A 1976 Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper helmet, unfinished and produced from white vacuum-formed plastic and rubber detail, made by Andrew Ainsworth, who made the original Stormtrooper helmets for the 1977 film 'A New Hope', 29 cm high x 29 cm wide, the opening 26 cm wide x 27 cm deep.

Purchased from Andrew Ainsworth by the current vendor in 1977, and believed to be of a small number of 'unfinished' models. The piece comes with a letter from Andrew Ainsworth stating it was made by himself, signed & dated April 2022. We also have a statement letter from the current vendor stating he bought it in 1977, from Shepperton Design Studios, and has remained in his possession since. This will be provided to the winning bidder. Another example, bought at the same time by the vendor, was sold previously at Ewbanks, 3/12/15, lot 368.

Condition Report

The vendor wore the helmet to a fancy dress party in the 1980s, and it suffered splits to both sides. Surface marks throughout, with supporting tape to the interior.