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Galactica.tv showcases concept paintings done by Ralph McQuarrie for the original pilot script of Battlestar Galactica. Apparently the cylons were originally going to be the creation of an insect race? (via)

• TFN has some thoughts from Dreams & Visions Press’ Paul Bateman on the influences of Ralph McQuarrie and other concept artists in the film’s trailer.

• It’s been copyrighted off Youtube, but the bootleg clip from Star Wars weekends lives on at io9.
• Look for TV Guide’s The Clone Wars special in August.

The 501st inducted concept artist Ralph McQuarrie into their ranks today. The deed was done in front of the Yoda fountain at the Presidio.

After a bit of haggling with FedEx, I finally got my copy of The Art of Ralph McQuarrie.

Wow. I never realized how much breadth of talent Ralph McQuarrie has. Sure, he created some of the most iconic images in Star Wars. Sure, he clearly has a great understanding of design. But I just never realized.

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Better hope to get in line early – Ralph McQuarrie is not attending, but there will be two prints – limited to 125 each. Eek! Luckily there are plenty of other great artists.

Audition on Youtube to become a Star Wars Celebrity. This is sure to be interesting!

Also today, even more Collecting panels and a second McQuarrie-based exclusive from Hasbro.

Action figures based on the original McQuarrie concept art of Metropolis-inspired Threepio and Artoo! Now that’s almost worth waiting in line for.

In other CIV news, Master Replicas will be hosting tree competitive ‘Combat Trials’.

Nice hefty feature on The Art of Ralph McQuarrie.

The Art of Ralph McQuarrie is now available for preorder. The book is limited to 2000 copies and preorders will ship in April. It’s set to officially debut at Celebration IV, but if you really want a copy, now is the time.

The Art of Ralph McQuarrie to debut at Celebration IV. It’s a limited edition of 2000 copies, available for preorder January 1st.