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Artist Imagines Imperial Walkers Conquering Downtown Chicago

By Samantha Abernethy in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 10, 2011 9:00PM

Beware our city's most dangerous invader since "Baby's Day Out." Digital artist Tony Bamber says he "always wondered what an AT-AT would look like walking around downtown Chicago." Wonder no more. The Imperial Walkers don't seem to be doing much destruction. They're just out for a walk in the rain, although they may be disturbing rush hour traffic on Michigan Avenue. Imagine seeing that outside your office window, especially during our Hoth-like weather conditions in February.

(Found via BuzzFeed)