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| Photo of the actual prop from the book "Star Wars to Indiana Jones: The Best of Lucasfilm Archives" |
I think this month's Raiders celebration is the perfect time to turn a Zippo lighter I have into Indy's "lucky charm" seen in Last Crusade. It's a simple but recognizable prop. I've always wanted one, so why not make my own?
Technically it's Dr. Elsa Schneider's lighter. Indy borrowed it to light his way searching the dark Venice catacombs. Later, he had obviously pocketed it when Henry Sr. pulls it from Indy's jacket and attempts to burn the ropes holding them captive. Although Indy called it his "lucky charm" it proved far from when dropped to the floor and caught the whole room on fire.
My "how-to" for this project is coming soon.
Loving the month of Indy posts...Raiders is one of those movies that is deeply burned into my brain, it seems like just yesterday I was standing in line to see the film...and now all I want to do is make my own Lucky Charm lighter. Awesomeness!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the how-to!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys. Glad you like.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking you will need a disclaimer on the "how to" making sure you are not responsible for anyone dropping the lighter onto the floor and burning down their castle.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Good point! And if I make an Ark...WARNING: May cause heads to melt or explode.
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