Star Wars fan Brian Petty

Star Wars enthusiast and collector Brian Petty in his midtown workshop where he makes cast resin and fiberglass studio models of costumes and props from the film series.

Brian Petty

Petty says his fanboy status is best illustrated through the many hours he spends working to create screen accurate costumes and his involvement with the 501st Legion.

Movie line: “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.”

Jar Jar: “I really don’t have too much of a problem with him … People gotta remember George Lucas made these for 12 year olds, not 40 year olds. So, if Jar Jar was his way of having fun, I’m fine with it.”

Character: Han Solo. “Just because he’s a free spirit, does what he wants, says what he wants and he’s got a cool ship. There’s that rogue quality about him. What does he call himself? A scoundrel. Who doesn’t wanna be a scoundrel. I’ve already been a farm boy.”

Power: “Selflessly helping others. It would definitely be a light saber. As a Jedi, totally blue.”

Drink: “It would have to be old Obi Wan. I believe he would have some interesting war stories to tell.”


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