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Tracing space combat from the vector-era roots of Asteroids and Star Raiders through the cinematic 1990s with Wing Commander and X-Wing, into a 2000s decline, and a 2010s renaissance led by Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen, the article shows how realism, VR, and open-universe design pushed space dogfighting from arcade action to complex, player-driven simulations and persistent universes across indie and big-name titles alike.
The article celebrates the 50th anniversary of ILM's creation of the original X-wing miniature for Star Wars, detailing the intricate process of designing, building, and refining the models used in the film, highlighting the craftsmanship and innovation behind these iconic miniatures.
An original 20-inch model of an X-wing starfighter used in the 1977 film Star Wars has sold for a record-setting $3.135 million at an auction in Dallas. The model, part of the collection of late modelmaker Greg Jein, was thought to have been lost for decades and was recently found in a box in Jein's garage. Built by Industrial Light & Magic for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the X-wing is one of just four "hero" filming miniatures with articulating wings and lights. The sale sets a new record for the most expensive Star Wars screen-used prop sold at auction.
A long-lost model of an X-wing fighter used in the original "Star Wars" movie is up for auction with a starting price of $400,000. The model, representing the pinnacle of Star Wars artifacts, was discovered in the collection of the late Greg Jein, an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated miniature-maker. It is one of four "hero" models built for close-up shots during the space battle scenes and features intricate details. The auction will take place on October 14-15.