‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: First Look At Sith Kylo Ren And New Character Costumes
Viewers have already seen some of the costumes featured in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" through the released teaser trailer. However, another report has graciously shared another photo showing some concept toys believed to represent the new characters Finn, Rey and the new sith Kylo Ren.
Fans finally get to have their first closeup look at the characters' costumes courtesy of the photo shared by Chinese Star Wars. The image features the 6-inch prototype figures of the movie characters Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, Chewbacca and even BB-8. The validity of the image remains uncertain, but it's interesting to note that as per Rebel Scum, Hasbro's PR has requested to have the photo removed from their site.
According to Movieweb, from the concept art, fans can confirm Daisy Ridley's Rey character will not be sporting a bionic arm for her costume as was previously rumoured. Likewise, viewers have their glimpse of the Sith's helmet. According to Indie Revolver, the new villain in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be wearing a helmet reminiscent of Darth Vader's head gear in terms of its flared dome. The site also shared a photo of the helmet, which is believed to be a representation of the final production art.
"We've been told that the final helmet includes the scribed lines around his brow, but no longer coloured in yellow. The facemask is removable -- a trait which appears to be shared by some of the Episode VII troopers -n which leaves Kylo more similar in appearance to his scenes with Vader's helmet," writer Jay Carlson said.
Making Star Wars previously detailed the helmet and likewise claimed the visor is one in appearance with the Stormtrooper's costumes in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." However, writer Jason Ward supposed it looked more like a Darth Bane style "Ninja" mask helmet, except the back shows a bit of likeness to Darth Vader's.
It's believed Adam Driver will be playing Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." However, according to Movieweb it's still unconfirmed if the prototype really represents the sith character. Some fans have supposedly claimed the figure represents Captain Phasma, which, according to rumours, will be played by Gwendolyn Christie.
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