Star Wars Rebels Premieres Tonight! - Shorts & Character Art

A round-up of character design/concept art - plus the four Star Wars Rebels animated shorts to get ready for tonight's premiere of the 1-hour pilot episode on the Disney Channel.

Meet the Rebel Heroes!

The Empire

 

Concept designs/art via Star Wars Rebels.

And here's some very cool loose concept paintings via StarWars.com and SlashGear.

Terrific New 'Star Wars Rebels' Imperial Propaganda Promo Art

The Empire has never looked more appealing in this fantastic series of art by Amy Beth Christensen
created to promote the new animated series coming to Disney XD later this year. Via Star Wars Rebels.

Imperial Portraits - King Trooper & King Vader by Bakus Design

Imperial Royalty by Bakus Design

Prints @Society6

Epic Animation - Fan Made Star Wars Anime - WIP Clip

Originally via io9 

Update - original creator Otaking77077's silent clip has been removed...

For now this is the best available clip - preserved by a fan with their own added music & sound FX.

Tie Bombshell - Star Wars Pilot Pin-Up Art by Ninjaink

The Imperial Counterpart to the F&A inspired Red 5 Art posted here last week!

Via Ninjaink: The Art of Timothy Lim

Cue The Imperial Wedding March - "Darth Vader" Wedding Band - Custom Design by Homer Liwag

This Star Wars inspired ring is designed by Homer Liwag, he designed the outstanding Indian Jones Engagement ring I shared previously. This is a fantastic subtle design - incorporating motifs of Vader's costume, Lighsaber components, and Imperial Architecture. Visit his design portfolio here.

Via The Mary Sue.