Star Wars prop builder to appear in Banbury meet and greet

Renowned prop builder and operator of some of the franchises most iconic droids will be in Banbury this weekend to answer all of your Star Wars questions.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Nov 2018, 10:43 BST
Updated 7th Nov 2018, 01:47 BST
Comic Connections owner Glyn Smith with some familiar charactersComic Connections owner Glyn Smith with some familiar characters
Comic Connections owner Glyn Smith with some familiar characters

Bill Hargreaves started his prop building career on another legendary sci-fi film, 1979’s Alien.

Mr Hargreaves went on to build props for both Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.

Glyn Smith of Banbury's Comic Connections NNL-170116-132030001Glyn Smith of Banbury's Comic Connections NNL-170116-132030001
Glyn Smith of Banbury's Comic Connections NNL-170116-132030001
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His most notable creation is Empire’s IG-88 assassin droid, which he also operated during the film.

He also built props for An American Werewolf in London and Gladiator starring Russell Crowe.

Mr Hargreaves will be appearing at Comic Connections in Banbury’s Parson’s Street on Saturday, November 10 between 11am and 4.30pm.

Pictures and models of the infamous IG-88 will be for sale along with other memorabilia.

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