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Metal Machines

Steel models capture the action of The Last Jedi

etal Earth has introduced Metal Earth model kits are made of previously released Star Wars kits,
M four new steel model kits from parts that are cut out of high- which includes offerings from the
quality 4-inch-square steel sheets. The
based on vehicles from Star
original and prequel trilogies, The Force
Wars: The Last Jedi. The pieces are snipped out of the sheets, Awakens, and Rogue One. In addition
Resistance Ski Speeder, Kylo Ren’s TIE and are then assembled by bending to vehicles, droids have proven
Silencer, the AT-M6 Heavy Assault tabs and inserting them through their popular, and fans can find Metal Earth

Walker, and the Resistance Bomber corresponding connecting points, kits for C-3PO, R2-D2, BB-8, and K-2SO.
each comprise two sheets of parts and without the need for glue or solder. Metal Earth also offers a Millennium
can be assembled with only a moderate The new vehicles from The Last Falcon model in its larger-scaled Iconx
degree of diffi culty. Jedi join Metal Earth’s impressive array line, which boasts even more detail.

Road-Ready Cosplay

Style and safety combine in these motorcycle helmets

ow you can protect yourself that mark them as being part of Star
N on the road, while fl ying your Wars’ 40th-anniversary celebration.
fan flag. Motorcycle helmet
Each helmet’s graphics offer incredible

company, HJC Helmets, offers attention to detail, including distress
motorcyclists with a penchant for the marks that give the helmets a lived-in,
galaxy far, far away the opportunity to “used-universe” feel appropriate for the
ride in style thanks to its growing line of characters being represented.
Star Wars-themed helmets. Each helmet “We are thrilled to be working with
is inspired by a different character. the awe-inspiring brand that Lucasfi lm
Those so far released include Kylo Ren, has created,” enthuses George Hong,
Boba Fett, and Luke Skywalker’s X-wing president of HJC America. “We
pilot helmet. anticipate great response around the
Both the Kylo Ren and Boba Fett world to the character graphics that we
graphics are represented on HJC’s have chosen. In particular, riders and
premium helmet model, the RPHA 11. fans of Star Wars will love the RPHA
The Luke Skywalker X-wing graphic 11 Kylo Ren’s special chrome and fl at-

appears on the company’s IS-5 helmet finish graphic design, and the uniquely
in North America and FG-70 helmet distressed graphic of the RPHA 11 Boba
in Europe, which are DOT- and ECE- Fett. They are beyond cool!”
approved, respectively. Both Skywalker HJC promises that these helmets

versions are retro-style open-face helmets represent only the first steps into
with drop-down amber-hued sunshields; a larger world. The company plans on
given their classic styling, the X-wing producing additional graphics from
helmets come equipped with special tags throughout the saga.

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