ComicCon's best Star Wars costumes

Bonnie sez, "When you’re at San Diego Comic-Con, it’s nearly impossible to walk more than a few feet and not run into a fan in costume. Every year the convention center is flooded with various versions of superheroes, video game characters, horror film icons, pirates, steampunk kids, vampires, werewolves, manga and anime favorites, food mascots and of course lots and lots of Star Wars characters. Even though it seemed the Joker costumes dominated the con, the 501st and Rebel Legion were out in full force, as were fans dressed as Yoda, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Jedi and even a couple of TIE Fighters. Here’s a recap of some of the best costumes we spotted." Comic-Con: Best Star Wars Costumes (Thanks, Bonnie!)

[#1 posted by webmonkees , July 31, 2008 11:42 PM]

I went to one of those conventions and saw some performances from the 501st troopers, and I admire their coordination; always plenty of Stormtroopers, but only one Darth..

They must hold an election or something.

[#2 posted by adonai , August 1, 2008 1:53 AM]

According to Cracked.com (not the best of sources, I agree) it seems that the one Darth Vader is actually David Prowse. If that is the case, then yes, I wouldn't want to try to upstage him.

[#3 posted by Jeff , August 1, 2008 6:02 AM]

It's great time. But my Jedi robe and high boots were just too fracking hot to wear for long. So I stripped right down to the Superman costume that I use as underwear. The cape is a real pain in the ass (well, you've got to stow somewhere)!

[#4 posted by Moon , August 1, 2008 6:31 AM]

I see the Lego meme represented, but no STEAMPUNK!!!

[#5 posted by Neener , August 1, 2008 8:19 AM]

I believe David Prowse is in a wheelchair, so he does not appear in costume anymore.

[#6 posted by Zombie , August 1, 2008 8:34 AM]

@ Moon - the steampunk costumes were few and far between this year. But there was an awesome trio I wished I'd taken a photo of.

That pretty in pink Vader has got to be the winner of all those Star Wars one! I wonder whose idea it was to dress her up like that?

[#7 posted by minnesotaj , August 1, 2008 8:46 AM]

My three-year-old daughter would do back-flips around the block for that Princess Vader mash-up.

But then... it was a lot of work for us to make custom Mahna-Mahna costumes last Halloween: not sure we'd be up for this.

[#8 posted by whysteriastar , August 1, 2008 9:52 AM]

I posted a bunch of my comic con costume pics on my blog:
http://www.ruethedayblog.com/2008/07/comic-con-costumes/

[#9 posted by Bonnie , August 1, 2008 3:32 PM]

If you go to the entire set of photos here you'll see some steampunk stuff like this one:
http://flickr.com/photos/starwarsblog/2713375036/in/set-72157606361733297/

I was more surprised that there was almost no Star Trek costumes aside from a few Klingons here and there.

Comic-Con 2008: Fans in Costume Photos:
http://flickr.com/photos/starwarsblog/sets/72157606361733297/

[#10 posted by lazerdave , August 1, 2008 11:09 PM]

Didn't she kill someone in an RV at Burning Man?

[#11 posted by Sork , August 4, 2008 3:25 PM]

I think there will be much more Star Trek next year as the new movie is out. Star Wars have had a lot of movies and had attention for many years.