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C-3PO and Other Droid Helmets and Costumes
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SW Movies Character Appeared in
- ANH, ESB, RotJ, TPM, AotC, RotS |
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Brief Prop and Costume History:
Based on Ralph McQuarrie's sketches and paintings, Liz Moore sculpted C-3PO
and thus created one of the most endearing characters in movie history.
Manufactured from a number of materials including Fiberglass, Vac-formed
plastic and Aluminium, which was then vacuum metalised giving the wonderful
chrome appearance. Anthony Daniel's said that wearing the 3PO costume was a
nightmare at times - although along with R2-D2, the Robots are the only
characters who appeared in the entire saga.
Replicas:
Collectors with deep pockets have been fortunate in that two companies have
produced full-size replica C-3PO's - with Don Post's ultra glossy
version from the late 90's the most impressive in our view. However an
honourable mention does go out to Fred Barton's 2009 life-size for Sideshow
Collectibles too. As yet no licensed company has produced a replica
3PO head (if we ignore the Don Post ask from the 70's), although our bet is
on a Sideshow Bust to be announced some time in 2010.
A few fan-made producers have made 3PO heads including Zorg,
with a couple also going for the full life-size. However these are mammoth
projects since the vacuum-metalising required for the gold finish is an
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