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Helmet from ''Star Wars: A New Hope'' in 1977, signed by its designer. Unfinished Imperial Stormtrooper helmet is one of approximately six prototypes made of a specialized vacu-formed plastic. Features black rubber details, simulated vents and one clear plastic ''bubble'' eyepiece. Helmet by Andrew Ainsworth, who signs the inside in black felt tip, was crafted at Ainsworth's Shepperton Design Studios in early 1976, while other portions of George Lucas' epic film were shot at Pinewood Studios. White helmet features a ribbed edge at the back, a design element that was ultimately omitted due to its difficulty to produce. Measures 12'' in height and 12'' in diameter. Light fingerprint smudges, occasional abrasions to finish and minor cracking to right temple and jaw area. Accompanied by a black and white photograph of a stack of Stormtrooper helmets at Shepperton Design Studio and an LOA by Ainsworth. Originally lot 217 in the Film and Entertainment auction by Christie's, held in South Kensington on 17 December 2002.
Prototype Stormtrooper Helmet From the First ''Star Wars'' -- One of Only About Half a Dozen of Its Kind Made for ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' in 1977
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