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adambomber @adambomber.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

friend on Discord posted a set of Operators he made #starwarszerocompany

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Doc Wyatt @docwyattbeyond.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Everyone has a right to their opinion, and should be able to share their thoughts and feelings with friends and fellow fans. So glad that fans can connect, exchange ideas (even negative ones), and debate. As long as things don't decide into bullying or toxic mistreatment, this is all healthy.

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Doc Wyatt @docwyattbeyond.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Jay S4 storyline influences:

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Mel Miniatures @melminiatures.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Here you have the YZ-775. It is always a delight to do a Jeff Carlisle ship. One of the largest ships I have for X-Wing Miniatures. It has two pegholes at the same distance as the Gozanti.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Supposedly, some of the Aurebesh on this datapad screen conveys a dimension value of "18.80m. Potentially for the length (my inference), though I do not believe that is completely clear. Was this ever a value supplied to you by anyone? It does differ to the one established in Dawn of the Rebellion.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Another sneaky dimensions question @infinata.bsky.social, if you don't mind. I assume that the Max-7 Rono box freighter's dimensions are indeed derived from the digital ILM CG model for Star Wars: Andor Season One, however, there's a datapad in an episode revealing some data, including dimensions:

The rebel freedom fighter, Taramyn Barcona holding datapad depicting an overlayed diagram (with yellow Aurebesh annotations conveying key data) on schematics of a Max-7 Rono box freighter with its launch rail configuration at the Aldhani Imperial Garrison.

Television still frame from the fourth episode of Star Wars: Andor - Season One, "Aldhani" (1.04).

Transliteration to English (High Galactic) from some of the Aurebesh sentences:

"CONSOLE LAYOUT"

"RONO HAULER"

"Manfacturer: SIENAR
Type: Transport
Dimensions: 18.8m
Cargo: Multi".

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Incredible - all of that PGM-CA material just sitting there for future unveiling. Someone is going to have to convince the publishers to do more instalments like with McQuarrie over the years. A tangential question - it seems that one caption denotes the "Beer" beast of burden as "Bear". Mistake?

A caption in The Art of Star Wars: Andor denoting a creature - "beer" beasts.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Seen many pieces and other material in relation to the informational book. Definitely one of the rare BTS releases I'm anticipating. I must ask though @philszostak.bsky.social, do you know how many pieces of artwork that you reviewed for the work? All or a partial selection for Lucasfilm Publishing?

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

@infinata.bsky.social I would not disturb you on something so basic Hidalgo, however do you recall what this featurette was featuring yourself and the late J.W Rinzler? This still frame is from a segment where he was discussing THX 1138 and the root conceptualisation of the Force.

J.W Rinzler and Pablo Hidalgo having what seems to be a nice chat about THX 1138.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

@infinata.bsky.social Thank you Pablo - I realise now that was definitely more of a DK question, oops.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Thank you, Pablo for the corroboration and confirmation!

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

@infinata.bsky.social Deeply appreciated on those stats! I assume the ILM CG model length value applies to both the Rogue One and TROS CG models if I am not in error presuming that? For that model, is the width and height values available to you? Asking because of this chart for a CR90 CG model...

A starship scale comparison chart (comprising untextured CG 3D models corresponding to six vessels) featured on page 136 of The Art of the Mandalorian Season Two art book.

The contrasted vessels from-left-to-right/top-to-bottom are Moff Gideon's Class 546 Arquitens-class command cruiser, an X-wing starfighter, a CR-90 corvette (potentially the untextured CG 3D model of the Tantive IV created during the production of Rogue One), Din Djarin's Razor Crest (an ST-70 M-11 assault ship), an Imperial Gozanti-class freighter in the assault carrier configuration and a YT-1300 light freighter (possibly the untextured CG 3D model of the Millennium Falcon as utilised for the production of the Sequel Trilogy, created for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and last appeared prominently in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker).

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Ah! Very neat to know there's yet another WEG linkage to the EU iteration of the trooper type, Pablo!

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I was confused about The Mandalorian's Visual Guide being outlined first as where this idea started, however then I remembered its development evidently commended a while before the Dawn of Rebellion Visual Guide. Hopefully this is carried forth into the future... Thanks for the insight Pablo. :)

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

@infinata.bsky.social A quick amendment to this thread (apologies for so many more questions than I expected to ask). Do you have the dimension data for the LAL model of the Tantive IV, and if the team at Lucasfilm Animation made a conscious decision to depict it corresponding to the OG miniature?

model.pf

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Appreciated Pablo. Interesting, that's how the name of the trooper type was entered into the Holocron continuity database. I assume in contrast to just ordinary Stormies, the "Imperial" prefix is not present for Stormtroopers.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

A follow-up question is why Solo's entry in The Visual Dictionary/The Visual Guide series was titled "The Official Guide", rather than "The Visual Guide" - was it just a tailored naming matter? I wanted to ascertain if there's similar reasoning for the title, "Visual Dictionary" being retired also.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

@infinata.bsky.social Apologies to pester - however I have another quick inquiry. In the Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide, 'mudtroopers' are asserted to be, formally referred to as "Imperial swamp troopers". Is the word "Imperial" strictly apart of the proper title for swamp troopers?

The information box caption for Imperial swamp trooper armament/equipment, on page 44 within the reference book Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide, authored by Pablo Hidalgo and published by DK.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

@infinata.bsky.social That is interesting to know, so thank you. I ask partially because I desired to know the prerogative behind utilising concept art for the chapter pages within some of DK reference books now... Was there a particular person who had that idea, and do you choose the concept art?

The chapter one title page within the reference book Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide, co-authored by Pablo Hidalgo and Emily Shkoukani. Published by DK.

The chapter two title page within the reference book Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide, co-authored by Pablo Hidalgo and Emily Shkoukani. Published by DK.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Would you say being at Lucasfilm and a part of the Story Group allows you a unique vantage point with selecting imagery for a reference book? Or am I overestimating the input you have in this regard, and this is moreso the arena of Lucasfilm Asset Management?

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

@infinata.bsky.social I did desire to inquire about the image management and selection process for the DK reference books you've worked on over the years... Since I'm a little bit of an image freak, do you have any prerogative in selecting, renders, unit stills such as in the film keysets and etc?

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Mel Miniatures @melminiatures.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This is so disappointing from the director of The Creator, a movie that rests so much of its weight on the production design and concept artists.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 29/05/2026

"He argued that generative AI is primarily helpful in terms of organizing ideas, testing concepts and producing images, rather than generating human stories that resonate with audiences. “ Dozens of talented designers and concept artists did a tremendous job on Godzilla, Rogue One, and The Creator.

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Gareth Edwards Is Excited About AI Filmmaking — Even Though It’s Like a “Second-Unit Director Who Is a Billionaire on Acid”

The ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ and ‘Rogue One’ director said he has been experimenting with diffusion models and eventually wants to create a hybrid AI film.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

You're a better man than me, Pablo. I just dish out mutes and unmute later, if I remember.

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Lee Cronin’s Pablo Hidalgo @infinata.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The hide posts feature is so nice because I don’t want to unfollow or mute occasionally annoying people. I hope you use it on me often.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Oh, that will be well appreciated my friend... I do not recall if @cobaltgreen1138.bsky.social provided a repository of official high-resolution Star Wars vehicle and vessels miniature stills to you at one time. VEH-IA is what the title of the folder is... I have been meaning to provide it to you.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

@thespaceshipper.com I was wondering if you had any assertions from Chiang or Hidalgo on the Outrider concept design being created for the 1997 Special Edition first and then subsequently employed by LucasArts for the Shadows of the Empire video game, with Jon Knoles creating a 3D CG model, right?

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Lee Cronin’s Pablo Hidalgo @infinata.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Every movie is written three times. Once in the screenwriting. Once in the shooting of it. And finally in the editing of it. But each step needs the others.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I recognised that omission, and it is for good reason reason I think. I do appreciate the clarifications on this as well, Pablo!

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

@infinata.bsky.social Definitely where the delineation is most applicable. Appreciated on this note. I suppose, could you confirm if the book had involvement from the Lucasfilm Story Group as it was at the time, and if the work was meant to be apart of "canon" publishing from 2014 forward?

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

@infinata.bsky.social Yeah, I read the book in full, and it was a neat simple summary. Would you assert this reference title, and second 2015 edition of the work (not sure if you recall that) is Legends, because of that usage EU information or would you, to your knowledge now, say otherwise?

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I'm not sure why the impression is otherwise, if I'm being honest.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The insights of an author who has worked with LFL are always interesting.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Got you - I just wanted to clarify that TCW - Incredible Vehicles was before the formation of the Lucasfilm Story Group as it is now. Do you mean an analogous group to the Story Group at Lucasfilm, back then?

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

😂 Deeply appreciated on the responses anyhow Fry. I did have a inquiry regarding Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Incredible Vehicles. Were all the length measurements derived from Lucasfilm Animation (LAL) CG models?

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I understand you. Interesting factoids on the reference book indeed - so I suppose it would be Legends technically. Do you recall the Lucasfilm Story Group involvement on the book specifically? What specific notes were given?

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Lee Cronin’s Pablo Hidalgo @infinata.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🎉 📖 🎉

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Lee Cronin’s Pablo Hidalgo @infinata.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

She has the Westar when she talks to Jango ("I hit the ship") and when she loads the assassin droid with the kouhuns, both scenes that were shot in March 2001 in the UK during pickups. Her other scenes were shot in July 2000 in Australia. If I had to guess, the prop might not have made the trip.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Ah, I understand you clearly now... It is interesting that the Lucasfilm Story Group had input on this reference title, though. Oh, by "capsules" do you mean the annotation boxes within images of the scenes themselves? Such as of this spread, for instance, which mentions a zhaboka? (pages 34-35).

Page 34 within the reference title, Star Wars in 100 Scenes, published by Dk and written by Jason Fry, covering the Duel on Naboo during the Naboo Crisis.

Page 35 within the reference title, Star Wars in 100 Scenes, published by Dk and written by Jason Fry, covering the Duel on Naboo during the Naboo Crisis.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

@jasoncfry.bsky.social Oh, very interesting. Sorry to clarify, would "such a thing" be in reference to; LSG input or the delineation between Star Wars Legends works and canonical works? I also desired to ask about a second edition which was released in 2015 - were you aware of that, or not really?

The cover of a second edition of Star Wars in 100 Scenes, a DK-published reference book authored by Jason Fry in 2015.

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Robert Rose @robear.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Re-sharing some other old art because no new art, here's a lowpoly Geonosian Starfighter from Star Wars Episode II I made 3 years ago. I really like the way the curves flow into each other and the unusual paintjob on this guy, it was fun when they introduced ships from very different cultures.

A side view render of a fan-made 3d model of a Nantex-class Geonosian starfighter from Star Wars Episode II. It has two brown rounded and flattish hulls, stacked vertically, tapering to sharp points at the front. The top hull has a bubble cockpit in which a geonosian's head is visible. Anchoring the two hulls together with a gap in between is a laser cannon attached to a ball mount, and an engine assembly.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This looks fun. I love covers with original artwork of pre-established elements.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Not sure if @infinata.bsky.social could weigh in on this or not, if he recalls the book and circumstances around its publishing of course.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Apologies to disturb you @jasoncfry.bsky.social, however I simply desired to ask about the status of the Star Wars in 100 Scenes reference book. I read the original edition recently and it was a fun read. Was it a book with any input from the Lucasfilm Story Group or not? Therefore rendering it EU?

The cover of Star Wars in 100 Scenes, a DK-published reference book authored by Jason Fry.

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Ashan Bhatoa (Des) - Amateur Archivist @ashanbhatoa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

@infinata.bsky.social Sorry, one more question on this. I believe, I recall Leland Chee asserted that a name for Maz Kanata's species was pitched/proposed, but not approved for the English version of the TROS Visual Dictionary. Are you at liberty to corroborate and/or confirm/verify this assertion?

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