Shepperton Design Studios

Shepperton Design Studios is a manufacturer of Star Wars props and memorabilia, based in England. Established in 1974 by Andrew Ainsworth, the company was asked in January 1976 to produce first the helmets, then the body armor for the Imperial stormtroopers in the classic Star Wars films.

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