The Millenium Falcon from Star Wars

It could have been very different.

The Millenium Falcon went thru several design changes, none of which pleased George Lucas. The prototypes looked too much like space ships that had been in earlier movies or TV shows, all of which would be familiar to scifi fans.

The story goes that after taking a bite out of his hamburger, George Lucas was inspired to make the Millenium Falcon round with a notch in the front. I can just picture him smashing his burger down to give it the right saucer shape and then zooming it around, playing with it in the restaurant! An off set cockpit was added and the most memorable space ship in science fiction was born.

The Millenium Falcon fans have come to know and love.

Early concept work on a "Space 1999" style Millenium Falcon.

concept art work for the Millenium Falcon after the saucer shape was decided on.

"Incom T-70 Tearin it Up" by Jerry Vaderselt.

Concept for Star Wars Disney theme park.