This is a continuation of my Steam Wars line. This was an entry in
Customcon XXI. This line continues the idea of blending original
Star Wars elements and industrial aesthetics. These designs were
part of the initial planning and drawings I did originally for the first
line.
The figures have 3 accompanying images:
A basic front shot, a composite shot showcasing certain details, and a
rotating 360° animated gif.
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Jedi Luke
Skywalker
Attempting to rekindle the
order of Jedi, but fighting his own dark inner demons, is Jedi Luke
Skywalker. This version of Luke is more mature and intimidating then
his “A New Hope” incarnation. The look was achieved by using the idea
of the Obi-Wan armor as a starting point and adding darker elements and
the raised hood, like the cloak worn in the films. His lightsaber has
the cohesive feel of the others in the line so far.
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Bib Fortuna
The major domo of the
intergalactic crime boss Jabba the Hutt is Bib Fortuna, part personal
assistant and part consigliore. His trademark tentacles have been
replaced by mechanical versions. The face is very much the same, but
the character now sports a derby and trench coat rather then the classic
robes.
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Salacious
Crumb
The cackling, creepy little
jester of Jabba’s crew is always ready for mischief. He is very similar
to his cinematic inspiration but features a small top hat for that touch
of Victorian England.
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Jabba the
Hutt
The grotesque godfather rules
the streets and back alleys with a sweaty, bloated, iron fist. The
look of the nefarious crime boss was modified heavily. He is a fusion
of the memorable space slug and his deleted human alter ego. The custom
winged back chair barely contains the massive frame of this cigar
smoking Mafioso.
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Slave Leia
Suspended from a pipe is
Jabba’s most recent acquisition, Slave Leia. Her classic gold bikini
has been replaced with a corset and half dress. The color scheme is the
same but now she is suspended from a pipe attached to Jabba’s chair.
She was not originally in my
plans for the line, but I was convinced by a friend to put her in as
well.
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Imperial
Biker Scout w/ Speeder Bike
The Imperial Bike Scouts zips
trough the jungle keeping the peace atop his steam & propeller powered
bike. He wears armor similar to his imperial compatriots from the
previous lines but features unique elements and increased possibility
for the seated position on his custom made speeder bike.
I really wanted to do some
vehicles with this line and I always loved the Speederbikes.
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Ewok
In the distant jungles of
Endor the pint sized primates known as the Ewok lurk in shadows.
Yielding the eternal complaint of the cuteness of Ewoks, the new version
has a more primal appearance. He proudly wears the bones and armor of
the imperial soldiers he has slaughtered in defense of his ancestral
lands.
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Imperial
Royal Guard
Keeping constant guard of
Emperor Palpatine making sure any “adoring” subjects seeking an audience
with the Emperor are properly dissuaded. The trade mark imperial armor
of the line is now featured in crimson with red cape and tall polearm.
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Emperor
Palpatine
Sitting atop his massive
throne, dressed the imperial attire of a Napoleonic coronation, scepter
in hand, the sovereign keeps the local systems inline with Machiavellian
fear and Draconian laws. He is a little more medieval looking then
the rest of the line, but in my research of Emperors of the late 1800's
the dress is very traditional.
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Admiral
Ackbar
The clever crustacean, who
leads the rebellion against the Empire, always on the lookout for a
trap, features a classic naval admiral uniform in the color scheme of
the film character. His crablike pincers, golden epaulets, and knee
high stockings capture the look of a bygone era. I could not
resist doing the pincers.
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X-Wing Pilot Wedge Antilles
The backbone of the Rebellion is the fearless pilots of the X-wing
Bi-plane. Decked out in his orange jumpsuit, and chest air box (similar
to those of the imperial pilots) and domed helmet for maneuvers that
take him up the upper reaches of the Æther.
The head of wedge comes off and can be
replaced with my A New Hope Luke's head for a Luke in X-Wing pilot
outfit.
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