Bill Lemon created Kenner Star Wars figures in a miraculous way.
Unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted in wax, Lemon meticulously carved his creations out of hard blocks of acetate.
And as a model craftsman, Lemon delivered some of the most beloved and iconic action figures of the 1970s and 1980s.
Kenner’s Jawa, the Death Squad Commander, the AT-AT Driver and TIE Pilot, Leia Hoth, 2-1B, 8D8, Luke Jedi, the Rebel Commando, Yak Face, Kez-Iban, the 12” C-3PO and many more came from a self-taught sculptor who blended artistry and engineering seamlessly.
Join host David Quinn for the monumental 250th episode of the podcast, and for part one of a conversation with collector Ron Salvatore about Bill Lemon and his incredible work.
Ron, a writer for the premier vintage Star Wars memorabilia site, The Star Wars Collectors Archive, shares the history behind how Bill became a toy sculptor, and why both designers and collectors have coveted his acetate sculpts for decades.
This is truly the best way to celebrate eight years and 250 episodes of the podcast. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!
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