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Ralph McQuarrie was the design consultant and conceptual artist for the original Star Wars
Trilogy. One of his most important contributions to the Star Wars saga
is the image of Darth Vader. McQuarrie created many concept
illustrations, and one his most memorable was a painting from 1975
depicting Darth Vader battling Luke Skywalker. According to McQuarrie,
early versions of the script implied that a rebel starship had its hull
breached as Imperial troopers were boarding it. As a result, the duel
between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker necessitated that the two of them
wear breathing apparatuses. The script was later revised so that the
battle between Luke and Vader would not take place until “The Empire
Strikes Back.” While Luke no longer required the mask after script
rewrites, Vader remained with his mask, which was more lupine than the
one George Lucas eventually settled on. This famous McQuarrie image is
now available as the Kotobukiya Luke vs Vader 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Vinyl Model Kit. From Kotobukiya, this vinyl, snap-together piece,
which features two figures, can be displayed together or separately.
Together, the combine bases measure approximately 16.5 inches long, with
Vader standing approximately 11 inches tall.

Also available for pre-order is DC Direct’s Batman: Black and White Statue (Jim Lee). This
wonderful piece was sculpted by the amazingly talented Erick Sosa, who
has sculpted for the likes of Bowen Designs, Electric Tiki and Aspen
Comics. This piece is the newest addition to DC Direct’s insanely
popular Batman: Black and White line of statues. This original creation,
designed by artist Jim Lee, presents his unique vision of the Caped
Crusader. The statue measures approximately 5.5” tall x 7” wide x 5”
deep. As with the other statues in this series, it is painted in
monochromatic tones and stands on a logo-shaped based.

Also available soon is the Oneechanbara Aya PVC Figure . Meet Aya as she hacks
and slashes her way through hordes of shuffling zombies and nightmarish
boss creatures wearing nothing more than a scarf, a cowboy hat, boots,
and a bikini in the console game Oneechanbara. Never heard of it? You
will with the scheduled release on the X-box 360. Besides, who cares?
This is a sexy, Japanese cowgirl in nothing more than a scarf, cowboy
hat, boots, and a bikini! What perfect fighting apparel! Sculpted by
famed garage-kit artist Shunji Hagii (Studio Saru Bunshitsu Kasetsujo),
this 1/6 scale PVC statue comes window boxed with display base and
trademark katana... and did we mention that she is wearing nothing more
than a scarf, cowboy hat, boots, and a bikini? Oh, yeah, we forgot those
half-sleeve thingies. Produced by Yamato, this 1/6 scale hottie requires
no assembly and comes window boxed with a display base and her trademark
katana.

And finally, available for pre-order is the Rocky 12” Statue.. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary
of Rocky, this sculpture, created by A. Thomas Schomberg, sculptor of
the original Rocky statue that appeared in “Rocky III,” is presented by
Schomberg in conjunction with MGM Studios in 12” and 20” versions. This
sculpt, featuring Rocky in a victorious pose with his arms outstretched
above his head, is a timeless image of the famed South Philly pugilist.
The 12” version is cast in high-quality polystone and finished in faux
bronze. The 20” version is also cast in high-quality polystone, but is
also bronze plated and hand painted, and is the perfect way to celebrate
your passion for sports and film.

Get these and other amazing collectibles and statues at StatueToys.com!