How C-3PO Was Originally Painted in Star Wars
220K views · Mar 7, 2026 · Science & Technology
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@Drew_Snydermann · 6 months ago
There were only 4 original C3P0 heads ever made and so far only 30 are known to still exist.
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@retrokilroy2506 · 6 months ago
i was going to go to sleep but this is very important information
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@Erik_Swiger · 2 months ago
Being a model maker in Hollywood was one of my childhood dreams. And now, everything is done on computers, but you know, I believe it's magical, seeing spaceships and robots in everyday stuff that's all around you. I believe there is a uniqueness to being creative in this way.
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@brianm6337 · 6 months ago
Eyes Astromech head<br><b>looks at holiday ornament kit (half domes)</b><br><b>eyes 3D printer</b><br><b>giggles madly</b>
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@crazylegsmurphy · 6 months ago
Adam really should do an entire video on painting gold and all the different ways it can be done. Gold seems to be one of those things where everyone tries it and struggles. I know that Gordon Tarpley (who was on Tested in 2016) tests a lot of techniques, but it would be cool to see Adam try a few.
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@landobridgeman · 6 months ago
Just... had 3PO's head in their kitchen oh my god hahaha it looks so neat up close
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@TheSauceYouGetLostin · 6 months ago
That gold being removed feels so authentic, with 3p0 having that unpolished gray metal shell in Episode 2
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@nerdingforfunprops4487 · 6 months ago
Wow. After all these years, multiple viewing, countless toys, I never really took into account that 3PO has ears.😮
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@kingcosworth2643 · 5 months ago
I dig that Topgun F-14 Tomcat in the background
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@charchar24601 · 6 months ago
i need a video of adam going over like every little prop he worked on for star wars
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@HereIsMyOffer · 3 months ago
Was feeling uneasy with Adam swinging his arms around the C-3PO head and also the subconscious moving it around on the plinth while he was talking lol
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@Pierrestache2017 · 6 months ago
I cannot wait until they bring in the head of EV-9D9 and Adam says<br><br>"By Jove , this is the head of a Kitchen Aid mixer with some greeblies and parts applied to it.!"
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