Jabba the Hutt™ Early Concept Maquette Replica – Phil Tippett Signature Edition
$499.00
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This signature edition Jabba the Hutt™ Early Concept Maquette Replica is part of our Star Wars™ Archive Collection, a continuation and expansion of our work creating authentic replicas with impeccable lineage.
Phil Tippett sculpted several variations of the Jabba the Hutt character before hitting on the final design seen in the film. This particularly beastly maquette is a real look inside the mind of Tippett and his wide-open style of creature design. With hands-on access to the original film artifact and high resolution 3D scanning, our team has crafted a faithful recreation of this early concept for the infamous gangster from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™.
Tippett hand-signed each of the metal plaques for this very limited edition of just 83 pieces.
At approximately 8.25″ wide (including the wood display base), each resin maquette is 100% made in the U.S.A. Every replica in this edition is meticulously hand painted by the artists in our New York studio, making each a unique tribute to the artistry involved behind the scenes of our favorite films!
Each statue in this signature edition includes a metal plaque and COA. Each is hand packed in a gloss black box with die-cut foam insert, and double-boxed for shipping.
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- Signature Edition is Limited to only 83 pieces
- Plaques are hand-signed by Tippett, 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.
- PREPARING TO SHIP! Paid-in-full orders should ship over the next 4-6 weeks or sooner. 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 $29.99. 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
“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ gave us a look into the palace of Jabba the Hutt™ and at the intergalactic gangster himself. Classic, behind-the-scenes documentaries at the time were a big part of how fans like me relived the film and explored the darkened corners of that palace and the creatures who resided there. Learning about the ILM creature shop during the production of that 1983 film was a big part of what led me to a life in the world of FX and movie monsters.
The sheer variety of ideas showcased within Phil’s concept sculptures for the film really makes clear his exceptional imagination and unique ability to set aside limitations during design work. His three concepts for Jabba the Hutt are wildly different. While the first was rejected as being too human, Phil said this multi-legged slug-like beast was rejected as “too terrible.” That designation only made me love the design that much more!
We’ve been fortunate to work with Phil on several great replicas and he was the first of the classic creature crew to sketch for us when we started our Signature Editions. We’re all so proud of this special edition, and I can’t wait to see it in the collections of discerning prop and statue fans and Star Wars collectors!”
– Tom Spina (Regal Robot founder)
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 the creature shop head, Phil Tippett, this frightening beast of a design was an early version of what was to become Jabba the Hutt.
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 –5 1/2″
Width – 8 1/4″
Depth –4″
Approximate Product Weight: 1 pounds, 14 ounces
Materials – resin, wood display base, metal plaque, plastic plaque stand.
Packaging Approximate Dimensions:
Width – 10″
Length – 8″
Depth – 7″
Shipping Approximate Dimensions:
12″ x 12″ x 10″ – 5 pounds
Star Wars products may only ship to addresses within the US and US Territories.
Made in the USA
Accessories shown in lifestyle images 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.
