The Jabba's Sail Barge (Behind the Workbench) book by HasLab is a must-have for any Star Wars toy collector or prototype enthusiast, offering a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the development of the iconic Jabba's Sail Barge vehicle. This exclusive book was only available to those who pre-ordered the Jabba's Sail Barge crowdfunded vehicle playset, making it a rare and coveted item. Within its pages, readers are treated to an insider's view of the toy's journey from early concept sketches to final product.
The book contains a treasure trove of visual references, including set photographs of the full-size Sail Barge filming model used in Return of the Jedi, as well as early hand-drawn sketches envisioning the toy vehicle. Intricate computer-generated 3D renderings demonstrate the attention to detail applied to recreating the Sail Barge in miniature. Readers can trace the evolution of the toy from loose sketches to refined prototypes, gaining appreciation for the skill and effort required to faithfully translate a movie vehicle into a children's playset. For Star Wars fans, the book provides a fascinating case study of how iconic vehicles from the beloved films are immortalized in toy form. For creative types, it offers inspiration and insight into the product design process. With its wealth of images and insights, Jabba's Sail Barge (Behind the Workbench) is an invaluable resource for Star Wars collectors and toy enthusiasts alike.
There's a preproduction version of the book to be on the outlook for. Not a huge change but there was a misspelling on the back where they spelled HASLAB as "HASBLAB" it was caught and most were destroyed but a few are still out there.