Reader David McPherson from the USA very kindly donated these amazing Hot Wheels DStar wars vehicles to Moonbase to share with other readers.
The top one is an early concept for the Millennium Falcon! It looks a Space 1999 Eagle! How unlike the final Falcon it is!
The middle vehicle is the Landspeeder familiar to us all so its original concept is a real surprise as seen lastly in the bubble card. Completely round like a flying saucer!
Do you like these original concepts and what Hot Wheels have done with them?
Ive never seen the circular speeder design. The long Falcon concept is by Colin Cantwell and the idea was later adapted to the Blockade Runner, as Lucas wanted something a little different for the pirate vessel. The Star Destroyer hasn't changed much since Cantwells original arrowhead design and is as recognisable as ever.
ReplyDeleteIts a fantastic HW line I think. I wonder who approached who? Hot Wheels contacting George Lucas about die-cast concept copies?
DeleteIm glad they found a good home
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so much Dave. May the force be with you!
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