Darth Vader Helmet Cast | STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)

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STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)

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Darth Vader Helmet Cast

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A Darth Vader helmet casting from Irvin Kershner’s Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Vader wore his signature helmet throughout the film as he continued to pursue Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and the Rebel Alliance.

The cast was taken from original production moulds during the making of the film and cast in black fibreglass. It was ultimately not needed for shooting and therefore never finished. The helmet is assembled in two parts; the mask and the dome which have been crudely pieced together with Velcro and masking tape, with silver-painted detailing on the screws around the mouth vent. The lenses are made from vac-form plastic, with metal mesh crudely glued to the inside of the mask for the chin vent. The casting, which originated from a crew member on the film, is accompanied by a framed invitation to the London Premiere of The Empire Strikes Back in Leicester Square on Sunday 4th May 1980. The Velcro has begun to come away from the helmet as a result of age, however it remains in good overall condition. Dimensions (assembled): 37 cm x 33 x 37 cm (14 ½” x 13” x 14 ½”)

£2,000 - 3,000

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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