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4. Little Known Fact: Everyone remembers the scene in Star Wars: A New Hope where Luke, Han, Leia, C3PO and Chewie were in the trash compactor. Luke gets pulled under the water, thus Mark Hamill has to hold his breath. Did you know Mark held his breath for so long a blood vessel popped in his face? That’s right. Watch the following scenes, and you’ll notice the camera only catches one side of his face.

59. What was originally supposed to happen to Anakin, Obi Wan and Yoda’s spirits at the end of The Return of the Jedi? Answer: There would have been an even happier ending had Lucas gone with his first drafts of the script. He originally had Anakin, Obi Wan and Yoda returning to their human form instead of their spirits becoming a natural part of the Force. Instead of watching the celebration, had the original idea been followed, Anakin, Obi Wan and Yoda would have become part of it.

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Stormtrooper Blaster, Episode IV: A New Hope

Stormtrooper Blaster, Episode IV: A New Hope

Limited to 3,500 worldwide, Master Replicas' Stormtrooper blaster is an official reproduction of the "E-11" blaster rifles used by the Stormtroopers throughout the original Star Wars: A New Hope. The prop is a museum-quality replica made of metal with ABS parts and detailing and weighs almost 30 pounds. Attention to detail was paramount in the production of this piece, and it comes complete with a custom display case, numbered plaque, plaque stand, and certificate of authenticity. The blaster's dimensions are approximately 21-inches in length, 6-inches in width, and 9-inches in height.Prop Story The Stormtroopers were unswervingly loyal to the Emperor and represented the most visible extension of Imperial might. They served both the ground-based armies of Palpatine's forces, and the space-based Imperial starfleet. Formidable in their white armor, their primary means of enforcement was the BlasTech E-11 blaster rifle. The prop makers modified the military version of a 1950's British submachine gun to create this blaster prop. To create this fearsome weapon, the prop-makers modified the gun by adding plastic "T-track" to cover the barrel vent holes. A metal strip was bent into shape and attached to the top of the receiver in order to attach a WWII tank azimuth scope. The original 32 round magazine for the submachine gun was shortened to hold three rounds.While many different resin stunt Stormtrooper blasters were used during filming, Master Replicas has recreated the metal hero version based upon the blank-firing submachine gun as used in A New Hope. With its heavy, steel construction, our replica weighs almost as much as the actual prop.Important Note: The replica has a blaze orange plug set inside the barrel. Some states and countries do not allow shipping of replica guns in their area. It is the buyer's responsibility to ascertain the legality of purchasing and receiving this replica. By law, this item can not be shipped to California, New York, Connecticut and Kansas; Canada and Mexico. Product specifications, pricing and shipping dates are subject to change.

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