Koto Ralph McQuarrie concept piece

[Darth Waller]

Vinyl...

Unfortunately, this might be as good as it gets for a McQuarrie-related piece.

 

[Amanaman]

Vinyl...

How is that a bad thing?

 

[Michael Delaney]

The only Koto on my 2007 shopping list was C3-PO & R2-D2 until I saw the images. Amazing !!! This might be the most exiting piece of the year.

 

[tinister]

Dang I hope this will be about $300 or less. If so - I'm all over it.

McQuarrie is my idol. His vision is missing from the new trilogy - hence why they sucked. I have 5 of his prints hand signed by him - including this exact image.

 

[Darth Waller]

Most Kotos seem to be in the $60-$80 range, so even if these are priced as a set, I would think they might be had for around $125-$150.

 

[Darth Madden]

That looks cool... depending on price I will have to get one.

 

[Matt S]

Those look very cool. I actually love the concept Vader look very much. I was upset that they did not base the EPIII Vader suit off of this concept piece.

 

[PosterBoyKelly]

WOWYYYY THAT'S HOT! Koto rocking hard again! When?

 

[Darth Waller]

Those look very cool. I actually love the concept Vader look very much. I was upset that they did not base the EPIII Vader suit off of this concept piece.

That would've been a lot cooler than the symmetrical mask they used. It just looked off to me.

 

[Darth Madden]

Now that I look at it I think it would look better with the jagged cape.. still sweet though.

 

[Batty]

Here are a couple of concept sketches. Imagine if Vader carried a blaster.

 

[tinister]

Batty! Are those original sketches of McQuarrie that you have?!

If so - you are in danger from me. hehe


EDIT: Duh. I just noticed the watermarks.

 

[Darklord Dave]

This will probably be my first koto too. Can you imagine a whole series of these? Not just the sabertrooper, but also the Metropolis-like 3PO and R2?

 

[Seth Gecko]

Might have to get this

 

[Khev]

Imagine how cool it would have been if they had used that original McQuarrie design for the suit Vader first puts on in ROTS.

 

[Darth Waller]

Imagine how cool it would have been if they had used that original McQuarrie design for the suit Vader first puts on in ROTS.

With the number of years that passed between ROTS and ANH, it would've be acceptable that Vader could've made modifications of that extent to his suit and armor.

 

[Memnoch]

Yes it would!

Ha, that imagine also has the concept Falcon in the back. I am really happy they are pulling more concept stuff for merchandise. I can't wait for Hasbro's stuff and as otheres have said, these may be my first Kotos.

 

[Bannister]

This will probably be my first koto too. Can you imagine a whole series of these? Not just the sabertrooper, but also the Metropolis-like 3PO and R2?

I love the original concept painting for C-3po.

 

[swabie2424]

Here'a collection of concept sketches by McQuarrie, Mollo and Joe Johnston just for everyone's quick and easy reference.

Obi Wan by Mollo

Cantina Aliens - Mollo

McQuarrie Stormie

McQuarrie Droids

Yoda

Leia

Fett

Obi-Wan

Chewie

 

[Batty]

Thanks for posting those, Swabie.

As a kid one of the first SW books I begged my parents to get me was The Art of Star Wars. Anyone who doesn't have a copy should get one.