My money is on the Joe / Keith helmet :thumbsup
I'll do you one better.
I'll go form a faceplate and take some pics.
Give me an hour or so.
Having seen both sets of molds I believe there were two, or rather some of the ESB helmets were re-used in Jedi as background helmets, see www.starwarshelmets.com for details.
.....Joe
I don't believe there is any difference in the face or cap/back parts between the type 1 and type 2 rotj helmets so we'll have to agree to disagree. Different ears, different decals and accressories, and different assembly..
I don't agree with there being defined hero and background ROTJ helmets.
Just because there are two types doesn't mean that one is hero and one is background..
Ok i get it, i pi$$ed you off by informing you about only one ear being different. Chill a bit, these are just bits of plastic at the end of the day. Lets stay friendly.BTW, I started calling them type 1 and type 2 ROTJ helmets as I was the first in the prop community to make those distinctions...
As far as why the wonky ear was made? We don't know for sure. We can only come up with theories..
I do think the type 2 ears are different than the type 1 (from a distinguishability standpoint), just that only one seemed to be sculpted new (and wonky).
Actually I believe that the mark 2 troopers refers to the refurbishing of the ANH suits. That's why only such a short amount of time, and a short amount of material/improvements were necessary.
Not brand new costumes. Replacement parts perhaps, but not entirely brand new costumes.
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