Denuo Novo (previously Anovos ) Emperor's Royal Guard fiberglass helmet.

[jhfagan]

Hey all...
It's been a hot minute, and busy as usual, but scored this beaut last week.
Kudos to Denuo Novo for getting this shipped out and delivered to me only 6 days after ordering.
I'm hoping they're stepping up now where Anovos was failing.
This thing is awesome.
Heavy, solid, interior and exterior finished superbly.
Pretty accurate as I can tell, as they say it's scanned from a screen used helmet.
I only wish they included a stand ( had to make my own here ) or a plaque or something, but alas...otherwise, it's amazing!
Enjoy!

 

[haveblue]

That looks fantastic! Has anyone around here been able to confirm the accuracy/lineage they're claiming?

 

[jhfagan]

They say they scanned a screen used helmet from Lucasfilm Archives.

 

[ggriffaw]

Anovos had an article about their Royal Guard helmet. They scanned an original helmet. The original helmet was made out of two molded abs halves like many of the ROTJ helmets. They felt this was too flimsy so decided to make theirs with fiberglass instead.

Anovos didn't include stands or plaques with their helmets because they had a costume license, not a prop replica license.

 

[ggriffaw]

Here are some photos from a Prop Store auction of an actual helmet.

Lot # 329: STAR WARS - EP VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) - Production-Made Emperor's Royal Guard Helmet

 

[jhfagan]

Here are some photos from a Prop Store auction of an actual helmet.

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SWEET!

 

[jas070680]

I just recently received this helmet. I was satisfied with the shipping time and most of the paint job until I took a closer look around the visor opening. The paint/gelcoat is chipped. Reached out to see what my options are for replacing it and…crickets. Starting to get flashbacks of Anovos.