April 29, 2005

X-Wing for sale, full size

X-Wing.jpgWe've posted about the full size Alien and Predator before, but this is taking the biscuit. Ladies and Gentlemen (and John who will no doubt be starting a site scheme to buy one) let me introduce you to full size X-Wing.

Yes, that's exactly what I said. Full size. It's on ebay right now, thanks to engadget for highlighting it.

Back in 1995, 20th Century Fox Germany and Lucasfilm contracted 9 of these to be made by a company called Pana Sensor in Frankfurt. They were to be part of a worldwide promotional tour highlighting the THX release of the original Star Wars Trilogy on home video. Because of a truck wreck several years ago, only 8 of these ships still exist...

...These incredible life-sized replicas were constructed from fiberglass, wood, and plastic, all placed over a steel frame. When fully assembled the X-Wing measures 28 feet long, 20 feet wide, and about 10 and a half feet tall. Total weight is approximately 2000 lbs.

Now, if only I had US $85,000 to buy it now...


Posted by at April 29, 2005 08:09 AM


Comments

If there is a God in Heaven, this will be mine.

Oh, yes, it will be mine!

Posted by: Fredo Teabaggins at April 29, 2005 05:34 PM

It sucks that the S-Foils don't appear to close. X-wings never appear in landing configuration with the strike foils separated in the films. There is even some debate about whether their landing skids would allow it. I doubt that I would pay 40 grand for a yard-size model that would STILL offend purists (even if I HAD 40 large) and not look right "parked". After all, the ONLY way to display this would be in the driveway next to the minivan.

Reaper, Out.

Posted by: Reaper at April 30, 2005 02:22 PM

Geek alert.

This is not "life size". Watch the hanger scenes in Episode IV and you'll see that the X-Wing Luke climbs into/out of is MUCH larger than this.

Posted by: Mark at April 30, 2005 10:06 PM

"Geek alert." Oh that is so funny! LOL @ Mark

I'd take the Milennium Falcon please Louise! *drools*

Posted by: Simone at May 6, 2005 05:08 AM