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    Tucson's Star Wars costume maker

    • Dec 11, 2015
    • Dec 11, 2015 Updated Jan 2, 2017
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    A sneak peek into Brian Petty's workshop, where he creates screen accurate science fiction costumes and helmets. Produced by Angela Pittenger/Arizona Daily Star

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