Jabba the Hutt puppeteer Toby Philpott is a guest of honour in an upcoming fan event in Poland! On June 26–27, 2026, the city of Siemianowice Śląskie will host the “Haja We Kosmosie: Wielki Reset” festival (which translates as ‘Haja in Space: The Great Reset’). The cosplay fan event is organized by the “Ostań Kim Chcesz” Association in partnership with the Siemianowice Cultural Center (SCK Zameczek). The festival is free for the public.
A primary highlight of the 2026 program is the participation of Toby Philpott, a British puppeteer known for his work on the original Star Wars trilogy. Philpott served as one of the three main puppeteers for Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, specifically controlling the creature’s left arm, head, and tongue. His career also includes contributions to Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. This festival marks Philpott’s first appearance at a public event in Poland.
The festival itinerary begins on Friday, June 26, at 18:00 with a series of Polish language discussion panels at SCK Zameczek. These sessions will include presentations on the origins of the space opera genre by Marcin Ćwikliński, a Star Trek-focused panel led by Tomek Korusiewicz, and an exhibition of Star Wars-themed watercolors by Grzegorz Chudy.
The main activities commence on Saturday, June 27, at 11:30. The schedule includes panels featuring special guests such as book translator and Star Wars cosplayer Marta Duda-Gryc, location scout Dawid Kołosowski, and Łukasz Liszko. Throughout the venue, various exhibitions will display 1:1 scale figures, mechanical wooden models, and handcrafted scale models. The event also features a collection of film-replica vehicles, including the K.I.T.T. Pontiac Firebird from Knight Rider and the Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo.
Costuming and reconstruction groups will have a strong presence, including the 501st Legion Polish Garrison, the Rebel Legion Eagle Base, and the Polish branch of the Mando Mercs. These organizations will be joined by lightsaber academies such as SaberArts Katowice and various historical and fantasy reconstruction groups.
The 2026 edition is also expected to feature a significant gathering of the Polish Star Trek community. Trekville, recognized as the oldest Star Trek club in Poland, is planning a major presence at the event. This gathering represents a unique intersection of the Star Wars and Star Trek fandoms within the Polish convention circuit.
The event takes place at SCK Zameczek, located at ul. Oświęcimska 1, Siemianowice Śląskie, Poland.
Below are contact details and a full list of panels, guests and exhibitions:
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1398231978447291/
e-mail: hajawekosmosie@gmail.com
Organizers’ Facebook pages:
https://www.facebook.com/HajaWeKosmosieCosplay/
https://www.facebook.com/sckzameczek
June 26, 2026
PROLOGUE – Discussion Panels
- Grzegorz Chudy: Watercolor gallery
- Jarosław Paździor: “Inside Jabba’s Palace” (TikToker)
- Tomek Korusiewicz: “Star Trek: Traversing the Galaxies”
- Marcin Ćwikliński: Genesis of the Star Wars Space Opera
- Mody Siwy: “It Can’t Be Done”
June 27, 2026
Haja We Kosmosie: THE GREAT RESET
Special Guests and Discussion Panels:
- Toby Philpott: Actor and world-renowned puppeteer (First time in Poland)
- Dawid Kołosowski: The World of Film Locations
- Marta Duda-Gryc: Secrets of Book Translation
- Agnieszka Vivianne Kowalska: Horror and Dark Literature
- Łukasz Liszko: A Pole in the Universe
- Cruze: Street Art – Art Without Barriers
Exhibitions:
- Ugears Mechanical Models Poland: Wooden models
- Kamil Lubieniecki: 1:1 scale figure
- Marcin Kocjan: Hand-made models exhibition
- Gabriela Półkoszek: Photos and paintings exhibition
- SpeedFrames: Framed models
- Łukasz Ossowski: Stuntsabers – lightsabers
- Krzysztof Wencel: Model exhibition
- Grzegorz Kozłowski: Model exhibition
- Natalia Ćwiklińska: Painting exhibition
- Gabriela Półkoszek: Galactic Inspirations exhibition
- Grzegorz Kwiatkowski: Star Trek
- Steve Humphreys: Photography exhibition
- Marcin Halski: Book publishing
Vehicles:
- Łukasz Kleszcz: K.I.T.T.
- Scooby On Tour: Mystery Machine
- Michał Walczak: Citroen 2CV
- Adi Krzysztofik: Bumblebee and Corvette C4
- Radosław Zagrodzki: Ford Mustang
- Mody Siwy: “Bombel” Fiat 126p
Reenactment, Animation, and Dance Groups:
- Return of the Fellowship of Middle-earth: Reenactment group
- SaberArts Academy Katowice: Lightsaber combat
- Drak’Thar Sith Order: Lightsaber combat
- Szermjeże: Combat displays
- Animations with Madzia and Tadzio
- AZYL STUDIO: Dance and Fitness
- Wesoła Konsolówka: Retro gaming
- Retro Computers: Retro gaming
- Legion XIIII GMV Pro Antica: Historical reenactment group
- Military Santa: Riddle and puzzle station
- Ars Invicta Artistic Group: Artistic performances
- The Magic Cauldron: Magical drinks and more
- 501st Legion: Polish Garrison
- Operational-Assault Brigade Poland
- Rebel Legion: Eagle Base
- Escape Room
- Motopogorianie: Motorcycle group
Article by Nenko Genov.
