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Now available for pre-order from our sponsor,Big Bad Toy StoreStar Wars Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Gamorrean Guard (Legacy Edition) Limited Edition Bust Concept Maquette ReplicaEstimated to arrive 1st Quarter 2025$849.99The Legacy Edition Gamorrean Guard Concept Bust Maquette Replica goes beyond the signature edition (sold separately) to provide each owner with a truly unique work-of-art. Each hand-painted maquette in this Legacy Edition will include a premium expanded plaque including a full color, one-of-a-kind Gamorrean Guard illustration, hand-drawn and watercolor painted by ILM veteran and creature maker, Dave Carson.This maquette was the first step in designing the Gamorrean Guard that show up in the final film. With hands-on access to the original film artifact and high-resolution 3D scanning, our team crafted a faithful recreation of the concept maquette for this gruff guard from the movie.This edition is limited to 60 pieces.Other busts not included (sold separately)Product Features6.25 inches tall (15.88cm)Made of heavy resin and woodBased on the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi filmPlaques are hand-signed by ILM veteran and creature maker, Dave CarsonHand-painted work of artLimited edition of 60 piecesBox ContentsGamorrean Guard maquetteSigned and numbered metal plaque with illustrationStar Wars Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Gamorrean Guard (Signature Edition) Limited Edition Bust Concept Maquette ReplicaEstimated to arrive 1st Quarter 2025$549.99The Signature Edition Gamorrean Guard Concept Bust Maquette Replica is the same maquette as the Legacy Edition (sold separately) and comes with a hand-signed metal plaque (instead of the framed sketch with plaque and photo)-and is limited to 125 pieces.This maquette was the first step in designing the Gamorrean Guard that show up in the final film. With hands-on access to the original film artifact and high-resolution 3D scanning, our team crafted a faithful recreation of the concept maquette for this gruff guard from the movie.Other busts not included (sold separately)Product Features6.25 inches tall (15.88cm)Made of heavy resin and woodBased on the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi filmPlaques are hand-signed by ILM veteran and creature maker, Dave CarsonHand-painted work of artLimited edition of 125 piecesBox ContentsGamorrean Guard maquetteSigned and numbered metal plaque

FIRST LOOK at the Signature and Legacy Editions for this new replica! The latest replica in our Archive Collection is the Gamorrean Guard Bust Concept Maquette. The classic character from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is part of our Star Wars Archive Collection, a continuation and expansion of our work creating authentic replicas with impeccable lineage

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Available for pre-order from our sponsor,Big Bad Toy Store$699.99Estimated to arrive July 2024When Star Wars: Return of the Jedi debuted, fans got their first glimpse of Bib Fortuna in the shadowed entryway of the palace of Jabba the Hutt. This maquette was the first step in designing the classic Bib Fortuna character.With hands-on access to the original film artifact and high resolution 3D scanning, the Regal Robot team crafted a faithful recreation of the concept maquette for this fan-favorite from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.At approximately 8 5/8" tall (including the wood display base), each is cast in solid heavy resin. 100% made in the U.S.A., every replica in this edition is meticulously hand painted by the artists in Regal's New York studio, making each a unique tribute to the artistry involved behind the scenes of our favorite films!The Bib Fortuna Concept Maquette Replica - Legacy Edition is a numbered run of just 83 so ORDER NOW as these will not last long!Product Features1/1 Scale of the orginal maquetteMade of resin, wood, paper, and metalBased on Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the JediIncludes a hand-drawn sketch by Phil TippettHand-signed plaqueHand paintedLimited edition of 83 piecesBox ContentsBib Fortuna maquetteFramed sketch card and numbered plaqueCertificate of authenticity

Available for preorder from our sponsor,Big Bad Toy Store$599.99Estimated to arrive 1st Quarter 2024This very special Prune Face Concept Maquette Replica - Tom St. Amand Legacy Edition goes beyond a signature edition to provide each owner with a truly unique work-of-art.Limited to just 83 pieces, each hand-painted maquette in this unprecedented Legacy Edition will include a premium expanded plaque including a one-of-a-kind sketch, each one dreamed-up and hand-drawn by veteran ILM creature artist, Tom St. Amand! The included 3 5/8" wide sketch comes beautifully matted within an 5"x7" frame that also houses a hand-numbered metal nameplate, hand-signed by St. Amand. That frame can either stand on a table top or hang on a wall.This maquette was the first step in designing the "Prune Face" creatures that would show up in the Rebel briefing scene in the final film. With hands-on access to the original film artifact and high resolution 3D scanning, our team crafted a faithful recreation of the concept maquette for this mysterious alien from the movie.Product Features10.75 inches tall (27.3cm)1/1 ScaleMade of heavy resin and woodBased on the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi filmPlaques are hand-signed by sculptor Tom St. AmandOriginal, hand-drawn artwork includedHand-painted work of artLimited edition of 83 piecesBox ContentsPrune Face maquetteHand-drawn original Prune Face artworkSigned and numbered plaqueShipping Restriction - USA OnlyThis item can only be shipped to addresses in the United States (USA).

Coming November 14th fromRegal RobotCOMING 11/14 Archive Collection Rancor Concept Maquette Replica!Nov 7th 2023Phil Tippett Rancor sketch and autograph with prop replica maquetteCOMING 11/14/23! Rancor Concept Maquette Replica Signature and Legacy Editions!The latest addition to our Archive Collection is the Rancor Concept Maquette Replica. The classic creature from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is part of our Star Wars Archive Collection, a continuation and expansion of our work creating authentic replicas with impeccable lineage.Along with a Signature Edition of just 150 pieces, each of which comes with a plaque hand-signed by creature sculptor, Phil Tippett were also offering a very special Phil Tippett Legacy Edition which goes beyond a signature edition to provide each owner with a truly unique work-of-art.Limited to just 100 pieces, each hand-painted maquette in this unprecedented Legacy Edition will include a premium expanded plaque including a one-of-a-kind Rancor scene sketch, each one dreamed-up and hand-drawn by legendary creature creator Phil Tippett!This maquette was the first step in designing the classic Rancor creature. With hands-on access to the original film artifact and high resolution 3D scanning, our team crafted a faithful recreation of the concept maquette for this fan-favorite beast from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.At approximately 10.75 tall (including the wood display base), each is cast in heavy resin. 100% made in the U.S.A., every replica in this edition is meticulously hand painted by the artists in our New York studio, making each a unique tribute to the artistry involved behind the scenes of our favorite films!Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity to bring home not just an authentic replica, scanned from the original artifact, but also an original work of art with a direct connection to the artists that inspire us!The Signature Edition is priced at $1299 and the Legacy Edition $1699. Both editions will be available to order on 11/14/23 at Noon EST.

Available for pre-order from our sponsor,Big Bad Toy Store$419.99Estimated to arrive October 2023This signature edition Nien Nunb bust maquette replica is part of our Star Wars Archive Collection, a continuation and expansion of our work creating authentic replicas with impeccable lineage. Nunb is known as a hero of the Rebellion and co-pilot to Lando Calrissian during the attack on the second Death Star.With hands-on access to the original film artifact and high resolution 3D scanning, our team crafted a faithful recreation of the Dave Carson-sculpted concept maquette for this fan-favorite alien character from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. This maquette was the first step in designing the classic character.Each approximately 6? tall (including the wood display base) bust is made from solid, heavy resin. 100% made in the U.S.A., every replica in this edition is meticulously hand painted by the artists in our New York studio, in the multi-layered style of the original. This makes each a unique tribute to the artistry involved behind the scenes of our favorite films!Each statue in this limited edition includes a special 40th Anniversary Edition gold-toned metal plaque and is hand packed in a gloss black box with die-cut foam insert and COA. The plaques for the signature edition were hand-signed by the original sculptor, FX artist, Dave Carson.Product Features6 inches (15.24cm)Made of ResinBased on concept art from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the JediMastered from 3D scans of the original production maquetteHand paintedMade in the U.S.A.Box ContentsNien Nunb maquetteSigned plaqueCertificate of authenticity

Available for pre-order from our sponsor,Big Bad Toy Store.$499.99Estimated to arrive 2nd Quarter 2023As we near the 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi, Regal Robot is releasing their new Yak Face concept maquette replica signature edition. Limited to just 125 busts, this signature edition Saelt-Marae aka Yak Face bust maquette is part of Regal Robot's Star Wars Archive Collection, a continuation and expansion of their work creating authentic replicas with impeccable lineage. Includes a signed plaque by original sculptor Judy Elkins.Product Features1/1 Scale to original maquetteMade of resin and faux hairBased on a concept maquette from Return of the JediMastered from 3D scan of the original artifactHand paintedMade in the U.S.A.Limited edition of 125 piecesBox ContentsYak Face bustSigned plaqueCertificate of authenticity

Available this THURSDAY at NOON (est).'Judy Elkins Signature Edition - Limited to only 150 Pieces.In this videoRegal Robottalks to Judy Elkins,, the original sculptor