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ANOVOS COSTUMES

up to its nondescript glass door. “ “Also, our pieces don’t have every
Do so, and you can just about see little dent and scratch you might fi nd
stormtrooper armor on display. We’re fortunate in on an original prop, because that’s
Venture further in, and you’ll soon that we have really not necessarily true to the character.
run into the likes of Vader and Someone might post a screengrab
Captain Phasma in all their statuesque good access. We’re online where a helmet has a little ding,
pomp. They may be mannequins, able to examine but that can be just one of 18 props
but they’re as intimidating as the used to represent that character. The
real thing! and capture the helmet in one frame could be a stunt
ANOVOS has drawn inspiration for actual props... helmet, or the Hero helmet, and a
its Star Wars costumes from across the few frames on it could be something
eras, so it’s no surprise that, beyond else again.”
Vader and Phasma, visitors are met ” Because of these concerns and
with a wall of helmets ranging from others, it’s not simply a case of

Rogue One Imperials to First Order not hope to match the wealth of Lucasfilm sending over a fi nished design
forces. Individually imposing, together information on legacy costumes—in to ANOVOS before production can
they say: “Welcome to costume terms of quantity or availability. begin. The company makes regular trips

replica heaven!” and beg the question, to the Lucasfilm Archives to study a
“Where will ANOVOS go next?” True to life wide range or reference materials, from
“Everybody has their theories ANOVOS is different from other Star photos and fabric swatches to actual
as to what we should make,” says Wars licensees in that it doesn’t have screen-used props.
the company’s senior director of its own design phase in the way that “We’re incredibly fortunate in
operations, Ken Morgan. “People a statue or toy manufacturer does. that we have really good access to
like to make it more complicated Because its products are functioning everything,” says Morgan. “We’re able
than it is, but we like to go with our 1:1 replicas of the real movie costumes, to fully examine and capture the actual
gut reaction. an ANOVOS design is the same as the props, so our version is as accurate as
“We get guidance from Lucasfi lm, movie design. The skill comes with can be. We clean up any anomalies,
but the trouble we all have is that, in creating something wearable and but we don’t alter anything. Lucasfi lm
manufacturing terms, there is only durable in the real world, which is is very helpful. I’ve never had a
a short window between a new fi lm less of an issue on a movie set with a relationship with any other studio as
being announced and being released. dedicated wardrobe department. good as the one we have with them.”
Creating a screen-accurate replica “We’re in the business of
based on reference material and replicating stuff as closely as possible,” Built to last
photos in that time is a challenge.” says Morgan, “but we’re not in the Wherever possible, ANOVOS uses the
When ANOVOS started making Star business of counterfeiting props. We exact same fabric for a costume as its
Wars products, it focused on original have to add some things that aren’t on-screen equivalent. For its fi rst Kylo
trilogy items for precisely this reason. on the original item, like how Ren costume, the company actually
Though The Force Awakens reference costumes hang and attach to your bought the last remaining rolls of the
was already in development, it could body during normal wear. material used in The Force Awakens.

Choose Your Trooper
Can’t decide what kind of trooper you want to be? Whether you want a complete
costume or just a helmet, ANOVOS has you covered...

Imperial Imperial Death First Order Imperial Shock Imperial Shadow Imperial Tank Imperial
Stormtrooper Trooper Stormtrooper Trooper Stormtrooper Trooper Shoretrooper
You can’t go wrong If Rogue One’s For the modern, The distinctive This black If you’re going for Another of the
with class TK death troopers Force Awakens- paintwork on this stormtrooper that ground assault memorable designs
stormtrooper armor. made an impression era look, this First helmet will help costume is vibe, you can’t from Rogue One,
ANOVOS offers a on you, then this Order trooper kit you stand out ANOVOS’ fi rst foray beat the accuracy this dusty brown

do-it-yourself kit fiberglass helmet is includes armor, joint at conventions, into the worlds of of this Rogue One beach helmet can
with armor, helmet, the ultimate way to gaskets, and belt, marking you out Star Wars Legends. helmet, based on be paired with
equipment belt, celebrate the elite for pairing with a as one of the It is available as a a digital scan homemade armor
and basic snaps and soldiers of Imperial helmet and a soft Emperor’s elite do-it-yourself kit or of the original or a tropical shirt
strapping. Intelligence. goods pack. shock troops. pre-assembled. Lucasfi lm prop. and cargo shorts.

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