The Clone Emperor

The Clone Emperor
costume project inspired by Star Wars: Dark Empire
character designed by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy
costume created and modeled by Thomas J. Spanos

Saturday, 11 June, 2011 14:05



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61. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 7 (A)
Illustration by Joe Corroney after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

60. Dragon*Con XXV, Atlanta, Georgia, 2nd — 5th of September, 2011

58 and 59. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Return Card Series 6 (K) (L)
Illustration by Scott Zambelli after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

57. Motor City Comic Con, Novi, Michigan, 13th — 15th of May, 2011

55 and 56. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 6 (I) (J)
Illustration by Jason Keith Phillips after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

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54. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 6 (H)
Illustration by Joe Corroney after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

52 and 53. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 6 (F) (G)
Illustration by Robert Hendrickson after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

50 and 51. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 6 (D) (E)
Illustration by Scott Zambelli after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

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49.Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 6 (C)
Illustration by Jamie Snell after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

47 and 48. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 6 (A) (B)
Illustration by Kevin Graham after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

46. Dragon*Con XXIV, Atlanta, Georgia, 3rd — 6th of September, 2010

45. Jedi-Con, Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 3. — 5. April, 2010

44. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 5
Illustration by Jamie Snell after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.

43. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 5
Illustration by Art Grafunkel after my portrayal as The Clone Emperor.


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42. Dragon*Con XXIII, Atlanta, Georgia, 4th — 6th of September, 2009
Parade

41. Star Wars: The Essential Atlas, 18th of August, 2009;
Model for art by Chris Trevas for LucasBooks.

40. Wizard World Chicago, Rosemont, Illinois, 7th— 9th of August 2009

39. Motor City Comic Con, Novi, Michigan, 15th — 17th of May, 2009

38. Topps Star Wars Galaxies Artist Sketch Card Series 4
Illustration by Joe Corroney after a photograph of myself as The Clone Emperor.

37. Hasbro Dark Empire II Comic 2-pack
Model for package art by Brian Rood.

36. Dragon*Con XXII, Atlanta, Georgia, 29th of August — 1st of September, 2008
Good to be back. It had been far too long for this return.

35. Artist Appreciation Day, Wheaton, Illinois, 9th of November, 2006
Part of 501st indoctrination of artist Dave Dorman as an honourary member.

34. Dragon*Con XX, Atlanta, Georgia, 1st — 4th of September, 2006

33. FlashBack Sci-fi and Fantasy Weekend, Rosemont, Illinois, 30th of July, 2006

32. Featured Member, 501st Legion, 4th of July, 2006; Selected for random "Featured Member" queue on 501st .com. Thank you Dean.

31. Clone Emperor LMO Prototype, 16th of June, 2006; (gift from friends in recognition of my appointment to the position of 501st Legion Membership Officer, also known as the LMO.)

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30. 501st Legion Trooper of the Month of Septembre 2004; (presented Novembre 2005) laser etched plaque. Thank you Albin.

29. Dragon*Con XIX, Atlanta, Georgia, 2nd — 5th of September, 2005

28. Gen Con, Indianapolis, Indiana, 20th — 21st of August, 2005

27. Star Wars Insider Issue 83, September–October, 2005;
Model for art by Joe Corroney appearing in the article "20 Most Memorable Moments of the Expanded Universe."

26. Hunger Walk 20, Montrose Harbour, Chicago, Illinois, 18th of June, 2005;
The Midwest Garrison Trooper of the Month, April, 2005 (presented); certificate and special edition patch

25. Return of the Sith Charity Premiere, Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois, 12th of May, 2005; Benefit event for the Children's Memorial Fund.

24. Star Wars Celebration III, Indianapolis, Indiana 21st — 24th of April, 2005

23. Dragon*Con XVIII, Atlanta, Georgia, 3rd — 6th of September, 2004;
Best Male Expanded Universe, Matters of the Force costume contest; certificate and medallion

22. Gen Con, Indianapolis, Indiana, 18th — 19th of August, 2004

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21. Museum of Science and Industry, "Action" an adventure in movie making exhibit, Chicago, Illinois, 7th of August, 2004; Had opportunity to play Zircon in trailer film "Escape from Zircon." This trailer is produced regularly as a feature of the exhibit and is cast from visitors. Our cast consisted entirely of costumed 501st members.

20. Hunger Walk 19, Montrose Harbour, Chicago, Illinois, 19th of June, 2004

19. Jedi-Con, Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 9. — 11. April, 2004

18. Capricon, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 31st of January, 2004

17. Jedi Knight Academy character mod, Darktide Clan, 2003;
The Darktide Clan created a character mod for the video game Jedi Knight Academy, based on my interpretation of The Clone Emperor.

16. Chicago Symphony Orchestra--John Williams conducts, Chicago, 28th of November, Illinois, 2003

15. Windycon, Schaumburg, Illinois, 8th of November, 2003

14. Chicago Halloween Parade, Chicago, Illinois, 18th and 25th of October, 2003

13. Dragon*Con XVII, Atlanta, Georgia, 28th of August — 1st of September, 2003
Parade

12. Hunger Walk 18, Chicago, Illinois, 21st of June, 2003

11. FlashBack Sci-fi and Fantasy Weekend, Rosemont, Illinois, 14th of June, 2003

10. Duckon, Lincolnshire, Illinois, 7th of June, 2003

09. La ligue Costumée Francophone; Membre à titre honorifique, matricule LS009, le 10ème mai, 2003

08. Capricon, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 8th of February, 2003

07. SW-CON, Hamburg, Deutschland, 29. November — 1. Dezember, 2003;
Erster Platz im Kostümwettbewerb; Bescheinigung und finanzieller Preis

06. Star Wars Insider Issue 65, Batha Tracks, February, 2003

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05. 501st membership as Sith Lord ID number SL1876, December 2002

04. Rebelscum's 4th Annual Internet Costume Contest, October 2002;
1st place in adult category, costume contest; SWCII autographed photo of Carrie Fisher, and handsome Rebelscum lapel pin

03. Gen Con, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 10th of August, 2002;
1st place in Science Fiction category, costume contest; certificate and monetary award

02. Wizard World Con, Rosemont, Illinois, July 2002

01. Star Wars Celebration II, Indianapolis, Indiana 3rd — 5th of May, 2002;
1st Place (Master) in Villain category, costume contest; certificate and medallion


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Contact; thecloneemperor@gmail.com.
All images and graphics created by Thomas J. Spanos unless otherwise credited.

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