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Padawan
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- Nov 9, 2014
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Hi all,
I am new to this forum so please forgive me if I am posting in the wrong section. I have also posted about this R2-D2 prototype on other forums etc.
Shown here is a solid, heavy, small (approx. 4.5 inches high) model of R2-D2 that I purchased about 20 years ago.
I have been doing research into the R2-D2 figure I own. I have spoken to a number of people who had involvement with this piece in the 1970s. From the information I have been given the likelihood is that this model was originally made as some kind of mock up or scenario model for R2-D2 in advance of filming the first Star Wars film. Once it had served its purpose the model found its way to Cliro Perfumeries who used it as a master for their intended bubble bath container.
I still have a few more people to talk to but based on all the verbal and written info I have been given the above is as close to the origins of the model that I can find.
I would be appreciative of any input from members of this forum regrading this model.
Thanks in advance.
All the best
Kevin
I am new to this forum so please forgive me if I am posting in the wrong section. I have also posted about this R2-D2 prototype on other forums etc.
Shown here is a solid, heavy, small (approx. 4.5 inches high) model of R2-D2 that I purchased about 20 years ago.
I have been doing research into the R2-D2 figure I own. I have spoken to a number of people who had involvement with this piece in the 1970s. From the information I have been given the likelihood is that this model was originally made as some kind of mock up or scenario model for R2-D2 in advance of filming the first Star Wars film. Once it had served its purpose the model found its way to Cliro Perfumeries who used it as a master for their intended bubble bath container.
I still have a few more people to talk to but based on all the verbal and written info I have been given the above is as close to the origins of the model that I can find.
I would be appreciative of any input from members of this forum regrading this model.
Thanks in advance.
All the best
Kevin