This right here is some shit that I seen with my very own eyes:
Believe it! A real rarity, this beautiful mobile relic, with homemade artwork faded, and invaded by rust (some would say patina), and gloriously unchanged since '77 (I would guess, as the imagery is unadorned with any sequel references). Note the clever transformation of the rear porthole window! And yes, the mural circles the entire vehicle:
I guess that's Luke below the door handle? And If you're wondering who that weird cross-eyed dude next to Chewbacca is, how about a close-up? Han Solo, obviously:
I didn't realize Han Solo had a Roman nose, or that he broke it boxing. So maybe the artist had a little trouble with humans. But he's good at robots!
And I think that placement of our old friend R2-D2 is situated by the disintegrating wheel well out of solidarity for when R2 gets all jacked while co-piloting with Luke in Return of the Jedi.
Speaking of which, aww shit -- here comes the Empire on the flip side!
I like that the artist's choice to place Harrison directly above the Ford. Incredibly subtle.
Posted by: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Nov 13, 2009 at 01:50 PM