Star Wars Andor (Disney+ TV series)

[HMSwolfe]

There is literally a prop macguffin in one of these D+ SW shows based on a ice-cream maker a random extra carried in the background of a shot that lasted likely less than three seconds. If there’s anywhere it’s acceptable to complain about lackluster prop design it should be on the Replica Prop Forum.

 

[JoeG]

By all means, don't let me stop the fun. I'm enjoying it, too. Maybe in just a slightly different way than others.

 

[Kylash]

As someone who doesnt know crap about guns, it looks starwarsy enough to me.

 

[JamesM242]

Pepperbone

Yeah...that [almost] straight-up AK is extremely disappointing. Even a straight mag - or no mag - or minor mods - would have made a difference, but they didn't even bother.

Did you modify that still of the AK? Looking good!

 

[Pepperbone]

Pepperbone



Did you modify that still of the AK? Looking good!

I did.
Copied + pasted a couple of pieces from other rifles + minor color adjustments.

 

[JLeezy23]

Trailer looks awesome, 12 episodes AND a 2nd season! Oh man these props are getting torn apart from people, imagine a crew so lazy they make a magic energy sword from camera pieces and still leave the logos on

 

[CT1138]

Trailer looks awesome, 12 episodes AND a 2nd season! Oh man these props are getting torn apart from people, imagine a crew so lazy they make a magic energy sword from camera pieces and still leave the logos on

To be fair, nobody could see the logos until 4K home release.

 

[ScourgiousJinx]

I get that using an easily recognizable AK with limited to no mods is not the best move, not very creative or SW like. But if that's the biggest issue with this show I'll gladly take it.

 

[HMSwolfe]

I get that using an easily recognizable AK with limited to no mods is not the best move, not very creative or SW like. But if that's the biggest issue with this show I'll gladly take it.

No, I agree completely. I just don’t know how likely it is that it will be the biggest issue.

 

[harrisonp]

The AK is anachronistic for me too, but I’m hoping we’ll learn that it’s an actual ballistic slug thrower rifle, and not a blaster per se.

As someone who likes Mando, slogged through BOBF, and dropped Kenobi after 4 episodes, this has me super interested and I’ve just watched Rogue One after seeing the trailer.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

Someone mentioned the Hoth blaster, and that one and the Endor rifle are recognizable, but they have enough detail added to make it look interesting. Not to mention that AKs have been used in SW before (I know one is in ROTJ), but they are modified, so you would have to look to find them. You can't unsee them once you know, but they look Star Wars-y.

 

[Malibu139]

I am reading that Andor did not use the Volume. So far this trailer - unmodified AK aside- it shows big time.

 

[Psab keel]

Spoiler alert, I heard Andor dies a few years later in some spin off movie.

 

[HMSwolfe]

I am reading that Andor did not use the Volume. So far this trailer - unmodified AK aside- it shows big time.

As much as I love the Volume, I think, much like chroma key/green/blue screen technology, it’s quickly become a crutch that can lead to weak filmmaking.

 

[HMSwolfe]

Spoiler alert, I heard Andor dies a few years later in some spin off movie.

No one’s ever really gone. No body, no crime.

 

[Riceball]

CT1138 Sluis Van Shipyards
Yeah...that [almost] straight-up AK is extremely disappointing. Even a straight mag - or no mag - or minor mods - would have made a difference, but they didn't even bother.

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You mean like how they used straight up, barely modified MG-24s and Lewis guns in the OT. And how Luke's blaster in the Empire was a barely modified C96, sort of like Han's which (despite the scope) is still distinctively a C96.

Besides, if you really look at this gun, you'll see that it's more MP40 than AK. to me, it looks like the receiver of an MP40 with the barrel and gas piston of an AK platform.

 

[Pepperbone]

Nothing says escapist entertainment like a heavy dose of real world politics .

Heavier dose.

You mean like how they used straight up, barely modified MG-24s and Lewis guns in the OT. And how Luke's blaster in the Empire was a barely modified C96, sort of like Han's which (despite the scope) is still distinctively a C96.

I get it. MG42s and Mausers.
The thing is, even back in 77, very few of these were still in use, or appeared in movies.

But the AK appeared in a gazillion movies, and is still widely used today. In movies and in real life. Heck, I walked out of the corner store earlier today as 2 guys ran in with AKs. At least they were wearing masks. Covid numbers a rising, so it's better to be safe.

 

[Psab keel]

A barely modified prop is honestly the least of the worries I'd have with this show. Sure it sticks out like a sore thumb, but honestly... I could mostly ignore that if the writing is decent.

 

[Psab keel]

Star Wars never was, and never should, be allegorical. If that were so, it would never have become a hit the world over and cut across all ages and cultures. In fact it's broad imagery and creative use of universal themes is why it's endured to this day. That optimistic spirit of hope has been missing from these stories for a long time.

 

[jkno]

I only hope the story to be good, and the other characters to bring something interesting to the table.