Apple Slug Concept Maquette Replica – Kirk Thatcher Signature Edition
$449.00
Limited Stock Available to Order
Our Star Wars™ Archive Collection’s newest replica is Apple Slug, part of our work creating authentic replicas with impeccable lineage. This full-body character sculpt is one of the most unique in our line of scanned-from-the-original replica artifacts.
This wild design was originally sculpted for the production of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ by a young Kirk Thatcher working on his first film. Since his time on that creature crew, Thatcher has become a prolific writer, producer and director and this is a wonderful example of his creative vision and style.
The maquette, which came to be known as Apple Slug, has achieved legendary status among super-fans and behind-the-scenes lovers. Originally intended to be a creature that lurked the halls of Jabba the Hutt’s palace, the 4-armed alien was ultimately unused in the film. An unused concept normally would’ve been lost to time, but since 1983, has appeared in behind the scenes books, museum exhibitions and even featured prominently on a famous magazine cover.
This distinctive Signature Edition of just 100 pieces includes a plaque signed by the inimitable Thatcher.
We work directly with the original artifacts in the famed prop archives to give fans something truly special! With high-resolution 3D scanning our team has crafted a faithful recreation of this early concept, right down to the stem on the “apple.”
At approximately 6.5″ tall (including the wood display base), each resin maquette features removable magnetic arms for safe shipping and is meticulously hand painted in many layers, all done by the artists in our New York studio, making each a unique tribute to the artistry involved behind the scenes of our favorite films! They even include a glossy trail of “slime” on the base like the original maquette!
Best of all, our artists are already working on the first waves of production of these replicas and we expect paid-in-full orders to ship within just a few weeks!
Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity to bring home not just an authentic replica, scanned from the original artifact, but also an original signature and direct connection to the artists that inspire us!
Each statue in this signature edition includes a metal plaque, is hand packed in a gloss black box with die-cut foam insert and COA, and double-boxed for shipping.
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- Signature Edition is Limited to only 100 pieces
- Plaques are hand-signed by sculptor Kirk Thatcher, then hand numbered
- Includes wood display base
- 1:1 scale to the original maquette
- Part of our Archive Collection, mastered from a high-resolution 3D
scan of the original artifact - Hand painted making each a unique work of art
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Includes Regal Robot COA
- Special up-to-6-Month Payment Plan (with adjustable down payment
and length options) available! See here for full payment plan details. - Maquette numbers will be allocated based on the order checkout is completed.
- SHIPPING SOON! Paid-in-full orders should ship in just a few weeks. Payment plan orders will ship according to our production schedule after the plan is completed and the item is paid in full.
Continental US shipping is $24.99. Additional shipping fees may be due after checkout when shipping to AK, HI, Military bases outside of the continental US, Puerto Rico or Guam. Please feel free to contact us before ordering for a shipping estimate.
At this time, Star Wars™ products may only be shipped to addresses within the US and US Territories.
The Archive Collection - Recreating an Artifact
During the production of films, the creature effects team will often dream up new and fantastic aliens and beasts by creating small scaled sculptures, called “maquettes,” to showcase their ideas. From this menagerie of maquettes, the film’s director and producer choose which characters will be brought to life for the film as costumes or puppets and what roles they will play in the story.
Sculpted by prolific writer, director and creature designer, Kirk Thatcher, this wild concept came to be known as Apple Slug, but was ultimately unused in the film.
We are excited to share this Archive Collection and look forward to sharing our latest art and characters with you. Be sure to follow @RegalRobot on social media to keep up with all of the new collectibles we have in the works.
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Specifications
Approximate Measurements (including display base):
Height –6.5″
Width – 5.25″
Depth –7″
Materials – resin, wood display base, metal plaque, plastic plaque stand,
Packaging Approximate Dimensions: 10″ x 10″ x 6″
Shipping Approximate Dimensions: 12″ x 12″ x 10″
Approximate Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
Star Wars products may only ship to addresses within the US and US Territories.
Made in the USA
Accessories shown in lifestyle images and other maquettes/sketches must be purchased separately.
Not a toy, not intended for children.
Hand painted item, expect some variations in the surface and finish.
Item is packaged in a gloss black box, with Star Wars branding label and hand-wrapped statue inside of a die-cut styrofoam insert.
Includes Regal Robot COA.