This year’s Joliet Library Star Wars Day was bigger than ever. This time, the Rialto was added to the locations you could visit. Each location had different groups to visit.
First up, the Rialto. The R2 Builders Club and the Mandalorian Mercs made this their home.
-
- The Rialto
-
- This R2 just doesn’t fix shields
-
- Merch!
-
- More toys!
-
- Kind of creepy…
-
- Carnival Game
-
- Return of the Jedi
-
- Jedi Master Training
-
- Get those balloons!
-
- Mercs
-
- Mando’s on the Loose
-
- R2 Builders
-
- Artoo
-
- Yub nub, eee chop yub nub;
-
- Various steps of production
-
- Mouse Droid
-
- Take out the Dark Side
Next Up, the Library. The 501st were based here. The main area was upstairs, with a Cantina, radio broadcast and Artist Alley.
-
- Keep Calm and Use the Force
-
- Phone Home
-
- You seek Vader
-
- Wookiees and Vader
-
- Wookiees Walking
-
- Taking pictures
-
- Library Lawn
-
- Print, or Print Not
-
- What a hunk of junk!
-
- Falcon Complete!
-
- The bar was serving lemonade
-
- Costuming
-
- Welcome to the Armory
-
- More Armory
-
- Artist Alley
-
- More art!
-
- Geeky hats
-
- John Jackson Miller
-
- Star Wars RPG
Last Up, the Historical Museum. This is the hidden Rebel base. The Rebel Legion had set up their own Endor Bunker here. All three floors of the museum had fun stuff to do, including a scavenger hunt.
-
- Cue Imperial March
-
- That’s no moon.
-
- Nice Mash-Up
-
- Disney Mash-Up at the Bunker
-
- Watch out for that Ewok at the Rialto!
-
- Wookiees & Endor Troopers & Scout Troopers, Oh My!
-
- Join the Academy
-
- BB-Infl8
-
- Radar Tech
-
- Want!
-
- I really need to get my own AT-AT
-
- Costumes Everywhere!
-
- Jake and Elwood Hanging Out
-
- Some reptiles were available to meet
-
- She’s an albino snake and very friendly
-
- More fun on the terrace
-
- The deck was crowded
-
- Downstairs, more to see!
-
- Some vintage stuff over here
-
- Panels!
-
- The place is packed!
All in all, a very fun day! Looking forward to next year!