I liked that the baddie was an old concept Jabba(?) design I recall seeing in one of the The Art Of... books. Can't recall if it was a McQuarrie or Joe Johnston sketch. The protocol droid is definitely McQuarrie's proto Threepio design.

Speaking of that droid, it vanished into thin air when Hera made her escape. Animation error? And what was up with that Imperial's hat being so low? It a wonder he can see where he's going.

Digging Ezra's dual purpose lightsaber. Some critics will no doubt be relieved the kid has a lethal weapon and has ditched the slingshot. ;)