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[NEWS] Lucasfilm reveals most authentic line of Star Wars prop replicas ever created [message #319170] Wed, 01 June 2016 17:34
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Lucasfilm reveals most authentic line of Star Wars prop
replicas ever created
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Disney and Lucasfilm today announced the Star Wars Collectibles:
Ultimate Studio Edition, a new line of Star Wars prop replicas
from the films with an unprecedented level of detail behind
them. Made to order by propmakers at Propshop in Pinewood
Studios using digital data collected during filming of Star
Wars: The Force Awakens, the production process marries cutting
edge 3D printing technology with master craftsmanship to
produce replicas virtually identical to those seen on screen.
Available initially in the U.S., StarWarsUltimateStudioEdition.com
is the exclusive location to purchase these products.

"We're delighted to be able to produce such a groundbreaking line
of merchandise," said James Enright, Assets Director and CEO of
Propshop. "Designed, made and finished by the hands of specialist
motion picture prop makers and artists, we've worked extremely
hard to create something that we know would make fans and
filmmakers proud."

The initial offering from the Star Wars Collectibles line
features eight prop replicas from Star Wars: The Force Awakens,
including Darth Vader's melted helmet, Rey¹s lightsaber hilt,
FN-2187 Stormtrooper helmet, Kylo Ren's helmet and lightsaber
hilt, Poe Dameron's X-Wing helmet, Rey's staff, and Chewbacca's
Bowcaster. Each Star Wars prop replica item is a limited
production piece due to the high level of craftsmanship required
to create them.

These made-to-order replicas will come with custom display
pedestals, packed in branded wooden crates that are inspired by
the real crates used to ship the film props. Each one is custom
built to accommodate the shape of the replica inside.

"We are continually looking for new ways to extend the
storytelling from movies in innovative ways," said Josh
Silverman, executive vice president of global licensing at
Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. "We've worked
hand in hand with the film makers and talented team at Propshop
to create a unique product experience for fans and we¹re excited
to see their reactions to these incredible prop replicas."

You can check out a behind-the-scenes video for the product line
along with a video about making the melted Darth Vader helmet in
the players at
< http://www.comingsoon.net/extras/news/691593-star-wars-prop- replicas>
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