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UNPRODUCED CHARACTER
MISSING IN ACTION FIGURE
Name:  
Melas
Source:  
A New Hope
Category:  
The Cantina
Priority:  
04/10 priotiry1priotiry2priotiry3priotiry4
Status:  
Never made in modern line
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While overshadowed by Greedo shooting first, the 1997 Special Edition release of Star Wars made some character substitutions that have been a sore spot with some fans.  This fellow, Sarkan pipe-enthusiast Melas replaced Arleil Schous and his glowing red eyes.  At some point in the development of TPM, rumors circulated that Melas was an example of a Gungan, but (sadly?) that proved to not be the case.  To create Melas, designers turned Ketowl’s head around and put a red turban over his more elephantine features. 

A Ketwol figure was released as part of the Power of the Jedi line, so, in theory, Hasbro already has a head sculpted.  Nerd rage is a mighty force which might lead some to boycott a Melas figure out of respect for Arleil Schous, but Melas gets a good 3 and a half seconds of screen time, which is almost as much as Boba Fett, so it’s tough to completely ignore him.

- Dustin

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