Oakland’s Container Cranes Dream of Star Wars Glory

guest post by Todd Lappin (Telstar Logistics)

The Secret Dream of Every Container Crane

According to local lore, George Lucas was inspired to create the AT-AT walkers in “The Empire Strikes Back” after looking at the container cranes at the Port of Oakland, California while driving across the Bay Bridge.

Is it true? I have no idea. But the folks at thegirlandrhino.com, a small business based in Oakland, turned the legend into one very brilliant graphic t-shirt. I met them recently at the Capsule Design Festival in Hayes Valley, and scooped up a shirt for me and one for our kid.

More Info: The Girl and Rhino

photo by Todd Lappin (Telstar Logistics)

Written by Todd Lappin

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