Who owns the Stormtrooper design?
In 1976 prop maker Andrew Ainsworth of Shepperton Design Studios created the original Stormtrooper helmets and armour for the first Star Wars movie, A New Hope. All these years later, Andrew produces genuine, authentic replicas using the original moulds, as close as it is possible to get to the original film props.
What happened to all the Stormtrooper costumes?
All components for stormtrooper armor and equipment was manufactured to the highest standards in the Empire. As a result, their armor lasted indefinitely, and could even be still found half-buried at decades-old battle sites.
How much does a Stormtrooper cost?
It costs 1,500 Vbucks, which translates to $15 in the real world. The Stormtrooper outfit will also be a free bonus for any purchase of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for PC from the Epic Games Store through Nov. 30, 2020.
Who was the original creator of the stormtrooper?
We originally created iconic characters such as the Stormtrooper in 1976 and use the legacy moulds from the first production to maintain an incredible level of accuracy. Our skilled craftsmen use the same materials and techniques used in 1976 to make todays replica. Every product we make is overseen by Andrew Ainsworth, the original creator.
Is the stormtrooper helmet the same as the movie?
Using the original molds and made using modern production processes this armor maintains an incredible level of detail, including the trademark asymmetry of the stormtrooper helmet, identical to the movie quality original. At a down-to-earth price, fabricated in white flexible ABS perfect for the wear and tear of costuming & trooping events.
Is the stormtrooper armor thicker than most armor?
The armor is thicker than most (well thicker than my ANOVOS kit) and has held up well in lots of troops, despite people saying its a recast and he didn’t make the molds………it’s a great piece.