Original Star Wars Props
BigBadDaddyVader
Here are my original pieces from one of the most influential movies in cinematic history STAR WARS:EPISODE IV:A NEW HOPE.
Not much more can really be said about ANH.A seismic and life-changing event for me.A long time ago in a galaxy far,far away........
Not much more can really be said about ANH.A seismic and life-changing event for me.A long time ago in a galaxy far,far away........
SCREEN-USED PYRO TIE FIGHTER COCKPIT CANOPY
This is a piece that I have been looking for since I starting collecting original props.Pictured above is a screen-used cockpit canopy from a pyro TIE fighter used during the Death Star Battle.TIE parts are practically impossible to find so I am delighted to have finally found one of my collecting goals.Glue residue and scorch damage from the explosion are visible on the underside of the piece.While poring over the TIE explosions in ANH,and the Death Star battle in particular,there are few details to be seen with screen caps and a match is nearly impossible.However when watching the "Empire Of Dreams" documentary featured on the 2004 Original Trilogy DVD set there are extensive shots of the guys at ILM blowing the pyro models in front of the blue screens.Pictured above also is a capture from this showing the only time out of these explosions where a cockpit canopy from a TIE can be very clearly seen to be blown straight off the top.Although it cannot be certain that this is the piece in my collection it serves as an insight into how this piece would have been used and would have looked during the process of the pyrotechnic work.
This completes a superb set of miniature pieces used in the Death Star battle in A New Hope
This is a piece that I have been looking for since I starting collecting original props.Pictured above is a screen-used cockpit canopy from a pyro TIE fighter used during the Death Star Battle.TIE parts are practically impossible to find so I am delighted to have finally found one of my collecting goals.Glue residue and scorch damage from the explosion are visible on the underside of the piece.While poring over the TIE explosions in ANH,and the Death Star battle in particular,there are few details to be seen with screen caps and a match is nearly impossible.However when watching the "Empire Of Dreams" documentary featured on the 2004 Original Trilogy DVD set there are extensive shots of the guys at ILM blowing the pyro models in front of the blue screens.Pictured above also is a capture from this showing the only time out of these explosions where a cockpit canopy from a TIE can be very clearly seen to be blown straight off the top.Although it cannot be certain that this is the piece in my collection it serves as an insight into how this piece would have been used and would have looked during the process of the pyrotechnic work.
This completes a superb set of miniature pieces used in the Death Star battle in A New Hope
SCREEN-USED EXPLODED PYRO X-WING SECTIONS
Original screen-used sections from an exploded X-Wing during the Death Star Assault.They consist of a complete wing laser cannon and a rear component engine turbine.X-Wing sections are very rare and hard to come by so I am delighted to have these in my collection.There are very few complete S-Foil laser cannons in private collections as the laser tips usually are broken off and get lost.A truly great set from one of the most unforgettable scenes in film.
Original screen-used sections from an exploded X-Wing during the Death Star Assault.They consist of a complete wing laser cannon and a rear component engine turbine.X-Wing sections are very rare and hard to come by so I am delighted to have these in my collection.There are very few complete S-Foil laser cannons in private collections as the laser tips usually are broken off and get lost.A truly great set from one of the most unforgettable scenes in film.
SCREENUSED DEATH STAR SURFACE SECTION
This is a small 3"x3" section of the ANH death star surface.This was used for medium altitude shots.Pictured above you can see an example of this style of tile used (as there were many multiples of each tile used used and made) and also the shooting of a death star sequence.That's no moon.........
This is a small 3"x3" section of the ANH death star surface.This was used for medium altitude shots.Pictured above you can see an example of this style of tile used (as there were many multiples of each tile used used and made) and also the shooting of a death star sequence.That's no moon.........
SCREEN-USED C-3PO EYES
This is a great set.I am so thrilled to have these in my collection.Poor old threepio.The indignities just never ended.
These were used for threepio in his cliff-fall on Tatooine when Luke first encounters Ben and the struggle with the Tuskens.Also included in the display is an autographed card by Anthony Daniels.
This is a great set.I am so thrilled to have these in my collection.Poor old threepio.The indignities just never ended.
These were used for threepio in his cliff-fall on Tatooine when Luke first encounters Ben and the struggle with the Tuskens.Also included in the display is an autographed card by Anthony Daniels.
PRODUCTION-MADE DARTH VADER FENNELS
A set of production-made Darth Vader fennels (tusks) from ANH.Although unused on a screen-mask it is exceptionally difficult to find any original pieces for Vader from ANH so this is a real treat for a Vader nut like me.
A set of production-made Darth Vader fennels (tusks) from ANH.Although unused on a screen-mask it is exceptionally difficult to find any original pieces for Vader from ANH so this is a real treat for a Vader nut like me.
PRODUCTION-MADE CHEWBACCA TEETH-FULL JAW SET
A full and complete jaw of production-made Chewbacca teeth.To my knowledge only four full sets were created for the walking carpet for ANH and although not a screen-used set these are still a great piece.Pictured is creature effects genius Stuart Freeborn working with the Chewbacca masks and teeth.It should also be noted that that wookiee had an enormous mouth!
A full and complete jaw of production-made Chewbacca teeth.To my knowledge only four full sets were created for the walking carpet for ANH and although not a screen-used set these are still a great piece.Pictured is creature effects genius Stuart Freeborn working with the Chewbacca masks and teeth.It should also be noted that that wookiee had an enormous mouth!
PRODUCTION-USED SFX TIE FIGHTER MODEL MAKER'S BLUEPRINT
A blueprint for the SFX TIE fighter model miniatures used in the film.Used by model-maker's to construct the TIE filming miniatures.The top right portion of this blueprint can be seen in a photograph of the ILM workshop on Page 79 of J.W.Rinzler's "The Making Of Star Wars" book.Fantastic production item.
A blueprint for the SFX TIE fighter model miniatures used in the film.Used by model-maker's to construct the TIE filming miniatures.The top right portion of this blueprint can be seen in a photograph of the ILM workshop on Page 79 of J.W.Rinzler's "The Making Of Star Wars" book.Fantastic production item.
PRODUCTION-USED THIRD DRAFT SCRIPT- "THE STAR WARS"
Some very interesting changes and fascinating to see a stage in the development of the characters and scenes that formed the pre-production of this most iconic of films.One of the best production items I have and a great piece to have.
Some very interesting changes and fascinating to see a stage in the development of the characters and scenes that formed the pre-production of this most iconic of films.One of the best production items I have and a great piece to have.
PRODUCTION-USED REVISED FOURTH DRAFT SCRIPT
Another stage in the development of the story of our heroes.This is a production-used revised fourth draft script.Great to pair this with my third draft to see the continuing changes first hand and,as with my third draft,this script also bears a crew copy number.
Another stage in the development of the story of our heroes.This is a production-used revised fourth draft script.Great to pair this with my third draft to see the continuing changes first hand and,as with my third draft,this script also bears a crew copy number.
