ANH Luke

[DarthNeil]

Luke's ANH look has always been more iconic and nostalgic than "simple" to me. That's because I will always become the 5 year old little boy who was blown away and changed forever in a darkened theater in 1977.

To me, this is the essential Luke. That is why I wish the accessories included were more definitive.

Well said. That's exactly how I feel about it. I hope that over the course of this run we get ALL of the original Kenner releases from '77. Well on the way with Obi, Han, Luke, Leia... now we just need some armour and droid lovin'... toss in a wookie and round that out with some cantina aliens and the nostalgic wave will rock like a tsunami.

 

[IrishJedi]

Well said. That's exactly how I feel about it. I hope that over the course of this run we get ALL of the original Kenner releases from '77. Well on the way with Obi, Han, Luke, Leia... now we just need some armour and droid lovin'... toss in a wookie and round that out with some cantina aliens and the nostalgic wave will rock like a tsunami.

You forgot Jawas and Tusken Raiders, my good man... but I am right there with you.

In fact, I am limiting my 1/6 purchases to ONE of each character... with few exceptions. The other exception is that I plan on having an entirely ANH display separate from the others. This is why I didn't think twice about being excited for ANH Luke, even if he's the zillionth Luke in the line so far.

 

[MaulFan]

Luke's ANH look has always been more iconic and nostalgic than "simple" to me. That's because I will always become the 5 year old little boy who was blown away and changed forever in a darkened theater in 1977.

To me, this is the essential Luke. That is why I wish the accessories included were more definitive.

Well I think age differences will certainly impact people. I was never affected by Star Wars like many being born the year Jedi came out. I was part of the generation that didn't see it on a big screen until the '97 rereleases. On the small screen, what caught my imagination was the bizarre world's of Jabba's palace, the eerie Emperor, seeing Darth Vader beneath the mask, and the only green lightsaber in Star Wars prior to the prequels.

 

[IrishJedi]

Well I think age differences will certainly impact people. I was never affected by Star Wars like many being born the year Jedi came out. I was part of the generation that didn't see it on a big screen until the '97 rereleases. On the small screen, what caught my imagination was the bizarre world's of Jabba's palace, the eerie Emperor, seeing Darth Vader beneath the mask, and the only green lightsaber in Star Wars prior to the prequels.

You young 'uns.

Seriously, though, I actually feel privileged to have been the perfect age for the original "Star Wars" movies when they were first released (5 for ANH, 8 for TESB and 11 for ROTJ). I can still vividly remember seeing each one for the first time in the theater and whenever I watch them I am taken back to those moments. It's probably the #1 reason why I am still a fan of the franchise today.

 

[MaulFan]

You young 'uns.

Seriously, though, I actually feel privelaged to have been the perfect age for the original "Star Wars" movies when they were first released (5 for ANH, 8 for TESB and 11 for ROTJ). I can still vividly remember seeing each one for the first time and whenever I watch them I am taken back to those moments. It's probably the #1 reason why I am still a fan of the franchise today.

I'm sure nowhere near the impact, but I am grateful for my theatrical experiences of the PT. A much different feeling when you know what to expect, but still something to treasure, because there will be generations that never experience those feelings either.

By the time I saw Star Wars, it had already impacted the industry and wasn't fresh like when it first came, I'd love to experience it not only the first time like others but the whole experience of a film unlike anything available at the time must have been fantastic.

 

[IrishJedi]

By the time I saw Star Wars, it had already impacted the industry and wasn't fresh like when it first came, I'd love to experience it not only the first time like others but the whole experience of a film unlike anything available at the time must have been fantastic.

Yeah, it definitely was and it forged and inspired an entire generation of us.

And, truthfully, that's why many are so hard on the SEs and the Prequels. Because they tread on that nostalgia and there is really no way they could live up to that. The OT was truly lightning in a bottle and will probably never happen again in our lifetimes.

 

[MaulFan]

Yeah, it definitely was and it forged and inspired an entire generation of us.

9 years later it still forged me , but I think by then the mold had seem some degredation and wear

 

[IrishJedi]

9 years later it still forged me , but I think by then the mold had seem some degredation and wear

Hey, it still counts. And they're still better than the new molds.

 

[Darth Madden]

You young 'uns.

Seriously, though, I actually feel privileged to have been the perfect age for the original "Star Wars" movies when they were first released (5 for ANH, 8 for TESB and 11 for ROTJ). I can still vividly remember seeing each one for the first time in the theater and whenever I watch them I am taken back to those moments. It's probably the #1 reason why I am still a fan of the franchise today.

Yep, I was 7 when Star Wars (I still find it hard to call it ANH) was released and it was awsome to be a kid and experience it all as it happened. No internet to spoil the next 2, no people complaining about the movies sucking... just pure excitement waiting for the next film.

 

[IrishJedi]

Yep, I was 7 when Star Wars (I still find it hard to call it ANH) was released and it was awsome to be a kid and experience it all as it happened. No internet to spoil the next 2, no people complaining about the movies sucking... just pure excitement waiting for the next film.

Yep.

 

[Anzik]

I also think that those of us that saw them in the original theatrical releases absorbed those films so deeply because there was no such thing as VCRs or DVD versions. You knew that you had to memorize every detail because there was no reviewing it at home. For the duration of the film, it was your world and all you had to take with you was what you could remember. I can remember having debates on the street corner with Burt, Timmy, Mark and Stevie over all sorts of little details.

 

[The Josh]

I'm sure nowhere near the impact, but I am grateful for my theatrical experiences of the PT. A much different feeling when you know what to expect, but still something to treasure, because there will be generations that never experience those feelings either.

That makes 2 of us. I loved seeing them in the theaters! It was like seeing your imagination come to life. Also for me with LOTR coming out at the same time was a really great. It all made me appreciate the OT, PT, and LOTR even that much more. It was a very special time to be a fan of the genre.

 

[MaulFan]

Hey, it still counts. And they're still better than the new molds.

, zing. I won't get into a rant of commentary on modern society.

 

[IrishJedi]

I also think that those of us that saw them in the original theatrical releases absorbed those films so deeply because there was no such thing as VCRs or DVD versions. You knew that you had to memorize every detail because there was no reviewing it at home. For the duration of the film, it was your world and all you had to take with you was what you could remember. I can remember having debates on the street corner with Burt, Timmy, Mark and Stevie over all sorts of little details.

Man, those were the days...

 

[The Josh]

And, truthfully, that's why many are so hard on the SEs and the Prequels. Because they tread on that nostalgia and there is really no way they could live up to that. The OT was truly lightning in a bottle and will probably never happen again in our lifetimes.

That's what hacks me off to a point is that people can't just let go and let others enjoy the updated versions as much. I've seen both versions of the OT and love both equally but some fans make you feel like your a second class fan.

 

[IrishJedi]

That's what hacks me off to a point is that people can't just let go and let others enjoy the updated versions as much. I've seen both versions of the OT and love both equally but some fans make you feel like your a second class fan.

That's true, and rather unfortunate. I just think some of us "Original Fans" have a strong sense of ownership... because we were there from the beginning and were a big part of why it was successful in the first place. It's the old "Hey Sonny, I was playing with Darth Vader figures when you were just a twinkle in your Daddy's eye" effect. I personally don't feel that way, but it definitely comes across for others. And I must admit that even I cringe when I hear someone say they like the prequels, the SEs or even ROTJ better than ANH or TESB. But it's all good and to each his own. A fan is a fan in my book.

 

[Blackhole]

I got given the original trilogy when I was born...

Quite possibly the first thing I watched, so I've grown up on Star Wars...

 

[The Josh]

That's true, and rather unfortunate. I just think some of us "Original Fans" have a strong sense of ownership... because we were there from the beginning and were a big part of why it was successful in the first place. It's the old "Hey Sonny, I was playing with Darth Vader figures when you were just a twinkle in your Daddy's eye" effect. I personally don't feel that way, but it definitely comes across for others. And I must admit that even I cringe when I hear someone say they like the prequels, the SEs or even ROTJ better than ANH or TESB. But it's all good and to each his own. A fan is a fan in my book.

It us unfortunate because the way I look at it is we're all fans of the same thing just with a little different POV. That's what makes it so cool and can make discussions worth while when you don't have people coming in acting like they own the place. As I get older things I like about each film change and the OT moves ahead of the PT in some areas and vice versa.

 

[ProgMatinee]

Get out of here, this is my house.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

Yep, I was 7 when Star Wars (I still find it hard to call it ANH) was released and it was awsome to be a kid and experience it all as it happened. No internet to spoil the next 2, no people complaining about the movies sucking... just pure excitement waiting for the next film.

Definitely the good old days. I was too young for Star Wars a.k.a. ANH but not ESB and ROTJ.