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So here’s a wild behind-the-scenes detail about the Chicken Walkers in my favorite Star Wars film, Return of the Jedi. Those AT-STs you see stomping through Endor? They were actually brought to life with a mix of stop-motion miniatures and a full-on, life-sized cockpit set. ILM animators had to move the tiny AT-ST models one frame at a time, which is why they have that perfect, slightly jittery mechanical vibe. It’s this blend of tiny models and giant props that makes the AT-STs feel so real on