JediNews is reporting that the company responsible for those ultra-high end props from The Force Awakens, PropShop, looks to be out of business. They report that their website is under construction and all of their items they had for sale are now listed as out of stock. Head on over to JediNews for the full details.
Our friend Chris Pirillo received the “ultimate” collectible for any Darth Vader fan. He was selected to receive a copy of the new Darth Vader Helmet (Melted) from Propshop and Lucasfilm and provided a complete unboxing video via his YouTube channel. Check it out above!
Adam Savage (Mythbusters/Tested) adds a new prop replica to his collection: Kylo Ren’s helmet from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! This is actually Adam’s second Kylo Ren helmet–he has a modified Black Series Voice Changer helmet and now this high-end model by Prop Shop. We examine the prop to admire its fabrication and detail.
Disney and Lucasfilm today launched Star Wars Collectibles: Ultimate Studio Edition bringing an unprecedented level of authenticity to prop replica products for fans. Made to order by propmakers at Propshop in Pinewood Studios using digital data collected during filming of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the production process marries cutting edge 3D printing technology with master craftsmanship to produce replicas virtually identical to those seen on screen. Available initially in the U.S., starwarsultimatestudioedition.com is the exclusive location to purchase these products. Click on through for the details
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