Rebel Defender Helmet
Immerse yourself in the daring world of the Rebel Alliance with the Shepperton Design Studios Rebel Defender Helmet - Visor Fixed-Down. Crafted by the original makers themselves, this helmet pays homage to the fearless rebels who took on the Empire with unwavering determination.
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| Heading | Defender |
| Subheading | Rebel |
| Highlights | Long protective back scoop.‘BE PREPARED - ENEMY FROM BEHIND’ The sweeping long back scoop formed extended protection over the back of the head. The helmet back scoop was made from Light Grey ABS by using a free formed parabolic shape that Andrew manipulated on the vacuum forming machine. Since this was a natural shape, produced using only atmospheric pressure, the dimensional accuracy was unsurpassed. The front half of the helmet has an extra moulded reinforcing cap,, a quadrant trimmed from the free formed shape. The concept being that extra forehead protection could diverting Laser attacks more effectively. Front Visor - Down Position.‘VISORS DOWN, SHIELD ENGAGED’ The visor on this helmet is in the down defensive position for ultimate protection. The visor was made from translucent grey Acrylic and was fixed down below the forehead cap. The Rebel Defenders stayed in the background but featured in final Medal Ceremony back at the Alliance Base. Andrew made 40 of these characters. |
| Did You Know | John Mollo ( Costume Designer) asked Andrew to produce three more helmets for the Rebel troops. They were to have various aspects of visors which signified their appropriate position in the fighting force against the Empire.They appeared in large numbers in action shots and in the final Medal Ceremony. These helmets were made from light grey ABS material to identify them as Rebel troops and not part of the white Stormtrooper brigade. |
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