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The M-68 landspeeder was a model of landspeeder manufactured by Mobquet Swoops and Speeders.[1] The M-68 was very popular among Corellian speeder enthusiasts due to the ease with which its repulsorlift generator could be modified and overcharged.[2] It came in both a hard top and convertible configuration and had a duraplex windscreen.[6]
An overpowered speeder of this type was used by Han and Qi'ra at some point during the reign of the Galactic Empire.[5]
Behind the scenes
The M-68 landspeeder first appeared in the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story. As shown in The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Dodge Charger automobile brand and the Chevrolet Malibu mid-size car model were early influences for the landspeeder.[7] The M-68 landspeeder used the same engine parts as Tayshin Maxa and Baroosh Pawk's Halberd-441 swoop bike, with a few modifications.[8]
The vehicle was built by Lucasfilm's prop department. They used many "greebles" such as an aircraft's refulting hose. It was designed like a sports car, in comparison's to Moloch's speeder, which was designed after a truck.[9]
The speeder chase in the beginning of the film was a mixture of practical effects—a four-wheel drive vehicle—and CGI. Additionally, Skywalker Sound wanted to use real-world sounds to differentiate the speeders; part of the sound was recorded using homemade pulse-jet engines.[9]
Appearances
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (First appearance)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition
- Solo: A Star Wars Story: A Junior Novel
- Star Wars: Solo Graphic Novel Adaptation
- Solo: A Star Wars Story Adaptation 1
- Han Solo - Imperial Cadet 1
- Template:SWGECite (as toy)
Non-canon appearances
Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Han Solo's landspeeder in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Starships and Speeders
- ↑ Topps latest Star Wars trading card news on www.fanthatracks.com (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Solo: A Star Wars Story
- ↑ Star Wars: The Galactic Explorer's Guide
- ↑ The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story
- ↑ The Train Heist
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Escape From Corellia" Blu-Ray featurette