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What went down at the July 1974 Comic Art Con?
Found at vampilore.co.uk (emphasis mine):
Emanuel Maris speaks out …
"Well, suppose I set the story straight(er), as to my reasons for writing the Heidi poem in the Creation '74 (Jan) program I ...
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Have there ever been 25 or more stars on Wonder Woman's "panties"?
Assuming you always count the swimsuit-style bottom as "panties", then, yes, on at least one cover (Wonder Woman #63 from 1992), Wonder Woman has not only had more than 25 stars, she's has more than ...
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Why does Captain Kirk wear green in the DS9 episode Trials and Tribble-ations?
The Command Tunics in TOS Were Actually Green
The costume designer for TOS was Bill Theiss:
William Ware Theiss - the designer of all the Starfleet uniforms and alien costumes seen in the 79 ...
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What are Imperial officers wearing here?
According to the visual dictionary, those 'pens' are actually code cylinders. I'd assume by that they mean it's the authorization codes for that particular officer. (Kind of like a badge/PIN/password ...
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Have there ever been 25 or more stars on Wonder Woman's "panties"?
Lynda Carter's costume from the 1970s Wonder Woman/The New Adventures of Wonder Woman had at least that many stars:
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Can anyone identify the upper body garment Khan Noonien Singh is wearing in the Star Trek episode "Space Seed"?
A few years ago, considerable research was done into Khan, the development of his character, and the making of "Space Seed" by sociologists Maria Jose and John Tenuto, leading to a six-part ...
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Can anyone give me a lead on the Lando Calrissian Robe lining
This company Has a nearly identical pattern, with a gold background, orange dragons and darker coloured vines. It looks like a fairly common pattern used in cheap imported oriental fabric.
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What are Imperial officers wearing here?
Imperial code cylinders
These indicate the rank and other identifying information of Imperial officers:
Tarkin squinted at the hologram that appeared alongside the
holopresence of the facility ...
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Can anyone identify the upper body garment Khan Noonien Singh is wearing in the Star Trek episode "Space Seed"?
I think it's called a Sherwani, a "long coat-like garment worn in South Asia, very similar to an Achkan or Polish żupan."
Here's an image from the link above:
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Is Adm. Holdo's hair dyed?
She dyes it
The canon novel Leia, Princess of Alderaan shows teenage Holdo's frequent dying and eccentric wardrobe choices:
Amilyn Holdo wafted along, the same slightly glazed expression on her
face. ...
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Why do the TIE Fighter pilot helmets have similar ridges as the rebels?
It simply appears the be a standard design feature for spacefaring helmets. Note that the same ridges (both over the ears and across the midline) appear on the helmet that Obi-Wan gives to Luke ...
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Why does Captain Kirk wear green in the DS9 episode Trials and Tribble-ations?
This is not a duty uniform.
This is a captain's casual / off-duty tunic. Notice in your bottom-most screenshot, that the tunic is split down the center with one side overlapping the other, as in a ...
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Is Daredevil's suit made of vibranium?
Possibly, but most likely not
In universe
There isn't much exact information about what the suit is comprised of. This may be due to intentional vagueness from the writers.
What we know for sure is ...
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Have there ever been 25 or more stars on Wonder Woman's "panties"?
Aaah, the much awaited question about Wonder Woman!
DCAU
Certainly less:
Justice League Animated Series: 6
Going by symmetry, the count should be 6 or at max 7.
Wonder Woman (2009 film): ...
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What is the suit used by Ichimatsu Kohina?
It is some kind of Mino (蓑), a traditional Japanese garment, a raincoat made out of straw.
a picture of Warōzu 草鞋, a straw boots too.
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Out-of-universe, why was the Fifth Doctor given a piece of celery to wear?
Unknown, but maybe because it was unusual
As indicated in the comment by Richard, the celery idea was due to the producer, John Nathan-Turner, who did not offer an explanation for it.
The celery ...
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Why do the TIE Fighter pilot helmets have similar ridges as the rebels?
Out of universe, I believe the other answer has it covered.
But in universe, perhaps this can explain it:
That's a Clone ARC 170 pilot, seen in Revenge of the Sith. Better pictures out there would ...
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What are Imperial officers wearing here?
They're called "Code Cylinders" or sometimes "Rank Cylinders". They're essentially small encryption devices, used to grant access to secure areas and files. They're also used as markers of rank, ...
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Why did Rey not change her clothes for 6 years (three movies)?
She did change her clothes...
The Force Awakens
The Last Jedi
The Rise of Skywalker
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What are the historical antecedents of Q's judge costume?
So far the best answer I can find.
JOHN De LANCIE (Q): I actually think the judge’s costume was pulled off another show. They did that kind of thing all the time,
especially early on. Studios ...
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What are Spider-Man's goggles for?
It helps him focus
From a transcript of the film Captain America: Civil War
Tony Stark: Lordy! Can you even see in these?
Peter Parker: Yes. Yes, I can! I can. I can-I can see in those. Okay? It's ...
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Were the distinctive elements of the uniforms snow troopers from The Empire Strikes Back based on any particular real-world uniforms?
A bit of information here:
"As for the standard infantry snowtrooper", McQuarie said, "My helmet
shape is a bit like a Russian solider maybe. But almost any helmet you
make is going to ...
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Did this shot from Orville rely on cloning (image manipulation techniques)?
Image cloning and compositing. You can see a bunch of duplicated people, and that's just at a quick look.
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What is Wookiee fur really made of?
According to the traveling Smithsonian Exhibit, Chewbacca's costume was made of yak hair and mohair. Presumably, the other wookiee suits were as well. The exhibit features screen-used costumes and ...
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Why does Spider-Man's suit have this feature in Homecoming?
I believe the term used is "Instant Kill" and you're far from the only person asking. It's Karen who keeps suggesting the mode
while Peter keeps refusing it. I think it's intended in part as a ...
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What are the historical antecedents of Q's judge costume?
The in-universe explanation is that it is from the mid-21st century courts, specifically 2079.
Encounter at Farpoint
DATA: Historically intriguing, Captain. Very, very accurate.
PICARD: Mid twenty ...
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Why do the TIE Fighter pilot helmets have similar ridges as the rebels?
Out of universe, they are both molded off of a Mohawk helicopter pilot helmet, where those ridges allow for the needed electronics inside the padded liner. The Mic for the rebel pilot helmet is based ...
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When did Spider-Man lose his under-arm webbing?
It comes and goes. For some time prior to Amazing Spider-Man #231 (published August 1982), it was completely missing. While he is sewing a new suit during #231, Peter Parker comments on why it ...
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Can anyone identify the upper body garment Khan Noonien Singh is wearing in the Star Trek episode "Space Seed"?
I'm Indian. Singh is a Sikh name. This looks very similar to what the groom wears at a Sikh wedding.
You can definitely buy one, just be aware that Indians are going to look at you funny.
While it's ...
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