Inside The 'Stormtrooper' Factory

The Stormtrooper has become one of the most iconic figures from the Star Wars franchise.

Jan 7, 2016

The Stormtrooper has become one of the most iconic figures from the Star Wars franchise. But behind-the-scenes has also been one of its most controversial thanks to a copyright battle between George Lucas and the London-based industrial designer who made the famous helmet.

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