"C-3PO" Oscar presented to Brian Johnson by ILM for his work on Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes. ...

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"C-3PO" Oscar presented to Brian Johnson by ILM for his work on Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes. (TCF, 1980) Vintage approx. 13 in. tall Industrial Light and Magic in-house created C3PO "Oscar-style" statuette presented by chief model maker Lorne Peterson to departing special visual effects wizard Brian Johnson. The hollow-cast resin, gold-painted figure stands on a 6 in. round silver painted base that has been signed by (30+) ILM crewmembers including Joe Johnston, Richard Edlund, Ken Ralston, Dennis Muren, Selwyn Eddy III, Michael McAlister, Warren Franklin, Laurie Vermont, Lorne Peterson, Steve Gawley, Tom St. Armand, Samuel Comstock, Conrad Buff, Howard Stein, Mike Mackenzie, Ed Jones, Duncan Meyers, Ed Breed, Ed Hirsh,. Patrick Fitzsimmons, Robert Finley, Jr., Patricia Blau, Laura Kaysen, and Chrissie England. On the top of the base, around the robot's feet is handwritten, "In appreciation Brian Johnson 'Empire Strikes Back' ILM 1981". Comes with a signed LOA by Brian Johnson. Slight cracking in the plastic where the feet mount to the base; overall, in vintage very good condition.

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