Imperial gunner helmet

Description

An original ANH helmet, from the original film prop maker. Add a piece of movie memorabilia into your collection now. The Imperial Gunner (Jawbone) helmet doesn’t get more accurate than this! Cast from the original 1976 moulds, the helmet accurately replicate the appearance and finish of the original screen-used helmets. Helmet designed to be worn or displayed in your collection.

• Signed by the original prop maker, Andrew Ainsworth
• Square display stand included
• Made from Acrylic capped black ABS
• Dark Acrylic wrap around visor
• Communications ear piece with aerial
• Internal foam swab for comfort
• Chin strap and chin moulding

Authentic

Original helmet, made and signed by the original prop maker.

In 1976, Andrew Ainsworth sculpted, fabricated and produced the original helmets used in the first Star Wars movie. Thirty years on, he dusted down his original moulds and resumed production.

The helmets you buy today are the most accurate replicas of the screen-used helmets ever produced. Each helmet is hand-made by the original prop-makers using the original 1976 movie moulds. Many of the same materials have been used although, where necessary, more modern plastics have been used which weren’t available in the days of ANH.

How it all started

After a couple of long days working on the Stormtrooper prototype, Andrew showed Nick the results and on the morning of 23 Jan 1976 John Mollo visited Nick to view the result. Nick then introduced Andrew to Mollo. Andrew says "John Mollo must have been impressed with my work as he asked me if I could also make 5 new helmets based upon the Navy helmet & Helicopter pilot helmet which he had brought with him from the States."

The next week on 29 Jan 1976, Mollo was back again at Nick's place to check over the work so far. Nick's diary confirmed this meeting at which Andrew shows Mollo prototypes of Rebel Troops, Rebel Pilots, Imperial Troops, naming them Cheese Grater and Jawbone, as they had no identification at that point.

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