#ephant mon

Illustrations by Justine Mara Andersen. “Star Wars Insider” Issue #60. June, 2002.

Issue #60 of the “Star Wars Insider” featured an article by Daniel Wallace titled “Who’s Who in Jabba’s Palace,” with accompanying illustrations by Justine Mara Andersen. The article listed the “The Good, The Bad, and The Goofy” and Mara’s caption, read:

"ELEPHANT MAN" OF A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.

PIC INFO: Spotlight on a lesser known character of the "STAR WARS" galaxy -- Ephant Mon was a Force-sensitive Chevin male from the planet Vinsoth. His previous occupations included: mercenary, gunrunner, and chief security officer to Jabba's Palace.

Artwork by Michael Butkus, from "STAR WARS: The Essential Guide to Characters" (1995), published by Del Rey Books.

SW/ROTJ/FUN FACT: The name Ephant Mon is likely a pun on the real-life Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick (1862-1890). Indeed, Ephant Mon was referred to as Elephant Man during pre-production of "Return of the Jedi."

Ephant Mon was a Chevin mercenary who eventually became head of security at Jabba’s Palace. Deceptively strong, Mon was a cunning and powerful opponent, skilled with many weapons. Mon was exceptionally loyal to Jabba, and sometimes ran the estate while Jabba was away on business.

Source: Drawing from the Past: How Prehistoric Creatures Influence Star Wars Designs

First Appearance: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi novel (1983)

The Slave Princess

STILL DEBATING WHETHER OR NOT I SHOULD LIST THIS BIG MUTHA ON EBAY.

NOTE: Recently unearthed a box of old SW toys and discovered this dude kinda goes for a lot on eBay -- even if he's unboxed.

PIC INFO: Spotlight on Fans' Choice Figure #3 -- "STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi's" Ephant Mon, from the "STAR WARS: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" action figure series, c. 2002 by Hasbro.

MINI-BIO: "Formerly a gunrunner, Ephant Mon is a cunning and ruthless adversary. A Chevin from Vinsoth, he was saved by Jabba the Hutt and pledged his loyalty to the crime lord, eventually becoming Jabba's head of security. Heeding a warning from Luke Skywalker, he was one of the few to survive the destruction or Jabba's sailbarge at the Pit of Carkoon."