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Journey with us to Tokyo as we unpack our whirlwind adventure at Star Wars Celebration Japan! What begins as a lighthearted May the Fourth celebration quickly spirals into a laugh-filled recounting of our international convention experience, complete with unexpected wrestling and Star Trek tangents that showcase our geeky versatility.
We dive deep into the unique challenges of navigating an overseas Star Wars convention—from the surprisingly smooth badge pickup process to the chaotic store experience where merchandise flew off shelves and checkout lines stretched for hours. You'll feel the frustration and excitement as we detail the notorious bottleneck after the Lucasfilm Animation panel that nearly caused a riot, requiring security intervention to manage the crowds.
Our pin-collecting adventures take center stage as we hunt exclusive merchandise from vendors like RSVLT, Hot Toys, and FigPin, sharing insider tips on how we completed our collections despite language barriers and limited availability. The food situation provides its own entertainment, from the lack of water stations to our adventures trying Japanese versions of KFC and McDonald's outside the convention.
The Disney Parks panel reveals exciting updates coming to Smuggler's Run, with engineer positions getting a major upgrade featuring Grogu interactions. Meanwhile, panel reservation systems create havoc for friend groups, and merchandise sells out within hours of the convention opening.
Whether you're planning for future Star Wars Celebrations or simply enjoy hearing about convention mishaps and victories, this episode offers both practical insights and entertaining stories from three friends finding their way through an unfamiliar but thrilling Star Wars experience in Japan. What moments would you have handled differently?

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