Navy

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Imperial Navy (Cheese Grater)

The Imperial Navy helmet (Cheese Grater) is cast from the 1976 moulds. Whether you’re just starting out or already an avid collector, this is one-of-a-kind collectible that can be worn or displayed the choice is yours.

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SAMURAI

“IN SPACE...”

John Mollo phoned to ask for “two new black helmets and three white ones” and that was all the information received - although Mollo did suggest that a “Samurai” influence might be appropriate. Andrew created a futuristic military helmet that included forehead armour and a long cowl for rear protection, not dissimilar to the Samurai warriors from Japan. These characters became the back up crew on the Death Star.
FOREHEAD

“HIDDEN SECRET WEAPON...”

Planted on top of the under dome is a forehead piece of armour for extra protection. This is perforated with large holes that bring attention to the shape and suggest a complicated feature that may disguise a hidden source of counter defence. As the character did not have a specific role when Andrew designed it, he called it ‘’the cheese grater” because the forehead holes were reminiscent of Swiss Cheese, but when appeared in the film the character became known as the Imperial Navy helmet.
COWL

“WATCH YOUR BACK...”

From the top of the dome and backwards, Andrew created a rear swoop from ‘pinseal’ ABS, which again displayed large holes to match the forehead. The structural, strong swoop supported a large cowl which acted as protective armour for the back side and simulated the look of a Samurai warrior of the past.
EAR PIECE

“YES SIR - RIGHT AWAY SIR...”

Communication earpieces completed the design by widening the cross section of the helmet and they contributed to a more powerful defensive appearance. Andrew made 24 of these character for ANH, some of which had different designs of earpieces.
EAR PIECE

“YES SIR - RIGHT AWAY SIR...”

Communication earpieces completed the design by widening the cross section of the helmet and they contributed to a more powerful defensive appearance. Andrew made 24 of these character for ANH, some of which had different designs of earpieces.
SAMURAI

“IN SPACE...”

John Mollo phoned to ask for “two new black helmets and three white ones” and that was all the information received - although Mollo did suggest that a “Samurai” influence might be appropriate. Andrew created a futuristic military helmet that included forehead armour and a long cowl for rear protection, not dissimilar to the Samurai warriors from Japan. These characters became the back up crew on the Death Star.