First Order Stormtrooper Armour Now on Sale

Detailed replicas of Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ First Order Stormtrooper armour is now on sale, letting fans play out their own pseudo-fascist fantasies while looking both cool and canonically accurate – surely every cosplayer’s dream.

The First Order Stormtrooper armour is being sold by ANOVOS, which is famed for its officially-licenced sci-fi and fantasy movie and TV tie-ins, boasting clothing and props from the likes of Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Ghostbusters.

The armour is available in two options: in kit form, to be constructed at home, for $2,225, or pre-constructed for $6,915.

The Stormtrooper armour, which is based on the original production assets, is described thusly:

• Costume is designed to fit a person that is between 5 ft. 8 in to 6 ft. (1.7 to 1.8 meters) in height, with a mesomorphic body-type (see chart below).
• Body armor pieces are made of white ABS plastic.
• Undersuit is two-piece with mock turtleneck collar and stirrups.
• The neck seal is made of neoprene and features adjustable hook and loop closure.
• Gloves are made of leather and fabric with hook and loop wrist closure, and supplied by the same manufacturer who produced the gloves used in the film.
• Joint gaskets are made of flexible latex.
• Belt has functional storage pouches.
• The boots are made of genuine leather and supplied by the same manufacturer who produced the boots used in the film.

The helmet, which comes pre-made, regardless of your purchase option, is described as:

• This helmet is assembled, finished, and ready to wear
• The outer shell is made of fiberglass and painted to duplicate the look of the original asset.
• The filtration fitting on the chin is made of aluminum.
• The grille mesh is made of black painted metal.
• Helmet interior is lined for a finished appearance.
• Visor lens is made of gray tinted plastic.
• Helmet size adjustment system ensures a comfortable and secure fit.

If you opt for the cheaper kit form of the Stormtrooper armour:

• Simplified assembly and improved detailing over 2015 prototype kits. 
• Comes with the completed, ready to wear Premier Line helmet and boots.
• Armor components require trimming, clean-up and physical assembly.
• Belt requires assembly.
• Basic instructions for assembly will be made available as PDF download.
• All basic snaps, strapping, and hook and loop segments are included for mounting of armor pieces.
• Tools and glue not included.
• Decal sheet included.

Both sets – the kit and pre-constructed options – are available for pre-order from the ANOVOS website now.