In Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, what is Qui-Gon Jinn's communicator prop made out of?
It may sound like something out of The Simpsons, but after my friend waited all night to secure tickets to The Phantom Menace, I had the death of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn spoiled for me by the dude in the comic book store.
Still, my excitement for the first new Star Wars movie that I was actually reasonably conscious for could not be tamed. I don't care what people say now, everyone was excited as hell. It was a huge moment in movie history. Hell, I think I saw it at least six times in the theater.
With all those viewings, you'd think I would have picked up on this interesting detail. For all the CGI and high-budget sets built for the movie, which had a budget of $115 million, there was one prop that was built from an otherwise mundane item.
For the eagle-eyed, you might have noticed that the communicator Qui-Gon uses is built on... what?
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Correct Answer: Women’s Razor
The answer is: Women’s Razor. Qui-Gon Jinn’s communicator in A Phantom Menace is really made out of a redecorated Gillette Sensor Excel Razor for women. Despite mixed reactions from critics, and a complicated legacy from fans, Episode 1 was an undeniable sensation that earned over one billion dollars at the global box office. You'd think they could have afforded to build their own prop, but hey, it works.Source
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