So, what is known about this helmet?

Allegedly it is cast of a screen used helmet and imo, it certainly looks the part, moreso than most other helmets - it certainly has many of the knicks and dents matched to the screen helmet, though, unfortunately the story goes that the dome tabs were sanded down and the dome ring attached.

I have no reason not to believe that the history of this helmet is correct, but of course... I don't know for sure.

Any thoughts?

Its a nice looking helmet. Needs a better paint job though....

To me it does seem to have an original origin...either cast from the screen helmet or from a copy of the screen helmet (more likely from a copy of the screen helmet). Ya too bad the tabs were sanded off....real shame. It has a bit in common with the ESB movie poster helmet (which is ANH). But otherwise I think it's closer to the original ANH helmet than to the ESB movie poster helmet. I trust the history of this helmet...although the exact source of the mold it came from is unknown...but clearly from a reliable source. I love this helmet....

I woudn't say that...

You know? Please share....

I think it's one of the best ANH's out there.

Agreed. It's definitely an impressive piece, imo!

It does look fantastic though. Excellent helmet.

Edited for clarity.

Thought I'd resurrect this thread in light of DJ joining the forum. Hope that's okay.

DJ joined the Den?

Hi, DJ! Welcome to the Den! Good to have ya!

I think DJ should send a copy to all the Vader experts (and me because I came up with it) and have them compare.
In return, I think all the Vader experts should send a cast of their respective helmets to DJ (and me because I suggested it).
No more Vader wars! Everybody wins!

It is a very nice helmet indeed. I would love a copy as would most Vader collectors.

The only thing about it in the pics I have seen that I think looks mildly off is the dome seems to flare a bit on the left hand side (when looking onto the faceplate).

I don't know if it is due to postioning of the dome on the faceplate or not.

I have no reason to disbelieve the DJ story of provenence. I do not know DJ personally but have mutual friends who have said he is a top bloke.

I also know from a show off thread he is an excellent artist - if you read this DJ please post a link to your site - my favourite was called 'two earthlings' if my memory serves me well (which it doesn't a lot of the time ).

Oh yeah and do a run of helmets please

Cheers Chris

Hmm... that's one of the features to identify accurate helmets!

Hi Carsten,

I still think from the pics it looks too far to the left - possibly just the positioning in comparison to the faceplate.

Cheers Chris

Depends on what scene in ANH you compare it with.