About 15 minutes into the special, we finally meet a new speaking character. Saun Dann was played by the legendary Oscar winning actor Art Carney and was based on Lucas’ early concept of Lando Calrissian as a trader on the Wookiee planet- and man does he try his best. Of all the celebrity cameos, Carney is by far the most committed to selling it. It should not be surprising since Carney’s late career appears to be entirely made up of guest starring in Christmas specials.

Saun has a definite ANH aesthetic and would fit well in a Cantina display, though he wouldn’t add much to it. He could come with some neat accessories like the gifts he brings to Chewie’s family and his coat that has kind of an Imperial look to it.