JoeR

I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to acquire this Return of the Jedi background studio helmet. The provenance is very good on the helmet and pictures of other originals were used to verify its originality. Used in the opening Death Star scenes of ROTJ, it has been slightly refurbished. The right eye and left ear piece are replicas. It also has silicone in between the ears and the cap/back and faceplate. All the decals, brow and neck trim are original. The plastic was buffed back to a shine, but it has naturally yellowed again since. The mic tips are original. The frown and chin areas have been touched up with the correct paint. Excuse the poor quality of the pictures (I am a bad photographer and the camera isn't great) , I was desperate to show my fellow trooper enthusiasts. Better ones to follow. Enjoy. Joe

Hi bud I am down in Cornwall so a little far! I would go to the UK Garrison forum: http://www.ukgarrison.com/forum/ and ask there, there are loads of members dotted around the country. Joe

Interesting point. They probably would have used found parts lying around the workshop. Great work Paul, your stuff is so much better than SDS or GF's! Joe

Thanks buddy. HDPE has revamped it - show us the pics PLEASE! Joe

Trooper Decals http://www.troopedecals.com Very good decals, movie accurate/FX/ESB/ROTJ etc etc Joe

My old BS helmet: My old TE ROTJ that I sold Joe

Anymore? Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the thread. Its great to see so many TE's out there! Joe

No worries Matt I only ask because I have been tracking down original helmets. I have found 6 ROTJ so far, but ANH helmets are pretty elusive. No wonder as they are the best! Joe

Thanks Weibes Trooper, glad it got there in one piece! I can't get enough of all these helmets, that last bumpy cap is looking great. I am jealous. Joe

Matt does DM own this one now? Joe

That helmet is too cool. Thanks for sharing guys and keep the pics coming. I can't get enough of the TE helmets. Anyone have a ROTJ TE, would love to see one? Joe

Wow Ben. That rules. Think I might re-paint mine with household paint like my smmoth cap one. The more HDPE patches the better IMO! Joe

Stunning clutch, I love it! IMO I would move that brow up a bit for maximum effect though. Here is the tour blaster...I will post a pic of the LOA amd better pics when I get it. The guy that made it helped make the stormy tour suits too. Joe

Hey guns it was upsetting but I have used the money to get a ILM Stormtrooper Tour Blaster from a FOX Australia crew member. Pics to follow.... Joe

Thanks Matt This is a special helmet. Nice having a piece of TE history. Do you still have your KFC bucket??? Joe

TE The frown, traps and tears are all hand painted. It has Keith Mic Tips. Best of all it has a bumpy cap! I am going to add some pastal scuff marks and dirty it up, here it is all pristine and shiny with a few chips. And my old TE Smooth Cap now sold Joe

Wow that is so bad

bump I need one of these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bumpo... Anybody know what is happening with these????? Joe

Wow, what beautiful babies! Congratulations. I really want twins for some reasons!!LOL Joe

That is really sad news. Your suits are amazing in every way. Good luck in your journey buddy. Joe Ps: Can you pm me what you want for the moulds? I am very interested.

Not bad buddy. Have a look at the dented helmet for a great tutorial. BTW what helmet is that? Joe

For any UK troopers, Halfords white undercoat and White gloss appliance spray are perfect for getting a glossy finish on your lid. T-Cut them after the last coat and they look beautiful! Cheers Joe

Great job buddy. That looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. Joe