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Synonymous with adventure and heroism, the Star Wars saga continues to thrill. Since George Lucas introduced his epic film in 1977, the story of the Jedi Knights and Sith Lords has been delighting and inspiring fans. The most recent films in the saga, from The Force Awakens toThe Rise of Skywalker, gave us the chance to go back again to this fascinating universe.

THE SPECTACULAR RETURN TO A GALAXY FAR AWAYNow, the best-loved Star Wars characters feature in this unique collection of spectacular busts. In an unprecedented series, you will meet the most remarkable heroes and villains of the saga: heroic Jedi knights, evil Sith lords, queens

and princesses, bounty hunters, mercenaries, droids, Imperial

soldiers and exotic aliens of all kinds.

Star Wars is a contemporary myth, and its characters are modern icons. The epic duels of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, the romance of Princess Leia and Han Solo, the humour of the droid C-3PO, the wisdom of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda and the malevolence of the Emperor have all fired our imaginations.

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You’ll find all the latest Star Wars heroes and villains in this collection, including characters from The Force Awakens, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Last Jedi and

the most recent instalment, The Rise of Skywalker, as well as the new Disney + series: The Mandalorian.

Over the years, the list of characters has grown, with charismatic villains such as Darth Maul and General Grievous, heroines like Queen Amidala and the fighting forces of the Clone Wars... and, now, in the battle between the First Order and the Resistance, the newest generation of heroes includes Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron.

Each of the figures in this exclusive new collection is the end result of a detailed and painstaking process. The talents of experienced artists are combined with the latest 3D technology to create dazzlingly accurate representations of your favourite characters.

Throughout all the stages that are detailed below, a series of quality controls ensure

that the final figure complies with the high standards that Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd

demands for its products.

ICONIC STUDYA pose is chosen that best represents the essence and story of the character, then the process begins to create a digital model in the computer.

THE SCULPTUREThe bust is then cast in resin and fully painted. The end result is a collection of exceptional quality figures, each highly detailed and superbly realistic. This novel and unique collection is only available from Fanhome.

3D MODELLINGUsing the latest 3D modelling programs, every detail of the character is captured.

ESCULTURAEl resultado final es una colección de esculturas de gran calidad, con gran precisión de detalle y muy realistas. Una colección novedosa y única que sólo puedes conseguir gracias a Planeta DeAgostini.

Dynamic accessories, completely faithful to the originals

Cast in durable resin and individually hand-painted

Authentic, high quality finishes recreate the iconic costumes

HIGH QUALITY FIGURES FOR DEMANDING COLLECTORS

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THE WORLD OF STAR WARS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT!

What is the relationship between legendary director Akira Kurosawa and Star Wars? Discover how the mythical saga has been enriched by other influences as each issue reveals a new facet of the story. Start as a Star Wars fan, and you’ll soon become a true connoisseur!

How many models were made of the Millennium Falcon? Behind the scenes of the films there is a whole new story to discover. In this collection, you will learn about locations, visual effects and sound, the designs of the spacecraft, droids and aliens... in fact, all the secrets of Star Wars!

To Luke Skywalker, in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

"I am your father"

T H E D A R K S I D E O F T H E F O R C E

D A R T H V A D E RD A R T H V A D E RD A R T H V A D E R

Name: DARTH VADERHeight: 2.02 m (in armour)Origin: TATOOINEBirth date: 41 BSWDeath date: 4 ASWAffiliation: GALACTIC EMPIREBiography:

The young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker was drawn to the dark side of the Force by the machinations of the power-hungry Darth Sidious, who turned Skywalker into his apprentice, Darth Vader. Following Vader’s near-fatal duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Palpatine rescued him and shrouded him in a suit of fearsome black armour that contained a complete life-support system. Thus Darth Vader became one of the most feared and powerful Sith Lords the galaxy had ever known.

BUST COLLECTIONORIGINAL VERSIONEditorial Planeta DeAgostini S.A.U.Avda. Diagonal, 662-66408034 Barcelone, Espagne

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADAPTATIONUnited KingdomPublished by De Agostini UK Ltd c/o Royds Withy King, 69 Carter Lane, London EC4V 5EQ

USAPublished by De Agostini Publishing USA, Inc. c/o Becker, Glynn, Muffly, Chassin & Hosinski LLP, 299 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10171

DeutschlandPublished by De Agostini Publishing Italia S.p.A. Via G. da Verrazano 15, 28100 Novara, Italy

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STAR WARS BUST COLLECTION N01: 20 11 02ISSN: 2732-446X (Print)ISSN: 2732-4567 (Online)

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The price of this issue includes the magazine and the attached model.TO OUR READERSThe publisher reserves the right to modify any components as required during the course of the collection. Not suitable for children under the age of 14. This product is not a toy and is not designed or intended for use in play. The collection is planned for 110 issues. Items may vary from those shown.WARNING

Any reproduction, even partial, of the contents of the magazine is prohibited without permission from the Publisher. the model and the magazine that accompanies it are strictly for private use, and within the family, in

accordance with Article L122 - 5 10 of the Code of Intellectual Property. Any reproduction other than that provided for in Article L122 - 5 20 of the Intellectual Property Code is prohibited. The magazine and/or elements of the collection may not be distributed, loaned, resold, rented or exploited for commercial purposes.

Each magazine will take a detailed look at the character featured on the bust with:• George Lucas’ inspirations• Star Wars legends

• Character studies and weapons profiles

• Thrilling moments from the saga • Photos, models and drawings

from the LucasFilm archives

The Star Wars saga has inspired a wealth of novels, comics, toys and collector’s items. We’ll explore the rich legacy of the series, including: • Collections and publications• Secrets of filming• The philosophy of Star Wars• Design, architecture and music

featured in the films

A larger model of the Death Star seen before extensive work to apply surface details.

A monstrous spherical space station capable of destroying worlds was a constant from the earliest versions of the Star Wars script. When the preproduction phase of the first film started, the job of making a prototype model for the battle station was given to illustrator and model artist Colin Cantwell. In the process of making the first model, Cantwell used a plastic sphere which came in two halves, but he

found that the two halves had shrunk and would not join properly in the middle, leaving a gap around

Palpatine’s terrifying battle station posed challenges for its creators behind the cameras, who had to use all their skills to bring this technological wonder to the screen. Here’s how the Death Star was created.

the ‘equator’. Cantwell suggested to George Lucas the idea of turning that central void into a design feature that suggested an entrance into the station. Lucas approved of the idea, and the model was completed with the line around the middle and the parabolic dish housing the laser that would be used to destroy Alderaan.

THRILL OF THE CHASE For closer shots, particularly for the rebel fighters’ dogfight over the battle station, a huge model was built of part of the Death Star’s surface, featuring a trench about 6 metres long – Lucas guessed that it should be about 100 km long in real life. The model, with thousands of

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One of the early prototypes by Colin Cantwell of the Death Star showed features such as surface domes that were eventually discarded in the final version.

Concept artist Ralph McQuarrie had a huge input in the creation of George Lucas’ Star Wars universe and his influence on the first trilogy of films is rightly celebrated. Lucas asked McQuarrie to provide artwork showing characters and scenarios based on the draft script, and these illustrations were used to show 20th Century Fox the kind of movie that Lucas and his team had in mind. McQuarrie not

only drew concepts for Darth Vader (he was the first to suggest that he could wear some kind of breathing apparatus), Chewbacca and the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO (the latter clearly inspired by the robot Maria from Metropolis), but he also illustrated some of the most iconic scenes of the saga, such as the famous journey of the two droids across the desert of Tatooine, the canteen at Mos Eisley and of course the Death Star. McQuarrie would also work as a concept designer in the two sequels of the first trilogy, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. He also worked on other films including Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

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The helmet and mask were the two most

recognizable elements of Vader’s armour.

The helmet, made of an alloy of plasteel,

durasteel and obsidian, protected him

from attack, while the mask, with a skull-

like appearance that inspired terror in his

enemies, was filled with electronic circuits

that formed a cybernetic link with the rest of

his body. At the front of the mask there were

sensors that emulated the senses, such

as sight and hearing, that had been

permanently damaged. A collar piece on

Vader’s neck served as the link between the

mask and the rest of the armour, and had

several interfaces and conduits, including

those which were used by Vader to take

nutrition.

Vader was so terribly injured in his duel with

Obi-Wan Kenobi that he was on the brink

of death. The only way for Darth Sidious to

keep his apprentice alive was to place him in

an armoured suit that would function as a life

support system. This cybernetic armour used

the most advanced technology combined

with the ancient secret sciences of the Sith.

A breastplate made of a durasteel was

connected to a body mesh, with reinforced

gloves and combat boots also made of

durasteel. An imposing black cloak reached

down to the floor. On the breastplate were

the controls that allowed Vader to regulate

his weakened system, with special attention

to breathing, because of the damage to his

lungs. The life-support system enabled

Vader to exist in almost any conditions,

including the vacuum of space.

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The enigmatic Jawas are the most famous

scavengers in the galaxy. You

won’t have to go far to find one!

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Wicket the Ewok bravely fought the Empire on the Forest Moon

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Jedi Master Yoda is one of the best-loved

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