Babu Frik: Was his workshop inspired by the classic Gameboy?

One of the coolest additions to the cast of the Star Wars galaxy in The Rise of Skywalker was Babu Frik, a character who lit up the screen every time he was on it and someone we definitely need to see more of.

Concept designer Matthew Savage gives us a look inside Babu’s workshop during the design stage, and reveals an interesting, real-world inspiration.

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Here’s some propy, set dec elements we designed for babu frik’s work shop in rise of Skywalker… possibly inspired by a Nintendo Gameboy… possibly… – – – – #propdesign #propdesigner #propmaking #industrialdesign #conceptart #conceptartist #3dmodeling #3dmodel #madewithmodo #modo3d #rebelbase #anewhope #starwars #filmdesign #productiondesign #thelastjedi #hardsurfacedesign #starwarsprop #starwarsprops #riseofskywalker #conceptdesigner #babufrik #nintendogameboy #gameboy

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