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Lot #5. Star Wars: A New Hope | Screen-Used Stormtrooper Helmet
13007 S. Western Avenue, Gardena, California 90249
Phone 310-836-1818 | Fax 310-742-0155
July 24, 2025
An original production-made lightsaber, cast from the molds of a touring lightsaber, from the production of the film Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (Lucasfilm Ltd., 1983).
This lightsaber is composed of a cast resin, cast aluminum, metal allen key, and features gold/copper-tone detailing near the emitter at the end of the lightsaber.
There are two hero versions of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, the one known as the "cave-build" lightsaber, and one known as the "ISYHCANL" lightsaber. As noted by The Lightsaber Prop Guidebook, written and designed by Seth M. Sherwood, "the cave-build is the version first seen in the Archives book and was subsequently used as the base for resin copies given to exhibition and the basis for most toys and official replicas."
The coloring of this lightsaber matches the lightsaber that was used on-screen at the Yuma filming location, but there are differences between that mold and the mold that was used to create this lightsaber. This lightsaber additionally matches a touring lightsaber from the production Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (20th Century Fox, 1983) from the Lucasfilm Archives.
The lightsaber is housed in an acrylic display case on a clear stand.
Dimensions: 11.5 x 2.25 inches
Category: Return of the Jedi, Props
An original Stormtrooper helmet screen-used in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (Lucasfilm Ltd., 1977). This helmet recently has been exhibited as a highlight item at the "DEFENDING AMERICA AND THE GALAXY: STAR WARS AND SDI" exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library from February 2 - September 30, 2024.
After extensive research, examination and analysis conducted by leading Star Wars helmet authentication experts who have consulted with Lucasfilm Archives, as well as Julien's in-house Hollywood memorabilia specialists, it has been determined that this helmet is an original stunt helmet used during the production of Star Wars: A New Hope.
This helmet is believed to be featured in scenes on Tatooine as a "Sandtrooper" helmet (though some helmets from Tunisia were later reused on other sets for non-Tatooine scenes).
Only six stunt helmets are known to have survived and are accounted for in private collections - this being one of the six. This specific example was gifted to a film crew member who worked on Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (Lucasfilm Ltd., 1980).
Due to the unpredictable vacuum forming casting methodology employed by Shepperton Design Studios when fabricating the Stormtrooper helmets for Star Wars, and the face's eyes and "teeth" needing to be hand-cut, one at a time, each helmet resulted in unique and distinctive individualized facial features. These features have historically become determining factors in authenticating original screen-used Stormtrooper helmets.
The material used on this specific helmet is the original, vintage, khaki-green HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) vacuum formed plastic material used by Shepperton Design Studios in 1976. During its restoration, this helmet also exhibited the original off-white / ivory white colored paint utilized during its original fabrication at Shepperton Design Studios within its crevices.
This helmet had previously undergone some form of apparent restoration at one point, following the production of Star Wars: A New Hope, but not to its full potential.
This helmet was carefully restored by renowned Star Wars historian, motion picture prop & wardrobe restoration expert and artisan Gino Sabatino. It was meticulously brought back down to its original muted khaki-green HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) vacuum-formed plastic components produced during the pre-production of Star Wars and underwent a complete and more faithful restoration.
During the original rushed construction of this specific helmet in 1976 at Shepperton Design Studios the vacuum formed plastic faceplate was cast thin and two sections had been constellated and were subsequently trimmed, either prior to production by an artisan at Shepperton Design, the Star Wars Art Department or the Costume and Wardrobe Department, or some point later, which resulted in spacing that required a stabilizing plate to be installed, which was cast from a mold taken directly off of another screen-used stormtrooper helmet faceplate.
The faux ear communication devices on either side of the helmet, also cast from molds taken directly off of an original screen-used helmet ears, were affixed akin to the originals.
The helmet was then custom sprayed with red primer which was matched from an original paint sample. Next the recognizable off-white / ivory white painted topcoat, also as per the originals, was applied. Authentic hand-painted details, based upon those featured on original screen-used helmets preserved in the Lucasfilm archives and in private collections, were added. Using matched paint samples, this detailing was meticulously added to the exterior of the helmet, including on the vocoder direct speaker, "teeth" and frown area (natural air vent), temples and rear of head "traps" (faux heat dispersion vents and osmotic filters) and "tears" (faux heat dispersion vents located under the eyes), and tube striping (simulated exhaust filters), and on the auditory sensors located on the center raised portion of either ear.
Proper helmet accessories were installed next, including screen accurate black rubber brow and neck trim, aerator "Hovi Mix Pa2" mic tips cast off a vintage original. authentic green acetate gel lens material placed in the eye area, accurate elastic chin straps and micro-foam lining was methodically installed within the interior of the helmet.
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Category: A New Hope, Costumes/Clothing, Props
A complete original promotional Stormtrooper ensemble, complete with undersuit, outer parts, blaster, helmet, size 9 boots, size 11 boots, packing list, "Character Appearance User's Guide", and touring road case.
This costume was one of 36 created by Industrial Light & Magic in 1995 as a promotional tool for the Fox video release of the original trilogy in that same year. As a striking marketing tool, two Stormtroopers would escort Darth Vader, who was built and assembled by Don and Anna Bies. These costumes were designed to travel around the world, fitting within their custom road cases, to promote the release at various events. This Fox video release would mark the last time that the original trilogy films were available in a non-Special Edition format.
When promotional touring was complete for the 1995 project, the 36 costumes were used for a variety of purposes. This Stormtrooper ensemble eventually made its way back to the spotlight in a 1999 skit about The Phantom Menace on the Late Show with David Letterman (CBS Productions, 1995). Includes a thank you note stating "Thanks so much!!! XX Late Show"
Accompanied by an unopened 1995 VHS box set of the original trilogy films in their original release format.
Proceeds from this auction support the initiative to build The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia which will bring together four of the world’s largest Star Wars collections, combining 1.5 million objects, to create a unique, over-the-top, fun fan experience in a NEW PUBLIC MUSEUM that will offer a galactic range of exhibits, programs, and amenities that will INSPIRE and SERVE the world. See TheSagaMuseum.org for more information.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Provenance from The Saga Museum.
Dimensions: Road Case: 33 x 28 x 15.5 inches
Category: Costumes/Clothing, The Saga Museum
Provenance: From the Collection at Rancho Obi-Wan, the Guinness World Record Certified "Largest Collection of Star Wars Memorabilia", Originally Donated by Lucasfilm Ltd.
An original one-piece ensemble worn by a member of the acrobatic team, The Wazzan Troupe, as one of the "Holographic Tumblers" in the infamous television program, The Star Wars Holiday Special (CBS, 1978).
Originally designed by the legendary Bob Mackie, this hot pink, Spandex, unitard is embellished with black and white pom-poms, and features two black-boned, pink oragnza wings under each arm. The piece features a zipper back and contains two labels inside - a sewn-on tag with handwriting that reads "OMAR" and additional handwriting directly on the unitard that reads "ECM." Black spandex sections are present on the lower part of each leg, with one containing a decorative stud at the top.
The appearance of the Holographic Circus Troupe is one of the earliest indications that The Star Wars Holiday Special was not going to be filled with the kind of galactic space battles that were found in the smash hit original film from a year before. Within the first ten minutes of the special, Chewbacca's father, Itchy, plays an activity capsule for Chewbacca's son, Lumpy, that projects an entire holographic circus that includes multiple acrobats in these outfits (CLICK HERE TO WATCH). This performance is just the first of many bizarre, anomalous interludes that make The Star Wars Holiday Special such a head-scratching program. Other detours in the show include performances by Diahann Carroll, Jefferson Starship, Bea Arthur, multiple characters portrayed by Harvey Korman, and an oddly-animated short that features the first ever appearance of fan-favorite character, Boba Fett. This holographic circus routine was recreated and featured in a scene in one of the most recent LucasFilm projects on Disney+, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, as a fun easter egg for die-hard fans who always remember to celebrate Life Day on November 17 every year.
Proceeds from this auction support the initiative to build The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia which will bring together four of the world’s largest Star Wars collections, combining 1.5 million objects, to create a unique, over-the-top, fun fan experience in a NEW PUBLIC MUSEUM that will offer a galactic range of exhibits, programs, and amenities that will INSPIRE and SERVE the world. See TheSagaMuseum.org for more information.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Provenance from The Saga Museum.
Category: Costumes/Clothing, The Saga Museum
Provenance: From Gus Lopez's "Bobacabana", One of the Founding Collections of The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia
An original Mandalorian helmet used by Pedro Pascal as "Din Djarin / The Mandalorian" in the production of the Star Wars television series The Mandalorian (Lucasfilm Ltd., 2019-2023).
The helmet is composed of a fiberglass material and features a cloth neck guard which is visible throughout the series. The surface of the helmet is reflective, which is achieved through various forms of airbrush to simulate a metallic quality. The edges of the helmet exhibit production wear, mainly around the cheeks and center of the dome. The tinted black t-shaped face shield is composed of acrylic.The interior of the helmet is lined with black fabric, with a skull-cap cushion, and a Legacy Effects tag stitched directly into the lining.
In 2020, Legacy Effects earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects, which is reflected in the level of detail shown on this incredible prop.
The Mandalorian is an award-winning Star Wars space-western series that follows The Mandalorian/ Din Djarin, a bounty hunter, on a series of missions and adventures to protect "the Child/ Grogu." Throughout the series, the Mandalorian wears this style of helmet in all scenes, only removing it a select few times.
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Category: Props; Costumes/Clothing
