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A Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) prototype helmet from J.J. Abrams' sci-fi adventure sequel Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. The "Jedi Killer," Kylo Ren, wore a uniquely distinctive helmet throughout the film while fighting his enemies. Prototypes were produced as part of the creative design process for speculating on various concepts for the character's final appearance.

This prototype helmet is made from fiberglass, expertly painted black, with curved patterned lines around the eyes and forehead filled in yellow. One of the eye sockets is filled with a transparent acrylic panel. The main differences between this prototype and the final prop helmet are the color of the patterned lines, the positioning of these lines, and the eye sockets' shape.

Three pieces of design artwork, painted by costume concept artist Glyn Dillon, can be found printed on pages 13 and 175 of The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens book, depicting Ren's helmet with yellow curved lines like this prototype. Dillon cites Chris Foss' black-and-yellow camouflage designs for the Dune ships as an inspiration. He went on to explain how writer-director J.J. Abrams was fond of the yellow-and-black combination, however, he preferred the lines to be more reflective and wasn't convinced that they should have been yellow all the time.

The paintwork exhibits a significant amount of peeling, leaving numerous silver-color patches across the helmet's surface.

Dimensions: 11.75" x 9.50" x 8" (29.75 cm x 24 cm x 21 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 - 6,000



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