The Original Stormtrooper brand is rooted in the authentic legacy of Andrew Ainsworth, the prop maker who, at Shepperton Design Studios in 1976, sculpted and vacuum-formed the iconic Stormtrooper outfits for the first Star Wars movie, 'Star Wars: A New Hope'. For many years, Ainsworth's significant contribution remained largely uncredited, leading to widespread unofficial reproductions of his design. Following a landmark UK Supreme Court ruling in 2009, Ainsworth was legally confirmed as the cre...
ator and owner of the original Stormtrooper design. This judicial victory enabled the establishment of 'The Original Stormtrooper' brand, which is dedicated to producing merchandise that faithfully reproduces Ainsworth's initial vision. The brand's core philosophy revolves around authenticity, celeb
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