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We\u2019re very excited to announce an exclusive panel at Echo Base Charity Con 2025: legendary model maker Michael Lynch will take the stage for his first-ever European convention appearance!<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Chief Model Maker at Industrial Light & Magic, Michael played a vital role in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. From supervising the construction of the massive Mos Espa Grand Arena\u2014complete with over 450,000 hand-painted cotton swabs representing the crowd\u2014to building and operating C-3PO in The Phantom Menace, his work helped bring George Lucas\u2019s vision to life with incredible detail and creativity.<\/p>\n

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In this special presentation, Michael will give an insider\u2019s look into the model shop\u2019s work on Episodes I, II and III, sharing personal stories and showcasing rare material straight from the ILM archives. Whether you're fascinated by practical effects, miniature magic, or just love behind-the-scenes Star Wars stories, this is a panel you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

Tickets for Echo Base Con are now available via this page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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