The Disney D23's online web series "Armchair Archivist" explores the history, mystery and magic of the many props, costumes, set pieces and other iconic treasures of the Walt Disney Archives.
Originally aired on April 19, 2011, this episode takes a closer look at the archives collection of famous robots... including AWESOME Black Hole props and the two FULL-SIZED, HERO versions of V.I.N.CENT. and Maximillian!
Video courtesy of Disney / D23.
V.I.N.CENT. Behind the Scenes 01109 viewsHere, director Gary Nelson applies a Ferrani-Packard eye disc on one of the full-sized V.I.N.CENT.'s, an idea later discarded.
Photos courtesy of Red Eye.
Lieutenant Charles Pizer 03109 views
The Black Hole Annual 1981109 viewsPublished in the UK (Stafford Pemberton, 1981)
NOTE: We have the complete annual scanned in the "Printed Media" section. Go check it out!
Starlog Photo Guidebook Special Effects Vol. 2 01109 viewsScans provided by Red Eye.
The Black Hole Promo 06109 views
The Black Hole 02109 views
Dr. Hans Reinhardt 07109 viewsPhoto courtesy of Red Eye.
Whitman The Black Hole #3 24109 views
Whitman The Black Hole #4 17109 views
Whitman The Black Hole #4 19109 views
The Black Hole Storybook 48109 views
Maximillian Concept Art by George McGinnis 02108 views