Norra✨

@nexploradora

Just a geeky Gen-Xer making her way around the galaxy 💫 I love random trivia, comedy, Star Wars, & whatever grabs my attention. Occasionally I make some art 🎨

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Norra✨@nexploradora· Jul 12

"Verify your age" 🎶🎵Pinwheel, pinwheel spinning around. Look at my Pinwheel and see what I found. Pinwheel, pinwheel, breezy and bright. Spin me good morning, spin me good night 🎵🎶

The American Children’s Television show named Pinwheel that began in the late 70s and was popular in the early 80s when Nickelodeon aired it early in the morning

Norra✨@nexploradora· Jul 12

I fell in love with the little RISE mascot after watching the Artemis II astronauts interact with him during their mission. Today I just got an official RISE plushie off my very own! So happy!! 🚀🌝🌎#NASA

Official NASA plush replica of the original RISE zero gravity indicator mascot that the Artemis II crew carried on their mission.

Norra✨@nexploradora· May 18

So happy I my Clone Trooper Fives enamel pin arrived today from Punch It Chewie Press. Fives is one of my all time favorite characters and I’ve really been looking forward to having this pin in my collection. Thank you ~ @punchitchewiepress.bsky.social 🫶

Clone trooper fives enamel pin from Punch It Chewie Press

Norra✨@nexploradora· Mar 4

Picked up the Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #2 today at my local comic shop and I am really enjoying it so far; especially this epic full-page shot of Tech! Big thanks to @reesehanniganart.bsky.social for feeding all the Tech fans today!!! 🫡 #thebadbatch

Tech Bad Batch looking awesome in a full page panel from the latest Bad Batch Rogue Agents Comic Book from Dark Horse Comics.

My copy of the Bad Batch Rogue Agents #2 Comic book that was released today

Norra✨@nexploradora· Jan 1

Happy New Year everyone and May the Force be with us all in 2026! Cheers!! 🥂

My Tech action figure holding out a glass in a toast for everyone to have a safe and happy year in 2026!

Norra✨@nexploradora· Dec 25

Tech and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Cheers and May the Force be with you. 🎄 #thebadbatch #starwars

My Tech action figure from the Bad Batch holds up a little gift under my Christmas tree

Norra✨@nexploradora· Nov 26

Just wanted to share a great find on Etsy. One of my favorite shops, @rtkprops.bsky.social, has made little Batch Batch helmet earrings and has them available on Etsy. There are other really cool Star Wars items available as well 💫Link to the Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/RTKProps

RTKProps (Etsy) Bad Batch Helmet earring designs

Norra✨@nexploradora· Nov 24

Being AuDHD, I still wish that Tech could have more time to figure out how to decipher his emotions so he could tell Phee how he felt about her. I also wish we got to see him choose a life outside of being a soldier like his brothers because we rarely get good autistic representation. #thebadbatch

Phee and Tech discuss the beautiful sunset while looking at the landscape of Pabu in “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”

Norra✨@nexploradora· Nov 24

Returning the favor of good vibes. Here is my silly boy- Bodhi 🐈‍⬛

Norra✨@nexploradora· Nov 7

Do I want to buy that huge LEGO set for Star Trek The Next Generation just for the Data minifig and his cat Spot? Yes. Yes I do. (Big sigh) Unfortunately, it’s waaaay too expensive but dang it…look how cute they are ❤️🐈 #startrek #Lego

LEGO Data minifig from Star Trek next to a Lego orange cat (Spot) fig

Norra✨@nexploradora· Nov 4

Tech wanted to remind everyone that it’s super important to vote in all your local elections too! 🫡 #everyvotecounts #TechLives #thebadbatch

My little action figure of Tech holds my “I voted” sticker

Norra✨@nexploradora· Nov 1

My cat Bodhi was kind enough to model for Tech while he was assisting with carving our Jack-o’-lantern this year 🎃 How cute is that? Hope everyone had a fun Halloween 🐈‍⬛ #TechLives #starwars #thebadbatch #techbadbatch #halloween

My cat Bodhi is standing in the same pose as the design of the jack-o’-lantern and my Tech action figure is standing by the pumpkin

Norra✨@nexploradora· Oct 27

It’s been two years and I am still taking my little Tech figurine on adventures with me. I call it a peaceful protest for better and happier endings in a world that needs more hope - #TechLives

My Tech action figure sitting outside on a beautiful October evening with the sun setting in the background

Norra✨@nexploradora· Sep 10

First camping trip off the year and Tech has already spotted a beautiful specimen, Sparassis spathulata, commonly known as the eastern cauliflower mushroom! #thebadbatch #starwars #techlives

My Tech action figure looking down at the Sparassis spathulata, commonly known as the eastern cauliflower mushroom

Norra✨@nexploradora· Aug 20

My commissioned art piece from @reesehanniganart.bsky.social of Tech from the Bad Batch just arrived in the mail. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. He looks amazing Reese and I cannot wait to frame this. Thank you so much!! #thebadbatch #starwars

Commissioned art piece of Tech from the Bad Batch by Reese Hannigan

Norra✨@nexploradora· Aug 17

Bodhi would like to wish everyone a Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day 🐈‍⬛

My black cat sitting on a sofa enjoying the sunlight

Norra✨@nexploradora· Aug 6

Sanctuary:A Bad Batch Novel is officially out and on the shelves! This book captures the heart of what I loved most about the Bad Batch BEFORE Plan 99; a fun adventure full of hope, humor, and possibilities (especially for those who love Tech and Phee) #TechPhee #thebadbatch

A picture of the book Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel

Norra✨@nexploradora· Jul 21

Finally finished collecting the entire Bad Batch Hyperspace comic book series (Ghost Agents) including the variant covers. The art and writing was superb and it was so much fun seeing Tech back in action! 🫡 #TheBadBatch

The entire set of Bad Batch Hyperspace stories: Ghost Agents comic, including the variant covers lined up in order

Norra✨@nexploradora· Jul 4

Thank you. 🤗 After #thebadbatch aired, Tech inspired me to start drawing but sadly after Plan 99, that joy kind of stopped. However, it did inspire me to go out and have fun with photography by having my “Tech Lives” series. I miss Tech and when I’m sad, he is always my go-to comfort character 🫡

My Tech action figure standing in front of a sunset

My Tech action figure sitting in Marie l Nature among mushrooms and autumn leaves

My Tech action figure looking hopeful towards the horizon while the sun’s rays are shining in the distance.

My Tech action figure looks over the Yellowstone landscape with geysers streaming in the background

Norra✨@nexploradora· Jul 4

The world has been so chaotic and depressing lately and I got searching old folders for something uplifting and found this… Here are my original, rough sketches- to the final digital counterparts of my fave character Tech when things seemed so much more hopeful #thebadbatch #techlives

My old artwork I did of Tech back in season 1. Lordy how I miss those times when the world seemed hopeful and both my brother and Tech were still alive and well. But you know what- Tech might still be alive because dang it, Star Wars is about hope and maybe he can still come back…. Eventually.

Norra✨@nexploradora· May 29

I had the exciting opportunity to tour the NASA Langley Research Center today and of course, I brought Tech along on the adventure. The weather was less than ideal for walking around the campus but it still didn’t stop us from talking a few photos #techlives #starwars #NASA

My Tech Action Figure posed to be looking up at the 200ft tall and 400ft wide A-frame structure usually referred to as “The Gantry.”

The official name is the Landing and Impact Research Facility (LandIR), which was also formally called the Lunar Landing Research Facility (LLRF). It was named a National historic landmark in 1985 due to its importance to the space program

Norra✨@nexploradora· May 22

With the economy in the tank, I doubt we’ll be hearing about any new Star Wars toys in the near future but I’m still hoping that eventually, Hasbro might consider making some more Andor and Bad Batch figures. If so, here is my wishlist:

Picture of Nemik, Cinta, Syril, Kleya, and Lonni Jung

Norra✨@nexploradora· May 5

Seeing Tech’s helmet show up in the intro for Tales of the Underworld made my day. I miss him so much. Happy Star Wars Day my friends and May the 4th be with you 🫶 #starwars #techlives

Screen capture of Tech’s helmet from the Bad Batch as it appears in the Lucas Film animation intro

Norra✨@nexploradora· Apr 22

Tonight the long wait for Andor Season 2 is finally over! May the Force be with us my fellow Star Wars fans. I’m sure we are in for an intense and emotional ride! #starwars #Andor

Norra✨@nexploradora· Apr 18

I absolutely love the 20th Anniversary poster from LucasFilm Animation! And look at that, Tech’s fine. He’s been happily chatting away with a Tactical droid this entire time 🫡 #techlives #StarWars

The 20th anniversary poster of LucasFilm Animation

Close-up of the poster showing Tech talking to a tactical droid

Norra✨@nexploradora· Mar 20

In honor of the Season 2 Finale of Severance, I decided to throw a mini Waffle Party. Sorry Jame, just like Helena, I prefer my eggs boiled thank you very much #Severance #severenceappletv #praisekier 💧🐐🍍🥚 🧇

Norra✨@nexploradora· Mar 3

I was so happy Flow won. I fell in love with that movie and love the fact a small budget, animated passion project came home with the win. The fact the maincharacter looked so much like my own little sweet guy is a bonus!

Black cat playing with his favorite cat toy

Norra✨@nexploradora· Feb 21

Tiny Tech built a snow Lula after we had yet another record snowfall in the area. More snow is on the way so we are heading in to get warm and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. For those experiencing similar winter weather, stay safe and warm out there ☃️❄️ #thebadbatch #TechLives

Tech action figure standing next to a tiny snow man shaped like Lula from the Bad Batch

Norra✨@nexploradora· Feb 5

Same. I knew I’d never be able to truly enjoy bad batch novel without Tech, so being able to see him part of the team again AND go on more adventures with Phee has given me so much joy this morning. I’ve missed them so much 😭

Norra✨@nexploradora· Feb 5

Lordy I’ve missed Tech and Phee so much and seeing him on this cover already is giving me serious joy!! #thebadbatch #starwars www.starwars.com/news/the-bad...