early Star Wars advertising campaign concept art
June 12, 2013 8:36 PM   Subscribe

"When it comes to Star Wars (and Star Trek) items, I've resolved myself to the fact that I'm not likely to dig up anything that's new to the die hard fans. But every once in a while, I do come across stuff that's new to me - like this early Star Wars advertising campaign concept art."
posted by SpacemanStix (10 comments total) 6 users marked this as a favorite
 
In the '70s my former rock band roadie partner took a job with George Lucas, then known only for American Graffiti. After the release of Star Wars my friend gave me some coffee mugs with likenesses of the original characters, which I used as prizes for my downhill bike races. Worth more now than they were then.

Lots more.
posted by Repack Rider at 8:49 PM on June 12, 2013


Damn, Buck Rogers is actually six years older than Flash Gordon. Who knew?
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 9:01 PM on June 12, 2013


Needs more tie-in.
posted by George Lucas at 9:19 PM on June 12, 2013 [2 favorites]


That's some eyebrows he's toting there. Also, a blaster and not the soon to be iconic light sabre?
posted by arcticseal at 9:25 PM on June 12, 2013


Needs more
posted by charlie don't surf at 9:45 PM on June 12, 2013


Also, a blaster and not the soon to be iconic light sabre?

Bear in mind that the first time Luke actually used a lightsaber as a weapon (instead of batting ineffectually at hovering practice drones) didn't come until he chopped off the Wampa's arm in Empire Strikes Back.
posted by Strange Interlude at 9:55 PM on June 12, 2013 [3 favorites]


The graphic design is strong, and from a marketing perspective, it's an interesting approach.

Why didn't you write "The graphic design is strong with this one?." Total fail noob sorry better luck next time have you even seen the movies?

But seriously though, great poster. Is it just me or does it have a Leone/Spaghetti Western vibe?
posted by mcmile at 10:12 PM on June 12, 2013


Sweet. What's that font?
posted by obiwanwasabi at 2:58 AM on June 13, 2013


While not a double, per se, tbis amazing discovery was scooped by last week's Star Wars poster post.
posted by Admiral Haddock at 3:28 AM on June 13, 2013 [2 favorites]


"No Blasters! No Blasters!"
posted by djrock3k at 10:33 AM on June 13, 2013


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