HAPPY 45TH BIRTHDAY TO THE ORIGINAL 'STAR WARS'!

Classic character and vehicles art linked to the film's original Japanese release, by Noriyoshi Ohrai.

"You take two hours out of your life to see Star Wars. But you become a kid again for two hours. You have two hours of adventure and romance, the world is terrific, and you come out of the movie theater feeling great. I think what the movie shows is that people are looking for hope. That's what this picture is about. The good wins out. Life can be just wonderful."

ALAN LADD, JR - 1977

AN 'EMPIRE' AT 40: COLOURS IN DARKNESS!

The momentous Fortieth Anniversary celebrations for The Empire Strikes Back will surely kick off soon across all the official Star Wars platforms, hopefully showcasing old and new gems linked to our favourite, much-beloved sequel movie, likes this great poster concept art by acclaimed Japanese artist Noriyoshi Ohrai.

CLASSIC ART: COMES A GALAXY...

The sweeping magic of the original Star Wars, in all its landmark facets of characters and technologies, is once more beautifully encapsulated in this lovely art from Japanese artist Noriyoshi Ohrai.

CLASSIC ART: AN 'EMPIRE' TIGHTENS ITS GRIP!

An atmospheric piece of Japanese poster concept artwork (we assume) representing the main players of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, courtesy of Noriyoshi Ohrai, and which, as far as I'm aware, first made an appearance via the STAR WARS GALAXY card series a few years back.

▶ RARE 1980 "The Empire Strikes Back" interviews and the future of Star Wars. - YouTube