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17 Vintage Star Wars Pics

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By Dan Goodswen published 13 November 2009

Original images from the 1977 London premiere brochure...

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Star Wars

Star Wars

We're sold on the cover alone...

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Page 1 of 17
Inside the Millenium Falcon

Inside the Millenium Falcon

You talkin' to me?

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Page 2 of 17
Say Cheese

Say Cheese

A few snaps for the Facebook page...

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Page 3 of 17
Who Is the Guy In The Helmet?

Who Is the Guy In The Helmet?

...and where can we get one!

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Page 4 of 17
The Rebellion Will Not Be Televised

The Rebellion Will Not Be Televised

At least not in colour.

Page 5 of 17
Page 5 of 17
Actor Bios

Actor Bios

You mean there's a man in that rubbish bin?

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Page 6 of 17
Dogfight

Dogfight

Not your Grandpa's aerial battle...

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Page 7 of 17
Everything Has Gone Pink Again

Everything Has Gone Pink Again

But it still looks cool...

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Page 8 of 17
Supporting Cast

Supporting Cast

But in case you don't care - here's a big picture of the lead actors!

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Page 9 of 17
In Glorious Colour

In Glorious Colour

Other than pink and black, that is.

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Page 10 of 17
And We're Back to Pink

And We're Back to Pink

George who?

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Page 11 of 17
Beats A Ford Capri

Beats A Ford Capri

But where are the wheels?

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Page 12 of 17
Glowing Swords

Glowing Swords

Did they set the blades on fire? What do you mean 'light-sabre'?

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Page 13 of 17
Skywalker...

Skywalker...

...surely something like Starkiller would be more appropriate?

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Page 14 of 17
Gentle Ben

Gentle Ben

Isn't that the guy from Kind Hearts and Coronets ? Is he playing all the parts in this too?

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Page 15 of 17
Safety First

Safety First

You know what would be helpful? Handrails.

Page 16 of 17
Page 16 of 17
Back Cover

Back Cover

So when does the film start?!

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Page 17 of 17
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