‘The Mythology of Star Wars’:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjaUeNd1kq8 - at the Honor The Force youtube channel. (56 mins.)
The blurb:-
“George Lucas discusses how Joseph Campbell and his concept of the Monomyth (aka the Hero’s Journey) and other concepts from mythology and religion shaped the Star Wars saga.”
Kurtz was also asked to produce Revenge Of The Jedi - which he turned down for the reasons we all know…
That seems extremely unlikely. After falling out with Lucas, it would be ludicrous to think that Lucas would ask him to do anything for him after that.
Like Lucas asking him to stay around until the film was finished? As stated below in your reply to Wook? 😉
I did not want to imply that he was asked to stick around. I implied that they just let him stick around in order not to cause any trouble, like making a complaint to PGA, which could easily doom already fragile situation. 😉
The information that “he was asked to produce ROTJ” only ever came from Kurtz during his interviews (and of course secondary sources that refer to him saying so). I have not seen any other independent source confirming that information. Also, he never specified by WHO he was asked. Maybe by a voice in his head? Unless he was asked by Lucas (which is more or less impossible), it makes the whole thing completely irrelevant.
A ‘voice in his head?’ - no, somebody from Lucasfilm had obviously obviously spoke with Kurtz and offered him Producing work (or credit) on ROTJ - as of 1981, in the official Lucasfilm press release below… to which Kurtz must have agreed to.
This seems like a thing for the public not to question and wonder why he was removed and replaced. Lucasfilm always seemed to have tried to make it look like everything was fine and dandy. We did not even know he was removed until many years afterwards when people investigated behind-the-scenes for books and documentaries. Same goes for many other key figures and events of OT that we had only learned about many years after.
Even if this “Production Consultant” was an actual job (which it was not for sure) instead of just a make-up for the public, it is still by no means any kind of proof that he was offered to actually produce ROTJ. I mean you do not remove a producer in the middle of the film only to then offer him to produce a sequel.
• https://www.jeditemplearchives.com/specialreports/banthatracks/archives/banthatracks11.pdf
^ Bantha Tracks: Issue 11 (official Star Wars Newsletter), dated February 1981, re Revenge Of The Jedi and an official Lucasfilm press release:-
“Gary Kurtz, who produced ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Empire Strikes Back’ will serve as a Production Consultant on ‘Jedi’, while he prepares two of his own projects.”
So, not so ‘ludicrous’ as you think or claim, yes? 😉
As to ‘Independent source’? who are you expecting to know outside of Kurtz and high-end Lucasfilm employees that would have know he been offered the job of producing ROTJ? Do we need ‘independent sources’ to confirm Lynch was offered the chance to direct ROTJ, or Cronenberg etc?
The who and the when are irrelevant in the context of Kurtz stating he was asked to produce ROTJ - the statements came the man himself - to which nobody from Lucasfilm has challenged any of them - including George. You believe a professional and highly regarded producer (a job which requires inordinate levels of trust & professionalism) and would make continuous false claims he was offered the producer job for a famous film… when at any time the said employer - or employees - could turn around and deny it? His reputation and credibility would likely be ruined.
In fact, would a be a ‘ludicrous’ thing for Kurtz to claim… if it was not true, yes? 😉
Like said above, Lucasfilm extremely rarely challenged anything or anyone in order to keep things appear fine and dandy. In his later interviews, Kurtz seemed very resentful of his removal, so it would not surprise me if he made it up. After all, he did use ideas from Lucas’ pre-SW drafts and tried to present them as if they were ROTJ draft (when it actually did not exist in any form at the time). Also, he tried to claim that he left because he did not like the direction in which the saga was going in order to try to cover the fact that he was fired because the production was hugely over-budget and over-schedule. 😉
‘Seems’ is a word - often a guess - people use when they wish to use / value a narrative or opinion etc over or contrary to fact or evidence.
As for your book claims… most strange… as you stated previously it is also years after the event that Kurtz gave his, so far, undisputed account.
And we know for a fact that Rinzler’s ‘Making Of’ books contained retcons & revisionism (at the request of George himself, according to Rinzler) - and also omitted or downplayed people’s contributions to the making of the films (even the author himself as to the Lippincott interviews / archive).
You also stated it would be ‘ludicrous’ for Lucasfilm to have anything to do with Kurtz (after your claim of him being removed and replaced / Kurtz sending in his resignation letter) - and yet when presented with a document of Lucasfilm crediting Kurtz as a Production Consultant just two years later for ROTJ… you now claim this is ‘just a make-up for the public’.
Not forgetting the official ‘Once Upon A Galaxy: Making of Empire Strikes Back’ book… which has Kurtz involved in post-production on Empire - you should really give that a read as to Kurtz’ work on Empire throughout the whole process, it is quite illuminating.
Available evidence and facts don’t cease to exist because they are ignored. For many, they also remain above opinion and speculation - though you are most to welcome to your opinion 😉
(I’ll have to leave it there - though found it fun; especially the gap-filling guesswork and dismissal of statements and documents contrary to it. Let me know if you do ever find proof to back up your opinions to continue this 😃 )
‘From Star Wars to Star Wars - The Story of Industrial Light and Magic’:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3euVZouOkfw - at the ShinobiWan1 youtube channel. (A 1999 Documentary. 46 mins)
The Blurb:-
“The incredible evolution of George Lucas’ special effects dream factory, including an inside look at ‘Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace’.”
‘Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed’:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZt5HRPLExQ - at the Honor The Force youtube channel. (A 2007 documentary - 91 mins)
The blurb:-
"Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed is a TV documentary which premiered on The History Channel in May 2007.
The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of a number of interviews with well-known politicians, journalists and critics, along with historical content and clips from all six of the Star Wars movies, such as John Lyden, professor Chad Stanley, Tom Brokaw, Stephen Colbert and Peter Jackson".
IMDB Page - according to IMDB there is also a 102 minute version…
‘Ralph McQuarrie: Tribute to a Master’:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9iBIaQMlOg - at the transitionpictures youtube channel. (A 2012 Documentary. 43 mins)
The blurb:-
“George Lucas, a number of Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) alumni, and a new generation of artists and filmmakers inspired by McQuarrie’s body of work remember the artist and discuss his influence on their careers and the film industry in general. McQuarrie’s designs were instrumental in securing funding for Star Wars (1977), as well as helping define the look of the original Star Wars trilogy.”
Kurtz was also asked to produce Revenge Of The Jedi - which he turned down for the reasons we all know…
That seems extremely unlikely. After falling out with Lucas, it would be ludicrous to think that Lucas would ask him to do anything for him after that.
Like Lucas asking him to stay around until the film was finished? As stated below in your reply to Wook? 😉
I did not want to imply that he was asked to stick around. I implied that they just let him stick around in order not to cause any trouble, like making a complaint to PGA, which could easily doom already fragile situation. 😉
The information that “he was asked to produce ROTJ” only ever came from Kurtz during his interviews (and of course secondary sources that refer to him saying so). I have not seen any other independent source confirming that information. Also, he never specified by WHO he was asked. Maybe by a voice in his head? Unless he was asked by Lucas (which is more or less impossible), it makes the whole thing completely irrelevant.
A ‘voice in his head?’ - no, somebody from Lucasfilm had obviously obviously spoke with Kurtz and offered him Producing work (or credit) on ROTJ - as of 1981, in the official Lucasfilm press release below… to which Kurtz must have agreed to.
• https://www.jeditemplearchives.com/specialreports/banthatracks/archives/banthatracks11.pdf
^ Bantha Tracks: Issue 11 (official Star Wars Newsletter), dated February 1981, re Revenge Of The Jedi and an official Lucasfilm press release:-
“Gary Kurtz, who produced ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Empire Strikes Back’ will serve as a Production Consultant on ‘Jedi’, while he prepares two of his own projects.”
So, not so ‘ludicrous’ as you think or claim, yes? 😉
As to ‘Independent source’? who are you expecting to know outside of Kurtz and high-end Lucasfilm employees that would have know he been offered the job of producing ROTJ? Do we need ‘independent sources’ to confirm Lynch was offered the chance to direct ROTJ, or Cronenberg etc?
The who and the when are irrelevant in the context of Kurtz stating he was asked to produce ROTJ - the statements came the man himself - to which nobody from Lucasfilm has challenged any of them - including George. You believe a professional and highly regarded producer (a job which requires inordinate levels of trust & professionalism) and would make continuous false claims he was offered the producer job for a famous film… when at any time the said employer - or employees - could turn around and deny it? His reputation and credibility would likely be ruined.
In fact, would a be a ‘ludricous’ thing for Kurtz to claim… if it was not true, yes? 😉
Oh my!!!
https://youtu.be/qu2e35de1kQ
And now… the Arcade1Up sit-down version 😃
‘The Pros and Cons of Buying This Classic ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Sit-Down Arcade Cabinet’:-
https://collider.com/star-wars-trilogy-arcade-cabinet-sit-down-arcade1up (still $500)
If only they did the old enclosed sit-down cabinet, knocked a fair few $$$ off - or added in the SW Trilogy Arcade game, then…
Someone could check me on this, but I think it wasn’t about her literally becoming a queen. I believe Kurtz said something about her becoming the leader of whatever is left of her people. I suppose that could be interpreted as her becoming Queen to any survivors of Alderaan, but I always interpreted it as her becoming the leader of whatever is left of the Alliance at the end of the movie. Since she is Princess Leia, I figured people misinterpreted that as her becoming Queen.
A quote from Gary Kurtz on that subject (in bold):-
Q: “Let’s jump right in. I have to ask, what exactly were your initial thoughts about the third Star Wars film, which was originally called Revenge” of the Jedi?”
A: (Gary Kurtz) “The one story thread that got totally tossed out the window, which was really pretty important I think, was the one of Vader trying to convince Luke to join him to overthrow the Emperor. That together they had enough power that they could do that, and it wasn’t him saying I want to take over the world and be the evil leader, it was that transition. It was Vader saying, “I’m looking again at what I’ve done and where my life has gone and who I’ve served and, very much in the Samurai tradition, and saying if I can join forces with my son, who is just as strong as I am, that maybe we can make some amends.” So there was all of that going on in Jedi as well, that was supposed to go on. So the story was quite a bit more poignant and the ending was the coronation of Leia as the queen of what was left of her people, to take over the royal symbol. That meant she was then isolated from all of the rest and Luke went off then by himself. It was basically a kind of bittersweet ending. She’s not his sister that dropped in to wrap up everything neatly. His sister was someone else way over on the other side of the galaxy and she wasn’t going to show up until the next episode.”
^ From the original ‘Original Star Wars Producer Gary Kurtz speaks’ article in 2000, at FilmThreat - https://filmthreat.com/interviews/gary-kurtz-interview-the-original-star-wars-producer-speaks
There may be other quotes from him along similar lines in other articles and interviews etc too? (though that is the main one I can recall)
Kurtz was also asked to produce Revenge Of The Jedi - which he turned down for the reasons we all know…
That seems extremely unlikely. After falling out with Lucas, it would be ludicrous to think that Lucas would ask him to do anything for him after that.
Like Lucas asking him to stay around until the film was finished? As stated below in your reply to Wook? 😉
Or Kurtz being mentioned as being ‘a Production Consultant’ in an official Lucasfilm press release for Revenge Of The Jedi, in 1981… seemingly not so ‘ludicrous’ as some may think, afterall…
• http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/gary-kurtz-dies-aged-79
^ “Gary Kurtz was asked to produce Revenge of the Jedi (Return of The Jedi) and turned it down as he felt the script was too limited and that most of what was in the script had already been seen in the first two films (i.e. another Death Star and the sand planet). He had worked on the Star Wars films for many years now and wanted to continue with changing the direction of filmmaking.” - by Jason Joiner, of the Joiner/Kurtz Archive
• ‘George Lucas: A Life’ (book by Brain Jones), P303…
^ '“It wasn’t acrimonious”, Kurtz said his departure. "It was just that [Lucas] felt he would probably be more comfortable with someone else handling the production of Jedi, and I felt I would prefer a different kind of challenge, that wasn’t kind of repeating something I had already done."’
• https://www.jeditemplearchives.com/specialreports/banthatracks/archives/banthatracks11.pdf
^ Bantha Tracks: Issue 11 (official Star Wars Newsletter), dated February 1981, re Revenge Of The Jedi and an official Lucasfilm press release:-
“Gary Kurtz, who produced ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Empire Strikes Back’ will serve as a Production Consultant on ‘Jedi’, while he prepares two of his own projects.”
I thought George’s beef was with the DGA and that didn’t happen until Empire was finished?
Yes, but that is a different matter. Regarding PGA, that was just my speculation why they officially kept him around, when he was already effectively replaced. It is safe to assume that Lucas did not want to get in trouble with PGA over something like that.
Gary Kurtz did send in a letter of resignation as a Director of ‘Star Wars Productions Ltd’ in December of 1979 - whether that also infringed his job as Producer on the film… I don’t know. As Wook stated above, Kurtz was involved in the post-production on Empire.
Kurtz was also asked to produce Revenge Of The Jedi - which he turned down for the reasons we all know…
The Rise Of Skywalker coming to Disney+ on 4th May:
https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-coming-to-disney-on-may-the-4th
(‘In the Netherlands, the movie will launch on Disney+ on May 5 due to the Memorial Day holiday.’)
‘The complete Skywalker Saga, all in one place. Start streaming all 9 films, including Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, on May the 4th, only on #DisneyPlus.’
^ https://twitter.com/starwars/status/1254757361924714496 (with video trailer)
Hi Alderaan94,
The following threads may be of some interest on the subjects you mention in your above post…
‘George Lucas Predicts Fan Editing Back in 1995’ (2023 thread)
Legality, fan-edits, and more. Legality, fan-edits, and repercussions (2017 thread)
Legality of Fan Projects (2006 thread)
^ also with a mention of MagnoliaFan being invited to Skywalker Ranch after George saw his Episode I fan edit. More on that in here.
The ‘Phantom Edit(s)’ section of the An Index & Help Thread for Star Wars Fan Edits and Other Projects… thread (especially the ‘A few articles from around the time of release on ‘The Phantom Edit’’ segment) is also well worth a read as to some of the legal, ethical and moral standpoints on fan projects - and includes quotes from both George Lucas and Lucasfilm on the subject.
^ It includes this statement - from Lucasfilm…
In the July 2001 ‘Mystery of Star Wars Phantom Edit’ article on the BBC, Jeanne Cole - spokesperson for Lucasfilm, stated:-
“At the end of the day, this is about everyone just having fun with Star Wars.” She said the company did not pursue fans “as long as nobody crosses that line - either in bad taste or in profiting from the use of our characters [and IP]”.
The site’s Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ and the Linking Policy within, along with the I have found a Fan Edit / Preservation I am interested in - but don’t know how to get / acquire / download it? section of the ‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com thread… should provide you with the information you seek.
Also feel free to seek out the advice of other fan editors or preservationists on the site, via PMs, as to how they make their projects available in general.
As to the people who look to sell and profit from the exhaustive work undertaken by the likes of Harmy and others in their respective fan-made projects (who make available their work for free and state you must own the official retail release before acquiring their work) - the following thread may be of interest…
Dealing with People Selling Fan Projects (2017 thread)
^ It is worth remembering pirates, scammers, thieves and leeches have been around long before the internet - selling other people’s work on tape or disc back in the day - at con halls, on market stalls, pubs and bars, some of more ‘dodgy’ video shops, and even order by mail etc…
Nobody likes it - it is not an excuse or justification - but is an unfortunate ‘fact of life’ in being part of being a content producer in the fan edit / preservation community… somebody may well put your work on a disc and sell it online etc. There is unfortunately no other way around it - other than to continue reporting these sellers, and also highlight to others that these projects are available for free with little-to-no effort - a little patience - and also owning the official retail release of a project, of course.
Harmy’s informative 4-minute ‘Fan Edits (& Fan Preservations) Must Never Be Bought Or Sold’ video on youtube is a useful tool for this - and also a reminder of how these sellers endanger the whole fan edit / preservation community.
My wife was giving me a hard time today on the amount of time I’ve spent on cover art.
She said: “You better at least be sharing all that with those other crazy Star Wars people!”
Your wife has good instincts! 😃
Nice collection of cover & disc art across a wide range there, schnitzeraffe - many thanks for sharing them.
Hi and welcome TheMakerwithThumbs 😃
KK650’s Regraded Star Wars films can be found in the Star Wars Preservation section of the site (which I think is where he requested them be placed).
The links are to which are:-
I don’t know if kk650 has also done Regraded projects for Solo and TROS or not. Hopefully, if he has undertaken projects for those films too… then someone will be able to point you in the right direction to them.
kk650’s Original Trilogy Semi-Specialised Editions can be found in the Star Wars Preservation section of the site too.
The link to which is:-
There is also this thread for kk650’s Star Wars projects - kk650’s Star Wars Saga: Regraded and Semi-Specialized
kk650’s Miscellaneous Regraded Films (non Star Wars) thread in the can be found here:-
kk650’s Miscellaneous Regraded Films in the Preservation of Other Properties section of the site.
and also, in individual threads, here…
Alien: Covenant
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition
Baywatch (2017)
Beauty and the Beast V2 (2017)
Blade Runner: The Final Cut
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Captain America Civil War IMAX (2016)
Doctor Strange (2016)
Dunkirk (2017)
The Fifth Element
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Interstellar
It (2017)
Justice League (2017)
Kingsman: The Secret Service
Lord of the Rings: Regraded
Man of Steel
The Mummy (2017)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Raiders of the Lost Ark
The Doors - Special Features? - by digitalfreaknyc
The Shallows
The Sound of Music (1965)
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Suicide Squad V2 (2016)
Thor Ragnarok (2017)
Thor Ragnarok IMAX (2017)
Titanic (1997)
Titanic (1997) IMAX V2
Transformers: The Last Knight
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Wonder Woman
As for actually trying to acquire these projects… reading through the following should prove of some assistance:-
Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com; Introduce yourself in here + useful info within…
About | Help | OT.com Forum Rules and Guidelines | Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ
‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com - some info & answers to members’ queries | The General Assistance section.
The various pinned Index Threads in the ‘Fan Projects’ section of the site may also point you to any other projects kk650 undertook too.
Good luck with it mate 😃
My own feeling is it should stay in here (as StarkillerAG said above - it will likely have more relevance for Fan Edits) - though it has also been added to both the…
• Star Wars Technical & Video / Audio / Quality Improvement threads & Projects
sections of the An Index & Help Thread for Star Wars Preservations… in the ‘Star Wars Preservation’ forum - for reference and info.
Nice work, Ed Slushie 😃
^ top idea for a thread mate 😃
I’ve been partial to this old UK ‘Triple Bill’ OT poster for a while - and really should get one up in the office:-
Seems there aren’t too many decent quality or intriguing posters for the whole of the Original Trilogy out there…
This alternative, based on the above image, is quality too (apparently by Alistair-Rhythm):-
Also quite like this old McQuarrie poster for Star Wars - I think a sweet A4 or A5 framed version of it would look decent too:-
Hi Sremrofsnart (a fan of Transformers? 😉),
As SpaceHunterM says in the comments section of the youtube video linked above (when asked ‘Is this all the footage you have? Is there more?’):-
“This is all that was taped by the news videographer”
An intriguing watch, all the same 😃
Though asking for cam copies of Star Wars content isn’t a good idea on here - please don’t ask for such content on here again.
Take the time to look around and see how this place works - and doesn’t…
These should prove of some assistance:-
Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com; Introduce yourself in here + useful info within…
About | Help | OT.com Forum Rules and Guidelines | Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ
‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com - some info & answers to members’ queries | The General Assistance section.
The various pinned Index Threads located in the relevant site sections also contain helpful and useful information too.
Thank you.
‘‘Star Wars’: Cassian Andor Disney+ Series Adds Two Actors’:-
a couple of snippets from the above article:-
‘Genevieve O’Reilly and Denise Gough have joined the cast of Disney+’s untitled Rogue One: A Star Wars Story prequel spinoff series.’
‘THR has learned that Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One, is now showrunning the series, with Stephen Schiff exiting that post.’
Nice one on getting Genevieve O’Reilly back in to play Mon Mothma for this 😃
Edit: the above news is now up on the official site too, with an interesting snippet on the show’s timeline:-
https://www.starwars.com/news/new-casting-announced-for-cassian-andor-live-action-series
“Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One, will write, direct and serve as showrunner for the series, which takes place five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”
It is time to let some of you in on a plan, a cunning plan, from a long time ago…
(apologies for those who have seen the above plan a few times before)
Here’s a before and after comparison of Satisfaction.
Nicely done, Mango 😃
‘Star Wars Series From ‘Russian Doll’ Co-Creator Leslye Headland in the Works at Disney Plus’:-
https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/star-wars-series-leslye-headland-disney-plus-1234587493
A snippet from the Variety article:-
“Details of the exact plot of the series are being kept under wraps, but sources say it will be a female-centric series that takes place in a different part of the “Star Wars” timeline than other projects. Headland is said to be attached to write and serve as showrunner on the series, with the show currently staffing.”
^ seems like it could be a live-action Ahsoka-based series, maybe Doctor Aphra, or even Enfys Nest? I suppose it depends on just far from the ‘takes place in a different part of the SW timeline than other projects’ they go with. It would certainly be intriguing to see something fresh and new too…
A couple of unboxing type videos for the 18-disc blu ray box set of ‘The Skywalker Saga’ (they should give an indicator of the quality of the box itself, disc housing, contents, etc. In the UK they are £60-65 / $74-80 US):-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlU__hc70qw - at the Rick Adams youtube channel. (6 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIOBud3h9MM - at the smerdp youtube channel. (10 mins)
blu-ray•com’s https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=324306 discussion thread on the 18-disc set.
blu-ray•com’s https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga-Blu-ray/259251 info thread on the 18-disc set.
I have not found a review for the 9-disc DVD box set as yet. (in the UK they are around £40-45 / $50-55 US.):-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD-Cx6fjR_g - at the HecticTazmania TWD youtube channel. (5 mins)
^ The 9-disc DVD box is indeed somewhat different to the 18-disc blu ray box.
For those of us in the UK… Argos has the two ‘Skywalker Saga’ box sets - for £40 (DVD), and £60 (blu ray).
It is apparently available in the US too (these box sets are labeled as being ‘Region Free’ - but best check first):-
https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Skywalker-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B082WXD4ZH - $149.99. It may be cheaper and also available elsewhere?
Edit: and here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B082WXD4ZH - through 3rd party sellers; the cheapest at $132 US.
Also… https://chipandco.com/star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-dvd-box-set-now-available-for-preorder-381212 - it refers to a pre-order at WalMart for $130 for the 18-disc blu ray box set (though the link to the set at Walmart is now broken).
The same here too - https://comicbook.com/gear/news/star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-box-set-is-now-available-on-blu-ray
& http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/The_Skywalker_Saga_Home_Edition_Buyers_Guide_186436.asp
^ so it appears there were plans for the 18-disc blu ray box set to be released in the US - but for some reason it has been delayed or shelved?
Collections, Toys and Memorabilia - an Index of Discussion & Info Threads…
1️⃣ • General ‘Collections, Toys & Memorabilia’ discussion threads…
2️⃣ • Specific ‘Collections, Toys & Memorabilia’ discussion threads…
A collection of Discussion and Information Threads found throughout the Toys & Memorabilia section of the site - in amongst the many other ‘For Sale’, ‘Wanted’, ‘Quote’, ‘Info’, ‘Free’, and ‘For Trade’ threads within…
If there any other discussion threads you would like to see added to the Index below, please let us know - thank you.
The following categories of the ❕ An Index + ‘Info & Help’ Thread for… Original Trilogy Discussion ❕ may also be of interest…
1️⃣ Ⓔ • Gadgets & Gizmos (including clothing, uniforms, lightsabers etc)
1️⃣ Ⓕ • Ships & Vehicles (and some discussion of models etc)
1️⃣ • General ‘Collections, Toys & Memorabilia’ discussion threads…
• Show off your Star Wars Collection (This is the place…let’s see it already) (2017 thread)
• The Star Wars model building showing-off thread! - Post your pictures or kits, figures, dioramas that you’ve done (Or are working on) (2013 thread)
• Little Men, Little Wars - Share Your Star Wars Collection (2009 thread)
• Post your Star Wars Collection Pictures here - 56k warning tons of pics (2005 thread)
• Your latest Star Wars buys? (2015 thread)
• Cool New Star Wars Toys (2010 thread)
• Cool or Unusual Star Wars Collectables (2008 thread)
• Vintage Memories (2010 thread)
• What was (Or still is) your single favourite Star Wars toy? (2014 thread)
• Your most prized star wars collectible (2004 thread)
• What is the oldest Star Wars merchandise in your collection? (2020 thread)
• What’s currently your favorite SW collectible item and why? (2019 thread)
• Help: Where to start with a Star Wars collection? (2021 thread)
• Probably the coolest vintage that didn’t get made (2004 thread)
• What Star Wars art or posters do you have up on your wall? (or would you like?) (2020 thread)
• Help looking for… The most fitting ROTJ poster? (2021 thread)
• SilverWook’s vintage Star Wars newspaper clippings (and other stuff) thread (2019 thread)
• Non-SW Toys (2004 thread)
| Sales & Offers etc |
|---|
• Stores and Websites selling Star Wars goods on sale / at discount / clearance etc (2018 thread)
• Midnight Madness!!! (2005 thread)
• Info Wanted: Sell/Trade large part of SW toy collection correctly (2014 thread)
| Auctions… |
|---|
• The “Official” eBay auctions of interest thread (2005 thread)
• Funniest eBay Auction! (2004 thread)
• Batsh*t crazy eBay listings (2012 thread)
• Look what’s on eBay (2004 thread)
• Useful Star Wars stuff on eBay… (2012 thread)
• Auction: June 23rd auction of Return Of The Jedi props, etc (2018 thread; some quality non-ebay auctions)
• A thread for the many Star Wars memorabilia auctions… (No eBay listings) (2018 thread)
| Fan-Made… |
|---|
• A thread for fan-made Star Wars projects, trinkets, gadgets and endeavours (2018 thread)
• Dejarik table (sort of) (2021 thread)
• 3D-printed Star Wars creations (2021 thread)
• Info: 3D printing Star Wars memorabilia… (2015 thread)
| Awfulness… |
|---|
• Awful Star Wars Collectibles (2006 thread)
• It’s finally happened… (2005 thread)
• The worst Star Wars thing ever made? (2016 thread)
• Another… FAIL Star Wars Toys Review (2010 thread)
| Clothing & Apparel… |
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• Star Wars Clothing (2021 thread)
• The vintage (and not so vintage) OOT T-shirt thread (2020 thread)
• Star Wars helmets and props (2021 thread)
• Lucas wearing “Han shot first” shirt during Indy IV production (2007 thread)
• Ship identification help (2017 thread; with clothing theme)
• I made this Star Wars tattoo-style t-shirt (2013 thread)
• 8-Bit Original Trilogy Logo Art (2019 thread; with t-shirts)
• Great Star Wars T-Shirts (2012 thread)
• star wars holiday special t-shirts (2006 thread)
• Vintage Star Wars Iron On Transfers (2012 thread)
• My custom Star Wars Gray Jedi costume! (With backstory) (2014 thread)
• 42 years later… (apparel) (2019 thread)
2️⃣ • Specific ‘Collections, Toys & Memorabilia’ discussion threads…
| Figures, Vehicles & Sets (mainly Kenner, Palitoy, Hasbro, and custom-made etc)… |
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• What Was Your Reaction (If You Ordered It In 1978) To The Infamous “Early Bird Star Wars Toy Kit”? (2017 thread)
• How many of you (still) have any of the old Kenner action figures? (2013 thread)
• Who Still Has Their Original Kenner Toy Collection? (2022 thread)
• What do you consider a ‘full set’ of original Star Wars figures? 2011 thread)
• Which Star Wars Kenner mini-rig should be realised in the movies? (2009 thread)
• Hasbro Vintage Collection figures (2004 thread)
• Vintage line to be reissued? (2004 thread)
• HASBRO’S Star Wars shitshow (2021 thread)
• Time for Tonnika (3 3/4" Figure Tonnika Sister push) (2021 thread; re the women from the Mos Eisley Cantina)
• 12 inch Star Wars Figures: Do you like them? (2022 thread)
• TIE Pilot figure review (2004 thread)
• Anyone else considering TFA figures? (2015 thread)
• Have you Bought TLJ Action Figures? (2018 thread)
• What’s the story on this red C3PO? (2020 thread)
• I am totally getting one of these (Legacy Collection Millennium Falcon) (2008 thread)
• I Finally Got One! vintage Millennium Falcon (2004 thread)
• Episode III Figures… (2005 thread)
• What do you guys think of the Unleashed figures? (2004 thread)
• New Galactic Heroes Toys! (2004 thread)
• Galactic Heroes (2005 thread)
• The Ghost Vintage Collection from Haslab + the carded 3 Tier figures. Sabine and Chopper (2024 thread)
• Micro Galaxy Squadron - Thoughts about the Micro Galaxy Squadron toys? (2024 thread)
| Toys, Models, and Curiosities etc… |
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• Star Wars Model Kits - why so expensive? (2021 thread)
• Star Wars Toy Millenium Falcon Motion Control (2015 thread)
• ODD, but kinda cool New Star Wars Toy… (2005 thread)
• Meet the newest Lord of the Sith, Darth… (2005 thread)
• Interactive R2-D2. Who has it? (2004 thread)
• Bossk (2004 thread; re the bust of Bossk)
• does anyone has $1000 to spare? (2004 thread; re a TIE-Fighter helmet?)
• This Guy Has A Lot Of Toys (2007 thread)
• Carbon Fiber Drink Coasters - Featuring Classic Star Wars Sigils (2015 thread)
• Star Wars Micro Machines Packaging Artworks (2021 thread; re Ralph McQuarrie artwork)
| LEGO… |
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• DIY - LEGO 10179: Ultimate Collector Series - Millennium Falcon (2012 thread)
• Anyone collect Star Wars LEGO sets? (2011 thread)
• The Official LEGO Star Wars Discussion and Review Thread (2018 thread)
For ‘Lego Star Wars’ video games - LEGO Star Wars - the games!! & more threads in The Expanded Universe section of the site.
For ‘Lego Star Wars’ tv & film content - A thread for the Lego Star Wars films, specials, series, shorts, and curiosities (2021)
^ with more ‘Lego Star Wars’ tv & film content threads in the Beyond the Original Trilogy section of the site.
| Lightsabers… |
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• Lightsabers: Recommendations? (2012 thread)
• Awesome custom lightsaber building (2010 thread)
• Lightsaber Replicas (2006 thread)
• Force FX Lightsabers (2005 thread)
• Build your own saber (2005 thread)
• Do you remember the Mini lightsaber’s to promote Revenge of the Sith? (2020 thread)
• Episode III toy Lightsabers (2005 thread)
• Kylo Ren Lightsaber Star Wars - Jedi Challenges Lenovo (2020 thread)
• Real life Lightsaber (Sorta) (2020 thread)
• OT lightsaber colours (2019 info thread)
| Media… |
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• What Laserdisc Player to buy? (2005 thread)
• What am I up against trying to find a first edition Star Wars paperback? (2010 thread)
• Rikter’s free ‘Jedi Beat Machine’ Album (2005 thread)
• A Copy of the “Troops” DVD (2005 thread)
• 5 Star Collection Trilogy (2005 thread)
• Original versions on DVD wanted … What to buy? (2011 thread)
• Star Wars on 35mm (2006 thread)
• STAR WARS and ESB 16mm scope prints on eBay! (2010 thread)
Also, as ever, if you spot any errors, mistakes or broken links please us know about them - thank you. 👍
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Links to the Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within, plus About & Help sections.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m1IX0k7Dak - at the IGN youtube channel : starts at 26m 45s into the video.
Should be fun - and a chance for people to ask about the re-shoots, deleted scenes, was/is there a ‘Director’s Cut’, will there ever be a decent length documentary about the making of the film, etc? - and maybe even get an answer…
I sure hope that’s available after the fact (about to head out on a motorcycle ride). I would be interested to hear what went on in the reshoots. For the record, I love the film and have no problem with what we got. The ending/plans transmission/etc works for me just fine.
I suppose I’m more interested only because it’s been so guarded. They’ve been more open with the behind the scenes disaster that was Solo.
The full video is still up at the above link mate (I haven’t had chance to watch it myself as yet).
There is also a 10 minute ‘highlights video’ of the whole thing at IGN’s youtube channel, here:-
Star Wars Writers Reveal Hidden Secrets of Rogue One
Hopefully Gareth Edwards himself may give us more information in the future - whenever he is allowed to / if he is interested in talking about it?
I certainly hope he does… 😃
‘The Beauty Of Rogue One’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnpCiFq88Ng - a 3 minute video at the The Beauty Of youtube channel.
‘Rogue One | Rebellions Are Built on Hope’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2UtjmV-EIo - a 4 minute video at the Skywalker Edits youtube channel.
‘Star Wars: Rogue One - Sacrifice’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hrz-7W-fTA - a 5 minute video at the Jonde youtube channel.
‘The Rebel: A Tribute to Cassian Andor, Portrayed by Diego Luna’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBD_AJLk554 - a 3 minute video at the Skywalker Edits youtube channel.
‘20 Times K2SO “Forced” You To Laugh’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Q7EpRDBGY - a 5 minute video at the Next Of Ken youtube channel.
‘Rogue One - A Star Wars Story: K2SO - The Droid Featurette’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz8oWXfmdD0 - an 8 minute video at the mranderson00001 youtube channel.
‘15 Minutes of Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One Gameplay’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od5RUE5UZGk - a 15 minute video at the IGN youtube channel
‘Why I Love Rogue One’s Characters (Merrick, Melshi, Sefla, and more!)’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuxcrFa9xc - a 3 minute video at the EC Henry youtube channel.
‘#CreateCourage - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZC4mXaosxM - a 2 minute video at the globeth youtube channel.
