So you can get your calendars in order I'm nominating september the 18th. The event itself, a glorious tribute to all things 1980s, will be held at Steve and Catherines house. I love the 1980s and you should love it too. We don't have a BBQ so can we make the evening a classic bring a plate. We'll also organise a karaoke system, so a small fee per person to cover costs. The Studio will be set up for photos and the main event will be an ITS A KNOCKOUT tournament. !980s costume is essential. If you want to celebrate a particular event of the greatest decade of all time i.e. Fall of Berlin Wall, Skeletors coming out etc, let me know.
greed is good
steve
EDIT: EVENT DATE SEPTEMBER 25
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[SA] BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL 1980s are back
Started by yoyoydyne, Aug 11 2010 08:40 PM
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 08:40 PM
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 09:03 PM
Thank you Steve for taking this event on. I concur with September 18!
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 02:41 AM
Aw crap.
The 18th September is my 10-year school reunion.
Bugger.
The 18th September is my 10-year school reunion.
Bugger.
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 08:56 AM
It's still early O_T, suggest another date and Steve may be good with it?
I have a car event early the next morning so a shift in date would be convenient.
I have a car event early the next morning so a shift in date would be convenient.
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 09:17 AM
New date 25th september.
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 11:07 AM
I'm cool with the 25th as long as everyone else is.
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 02:25 PM
Date seems ok with me but I dunno what to wear...got rid of most of my 80s stuff long ago (sad, I know) The only costume that I have that might be ok is a generic jedi, otherwise I'll have try and 'throw' something together. Does it have to be heroes or can it be baddies or 80's style fashion (I got nothing in mind)
...oh, I will also need someone to PM me the address :-)
...oh, I will also need someone to PM me the address :-)
Edited by Serpentia, 12 August 2010 - 02:27 PM.
"It's dress-up for adults!!!" :-)
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 04:49 PM
It's generally 1980's hero. Wearing leg warmers and bits of cloth in your hair may be from the 80's but it doesn't make you a hero (or a character or celebrity)
Go as Madonna, Ripley, She-Ra, Kim Wilde, Margaret Thatcher, Magic Johnson, Magnum PI, Roger Moore James Bond, Burt Reynolds, Wonder Woman, Michael Jordan, Mandrake, Ghostbusters, Chuck Norris, David Bowie, Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Cyndi Lauper, Maverick and Goose, Greatest American Hero, Dr Who (Baker to McCoy), Rambo, Schwarzenegger, Revenge of the Nerds, Steve Gutenberg, Bob Hawke, Brooke Shields, Daphne from Scooby Doo, The A -Team, Macgyver, Princess Leia, Lt Saavik, Kevin Bacon, Princess Bride, April O'Neill, Marion Ravenwood, Emilio Estvez, Molly Ringwald, Paul Atreides, there are thousands of possibilities.
This is a pretty laid back event too, so don't fuss yourself too much about screen accuracy or anything like that.
Go as Madonna, Ripley, She-Ra, Kim Wilde, Margaret Thatcher, Magic Johnson, Magnum PI, Roger Moore James Bond, Burt Reynolds, Wonder Woman, Michael Jordan, Mandrake, Ghostbusters, Chuck Norris, David Bowie, Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Cyndi Lauper, Maverick and Goose, Greatest American Hero, Dr Who (Baker to McCoy), Rambo, Schwarzenegger, Revenge of the Nerds, Steve Gutenberg, Bob Hawke, Brooke Shields, Daphne from Scooby Doo, The A -Team, Macgyver, Princess Leia, Lt Saavik, Kevin Bacon, Princess Bride, April O'Neill, Marion Ravenwood, Emilio Estvez, Molly Ringwald, Paul Atreides, there are thousands of possibilities.
This is a pretty laid back event too, so don't fuss yourself too much about screen accuracy or anything like that.
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 06:39 PM
I already asked this once but want to make sure... I was hoping to go as an 80s villain. Is that ok?
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 07:05 PM
QUOTE(Old Trenchy @ Aug 12 2010, 06:39 PM) 
I already asked this once but want to make sure... I was hoping to go as an 80s villain. Is that ok?
Didn't you see Margaret Thatcher in the list above?
One man's villain is another man's hero.
So villains are cool too. Anyone famous who maybe considered someone's idol is cool. John McEnroe is cool.
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 07:34 PM
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However If you are Olivia Newton John from the physical music video.....all will be forgiven.
I'm building a list of scavenger hunt items to bring, Item one A small bag of red Balloons.
Its time to buzz the tower
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Wearing leg warmers and bits of cloth in your hair may be from the 80's but it doesn't make you a hero (or a character or celebrity)However If you are Olivia Newton John from the physical music video.....all will be forgiven.
I'm building a list of scavenger hunt items to bring, Item one A small bag of red Balloons.
Its time to buzz the tower
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 08:29 PM
QUOTE(Merrick @ Aug 12 2010, 07:05 PM)
Didn't you see Margaret Thatcher in the list above?
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I was wondering about that!
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 09:05 PM
Mer-Rick, that was evil. 
I think we will have to keep you to your word regarding coming as Bea Arthur (also 80's).
I think we will have to keep you to your word regarding coming as Bea Arthur (also 80's).
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 11:23 PM
QUOTE(dragonewt @ Aug 12 2010, 09:05 PM)
I think we will have to keep you to your word regarding coming as Bea Arthur (also 80's).
Gawd I forgot about that.
I might crack out Indy. Again.
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Posted 13 August 2010 - 12:42 AM
QUOTE(yoyoydyne @ Aug 11 2010, 08:40 PM)
1980s costume is essential. If you want to celebrate a particular event of the greatest decade of all time i.e. Fall of Berlin Wall, Skeletors coming out etc, let me know.
I'll come as a section of the Berlin Wall then!
Seriously though; I'm thinking I don a plaid shirt, apply some shades, and wear jeans for a change to attend as Roddy Piper from in They Live. Maybe I'll look into a blonde mullet wig.
Edited by Maceo, 13 August 2010 - 12:43 AM.
Go ahead, make my coffee.
Now I know what you're thinking - "does he want two sugars or only one?" Well to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I've kind of lost track myself.
But being that I don't like my coffee too strong or too sweet, you’ve got to ask yourself one question – "do you feel lucky" – well do you, punk?
Now I know what you're thinking - "does he want two sugars or only one?" Well to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I've kind of lost track myself.
But being that I don't like my coffee too strong or too sweet, you’ve got to ask yourself one question – "do you feel lucky" – well do you, punk?
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Posted 13 August 2010 - 01:35 AM
QUOTE(Merrick @ Aug 12 2010, 11:23 PM)
I might crack out Indy. Again.
To Bea, or not to Bea? That is the question.
Also, if memory serves; Todi or not Todi?
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Posted 13 August 2010 - 09:25 AM
QUOTE(Maceo @ Aug 13 2010, 12:42 AM)
Seriously though; I'm thinking I don a plaid shirt, apply some shades, and wear jeans for a change to attend as Roddy Piper from in They Live. Maybe I'll look into a blonde mullet wig.
That's friggin awesome! Please ensure that you are 'all out of bubblegum'
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Posted 13 August 2010 - 08:44 PM
Providing I can arrange a babysitter, I should be able to make it ^^ Not sure who as yet, but I'll think of something xD
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Posted 13 August 2010 - 09:30 PM
25th is good for us, looking at going as Inspector Gadget as he was one of my fav characters when i was growing up.
Will have to start running around the op-shops in search of a suitable ovecoat!!!!
Will have to start running around the op-shops in search of a suitable ovecoat!!!!
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Posted 13 August 2010 - 09:51 PM
Hey, thanx for the list Merrick...it helps. :-)
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