Stormtrooper armour kit
Stormtrooper armour kit
Code: S005K
Delivery (per item): £21.00(UK), £40.00(Europe), £65.00(World)
Sorry, not available to USA
The closest reproduction of real Star Wars ANH Stormtrooper armour ever – in kit format to make your own. A replica of the outfit made for on-screen use in 1976, this is one authentic movie collectible you’ll want to wear. So report for duty trooper!
Description
Our Stormtrooper armour is an accurate replica of the armour we produced in 1976 – only using today’s more advanced production techniques and thermo-plastics. The Stormtrooper armour kit offers substantial savings on our ready-to-wear armour while still offering the same accurate replica finish. All of the components are pre-trimmed for you and we supply all of the fixings required to complete the armour. Enjoy the experience!
- To ensure your finished armour can be as good as the real thing, we accurately pre-trim the parts as well as making and supplying all the fixings.
- Made of acrylic capped ABS, this rugged armour looks great on a mannequin (available separately)
- Strong enough to withstand the rigours of costuming too!
- Colours match to the same colour hues of the original helmets as well as our current range of Stormtrooper helmets
- Armour designed to be combined with our Stunt, Hero and Battle spec helmets
- Professional ‘popper’ integrated strap system
- Black body suit, gloves and hand armour included (white boots not included)
- Accommodates various body dimensions – typically 5’6 to 6’2 (165-185cm) with various builds
- Armour stud connectors are pre-made on ABS washers
- Gluing position for the connectors is marked on the inside of the armour
- Leg jointing strip cut to width and pre-made elastic straps supplied
- White ABS glue and strong adhesive backed Velcro are included
- Full instructions included or download here:
Authentic
Original armour from the original prop maker.
In 1976 Andrew Ainsworth sculpted, fabricated and produced the original helmets and armour used in the first Star Wars movie. Thirty years on, Andrew resumed production.
The armour is the most accurate replica of the screen-used outfit ever produced. Each set of armour 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
In early 1976, Andrew was busy producing 50 Stormtrooper helmets for ANH after the success of his prototype. A call came in from John Mollo - ANH Costume Designer. Andrew was asked to visit Elstree studios the next day to discuss how the Stormtrooper armour could be produced. Andrew remembers: "There were rough initial concept drawings, but the Studio was really struggling to turn them into reality. Luckily for me, and bizarre as it sounds, my experience in working with plastic mouldings came up trumps and I brought the armour to life."
Original photo gallery: click images to see larger version
Dressing
Armour kit components are pre-trimmed and the armour accommodates various body dimensions – typically 5’6” to 6’2” (165-185cm) with various builds. Once you have assembled the armour kit, you may find our armour dressing instructions useful.
You can download full instructions on how to dress the armour here.
