Toronto Sun May 2005
What better way to make use of some over the top Star
Wars costumes, than to wear them for parody sake
throughout your city. We enjoyed plundering a few
locations around Toronto while nearing the premiere of
the prequel's third installment, 'The Revenge of the
Sith'. We caught an audience wherever we went, and
managed to feed a few pigeons along the way. Too
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Where, when, and HOWE: April
2005
Celebrated Tolkien artist
John Howe , who
was responsible for many of the conceptual designs of
characters and places in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings
trilogy, including playing an important role in Jackson's
pitching process for having the films made, visited
Kropserkel at Scott and Brenda's home in Markham.
John was a pure delight, and a fascinating man to talk to
on any subject. He was incredibly generous with his
time and very humble about his incredible visual
contributions to the Lord of the Rings films and art in
general. John, along with Alan Lee, will undoubtedly
go down in film history as being responsible for creating
the definitive look of Tolkien's literary masterpiece.
More of Howe's conceptual work can be seen in the upcoming
film
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and
the Wardrobe , amongst others. We look forward
to having you back John! Links to John's recounting
of the visit can be found here:
http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/gallery/details.php?image_id=2661
http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/gallery/details.php?image_id=2660
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The Beaches Easter Parade, Toronto, March 2005
Scott (shown here wearing a screen used Necromonger
costume from The Chronicles of Riddick), and company
march in parade to share characters with enthusiastic
parade attendees.
Photo courtesy of Steven Lam.
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Horse Head Pillow Craze! December-January-February 2005
The world loves and accepts our
horse head pillow into pop
culture lore.
Who could have guessed? Several major men's
magazines, television shows, and radio interviews
throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe,
Chile, Brazil, and Australia ran stories on this piece.
Needless to say, we were pleased to make a 'pet rock'
legacy that will hopefully stand the test of time.
Publicity included: Playboy, Maxim, Stuff,
TheWaveMag, Loaded UK, Bizarre UK, FHM Germany, FHM
Poland, FHM Czechoslovakia, Playstation UK, The Paul
O'Grady Show UK, etc. |
  
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Creatively threatening a writer: 'The Godfather
Returns',
December 2004
Acclaimed novelist
Mark
Winegardner, author of one of the most highly
anticipated literary sequels of all time met with Scott
and Brenda (Kropserkel) in Toronto. Shown with our
horse head pillow,
we're sure he's sleeping better these days, needless to
say, the offer wasn't refused. |
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The
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King premiere,
December 2003
Bruce
Hopkins (Gamling), Cliff Broadway (www.theonering.net),
and Scott Maple (Kropserkel) at the Paramount theatre attending
the premiere of the film. Also in attendance but not
pictured: Mark Ferguson (Gil-Galad) and Craig Parker
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SFX
August 2003
Denise
Crosby was brave enough to put on a war face and tussle
with Scott. We spoke to her afterwards about her
work on "Trekkies: 2" and found her to be a very down to
Earth lady. One must admire actors in this genre
who can get out with the public and play. Our
hood is off to Denise Crosby. |
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Toronto
Trek 16 July , 2002
Anthony
Daniels (C-3PO) and Scott. Daniels is incredibly
entertaining and continues to be a fantastic ambassador
for the Star Wars Universe and fan to actor relations everywhere.
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Scott
(as the RingWraith) gives the convention security
officer a back adjustment.
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Child
Find's Charity screening for Star Wars Episode II: Attack
of the Clones, May 12, 2002
We
had the pleasure of entertaining the guests attending
the screening for charity. Lucasfilm Ltd. held the event
with the generous offering of 100% of the proceeds donated
to Child Find. Tickets were $250 and $500 on that day,
and the event was an incredible success. We were graced
with the presence of actor Hayden Christensen, who was
humble and generous of his time.
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The
Beaches Easter Parade, Toronto, March 31, 2002
Waiting
in line to march: (Left to right: Trooper 1 Grant, Orc
Richard, Nazgûl Scott, Vader Kyle, Trooper 2 Mark, Fett
Mike, Bounty Hunter Scott F.)
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Southern
California Prop Party, February 2002
A
gathering of some of Southern California's prop collecting
and building community came together to meet and show
off the pride of their collections. The first of it's
kind, the event was so successful it will no doubt be
an ongoing endeavour. |
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Phoenix,
Arizona Richard A. Coyle, February 2002
Richard
Coyle with his 23rd Century phaser pointed at Scott
in Richard's home, Phoenix, AZ. With a name synonymous
with quality, Coyle's work has been seen in many productions
including the Star Trek films. His collection is outstanding
and he is an extremely knowledgeable resource about
the finest of details. We were honoured to have met
him and received a personal tour of his diverse body
of work. |
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Toronto
Trek 15, 2001
Scott
'Maul' and Brenda 'Seven of Croft' at TT.
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Toronto
Colossus Theatre Anniversary 2001
Guests
to the science fiction themed Colossus theatre were
entertained by a diverse cast of our costumed characters
on their 2 year anniversary. Crowds would gather to
watch as the next newcomers were startled by the 'statues'
coming to life. The actors found it tough to contain
their laughter watching frightened and shocked people
reel back as they became animate. A favourite pastime
of the Kropserkel crew, we suggest anyone trying this
if you can hold your position for any length of time.
Our cast has held position for 20 minute periods motionless
in order to increase the effect of a mass surprise!
(February 2001) |
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Toronto
Creative House Martini Time Party 2000
The
Creative House Martini Time party cast (for our friend
Richard C.). Party guests were struck with an unexpected
theatrical presentation that surrounded a raffled Handspring
PDA. (November 30, 2000) |
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Toronto
SFX 2000
Earth:
Final Conflict's actor Richard Cheveleau (Auger), who went
to high school with Scott, explains what he thought
of the EFC props.
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Death
to con-goers! Bring our show back! Help us Richard
Hatch, Mr. Larson, Bryan Singer, you're our only hope!
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B4's
Reese (Matic) gets choked by Scott in the prototype
centurion gear. Very convincing Reese.
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Mark
shows acting prowess.
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Richard
gets a tracheotomy: centurion style!
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Toronto
Trek 14 -2000
Mark
in his 'box' costume. He couldn't stand being contained
in such close quarters to his own shoeless feet.
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Scott (Alien) with Amanda Spano
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The
Beaches Easter Parade, Toronto, April 23, 2000
Prior
to the march! (left to right: Stéphane Desrosiers, Mark
Truelove, Kyle Bentley as V, Doug Fesko, Scott Maple
as DM, and Bruno)
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Toronto
Sick Children's Hospital for the holidays 1999
From
left to right: Reese (trooper Z), Kyle (V), David D.
(trooper A), Justin (trooper B)
Front row: Scott (DM), Paul (gleeful Knight!)
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Halloween
99
Frightening
children at the door enabled us to keep a lot of goodies
that would have otherwise been given away to trick or
treaters. |
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Toronto
SFX CONVENTION 99
Mercedes
Ngoh (Return of the Jedi Twi-lek dancer) with our Sith
Lords from different generations. Please note that DM'S
robes are an early generation of our latest
robes that can be seen here.
ALSO
SEE OUR R2 WITH KENNY BAKER
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Toronto
Trek 13 - 1999
DM
insists that the Klingons keep their hands off. Glen
Lent and Diane Jones as the Klingons.
Photo enhanced by Dave Gal
These guys belong to a Trek/Sci-Fi Fan Club...USS Bounty,
command ship and home of Canada's fleet 357 Despite
the way it looks, these were the most friendly and best
looking Klingons we've ever met.
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Toronto
Sick Children's Hospital summer 99
Scott
as DM having lost change in R2.
(note: these pictures depict an early version of our
DM costume). |
 Star
Wars characters visit Sick Children's Hospital....
Little DM is inspired ! |
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 Kim, Curtis, and Scott when Prequel
merges with classic SW at Sick Kids
 Curtis
sporting Sun block SPF 100!
 Yes, even DM has a mother! |
David
D. in our Knight gear |
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