As I travel back and forth accross the Port on BART trains, I have heard passengers say that the imperial walkers in the star wars movies were taken from the cranes in use at the port of Oakland, and the Empire's fortress is modeled on the Oakland Main Post Office. Is any of this true? Please don't just confirm that you have heard this as well. I would like to really find out, so if you can point to sources for interviews where this has been addressed, please help.
2006-12-27 11:04:38 · 4 answers · asked by RubeeLane22 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I heard the same thing on a tour of Seattle Harbor.
I'm pretty sure the answer is that the Imperial Walkers were inspired by that particular type of crane, but not the ones at Oakland (or Seattle) specifically.
2006-12-27 11:27:00 · answer #1 · answered by Banana Ray David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I heard the same thing. In one of those Star Wars, the making of shows, they said that, as well as where their other ideas came from.
2006-12-27 20:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by WestCoastin4Life 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all... what empire fortress?
and as for what they were designed after..... i dont know about looks.
I know the way they walk is after elephants.
2006-12-27 19:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by clomtancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have any pics of both that would help
2006-12-27 19:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by bberry112003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋