Fife firm supplies 'hundreds of props' for latest Star Wars series
The firm said it is their largest ever single order, which includes iron bowls, trays, wooden spoons, folding chairs, baskets, tables, and even chicken coops to help bring the futuristic world to life.
The deal, worth nearly £9000, will see props from the Fife firm appear throughout 12 episodes of the hit Disney series, which follows rebel spy Cassian Andor during the five years leading up to the events of the classic Star Wars films.
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Carl Morenikeji, owner of Scaramanga, said he is a fan of the franchise and has also supplied props for other big-name productions like James Bond.
'I saw the first Star Wars film in 1978 in the ABC cinema when I was 10,' he told The Courier.
'It was the first science fiction film I'd ever seen, and I thought it was amazing.
'Seeing creatures from other worlds, droids, space battles and rebels fighting against an evil empire.
'I remember my brother and I duelling with blue and red light-up light sabres for years afterwards.
'That's where my passion for the franchise began. And since then, I've seen all the films, spin off-shows and cartoon versions, too.
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'One of our most regular buyers called me up and said she was looking for pieces for the second season of a sci-fi TV show. I asked if it was Andor and she confirmed it was.
Morenikeji added: 'I was so excited. I've always wanted to have a prop or props in a Star Wars film or show.
'On a scale of dream productions to be involved in, it's up there with James Bond, which we've also had our products in.
'I'm hugely grateful for the loyalty of our props buyers and our staff for continuing to meet their needs so quickly. It is often a crucial factor, as props can be needed for a scene being shot the next day.'
Scaramanga began supplying props for film and TV in 2011 when a buyer ordered antique trunks for Tim Burton's Dark Shadows.
The company has since gone on to supply more than 60 movies and TV shows including the likes of Marvel, Harry Potter and Fast & the Furious.
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