yoda1138 said:
Same with the shields on the AT-ATs, I agree with your view. Did you check out my second edit.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k0L4K5CaJk
It doesn't really show shields on this one, more internal damage caused by the neck breaking. The originating explosion is when the head hits the ground and bends the neck back. Setting off a mini chain reaction inside the beast.
That break/small sparking in the neck is good. Could drive home the fact that the armor was too strong for blasters but they exploited a weakened part of the armor.