Similarities between Star Wars and Flash Gordon
George Lucas has explicitly stated that the Flash Gordon movie serials were a major inspiration for Star Wars. As a result, there are numerous similarities between the two franchises:
Plot and Character Archetypes:
Chivalry and Knighthood: Lucas has stated that the concepts of chivalry and knighthood, particularly seen in the Jedi Knights, were influenced by feudal societies, a theme that can be seen in the heroic ideals of Flash Gordon.
In essence, Flash Gordon provided a foundational blueprint of tropes and stylistic elements that George Lucas adapted, refined, and expanded upon to create the Star Wars saga, making it a pivotal influence on modern science fiction cinema.
1979 Animated Series
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Flash Gordon Hawk City Figure Set - San Diego Comic Con 2015 Exclusive
Bif Bang Pow! announces a Flash Gordon Hawk City Scene 3 3/4-Inch Figure Set, debuting exclusively at San Diego Comic Con 2015!
The action figure set includes both Flash Gordon and Emperor Ming. Each detailed figure has 9 points of articulation and comes with its own sword accessory. Packaged in a unique full-color box that includes a fold out diorama of Hawk City, the set fans the chance to recreate the memorable Hawk City scene from the 1980 film. This is a limited edition of only 2,400 pieces that comes individually numbered.
Available for the first time on July 8, 2015 at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343 at San Diego Comic-Con, attendees will have the first opportunity to grab this individually numbered and limited edition exclusive! N…
