Two years in the making and planning, Star Walking lnc. hosted the Second National Star Wars Convention, Force Two, over the Queen's Birthday weekend (June 7-9) at the Edmund Barton Conference Centre. Guests included Mr Jeremy Bullock (Boba Fett), Mr Kenny Baker (R2 D2) and Mr Stephen J. Sansweet, Director of Specialty Marketing for Lucasfilm Ltd who, at the opening ceremony, gave the convention a world scoop by announcing for the first time publicly the cast line-up for the prequels.

This three day-long convention cost Star Walking Inc. just over $27, 000 to host. The number of delegates was just over five hundred attending with thirty two dealers being present. The convention had the largest dealer line-up since the world SF convention Aussie Con Two in 1985! People came from all over Australia to attend, with one delegate from the USA.

As part of the convention, the twentieth anniversary banquet celebrations for Star Wars were held at an off site undisclosed location which was an airport hangar at the nearby Moorabbin airport. It was a costumed night with many, many people dressing up for the big event. The attendance at the Star Wars banquet numbered two hundred and fifty-six people, with Kenny Baker providing a highly entertaining and memorable act. Inside the hangar a large and superbly crafted Millennium Falcon facade had been built by Justin Dix and his learn; it proved an excellent and popular backdrop for photos. The scene was complemented by a huge dance floor and lighting show.

The convention featured a detailed historical display of twenty-three years of Star Wars from its inception to the present day, which was the brainchild of Darren Reid. The glass cabinets of Star Wars collectibles included in the display made for most informative and interesting viewing. Toys "R" Us gave all delegates a Star Wars Cantina Band member action figure as their way of saying 'thank you' to the many loyal fans. Special thanks must go to Mike Cohen from Toy "R" Us for providing an excellent trade display of upcoming Star Wars products assisted by Hasbro.

The honoured guests often mingled with convention delegates, to share meals and chat with the fans, with artist Hugh Fleming supplying the cover for the con. book.

The auction was long, fast and fierce. The masquerade saw many new fans enter which is pleasing to see. Our video program was in a modern, purpose-built one hundred seater hi-tech auditorium and was filled to capacity for the Star Wars Holiday Special. The double strand program along with the video program ensured fans were kept busy throughout the convention. The guest shows were filled to capacity and the photo/autograph sessions were quite hectic. Our content of theart show was first class. Many a fan would walk around in their costumes and hall prizes were given as an encouragement. The OBIES were announced and presented.

Lots of good will and new friends were made and old friends caught up with each other. It seems most people took home with them some fond memories of the convention (and depleted bank balances), which I reckon [is] what it's all about, fans coming together and sharing their love of the Star Wars universe and having a fantastic time.