Collectors and fans alike have a chance to own one-of-a-kind Star Wars art pieces while giving to a good cause with The Empire Muggs Back. Lucasfilm asked artists, comic book creators, toy designers, and celebrity fans armed with markers, paint brushes and glue guns to transform blank which were auctioned by The Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Starwars.com chats with Robot Chicken stop-motion animator Melissa Goodwin about her process for turning a blank Hasbro Mighty Muggs figure into a special tribute to Han Solo in carbonite.
Why did you want to participate in The Empire Muggs Back charity art project?
It's quite a treat for someone of my generation to work closely with a Lucasfilm project, and the fact that the proceeds go towards charity is an added bonus.
What did you choose to do for your Mighty Muggs art piece?
Han Solo in carbonite. I wanted to do something unexpected that would make people laugh.
What was your step-by-step process? What materials did you use?
I stuffed the Mighty Mugg in a plastic picture frame and filled it with parts of the Mighty Muggs box to keep it lightweight. I coated it with hot glue and silver paint, and garnished it with metal treasures I've picked up over the years.
What were some of the challenges you faced while making your art piece?
My time limit was extremely tight. I had about four nights and one day to finish the project, and of course there are a million things I'd change if I had more time. It took me two days to figure out if I was going to make a 3-D face or a painted one. I still don't know if I made the right choice, but here it is.
Why do you think Star Wars fans will love The Empire Muggs Back project?
Whenever you love something as epic as Star Wars, you always want more out of it. The fact that this project comes from Lucasfilm officially feeds that need in its loyal fans.
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