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Chewbacca wears an ammo belt and satchel during all of his appearances. | Chewbacca wears an ammo belt and satchel during all of his appearances. | ||
== Reference Images == | |||
=== Bandolier "ANH" === | === Original Trilogy Bandolier "ANH" === | ||
This bandolier first appeared in the original Star Wars. It is simpler than later designs, has a medium-length concave taper at each end of the belt, and has the Solo gunbelt discs at both ends. | This bandolier first appeared in the original Star Wars. It is simpler than later designs, has a medium-length concave taper at each end of the belt, and has the Solo gunbelt discs at both ends. | ||
==== Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope ==== | ==== Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope ==== | ||
==== ''Star Wars'' Behind the Scenes ==== | ==== ''Star Wars'' Behind the Scenes ==== | ||
==== | ==== Star Wars Chronicles ==== | ||
===== Page 90 ===== | ===== Page 90 ===== | ||
==== | ==== Star Wars: Behind the Magic ==== | ||
=== Bandolier " | === Original Trilogy Bandolier "Stitch" === | ||
This bandolier first appeared in the Empire Strikes Back. It has stitching along the sides, has a short straight taper at each end, and has the metal speaker disc that that also appears on Han Solo's gunbelt. | This bandolier first appeared in the Empire Strikes Back. It has stitching along the sides, has a short straight taper at each end, and has the metal speaker disc that that also appears on Han Solo's gunbelt. | ||
==== Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back ==== | ==== Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back ==== | ||
==== ''Empire'' Behind the Scenes ==== | ==== ''Empire'' Behind the Scenes ==== | ||
==== Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi ==== | ==== Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi ==== | ||
==== | ==== Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars ==== | ||
=== Bandolier "Cavalry" === | === Original Trilogy Bandolier "Cavalry" === | ||
This bandolier appears only in the Magic of Myth exhibit. It appears to be the " | This bandolier appears only in the Magic of Myth exhibit. It appears to be the "Stitch" bandolier, but with a British cavalry coat button in place of the Solo disc. | ||
==== | ==== "The Magic of Myth" exhibit ==== | ||
=== Bandolier "Spotlight" === | === Original Trilogy Bandolier "Spotlight" === | ||
This bandolier looks similar to the "ANH" bandolier, but has a longer, more curved taper, and no buttons or discs at either end. It's not clear if it ever appeared on screen or was just for publicity shots. | This bandolier looks similar to the "ANH" bandolier, but has a longer, more curved taper, and no buttons or discs at either end. It's not clear if it ever appeared on screen or was just for publicity shots. | ||
==== | ==== Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary ==== | ||
===== Pages 210 - 211 ===== | ===== Pages 210 - 211 ===== | ||
==== | ==== Star Wars Costumes ==== | ||
===== Pages 45 - 47 ===== | ===== Pages 45 - 47 ===== | ||
==== | ==== "Where Science Meets Imagination" exhibit ==== | ||
=== Unknown Bandoliers === | === Unknown Original Trilogy Bandoliers === | ||
Several photos bandoliers that aren't clear enough to identify which one they are. | Several photos bandoliers that aren't clear enough to identify which one they are. | ||
==== Unknown Sources ==== | ==== Unknown Sources ==== | ||
==== | ==== The Star Wars Holiday Special ==== | ||
=== Revenge of the Sith Bandolier === | |||
==== Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith ==== | |||
==== Star Wars Celebration III ==== | |||
==== Blu-Ray Chewbacca Costume Featurette ==== | |||
==== Episode III Blu-Ray Bonus Features ==== | |||
==== Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary ==== | |||
===== Pages 176 - 181 ===== | |||
=== Sequel Trilogy Bandolier === | |||
==== Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens ==== | |||
==== ''The Force Awakens'' Behind the Scenes ==== | |||
==== Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Visual Dictionary ==== | |||
===== Page 49 ===== | |||
==== Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi ==== | |||
==== Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Visual Dictionary ==== | |||
===== Page 52 ===== | |||
==== People Magazine 2017 Ultimate Guide to Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi ==== | |||
===== Pages 10, 76 ===== | |||
==== Princes William and Harry visit Star Wars set at Pinewood ==== | |||
=== Solo: A Star Wars Story Bandolier === | |||
Chewie has a unique bandolier in the stand alone Han Solo movie. | |||
==== ''Solo'' Trailers ==== | |||
==== Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide ==== | |||
==== Solo: A Star Wars Story Han on the Run (DK Readers Level 2) ==== | |||
==== Solo: A Star Wars Story Colouring Book ==== | |||
==== Solo: A Star Wars Story Sound Book ==== | |||
==== Artwork ==== | |||
== General Information == | |||
=== Ammo Boxes === | === Ammo Boxes === | ||
# There are 10 large boxes on the bandolier, and 9 small boxes. | # There are 10 large boxes on the bandolier, and 9 small boxes. | ||
# According to GuntahKela, the small boxes are the Hammond Manufacturing 1590A Die-Cast Aluminum Project Box. | |||
==== Original Trilogy boxes ==== | |||
# According to GuntahKela, the small boxes are the Hammond Manufacturing 1590A Die-Cast Aluminum Project Box. It is still available from Mouser Electronics. It's dimensions are: | |||
#* Width: 92mm | #* Width: 92mm | ||
#* Height: 38mm | #* Height: 38mm | ||
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#** Depth: 5mm | #** Depth: 5mm | ||
# The ammo boxes on the Star Wars In Concert bandolier are not accurate, and the bandolier is probably not screen used. | # The ammo boxes on the Star Wars In Concert bandolier are not accurate, and the bandolier is probably not screen used. | ||
==== Revenge of the Sith boxes ==== | |||
# Both small and large boxes in the Ep3 bandolier appear to be as wide as the strap. They look like they are assembled from cut panels designed to fit together like a puzzle. | |||
# WookieeGunner and Dougie Fett did some scaling work on the Ep3 blocks. | |||
## Large Box | |||
### Face: 98mm x 52mm | |||
### Top Edge: 98mm x 6.5mm | |||
### Cutout: 12.5mm x 10mm x .5mm | |||
### L Shape: 12mm x 12mm x 2mm | |||
### Gap Between Edge and L: 2mm | |||
### Front Edge Cutout: 10mm x 3mm x. 5mm | |||
### Lip Width: 2mm | |||
### Lip Depth: 3mm | |||
### Depth: 17mm | |||
## Small Box | |||
### Face: 108mm x 34.75mm | |||
### Top Edge: 108mm x 5mm | |||
### Top Cutout: 10.5mm x 6mm | |||
### Side Cutout: 3mm x 3mm | |||
### Gap Between Edge and Cutout: 2mm | |||
### Front Edge Cutout: 6mm x 3mm x .5mm | |||
### Depth: 17mm | |||
## Spacing between Boxes: 60.5mm | |||
=== Bandolier Strap === | === Bandolier Strap === | ||
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# The bandolier can be worn with the concho/discs in either front or back. | # The bandolier can be worn with the concho/discs in either front or back. | ||
==== | ==== A New Hope bandolier ==== | ||
# This bandolier has never been displayed as part of a traveling exhibit (as far as I know). | # This bandolier has never been displayed as part of a traveling exhibit (as far as I know). | ||
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# A simple 1.5 inch metal ring attaches the pouch to the bandolier at each end. | # A simple 1.5 inch metal ring attaches the pouch to the bandolier at each end. | ||
==== | ==== Empire Strikes Back bandolier ==== | ||
# This bandolier was built for Empire, and was used during the Tatooine scenes in Return of the Jedi. | # This bandolier was built for Empire, and was used during the Tatooine scenes in Return of the Jedi. It is the bandolier being used on the "Where Science Meets Imagination" traveling exhibit. | ||
# While viewing the costume on display at “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,” I noticed the bandolier was also secured to black waist strap hidden under the hair. It is not clear if was present during filming or was added after it was archived. | |||
# This has a silver disc on only one end of the bandolier. Is sometimes worn with the silver disc in back and sometimes in front. | # This has a silver disc on only one end of the bandolier. Is sometimes worn with the silver disc in back and sometimes in front. | ||
==== Return of the Jedi bandolier ==== | |||
# This bandolier was built for Return of the Jedi, and was also used in some pre-production photos with the Revenge of the Sith costume. It was also exhibited during the Magic of Myth traveling exhibit during the late 90's. | |||
# Using the small ammo boxes as a point of reference, GotWookiee has determined the bandolier dimensions: | # Using the small ammo boxes as a point of reference, GotWookiee has determined the bandolier dimensions: | ||
#* Main strap: | #* Main strap: | ||
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# A simple 1.5 inch metal ring attaches the pouch to the bandolier at each end. | # A simple 1.5 inch metal ring attaches the pouch to the bandolier at each end. | ||
# There is a leather strap that secures the top of the bandolier to Peter’s neck to prevent it from slipping. | # There is a leather strap that secures the top of the bandolier to Peter’s neck to prevent it from slipping. | ||
==== Revenge of the Sith bandolier ==== | |||
# In some early publicity photos for Revenge of the Sith, Peter Mayhew wore his new Revenge of the Sith costume with the Return of the Jedi bandolier, presumably because the new bandolier wasn't finished. GotWookiee used the RotJ bandolier as a point of reference in determining the dimensions of the RotS bandolier: | |||
#* Main strap: | |||
#** Width: 3" | |||
#** Length: 1864mm | |||
#** Thickness: | |||
#** Width of seam: 1/3" | |||
#** Distance from last ammo box to end: 112mm | |||
#** Distance between ammo boxes: 42mm | |||
#** Tapered ends: | |||
#*** Width at end: 35mm | |||
#*** Distance taper starts from end of bandolier: 42mm | |||
#*** Radius of curve: 4mm | |||
#** End loop: | |||
#*** Length: 42mm | |||
#*** Width: 35mm | |||
#** Dark brown snaps: (2) | |||
#*** Diameter: 14mm | |||
#*** Distance from end of bandolier: 14.5mm | |||
#* Center strap: | |||
#** Width: 1" | |||
#** Length: approx. | |||
#** Thickness: | |||
#** Width of seam: 1/3" | |||
#** Loops (38) | |||
#*** Width: 5mm | |||
#*** Diameter: approx. 30mm | |||
#*** Thickness: | |||
#** Distance from end of strap to end of bandolier: 88mm | |||
#** Taper starts: 9.5 | |||
#** Copper rivets: (2) | |||
#*** Diameter: 1/3" | |||
#*** Center distance from end of center strap: 9.5mm | |||
# It is a dark brown color; darker than the pouch. | |||
# There is no leather concho or disc, as on the original trilogy bandoliers. | |||
# The center strap is held in place with leather loops, not rivets. These loops are placed at the base of every box, so there are two for each box. | |||
# There is a rivet at the each end of the center strap. | |||
==== The Force Awakens bandolier ==== | |||
=== Pouch === | === Pouch === | ||
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# The pouch is large, approximately 1’ wide by perhaps 8’ long. The flap covers almost the entire front of the pouch. | # The pouch is large, approximately 1’ wide by perhaps 8’ long. The flap covers almost the entire front of the pouch. | ||
# The flap is secured with a pair of belt-like fasteners. | # The flap is secured with a pair of belt-like fasteners. | ||
==== A New Hope ==== | |||
# The original trilogy pouch is made of heavily worn leather. There are several visible dark spot on the lower right hand corner. | # The original trilogy pouch is made of heavily worn leather. There are several visible dark spot on the lower right hand corner. | ||
==== Return of the Jedi ==== | |||
# Suede | |||
==== Revenge of the Sith ==== | |||
# The Episode III pouch looks brand new and appears to be made of suede. | |||
==== The Force Awakens ==== | |||
== Materials & Construction Techniques == | |||
=== DIY Bandoliers === | === DIY Bandoliers === | ||
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==== Bandolier Strap ==== | ==== Bandolier Strap ==== | ||
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===== Patterns ===== | ===== Patterns ===== | ||
===== Tools You Will Need ===== | ===== Tools You Will Need ===== | ||
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==== Chewbacca Supreme Edition Chewbacca Costume ==== | ==== Chewbacca Supreme Edition Chewbacca Costume ==== | ||
==== Anovos Bandolier ==== | |||
Chewbacca Bandolier Large Aluminum Boxes (set of 10) | |||