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A vintage period 1970’s Ridgeback Stormtrooper Helmet. Constructed by Shepperton Design Studios (SDS) , the company that were contracted to fabricate many of the helmets for production use in Star Wars : Episode IV A New Hope, most notably, the now iconic, Stormtroopers. SDS have publicly gone on record to state that a handful of such Ridgeback Helmets were made as prototype test Helmets for’A New Hope’, circa 1976. For a long period this was thought the case, however, without prejudice, it is now the current general consensus, including that of Propmasters, that a handful of such Ridgeback Helmets were more likely to have been made by SDS actually after production for their own purposes/use. The Helmet clearly and heavily visually resembles the production used versions made by SDS apart from most notably the serrated lower rear Ridgeback and lack of both earpiece sections. Constructed of vacuum formed plastic, as per the production used versions, with interior adhered bubbled eye lens and hand painted detailing. The’teeth’ and’tusk’ sections remain uncut and both the brow and neck trims are present. Consistent to it’s age, the helmet has yellowed/discoloured over time, although the original white colouring of the plastic can still be seen where the trim has become more recently dislodged around the neck. There is a small split to the front top right of the dome but otherwise the helmet is in very good condition and still presents wonderfully. Our accompanying COA will clearly state as much. This Stormtrooper Helmet remains a very impressive display piece and a significantly less expensive option to a screen used example. The item “STAR WARS ANH vintage 1970’s Stormtrooper prop Helmet, Shepperton Design Studios” is in sale since Wednesday, June 21, 2017. This item is in the category “DVDs, Films & TV\Film Memorabilia\Props\Original”. The seller is “propmasters” and is located in Tonbridge. This item can be shipped worldwide.