"He's more machine now than mannequin" - repairing Darth Vader with a Micro:bit


Photo of Darth Vader's head - there is a huge hole in his head.

As long term readers know, I got married dressed as Darth Vader. After keeping my wedding suit in storage for far too long, I purchased a mannequin to display the costume. Ever since then, Vader has lurked behind me in my home office. Looming over my every decision. But a few weeks ago, the old chap took a tumble. A gust of wind caught his cape - NO CAPES - and sent him crashing to the ground. Luckily the helmet took the brunt of the impact - but I was now left with a battle-scared Vader.…

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Selling Out


As some of you know, I got married dressed as Darth Vader.While we were on honeymoon, Liz and I were hounded by the paparazzi. Well, they rang while I was lounging by the pool.The Newbury Weekly News were invited to the wedding and made us a spectacular wedding video. Also, The Sun and The Mirror ran little pieces. First to offer us untold riches for our tale were Full House Magazine. Click the picture to read the article. A few weeks ago, we sold out story to Now Magazine for their…

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