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Ralph McQuarrie June 13, 1929 - March 3 2012
If ever there was an appropriate time for the word 'Noooooooooo!' in Star Wars it was now. R.I.P Ralph Mcquarrie...
From the official McQuarrie site
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph McQuarrie.People say you should never meet your heroes. Ralph was the exception to that rule. We were all fans of his amazing art long before we were blessed with his friendship. But once you got to know Ralph it was impossible not to become a fan of Ralph the man.
Ralph was a very special person for many more reasons than his undeniable brilliance with a brush. He was an especially kind, sensitive, deep, modest, funny and fascinating gentleman. And as fine a role model as any one could have wished for.
His influence on design will be felt forever. There's no doubt in our hearts that centuries from now amazing spaceships will soar, future cities will rise and someone, somewhere will say...
"that looks like something Ralph McQuarrie painted."
Star Wars Custom Diorama Backgrounds HD Review. Works For Lego, Hasbro & Sideshow!
We reviewed this on our HI DEF YouTube Channel recently, and now a chance to share it with others. Subscribe now and you can get these reviews automagically straight in to your mailbox when we upload them! 'All too easy'
Diorama time, and these new items are from my favourite local store called ShopForMe.com.au. Suppliers of Lego, Sideshow and more, such as these backgrounds. Each background is printed on 1mm thick cardboard and look excellent with your favourite collectable model. Each background is A2 in size 420mm high and 594mm wide....
We give you an HD look at all that's included on just two of the many styles available.
Check out our video above and see if for your collection... Let us know your thoughts and feedback either in the comments below or on facebook.com/flyguydotnet
Add it to your collection - BUY THIS NOW!
White Christmas! (Fett) Star Wars White Prototype Boba Fett HD Action Figure Review
We reviewed this on our Hi Def YouTube Channel recently, and now a chance to share it with others. Subscribe now and you can get these reviews automagically straight in to your mailbox when we upload them! 'All too easy'
One hard to acquire item outside of the USA this repaint is still very welcomed, but have a watch of our review as we give you an HD look at all that's included!
Let us know your thoughts and feedback either in the comments below or on facebook.com/flyguydotnet
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Star Wars Luke Skywalker (Bespin Outfit) Hot Toys DX Sideshow 12 Inch Figure Up For Pre-order!!
Sneaked out at NYCC this year was this awesome looking piece by the marriage made in heaven of Hot Toys & Sideshow. It's now up for pre-order. Incredibly detailed, and as usual with more accessories than Paris Hilton, this is one we reccomend you somehow add to your collection!
Read on for all the details below or view our photo gallery for all the full on close ups...
Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are proud to present the Star Wars : Luke Skywalker (Bespin Outfit) Sixth Scale Collectible Figure. The movie-accurate collectible features two collectible figures per set, highlighting newly developed head sculpts with movable eyes, two figure bodies, two costume styles and highly detailed weapons, accessories and a light-up Weathervane figure base.
The Star Wars : Luke Skywalker (Bespin Outfit) DX series Sixth Scale features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
- One (1) newly developed, hand painted head sculpt with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS)
- One (1) newly developed, hand painted battle damaged head sculpt with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS)
- Movie-accurate facial expressions with detailed wrinkles and skin texture
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Two (2) TrueType bodies with over 30 points of articulation
- Ten (10) pieces of interchangeable palms including:
- One (1) pair for gripping unlit lightsaber
- One (1) pair of fists
- Three (3) pieces of relaxed palms
- One (1) magnetic severed right palm stump
- One (1) right palm for holding blaster pistol
- One (1) left palm for force push
- Two (2) full costumes including:
- One (1) khaki jacket
- One (1) tank-top undershirt
- One (1) pair of khaki pants
- One (1) leather-like brown belt with blaster pistol holster and pouches
- One (1) pair of fabric camel-colored boots
- One (1) battle damaged khaki jacket
- One (1) tank-top undershirt
- One (1) pair of battle damaged khaki pants
- One (1) leather-like brown belt with blaster pistol holster and pouches
- One (1) pair of fabric camel-colored boots
- Two (2) blaster pistols
- One (1) unlit lightsaber
- One (1) unlit lightsaber handle
- One (1) interchangeable severed right forearm stump
- One (1) auto-tourniquet
- One (1) light-up Weathervane stand which can be mounted onto the wall or ceiling and allows 90 degree movement
- One (1) figure base and one (1) figure stage with Luke Skywalker nameplate and the movie logo
- Sideshow Exclusive: Darth Vader Head accessory
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Medicom Announces A Star Wars Han Solo 12 Inch Figure. Hmm...
Just us or is this Han just not quite right? Many sites a buzz with this today, but am finding this a bit pursed lipped and overly stern? Just us?
We think a better Sideshow/Hot Toys Han facial scuplt and a less yellow shirt will come one day all too soon, and we say pass on this, but let us know your thoughts here or on facebook.com/flyguydotnet
Star Wars 'Coffee Stain' Inspired Etsy Poster Prints. Pretty Damn Cool!
These very slick posters (seven in all, three shown here) are available to buy on Etsy.
