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 Post subject: Original ANH HDPE Stormtrooper Helmet Found
PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:52 pm 
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Here is a thread I started at the RPB:

Might be old news for some.

The guys at the Prop Store have been lucky enough to find this little gem, albeit a little battered!

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Can't believe someone sanded this down - that is just criminal!

I am really pleased that more and more of these helmets are turning up, and residing in the UK. I would love a Hero to be found in private hands...

What does everyone think?

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Man, I would absolutely LOVE to own that helmet. It looks über sharp and even has the sixth tooth cut out. Has it been matched to any of the on-screen helmets yet?

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I think someone said they have, although it would be hard with all the sanding.

This one would be perfect for casting...

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Well, not many helmets have all six teeth cut out... that should at least narrow it down some... unless it was done in the "restoration" attempt.

I really hope it is left as-is, as it would be a shame to do anything to it! :eek

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So much Potential. Looks great apart from the sanding. Details still look sharp and it looks a candidate for casting as you say.


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Can't believe I've missed this thread! :dope

It sure looks great, but sanding such a piece is......:ac10

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Any more news on this piece? Have it been narrowed down as to what helmet it really is?

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 Post subject: Re: Original ANH HDPE Stormtrooper Helmet Found
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Hey NHM, I believe this is exactly what you were looking for. It looks like this HDPE helmet has been already matched with one in tantive IV.

Enjoy it :salut

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 Post subject: Re: Original ANH HDPE Stormtrooper Helmet Found
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Yes. I remember it being possibly matched to that helmet... but wasn't there doubt about a perfect match? Can't remember which forum it was on, though.

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 Post subject: Re: Original ANH HDPE Stormtrooper Helmet Found
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I thought the back was damaged quite badly and matched a scene from Tantive IV. No price on the site. What a tease.


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 Post subject: Re: Original ANH HDPE Stormtrooper Helmet Found
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Personally I don't think the screen match is right. Not surprising as the dealers are the slackest people when it comes to research :rolleyes

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Don't really know them so can't comment.


But boy... your avatar is mesmerizing... gotta go wash my eyes now... in soap! :wtf :drool

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 Post subject: Re: Original ANH HDPE Stormtrooper Helmet Found
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I think is a possible match,...the image is very small and still offer doubts...anyway, I will try to find it in the movie and get a few captures.

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I wonder if there is collector in England with a room full of trooper ears on display :lol

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 Post subject: Re: Original ANH HDPE Stormtrooper Helmet Found
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These are the Tantive IV captures I promised. Still it is hard to tell...
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