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In this episode Mikel and Alex explore the rich and fascinating history behind our favorite freight vessel in all the galaxy, The Millennium Falcon
The Millenium Falcon
The Millenium Falcon on Tatooine by Ralph McQuarrie
George Lucas's initial sketches of the "pirate ship" and other Star Wars vehicles
$25,000 initial model cost (1/3 of their entire model budget) 400 cycles of electronic wiring inside
Ralph McQuarrie concept featuring the original pirate ship
Buckets turned on their sides replaced the B-52 cockpit. They're also reminiscent of the escape pods that sit on the sides of the final Falcon.
Bonus Greeblies
Colin Cantwell with some of his original designs, and his ships eventual inclusion in Andor
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Production Credits:
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7
Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!