Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet

psdumas · 12-16-2011, 06:34 PM

Hi all.. from the Jersey Shore..

My father was a PR Executive at 20th Century Fox during the making of the Star Wars movies.

We have an original, screen used Stormtrooper helmet. I honestly have to tell you I don't know much about it except what my father always told me. He was in the business, did publicity on Star Wars, and collected a lot of stuff when he was there.

I'm NOT trying to sell it, just trying to get an idea of what it is worth, or where to go to find out what it is worth.

Thank you much... Pat

mattiza · 12-16-2011, 06:41 PM

Do you have any pics?

psdumas · 12-16-2011, 06:45 PM

Will get pics posted tomorrow. Thanks. It is without the rubber head stripe, and obviously well handled. But, original as can be.

dirtydave · 12-16-2011, 08:37 PM

WOW!!! an original helmet in Jersey.Man how I would love to see that in person.

Dave

Jm419 · 12-16-2011, 09:02 PM

Cue Gino... now.

gizmo · 12-16-2011, 09:17 PM

Awsome!!! Get pics up soon so we can all drool over it.My guess on price depending on how complete it is or if it's actually ANH would be between $50000-$80000.But it depends on the market too.

Now get those pics up so we can screen match it.

Ben

gizmo · 12-16-2011, 09:21 PM

Oh and cast it for us too. That way we can have replicas and you can make money while keeping the helmet for good.

Moxiebot · 12-16-2011, 09:24 PM

Wow, I'd love to see pic. I'd imagine it's worth quite a lot! But I suppose the only way to know for sure is to put it up for auction and see how much it sells for

Search4 · 12-18-2011, 09:17 AM

Welcome to another Jersey collector! We'd all love to see pics, and be prepared for the inevitable discussion about "is it really from ANH?"

apollo · 12-18-2011, 12:11 PM

Quick get those pics up so we can rip it to shreds!

voice in the crowd · 12-18-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Search4

Welcome to another Jersey collector! We'd all love to see pics, and be prepared for the inevitable discussion about "is it really from ANH?"

He never said it was from ANH. He said his father was a PR exective during the making of the Star Wars movies so it could potentially be ROTJ. It could also be a promotional item.

Saying that I hope it is ANH and we can place it on screen

As for value I would say it is worth what the people at an auction are willing to pay and judging by recent auctions you could be looking at $40,000 to $100,000

I am looking forward to seeing photographs and hearing a bit more of the back story on this helmet.

Thanks for sharing this psdumas

Exciting stuff

dirtydave · 12-18-2011, 01:23 PM

The title of his thread says ANH.

Dave

voice in the crowd · 12-18-2011, 02:16 PM

Doh!!

My bad. I read the first post and clearly in all my excitement missed ANH in the thread title

Still would love to see snazzy pics to make sure it is ANH.

dirtydave · 12-18-2011, 02:58 PM

I hear ya.I live in Jersey & would love to see it in person.Would be a dream come true.

Dave

Propmasters · 12-20-2011, 09:43 AM

be great to see some pictures

IndyFanChuck · 12-20-2011, 09:52 AM

It's been 4 days. No photos.

Too Much Garlic · 12-20-2011, 10:35 AM

Pictures would be interesting.

Ketzer.com · 12-20-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Too Much Garlic

Pictures would be interesting.

Yes. Any news on those?

Oh, it is not this one, is it?

Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), Star Wars prototype/screen used Stormtrooper helmet., costumes/wardrobe

Tim

iceman · 12-20-2011, 04:00 PM

This is a familier story -

I get this about once every couple of years, someone hears that I worked for Lucasfilm, then tells me a story about thier Dad/Mom/borther/Sister/wife/husband/etc. that used to work for LFL's Accountant/gardner/hairstylist/whatever, and they obtained some mask (usually) or other prop they claim was in the movie, and either they never get around to showing it to me, or it's a Don Post mask or other type merchandise. The last one was a few months ago, they still had it in the the original Don Post carboard box !

In all fairness, most people who are not in the industry (Or not members of the RPF !) don't realize movie props don't come in printed cardboard boxes. (At least none that I have seen !)

But, you never know, this guy just might be the real deal.

apollo · 12-20-2011, 04:13 PM

"Let's go screw with the fanboys at the RPF!"

He could be on the up and up but I have heard his story WAY to much over the years and it does not really make sense.

IndyFanChuck · 12-20-2011, 04:45 PM

I really do hope that this guy has a 100,000$ dollar helmet and didn't even know it. That would be so cool. I love stories like that.

Finding some treasure you had no idea was insanely valuable. If it's real, I'll have a great story to tell my coworkers.

I wish MY Dad worked for Lucasfilm back in the day!

wannab · 12-20-2011, 05:05 PM

Just a fart in the wind until pics are shown.

Doug

gizmo · 12-20-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannab

Just a fart in the wind until pics are shown.

Doug

I hear ya

Ben

voice in the crowd · 12-21-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

they never get around to showing it to me, or it's a Don Post mask or other type merchandise. The last one was a few months ago, they still had it in the the original Don Post carboard box !

I agree most people don't know what they have. Paul Daniels (a famous UK television magician) was given a Don Post trooper helmet by a 20th Century Fox exec back in the 70s and tried to sell it and no matter what he was told he would not believe it was not screen used.

One little pointer though that it isn't Don Post or an old mask / toy is the owner said the rubber trim is missing. I don't think that any of the licenced items have separate trim they are painted or moulded.

I would think the owner is currently dealing with a pile of PMs from people who want to see it / buy it / restore it etc etc

I am staying optimistic hopefully pics will come.

Chris

apollo · 12-21-2011, 07:33 AM

He has not been back on the board since he posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by voice in the crowd

I would think the owner is currently dealing with a pile of PMs from people who want to see it / buy it / restore it etc etc

I am staying optimistic hopefully pics will come.

Chris

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12-16-2011, 06:34 PM	#1
psdumas Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Hi all.. from the Jersey Shore.. My father was a PR Executive at 20th Century Fox during the making of the Star Wars movies. We have an original, screen used Stormtrooper helmet. I honestly have to tell you I don't know much about it except what my father always told me. He was in the business, did publicity on Star Wars, and collected a lot of stuff when he was there. I'm NOT trying to sell it, just trying to get an idea of what it is worth, or where to go to find out what it is worth. Thank you much... Pat

12-16-2011, 06:41 PM	#2
mattiza Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: El Segundo, Ca. Posts: 66	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Do you have any pics?

12-16-2011, 06:45 PM	#3
psdumas Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Will get pics posted tomorrow. Thanks. It is without the rubber head stripe, and obviously well handled. But, original as can be.

12-16-2011, 08:37 PM	#4
dirtydave Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 380	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet WOW!!! an original helmet in Jersey.Man how I would love to see that in person. Dave

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12-16-2011, 09:02 PM	#5
Jm419 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 789	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Cue Gino... now.

12-16-2011, 09:17 PM	#6
gizmo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 623	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Awsome!!! Get pics up soon so we can all drool over it.My guess on price depending on how complete it is or if it's actually ANH would be between $50000-$80000.But it depends on the market too. Now get those pics up so we can screen match it. Ben

12-16-2011, 09:21 PM	#7
gizmo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 623	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Oh and cast it for us too. That way we can have replicas and you can make money while keeping the helmet for good.

12-16-2011, 09:24 PM	#8
Moxiebot Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Seattle'ish, WA Posts: 35	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Wow, I'd love to see pic. I'd imagine it's worth quite a lot! But I suppose the only way to know for sure is to put it up for auction and see how much it sells for

12-18-2011, 09:17 AM	#9
Search4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 70	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Welcome to another Jersey collector! We'd all love to see pics, and be prepared for the inevitable discussion about "is it really from ANH?"

12-18-2011, 12:11 PM	#10
apollo Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,750	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Quick get those pics up so we can rip it to shreds!

12-18-2011, 01:23 PM	#12
dirtydave Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 380	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet The title of his thread says ANH. Dave

12-18-2011, 02:16 PM	#13
voice in the crowd Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,887	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Doh!! My bad. I read the first post and clearly in all my excitement missed ANH in the thread title Still would love to see snazzy pics to make sure it is ANH.

12-18-2011, 02:58 PM	#14
dirtydave Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 380	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet I hear ya.I live in Jersey & would love to see it in person.Would be a dream come true. Dave

12-20-2011, 09:43 AM	#15
Propmasters Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England Posts: 39	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet be great to see some pictures

12-20-2011, 09:52 AM	#16
IndyFanChuck Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis TN!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,221	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet It's been 4 days. No photos.

12-20-2011, 10:35 AM	#17
Too Much Garlic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 8,072	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Pictures would be interesting.

12-20-2011, 04:00 PM	#19
iceman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 248	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet This is a familier story - I get this about once every couple of years, someone hears that I worked for Lucasfilm, then tells me a story about thier Dad/Mom/borther/Sister/wife/husband/etc. that used to work for LFL's Accountant/gardner/hairstylist/whatever, and they obtained some mask (usually) or other prop they claim was in the movie, and either they never get around to showing it to me, or it's a Don Post mask or other type merchandise. The last one was a few months ago, they still had it in the the original Don Post carboard box ! In all fairness, most people who are not in the industry (Or not members of the RPF !) don't realize movie props don't come in printed cardboard boxes. (At least none that I have seen !) But, you never know, this guy just might be the real deal.

12-20-2011, 04:13 PM	#20
apollo Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,750	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet "Let's go screw with the fanboys at the RPF!" He could be on the up and up but I have heard his story WAY to much over the years and it does not really make sense.

12-20-2011, 04:45 PM	#21
IndyFanChuck Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis TN!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,221	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet I really do hope that this guy has a 100,000$ dollar helmet and didn't even know it. That would be so cool. I love stories like that. Finding some treasure you had no idea was insanely valuable. If it's real, I'll have a great story to tell my coworkers. I wish MY Dad worked for Lucasfilm back in the day!

12-20-2011, 05:05 PM	#22
wannab Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 994	Re: Screen used ANH Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet Just a fart in the wind until pics are shown. Doug

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