Adam Savage Visits Sideshow to See Star Wars Prototypes!

Norm Chan and Adam Savage of Tested.com recently stopped by Sideshow’s studios for a behind-the-scenes look at our celebration of the latest Star Wars™ collectibles — including some brand-new reveals.

In this exclusive video from Tested’s YouTube channel, you can see the footage from Adam’s visit along with an in-depth interview into the creative process with Sideshow Project Manager Jesse Lincoln and Cut & Sew Key Artist Tim Hanson. During the discussion, they give insights behind the intricate construction and costuming of the new Luke Skywalker™ and X-Wing: Red Five, Standing By Premium Format™ Figure, available for pre-order now.

Did you know that Luke’s cut and sew suit isn’t exactly proportioned like a regular set of clothes? How does the X-wing hull balance in its gravity-defying display? This entire Premium Format™ Figure, from concept to prototype, has been a massive labor of love — made by passionate fans for passionate fans. Learn all about the making of this incredible deluxe quarter scale Star Wars statue with the feature from Tested below.

Adam Savage Interviews Sideshow’s Art Team

“In every corner of every bit of the aesthetics is room for each artist to sort of express themselves and explore a bit of the Star Wars universe.”

Art Team Credits:

• Design: Ian MacDonald
• Sculpt: Aaron McNaught
• Paint: Bernardo Esquivel
• Cut & Sew: Tim Hanson
• Project Managers: Jesse Lincoln, Mike Tolentino
• Sideshow Design and Development Team

Behind the Scenes

Norm Chan graciously shared these behind-the-scenes photographs from the conversation with Adam, Jesse, and Tim as the team discussed everything from the physics of the piece to the intricate cut and sew elements.

The visit even started with another look at some of the familiar faces from 2023’s Human Cyborg Relations Art Show, featuring dozens of one-of-a-kind, not-for-sale, customized C-3PO character busts. Tested’s very own Norm Chan and Kayte Sabicer contributed a sculpture called Protocol of the Wild, seen in the footage from their recent visit.

(Footage from Norm’s previous visit to the gallery display can also be seen on the Tested YouTube channel!)

Will you be adding the Luke Skywalker™ and X-Wing: Red Five, Standing By Premium Format™ Figure to your Star Wars collection? What was your favorite reveal from Sideshow’s May the 4th booth tour showcase?

Don’t miss Tested.com’s bonus review of the Obi-Wan Kenobi™ Mythos Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow, featuring a thorough exploration of the quarter scale statue’s fabric elements, portrait design, and storytelling details. See that unboxing here!

Join the conversation with other fans over at Sideshow Social Network or in side.show/geekgroup, and don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!