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30 pieces of trivia about Star Wars
The original Star Wars film was released on 25 May 1977. much to the surprise of many involved in the project, including the studio which backed it, it became a runaway success. To celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary here are 30 facts and figures related to the film which influenced a new generation of film-makers. 1. the first trailer for the film hit cinemas six months before it was to open – with tag lines such as “the story of a boy, a girl and a universe” and “a billion years in the making” – as executives hoped to drum
Star Wars WWII Action Figures
Captain Han SoloThe Han Solo figure shows the influences of the WWII bomber pilots on the Han Solo character. the figure bares the likeness of actor Harrison Ford with the classic WWII pilot hat. the bomber jacket comes complete with fur collar and detailed bomber nose art on the back of the “Millennium Falcon”. the figure comes with a gun, the German Mauser, which was actually the base for the prop used in the Star Wars movies. ChewbaccaThe Chewbacca figure continues the look of the bomber crew. Chewbacca’s uniforms shows the rebel insignia and his name on his chest. his
