At a meeting at Nick's with Andrew, Mollo asks Andrew to visit Elstree the next day to discuss the production of the armour. Andrew made 50 Stunt helmets and every one would have been slightly different, The original HDPE helmets on the pavement at Shepperton Design Studios. With accurate detailing and a down-to-earth price, it’s perfect for the wear and tear of Trooper events. Similar to the effect of a lion's mane, the helmet had now become more menacing and suitable for the threatening, military position the concept drawings had depicted. Sep. 09, 1958 - Shepperton Studions Re-Open: Shepperton studios were officially re-opened today. This sets the scene for Lucas' uphill battle to fulfil his dream...a fantastic achievement given the circumstances and lack of resources. The surface of the character was to be hard and protective, but flexible with a smooth, slick finish. After working in the movie props business during the late '70s, Andrew Ainsworth spends the next 25 years successfully designing and producing watersports products. Andrew, on the other hand, was new at the game and willing to carry the can, trusting that Nick was a man of his word. These companies come together to form a unique cluster and centre of excellence for the entire creative industries, supporting productions on and off the lot. Closes 15/01/2021. Back to Armour. Even to this day, some Lucas followers try and suggest that the red clay was sculpted at the film studio. Pinewood Studios Group. Free delivery for many products! Condition is "New with tags". I hope the exposure of the court evidence dispels this myth once and for all. 0. We are writing to confirm what was said by Mr Bloch QC to Mr Wilson QC this evening, namely that we will not be seeking to establish for the purpose of these proceedings that the dimensions and design features of the replica props being produced by the Defendants differ in any material respects from the props which Mr Ainsworth produced for Star Wars: a New Hope, and that consequently, we will not be calling Ms French. Feb 28, 2018 - A super-accurate E11 Blaster, with the level of originality, detail and quality you expect from Shepperton Design Studios - SDS. Small Frown [Hand Painted] They incorporated undercuts and tumblehomes and produced a moulded finished article that caught the highlights and shadows of an organically formed being. This meant that many of the first batch that went to Tunisia for the desert scenes were all shapes and sizes. Find out more. Our skilled craftsmen use the same materials and techniques used in 1976 to make todays replica. Vat Number: GB787 5643 70, Company Number: 4400426 sales@originalstormtrooper.com Stock controlled website, all products in stock and available for next working day dispatch unless otherwise stated. To cut to the chase, the case went to appeal where Lucasfilm failed to enforce its US copyright in Britain and Lucasfilm's appeal was dismissed in December 2009. Andrew’s large vacuum forming machine had a 15 ft x 3 ft bed that could accommodate all the moulds in one hit. Sporting Composites LTD T/A Shepperton Design Studios, 76 The Green, Twickenham, Middx, TW2 5AG. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Stormtrooper Gin was designed. Picture insert), but had to shot blast and spray them to get them white. Nevertheless, he took the job on, with the intention of convincing Andrew to produce the characters as Nick was impressed with the plastic moulding techniques that Andrew was developing, just a couple of doors away (see image below). Shadow Armour. Work Experience. I stylised the ammo belt, which had originally been conceived as canvas pouches. The use of plastics and composite materials was relatively new in 1976 and so Andrew built his own plastic moulding machinery (see right) to suit the size and type of products he designed. This material is very tough and flexible, although difficult to mould without severe shrinkage and impossible to paint. Later Stormtroopers, therefore, showed slight variations from the first batch. As it was also a little hot, moulded sheets of plastic were turfed out on the front pavement to cool down. 06, 1970 - The Filming of ''10 Rillington Place'' at Shepperton Studios: An exact replica of the No.1 Courtroom in London Central Criminal Court (The Old Bailey) has been built at Shepperton Studios for a film reconstruction of a trial that made English legal history. Andrew Ainsworth remembers his first Star Wars meeting, 23 January 1976. At Shepperton Design Studios we are committed to producing the highest quality helmets, armour and props available. With the school fees paid and the phone vibrating itself off the wall with enquires, it occurred to me that there might be justice in the world after all. This manufacturer made authentic Star Wars replica props and memorabilia, based in England.The company was founded by Andrew Ainsworth, who was asked in January 1976 to manufacture first the helmets, then the body armour for … (Andrew knew that Nick always used red clay as it was cheaper...the Studios' art department always demanded the best fine grey clay!) This Battle spec Full Armour set by Shepperton is expertly made and the most authentic set available. The two moulds had to produce finished plastic mouldings that could overlap to facilitate a fixing of the complete helmet. Invest in our helmets and armour and you acquire a piece of movie history.". Based on the original Stormtrooper Stunt helmet, this Battle spec helmet is made using modern production processes but retains the feel and soul of the original. Nick's diary records that on 29 Jan 1976 - less than a week later - Mollo was back again to check over the work so far. It occurred to Andrew that "a 'fly' type of eye with more than just unidirectional vision would suit the bill". Andrew’s first effort was to incorporate a flexible split hose around the neck of the helmet, suck the hot plastic over to form an undercut, leaving the hose back in the job every time (see left). Photo shows Diane Cilento seen smoking a cigar at the reception held at the studio today on the occasion of the re-opening. Andrew set about making the moulds in a completely different way to that of clay sculpting. Andrew constructed an ear moulding that not only suggested a radio-type communication facility but also covered the nasty joint and enhanced the balance of the helmet by increasing the overall bulk of it. 32 years on, the source of the initial clay helmet mock-ups was a key piece of evidence in the Court of Appeal, London when Lucasfilm brought (and lost) a case of copyright infringement against Andrew. Ref #0231. A week passed and Andrew beavered away using the khaki HDPE material to make the first Stormtrooper helmets as the Studios were in a hurry to get anything and were quite happy to get helmets that were just the same as the prototype. Lucas' claim was totally dismissed. Nick Pemberton's diaries record how critical a month February 1976 was for the development of the Star Wars props: The material was difficult to mould so the first batch of Stormtrooper helmets that went to Tunisia for the desert scenes were all shapes and sizes. Sporting Composites LTD T/A Shepperton Design Studios, 76 The Green, Twickenham, Middx, TW2 5AG. Once a set of moulds had been developed. Andrew made about 27 of the helmets in HDPE (21. It was obvious to Andrew that no joins or fabricated parts should be seen, the character should be homogeneous and so the head must flow into the body and be undercut to disguise any suggestion of an actor inside the costume. Product Description Based on the original Stormtrooper Stunt helmet & armour, this Battle spec Full Armour set is made using modern production processes but retains the feel and soul of the originals. Andrew achieved this by his unconventional 'trial and error' method of sculpting and manufacturing which was ultimately successful in creating a helmet that Lucas preferred over any other. (Nick always used red clay as it was cheaper; the Studios' Art Department always demanded the best fine grey clay. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Star Wars E11 Stormtrooper Blaster Shepperton Design Studios at the best online prices at eBay! 25 Feb 1976: Nick's diary records one word against Star Wars: "PANIC". While Lucas was considering the red and the grey clay mock-ups, Nick was taken on a guided tour of the Studios' Art Department. Andrew had established himself as an Industrial Designer, designing and manufacturing his own products. With precise details and a real price, Made of flexible white ABS perfect for costume wear … The helmet was beginning to come together now (see picture) but it looked unbalanced and the join at the side was ugly. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Disappointing. Ref #0231. Andrew sculpted the moulds to take into consideration the post trimming and assembly. The production moulds were the sculptures - they were positives,negatives and reverse engineered. Lucas chose the direction of Nick's effort and the Studios effort was abandoned. As well as the helmets, Lucas also initially questioned the authenticity of SDS armour and supplied Laela French from the Lucas archives to act as an expert witness. After a couple of long days working on the prototype, Andrew showed Nick the results and on the morning of 23 Jan 1976, John Mollo visited Nick to view the result. He was a scenic artist and he had no concept of how to achieve armies of slick, three dimensional characters. I was being hassled for school fees (how life changes). Some items, such as the legs, were, in fact, re-tooled three times to satisfy Lucas, several months after Brian Muir recorded working on the clay effort. At this meeting Andrew showed Mollo prototypes of Rebel Troops, Rebel Pilots and Imperial Troops, naming them Cheese Grater and Jawbone, as they had no identification at that point. We are happy to report that the moulds are in excellent condition after their near 30-year sleep in the props store. Producing a prototype with all these features would be a challenge, given the non-paying, speculative nature of the job. I was sadly disappointed. There was no official order or order number and Andrew had already created the prototype on a speculative basis so if it all went 'pear-shaped' Andrew would not have a leg to stand on. My brother was a member of the 501st: UK Garrison, and being made by Shepperton Studios by the legendary Andrew Ainsworth (the original builder of the storm trooper armour), I had very high expectations. On 6 Jan 1976, Nick had a meeting with George Lucas to discuss the Stormtrooper helmet and other characters. 19 Feb 1976: Mollo had a 9.30 am meeting at Nick's and ordered 50 Stormtroopers and 40 Rebel Pilot (X wing) helmets. Five pieces of the armour, shoulders and shoulder bells were recorded as being developed and supplied as late as 5 April 76 (Mollo's sketchbook page 329) and other parts of the moulds that were made from wood, bore no possible connection to any clay original. We originally created iconic characters such as the Stormtrooper in 1976 and use the legacy moulds from the first production to maintain an incredible level of accuracy. Established in 1974 by Andrew Ainsworth, the company was asked in January 1976 to produce first the helmets, then the body armors for the Imperial stormtroopers in the classic Star Wars films. Vat Number: GB787 5643 70, Company Number: 4400426 The Pinewood Studios Group is home to over 250 independent businesses globally, providing expertise, equipment and support to the film, television, video games, advertising and photographic industries.. Following Mr Richardson's dramatic statement, the case before Mr Justice Mann continued the following day, 15 April 2008. MADE BY ANDREW AINSWORTH THE ORIGINAL CREATOR. On top of the wardrobe were a few remnants of a past era - yes - Star Wars characters. Out went the Stormtrooper armour moulds, but he kept the protective skins for reference. Shepperton Design Studios Original Stormtrooper Armour [ A. AINSWORTH FILM PORTFOLIO ] Menu. George Lucas viewing the Stormtrooper mock-ups. The studios sent over a few useful plaster casts for reference, but they could not be used to make moulds, nor did they in any way constitute a complete set of armour. Later that evening (23.06 pm, 8 April 2008), the SDS camp received a formal letter from the Lucas camp which read: Dear Sirs. This was standard practice at all studios and in fact, the 'prop stores' are without a doubt the most fascinating insight into movie history. 0. Andrew met with the production crew headed by John Barry, the Art Director, who explained to Andrew ‘We have been working on this film for three months and all we have to show for it is this’ as he held out one of 3CPO's eyes. We are confident that our customers will treasure these helmets for years to come. Through much experimentation, Andrew achieved a smooth surface on the moulds, (see pictures) and incorporated all the facial details required including a forehead location for assembly. This Andrew did and they remain good friends to this day. Andrew continues "We mean exactly what we say 'The Original Maker, The Original Moulds'. He'd prepared a red clay mock-up of a Stormtrooper head plus ideas for the Tuscan Raider mask, Jawa mask, belt and holster. Andrew's task was to take his friend Nick's clay model and Ralph McQuarrie's concept drawings and sculpt the moulds which would form the iconic white plastic helmets worn by the Stormtroopers in ANH. The photo shows Lucas inspecting a grey helmet, as sculpted by Liz Moore at the Studios and beside it, the one Nick had presented in red clay. FAQs. 0. Yours faithfully... Andrew Ainsworth notes "I rest my case. Whilst Nick was on his guided tour, Lucas was inspecting the various alternatives that he had for the Stormtrooper head. We originally created iconic characters such as the Stormtrooper in 1976 and use the legacy moulds from the first production to maintain an incredible level of accuracy. All these years later, Andrew produces genuine, authentic replicas using the original moulds, as close as it is possible to get to the original film props. Andrew saw no evidence of any armour being made, but Nick had said that he had seen some grey armour being worked on, probably in the same style as the grey clay helmet from Liz Moore. Andrew's Victorian sweet shop was not always large enough... As Andrew reflects "There are many stages and processes along the way to make a movie. Learn More, Service Status: All in stock orders shipping normally, Happy New Year #Staysafe. Shepperton Design Studios . Shepperton Design Studios . Lucas chose Nick’s red clay Stormtrooper mock-up... Nick suggested that he knew someone who might be able to help. In the end, Andrew made 50 of the Stunt helmets and everyone would have been slightly different, so it's only helmets made from the original moulds that will conform to the original screen-used helmets. Head of Health, Safety, Sustainability and Compliance. The character now had a super multidirectional vision, the ability to function in noxious atmospheres, a super slick appearance. However, occasionally we do hold special events and openings at the studio. Based on the original Stormtrooper Stunt helmet and armor, this spec Full Armor battle set is made using modern production processes, but retains the feel and soul of the originals. As helmet production progressed, several modifications were made. Sporting Composites LTD T/A Shepperton Design Studios, 76 The Green, Twickenham, Middx, TW2 5AG. In 1976 prop maker Andrew Ainsworth of Shepperton Design Studios created the Original Stormtrooper helmets and armour for the first movie and the Stormtrooper became one of the most popular characters in global popular culture. ...Nick could now ask me to make the Stormtrooper a reality. I was sadly disappointed. This opinion is supported by Ralph McQuarrie`s (ANH Concept Artist) statement in an interview referring to the challenges of making the film when he said that 'they would have the biggest problems making the Stormtroopers.' Surely any futuristic, finely tuned, the military character would have significantly enhanced vision. I make each helmet by hand using the original moulds* I made in 1976 for ANH. As Andrew had now been introduced to Mollo, it was agreed that if there was any future work, Andrew would deal directly with the Studios and maybe just give Nick 'a drink' for the contact. The word `prop` means property. Nice. Read for yourself the short court transcripts below (statements are directly from the formal court transcript and include the original numbering). The helmet would, therefore, be able to filter noxious gases and the armour be so flexible that it could have actually grown on the character that way - much the same as an armadillo has natural armour. In any case, to achieve a complete plastic prototype, several separate moulds were required to produce parts that could be joined together to make a complete helmet. The helmet production progressed, although several modifications were made. In an ideal world, the finished product should be manufactured without any seams or joins, and so rotational moulding process would probably be most suited. SDS vacuum-formed ABS kayak with cockpit formed by undercuts (1975), Nick's diary states that at first, he only had contact with George Lucas, as at that early stage, there really wasn't anyone else - John Mollo (ANH Costume Designer) had not been employed at that stage - and in any event, Mollo`s remit did not include the Stormtrooper. The eyes were next. While these did not suffer from shrinkage and conformed to the mould shape accurately, the ABS was more fragile so most of these did not survive. Everything is a compromise in manufacturing and so Andrew decided that the characteristics of HDPE that would allow the mouldings to spring off undercuts would outweigh the shrinkage and painting problems - after all, it was only a prototype. Shepperton Design Studios is an England-based manufacturer of Star Wars replica props and memorabilia that was sued by Lucasfilm for copyright infringement.. Andrew explains "We used to sell the same props, or derivatives of, several times over, as new production companies came and went. Shepperton Studios is not generally open to the public for tours. I started to make the helmets and sold around 19 of them to Star Wars fans in the US.". Optional Extras E11 Holster + $ 89.00. John was an excellent communicator. (Andrew!). Even I was surprised when they fetched $60,000. Every product we make is overseen by Andrew Ainsworth, the original creator. HDPE fishponds and rock cascades made by Andrew in 1976. The better quality Stunt helmets came on stream later when the white ABS used for the armour came in. We also operate a cinema that is open to the public onsite at Pinewood and Shepperton. These products are based on the original moulds Andrew produced, as close as it is possible to get to the original film props. They both worked from their premises which were Victorian shops with out-buildings at the rear. Shepperton Design Studios Original Stormtrooper Espresso Mugs Set of 2 New. In 1976, Nick Pemberton, a successful scenic artist and puppeteer and Andrew Ainsworth, a recently qualified Industrial Designer from Ealing Art School, lived a couple of buildings apart on Twickenham Green, England. The moulds were hewed out of the resin/metal composite that Andrew had developed for just that purpose, much the same as a sculpture is hewed out of solid marble. Original Stormtrooper Ultimate Combo Deal, Original Stormtrooper Battle Spec MK3 Helmet, Original Stormtrooper Armour - Battle Spec MK3 - The Pay As You Go Saga Edition, Original Stormtrooper Armour Battle Spec MK3 Combo Deal, Original Stormtrooper Armour Battle Spec MK3 Mega Combo Deal. Cast from the original 1976 moulds, the original range is the most accurate replica of the on-screen stormtroopers. Shepperton Design Studios Original Stormtrooper Battle Spec Full Armour 4.89 out of 5 9 customer reviews|Add a review $ 1,450.00 $ 1,350.00. Nick then introduced Andrew to Mollo, who was obviously impressed with the work as he asked Andrew if he could also make 5 new helmets based upon the Navy helmet and helicopter pilot helmet which he had brought with him. Actually not too far away, Surrey to precise. Twickenham is in an old part of South West London. The service is part of a Green Travel Plan currently being implemented at the Studios. Almost without my knowledge, they were dispatched to Christie's for a Christmas auction. After considering the clay sculptures, Lucas chose Red - the direction of Nick's efforts and the Studios' effort was abandoned. There is no content for this region. He asked Andrew if he could make the armour in time for the first shoot in Tunisia, less than a month away. 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