Snowtrooper Helmet | STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)

Sold Stock #68801 | Sold Oct 10 2017

STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)

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Snowtrooper Helmet

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A snowtrooper helmet from Irvin Kershner's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Snowtroopers wore their shrouded helmets as part of their cold weather equipment during the assault on the hidden Rebel base on the ice planet Hoth, as they battled the entrenched Rebels alongside their massive walkers.

Designed by John Mollo from initial concepts by Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston, the helmet and hard armour components were sculpted by Jan Stevens. The armour of the snowtrooper was initially envisioned by George Lucas as a samurai-themed modification to the standard stormtrooper, however the design evolved extensively throughout pre-production, eventually acquiring its now distinctive look.

The helmet is constructed from vacuum-formed ABS plastic, with glued sections for the faceplate, dome and neck guard. Recesses are incorporated into the faceplate for the installation of eye lenses. Cast-in depressions are present on the faceplate's ‘nose' and down the back of the neck guard.

Made for the production but ultimately unfinished, this particular helmet shows evidence of sanding around the edges and joins in the plates in preparation for painting, and no liner is present within. However, the helmet shows minimal discolouration - a common trait of aging and light exposure in white plastic of the time - and despite the presence of scratches and marks, it remains in very good condition. Dimensions: 32 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm (12 3/4" x 12" x 10")

£20,000 - 30,000
Size

Item size: 12.6" × 11.81" × 9.84" (32cm × 30cm × 25cm)

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