ESB Helmet/Armor Set

THE COMPLETE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK VADER SET

Lineage Built to Wear

Some collectors buy a helmet.

Others want the complete Vader experience.

This Empire Strikes Back Helmet & Armor Set brings together two of the most iconic pieces of the Vader costume into one complete package. Built from lineage-based molds and handcrafted using traditional effects-shop techniques, this set was created for collectors who appreciate craftsmanship, accuracy, and the movie-history roots behind every piece.

At Shadow FX Studios, we believe accuracy begins with lineage.

The closer a piece remains to its origins, the more faithfully it preserves the details that made the originals legendary. That philosophy has guided our work for decades and continues to shape every helmet and armor set that leaves our shop.

This isn’t simply a collection of parts.

It’s a continuation of a legacy.

A connection to the bloodline of the pieces that inspired generations of collectors, builders, and fans.

Crafted, Not Manufactured

Every helmet and armor set is individually produced by hand.

From casting and trimming to assembly, finishing, painting, and final detailing, each piece receives individual attention throughout the entire process.

No assembly lines.

No mass production.

No shortcuts.

Just traditional craftsmanship backed by more than 30 years of experience in the effects and prop-making industry.

Because when accuracy matters, the details matter.

Built to Wear. Built to Display.

Unlike display-only pieces, this set was designed to do both.

The helmet features a hardhat liner system for wearability, while the armor incorporates hinged shoulder bells for improved movement and functionality.

Whether you’re building a collection, attending events, trooping, or simply bringing a piece of movie history into your home, this set was designed to be enjoyed—not just looked at.

Display it.

Wear it.

Make it your own.

Why Choose the Complete Set?

The helmet may be the first thing people notice.

The armor completes the presence.

Together they create the unmistakable silhouette that made Darth Vader one of the most recognizable characters ever put on screen.

Purchasing the complete set ensures both pieces are built as a matching pair while offering greater value than purchasing them separately.

Included

• Empire Strikes Back Helmet
• Empire Strikes Back Armor
• Hardhat Liner System
• Hinged Shoulder Bells
• Handcrafted Fiberglass Construction
• Individually Finished and Detailed
• Suitable for Wear or Display

Shadow FX Studios

Making Lineage Since 2001.

Over 30 Years of FX Craftsmanship.

DNA of the Original.

Off the Screen Into Your Room.

Lineage Built to Wear.