nightshade Sally SOLD
160 Woody (20th Anniversary) (Black & White) (BL) $18
209 Sally (Seated) (HT NYCC) $39
272 Alfredo Linguini $80
447 Jack Skellington (Sugar Skull) (HT) $39
632 Mushu (with Cricket) (10") $41
639 Stitch with Ducks (BL) $55
713 Olaf with Bruni $9
Pain & Panic (FS SDCC) $125
POP! FANTASTIC BEASTS
12 Occamy (HT SDCC) $90
13 Gellert Grindelwald (BN NYCC) $21
POP! GAME OF THRONES
38 Iron Throne $29
POP! GAMES
102 Mega Man $8
103 Rush $4
329 Tani with Higgledy $8
POP! HARRY POTTER
82 Ron Weasley Riding Chess Piece $39
POP! HEROES (DC)
1 Rainbow Batman (GS NYCC) $33
141 Super Friends Batman $13
POP! MARVEL
87 Ant-Man (Unmasked) (MCC) $22
99 Carnage (HT) $18
100 Anti-Venom (HT) $23
202 Groot (10") (T) $36
215 Elektra $11
216 Punisher $17
243 Hela $12
252 Surtur (GS) $29
408 Green Goblin (Spider-Verse) $8
453 Thanos $8
482 Thor (Mjolnir & Stormbreaker) (FYE) $28
529 Iron Man (Gauntlet) (A NYCC) $34
POP! MOVIE MOMENTS
584 Pennywise in Gutter (HT) $95
POP! MOVIES
201 Tim the Enchanter $65
302 Patty Tolan $9
307 Gertrude Eldridge $5
335 Knives Chau SOLD
456 Jack Torrance (Chase) $47
481 Joi $11
570 Nega Scott (HT SDCC) $25
740 Pawny $10
Gideon Grave
... keep reading on reddit ➡Thanks for reading! Please see below and let me know if there are any questions.
Have:
Sets
- 75227 Darth Vader Bust (NISB)
Minifigs
- 30605 Finn FN-2187 (Has a small punch-hole in the bag from being hung on a retail peg)
- 30624 Obi-Wan Kenobi 20th Anniversary
- CMF Series 18 Policeman
- CMF Disney Series 2 Minnie Mouse
- Disney CMF Jafar
- Batman CMF Swimsuit Batman
- Space Police Officer (x2)
Misc
- Toysrus BB8 Build
Wanted:
Sets, by priority (NISB):
- 10237 Tower of Orthanc
- 75055 Imperial Star Destroyer
- 9474 The Battle of Helms Deep
- 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge
- 9473 The Mines of Moria
- 75188 Resistance Bomber
- 9526 Palpatine's Arrest
- 79007 Battle at the Black Gate
- 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush
- 75220 Sandcrawler
- 75096 Sith Infiltrator
- 75017 Duel on Geonosis
- Wanted Sets
Minifigs, by priority:
- sw0759 Ahsoka Tano (Adult)
- lor014 Boromir
- lor012 Pippin
- 40176 Scarif Stormtrooper (Sealed polybag only)
- lor066 Aragorn, Red Cape
- sw0472 Count Dooku
- Wanted Minifigs
Notes:
- I will also entertain other fair Star Wars or Lord of the Rings offers!
- Prefer to use rough Bricklink values for trade value.
- Please take the Brickset wanted lists (minifigs and sets) with a slight grain of salt, the figs/sets currently available at retail are a lower priority right now.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
