Star Wars Imperial AT-AT

19-inch replica is extremely detailed and realistic

Features: 19-inch replica Each Imperial AT-AT is meticulously hand painted to match the original color scheme used on the filming models Key structural areas were also reinforced to ensure long-term stability Stunning replica that is identical in size, detail and finish to the ones seen on-screen About The Imperial AT-AT The Empire maintains order by striking fear into its member star systems. Few weapons of mass destruction instill terror in an enemy more effectively than the fearsome All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT) or Imperial AT-AT. Exploiting its almost-unlimited resources, the Empire has produced a mobile weapons and troop deployment vehicle that is equally capable on almost any of the varied worlds spread throughout the galaxy. A series of models ranging in size from about two-inches high to approximately four-feet tall were used to bring this behemoth to life in "The Empire Strikes Back." Using the technique of stop-motion animation, the Imperial AT-AT was moved incrementally one frame at a time to achieve the illusion of movement. Projected at the normal film rate of 24 frames per second, the Imperial AT-AT gracefully thunders across the icy Hoth battleground. About the Creation of this Replica To create the 19-inch high, articulated stop-motion models, the talented artisans of Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) built a master pattern, detailing it with hundreds of parts taken from model kits such as jet fighters, rockets, and tanks. This master was molded, and copies were cast in resin and assembled onto machined metal articulated skeletons. The resin and metal parts were attached using dozens of tiny screws. If you watch carefully, you will see that many of these screws are actually visible on the Imperial AT-ATs in the film! Master Replicas chose to copy the 19-inch models in exact 1:1 scale for the first studio-scale vehicle replica. Master Replicas employed a number of processes in creating the ultimate, authentic replica of the Imperial AT-AT. They first consulted ILM model makers about the construction and function of the original models and reviewed images of the models published since the movie's first release. Most importantly, they secured an intact model from the Lucasfilm archive for reference. This model was digitally scanned to accurately replicate the intricate proportions, subtle curves, and angles of the original design. Hundreds of measurements and photographs were also taken of this model for reference. The designers also located the hundreds of parts that ILM used to detail the original filming models. Each part was compared alongside the filming model to make sure it was an exact match before being cataloged for use. The prototyping shop then combined all of this data to create an articulated master pattern that captured all of the details of the original filming model. Finally, a permanent pose was selected that they felt best captured the dramatic, iconic image of this classic vehicle. They even simulated the decompression action of the rising footpad as the Imperial AT-AT stomps its way over the terrain.