Runup to the Rose Bowl

Is Pasadena ready for Darth Vader? Even E! has got in on the hype.

There are also plenty of costumed fans in the press this week:

• New York: Darren Blum. (Twice!)
• Hawaii: Tory Laitila and John Williams.
• Connecticut: Charles Corrente and Robert Morgan.
• North Carolina: Cheralyn Lambeth, 501st founder Albin Johnson. (Added 12/28)
• Calgary, Canda: Michelle Novak and Shane Reynolds.
• California: Michael Senna (Added 12/28)