Emperor's Throne

IndyFanChuck · 05-07-2009, 01:38 PM

I have been trying to research the Emperor's throne chair from Return of the Jedi. I have tons of great screen shots on my computer, but that is just about it.

Four questions I need some help with please:

1.) Are there any other photos or video of the Emperors Throne chair from Return of the Jedi? All I have is from the movie itself?

2.) In the prequel movies, Palpatine has a very similar chair he sits in at one point. I only have one photo of it. Any info on it out there?

3.) Has anyone successfully made a replica of the Emperor's Throne chair yet? I have seen two attempts and they weren't even close on any level.

4.) Lastly, is there anyone on the board or does anyone KNOW anyone who does good custom work with foam who might be able to re-create this? I want to be sure I talk to everyone and see if this is a project that can be done.

I'm making this project for our costuming gigs and it is 100% for charity events with the 501st and other similar gigs. I am going to be loaning it out to others in the Mid-South area so they can use (for free!) - IF we can make it. So, this will be a fun project, very rewarding IF and only if we can make it happen.

Thanks brothers!!!!

Strofmos · 05-07-2009, 03:10 PM

Our Prospecters Squad (Belgian Garrison) started last year on their version of the Emperor's Throne
It's still a Work In Progress, so not all details are complete

Cyberman · 05-07-2009, 07:05 PM

For obvious reasons I'd be very interested to see how this project progresses

Strofmos · 05-08-2009, 10:45 AM

I'll try to keep you updated

IndyFanChuck · 05-08-2009, 09:40 PM

That is really the single best replica I have seen yet. Wow, great work. I can't wait to see that whole get up when you guys are done!

Anyone have any other information that could help me on the Emperor's Throne?

Other photos, video, anything that would help??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strofmos

Our Prospecters Squad (Belgian Garrison) started last year on their version of the Emperor's Throne
It's still a Work In Progress, so not all details are complete

d_jedi1 · 05-08-2009, 11:17 PM

There are a couple of threads on this over at sideshow collectors, I know they are working on 1/6th versions but they have some decent pics in them.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums...ad.php?t=47349
http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums...ad.php?t=47347

Trap Joe · 05-09-2009, 06:04 AM

BladeFanChuckster, it´s a cool project!
I always wanted to make one but never did. Because of the space this thing needs. Check the return of the Ewok movie!
I also have the (nearly) lifesize cardboard stand up emperor in his throne.
Here´s a picture of it I found in the internet:

Darth Lars · 05-09-2009, 06:39 AM

tk4918 in the 501st Nordic Garrison has also built one, but I don't know if it is the correct size.

IndyFanChuck · 05-16-2009, 01:31 AM

I'm at a standstill on this without more research material. Anyone willing to help me in my quest to build this?

I could use other photos besides whats in the movie, other video besides the movie, any other useful info.

Thanks for helping.

Trap Joe · 05-16-2009, 01:44 AM

I have three pictures of the carving progress like the one you have. Do you have all of them as well?

IndyFanChuck · 05-16-2009, 04:54 PM

Awesome! No, I only have the one. The ONLY photos I have are screen caps, and from google.

Not much to go on. I would love to get started. But we'd really like more reference material.

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Originally Posted by Trap Joe

I have three pictures of the carving progress like the one you have. Do you have all of them as well?

Trap Joe · 05-17-2009, 07:19 AM

Had the link to the sculptors page, but didn´t find it. Does anyone of has it?

Trap Joe · 05-19-2009, 11:04 AM

Some Details from my LS cardboard stand Up

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05-07-2009, 01:38 PM	#1
IndyFanChuck Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis TN!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Emperor's Throne I have been trying to research the Emperor's throne chair from Return of the Jedi. I have tons of great screen shots on my computer, but that is just about it. Four questions I need some help with please: 1.) Are there any other photos or video of the Emperors Throne chair from Return of the Jedi? All I have is from the movie itself? 2.) In the prequel movies, Palpatine has a very similar chair he sits in at one point. I only have one photo of it. Any info on it out there? 3.) Has anyone successfully made a replica of the Emperor's Throne chair yet? I have seen two attempts and they weren't even close on any level. 4.) Lastly, is there anyone on the board or does anyone KNOW anyone who does good custom work with foam who might be able to re-create this? I want to be sure I talk to everyone and see if this is a project that can be done. I'm making this project for our costuming gigs and it is 100% for charity events with the 501st and other similar gigs. I am going to be loaning it out to others in the Mid-South area so they can use (for free!) - IF we can make it. So, this will be a fun project, very rewarding IF and only if we can make it happen. Thanks brothers!!!!

05-07-2009, 03:10 PM	#2
Strofmos Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne Our Prospecters Squad (Belgian Garrison) started last year on their version of the Emperor's Throne It's still a Work In Progress, so not all details are complete

05-07-2009, 07:05 PM	#3
Cyberman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne For obvious reasons I'd be very interested to see how this project progresses

05-08-2009, 10:45 AM	#4
Strofmos Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne I'll try to keep you updated

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05-08-2009, 11:17 PM	#6
d_jedi1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TheRPF.com Posts: 812 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne There are a couple of threads on this over at sideshow collectors, I know they are working on 1/6th versions but they have some decent pics in them. http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums...ad.php?t=47349 http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums...ad.php?t=47347

05-09-2009, 06:04 AM	#7
Trap Joe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ostfildern, Germany Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne BladeFanChuckster, it´s a cool project! I always wanted to make one but never did. Because of the space this thing needs. Check the return of the Ewok movie! I also have the (nearly) lifesize cardboard stand up emperor in his throne. Here´s a picture of it I found in the internet: Last edited by Trap Joe; 05-09-2009 at 06:12 AM.

05-09-2009, 06:39 AM	#8
Darth Lars Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 2,498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne tk4918 in the 501st Nordic Garrison has also built one, but I don't know if it is the correct size.

05-16-2009, 01:31 AM	#9
IndyFanChuck Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis TN!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne I'm at a standstill on this without more research material. Anyone willing to help me in my quest to build this? I could use other photos besides whats in the movie, other video besides the movie, any other useful info. Thanks for helping.

05-16-2009, 01:44 AM	#10
Trap Joe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ostfildern, Germany Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne I have three pictures of the carving progress like the one you have. Do you have all of them as well?

05-17-2009, 07:19 AM	#12
Trap Joe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ostfildern, Germany Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne Had the link to the sculptors page, but didn´t find it. Does anyone of has it? Last edited by Trap Joe; 05-17-2009 at 07:26 AM.

05-19-2009, 11:04 AM	#13
Trap Joe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ostfildern, Germany Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Emperor's Throne Some Details from my LS cardboard stand Up